CRA Clinics offer focused intensive instruction in specific skill areas.
3 HOUR 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.
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 4 - 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
9:00am-12:00pm
MON Oct 14
MON Nov 11
THU Dec 26
FRI Dec 27
SAT Dec 28
TUE Dec 31
MON Jan 20
MON Feb 17
TUE Feb 18
WED Feb 19
MON Apr 21
TUE Apr 22
WED Apr 23
WHAT TO BRING
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
- 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 hours of instructional swim
- 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.
COST
$150/ session
SWIM--1 Hour of CRA Instructional Swim & SPLASH--15 Minutes of Free Swim
Swim & Splash is designed for
- Swimmers ages 4 - 11
- All levels welcome
WHERE
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute
900 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA
WHEN
- SUN Dec 29 - 9:30-10:45am
- MON Dec 30 - 9:30-10:45am
- THU Apr 24 - 9:30-10:45am
- FRI April 25 - 9:30-10:45am
WHAT to BRING
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- a healthy snack if staying for 2 sessions back to back on the same day
WHAT TO EXPECT
- 1 hour of instructional swim in the Teaching Pool (23.5 x 44 feet, depth of 4 feet)
- 15 minutes of free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped by skill level
- Spectators, including parents/guardians of youth participants, are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
COST
$90/session
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
11a-12p
11a-12p
4-5p
11a-12p
4-5p
11a-12p
4-5p
11a-12p
4-5p
4-5p
11a-12p
11a-12p
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
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.