CRA Clinics offer focused intensive instruction in specific skill areas.
INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM CLINICS
Distinctive in approach, instruction at Charles River Aquatics emphasizes proper technique as a solid foundation for the development of strong, safe, efficient swimmers.
CRA Instruction is based on the development of technical accuracy of a swimmer's movements. Skills are systematically layered as each isolated movement is committed to muscle memory. Advancement through the cumulative levels of instruction is tied to achievement of technical milestones with the ultimate goal of becoming an efficient and independent swimmer.
In the CRA Instructional Program, students do not swim great distances during lessons to increase endurance. The focus on technique creates efficient, safe and fast swimmers.
CRA Instructional Clinics offer intensive individualized instruction and lots of fun!
CRA Instructional Clinics are Designed for
- Youth swimmers ages 3 - 12
- Any skill level--new students will be evaluated at the start of the program
WHERE
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute
900 Worcester Street
Wellesley, MA
WHEN
9am-noon
MON Oct 13
TUE Nov 11
FRI Dec 26
SAT Dec 27
SUN Dec 28
MON Dec 29
TUE Dec 30
WED Dec 31
MON Jan 19
MON Feb 16
TUE Feb 17
WED Feb 18
COST
3 hour clinic $175/day
WHAT TO BRING
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic or metal water bottle
- healthy snacks
- Epi Pens and/or Inhalers (*if indicated on registration materials as necessary, these MUST accompany participant per the Wellesley Board of Health)
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 1.5 - 2 hours of instructional swim depending on the length of the clinic
- Free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped and challenged by skill level
- Spectators, including parents/guardians of youth participants, are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
INTENSIVE STROKE, STARTS & TURNS CLINICS
Join CRA for intensive stroke, starts & turns clinics. Each is focused on a single skill.
*NOTE--This is NOT a learn-to-swim program.
PREREQUISITES
- Ages 8 – 17
- If currently/previously enrolled in CRA programming, participant must meet one of the following criteria:
Has achieved Level 3 or higher in Instructional Swim
Participates in Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U)
Is on the CRA Dragons Youth Swim Team, Explorer or higher
Participates in the CRA Recreational Swim Team
- If new to CRA:
Proficient in all four competitive strokes and seeking to improve technique
When:
Cost?
$150/clinic
Where:
BSI Wellesley, 900 Worcester Street
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
- goggles
- swim cap
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
- 30 minutes swim focused on skill development with video recording
- 30 snack break and video review
- 45 minutes to use what you learned - correct and refine your skills
- 15 free swim - enjoy!
Curriculum Details:
FREESTYLE: Freestyle begins with a focus on proper body position in the water, then transitions to developing the ability to rotate evenly to both sides of the body. The clinic concludes with a focus on setting the catch with a high anchor point and properly finishing the pull.
BACKSTROKE: Backstroke continues where Freestyle left off--focused on proper body position in the water and an even rotation to both sides. Catch emphasis is on changing the arm angle upon entry into the water.
BREASTSTROKE: The goal of the Breaststroke clinic is an efficient kick, correct width on the pull, and proper stroke timing to maximize the glide.
BUTTERFLY: The Butterfly clinic focuses on the chest press and breath timing, along with developing the ability to catch the water in front of the body and then continue to pull it back through the stroke.
STARTS & TURNS: This session aims to develop a powerful dive by engaging the whole body in the start and then maintaining that speed through the opening lap of the race. Turns work is designed to help athletes minimize time on the wall and maximize the push to begin the next lap at a faster pace. Participants will practice timing underwater kicking and breakout strokes from both the start and the turn.
TECHNIQUE & TRAINING BOOT CAMP
This program is geared for competitive swimmers who want extra training to prepare for the fall season. Combining swim sets, dryland exercises and expert led mini lectures on biomechanics, flexibility and strength training. We guarantee that your swimmer will emerge stronger! Sign up today!
*NOTE--This is NOT a learn-to-swim program.
PREREQUISITES
- Ages 8 – 17
- Currently a competitive swimmer
- If currently/previously enrolled in CRA programming, participant must meet one of the following criteria:
Has achieved Level 3 or higher in Instructional Swim
Participates in Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U)
Is on the CRA Dragons Youth Swim Team, Explorer or higher
Participates in the CRA Recreational Swim Team
- If new to CRA:
Proficient in all four competitive strokes and seeking to improve technique
When:
Cost?
COMING SOON
Where:
BSI Wellesley, 900 Worcester Street
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
- goggles
- swim cap
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
COMING SOON