A quick question for the knowledgeable readers out there. This NYT magazine called Play recently contacted me about writing a piece for a section they call "Master Class" -- they want me to go someplace warm and get some swimming instruction of some sort.
I know that USMS used to have some kind of program where masters swimmers could apply to go out to Colorado Springs for intensive coaching, stroke analysis in the ICAR flume, etc. Is this still going on, do any of you know, and would it be possible to just do a "lite" version of this (a day or two; bypass the application process; not actually need to be an elite swimmer; etc.)
The other possibilities would be one of Terry's TI camps (though, God help me, front quadrant swimming really hurts my shoulders, and I feel this dog is just too old to learn that particular new trick).
Or--and this might be my favorite of all--didn't Gary Hall, Jr. start some sort of Sprint Club training camp down in Key West or the Bahamas or some similar place that would prove the perfect antidote to Pittsburgh this time of the year, especially if I don't have to pay for it?
Please let me know the details of any such possibiities--the editor did specify he'd prefer me to go someplace "warm and outdoors-y." Which makes two of us.
Parents
Former Member
Well, I am not quite sure where this discussion is right now- in some other realm other than that of swim camps. However, The Race Club was mentioned towards the beginning, where some of the posts actually made sense??? Jim, we do offer swim camps in sunny Islamorada in the Florida Keys; it's an hour and fifteen minutes from the Miami International airport. I customize each and every camp to meet the needs and expectations of every athlete, whether just beginning or training for the 2008 Games. We like to give each athlete one-on-one attention, paying close attention to technique and stroke detail. We welcome swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our youngest camper was 7 yrs. old and our oldest was in his late fifties. You can schedule a camp so it is convenient for you, and almost any time of year is a possibility. We recently changed our lodging location from the Cheeca Lodge to the Mariner's Club Resort and Marina in order to streamline pricing and make it more affordable for a larger audience. We use Dartfish software to analyze your strokes. We videotape your strokes above and underwater, then upload the footage into the software program, and then our coaches sit down with you to review and analyze your strokes: www.theraceclub.net/dartfish_video To find out more about our coaches, visit: www.theraceclub.net/about_our_coaches
We would love for you to join us for a camp down in the Keys, so please call 877-Swim-Race to discuss details, or visit us at www.theraceclub.com to find out more about our camps.
Best regards,
Bebe Hall
The Race Club
Director of Camps & Clinics
877-SWIM-RACE
info@theraceclub.net
Well, I am not quite sure where this discussion is right now- in some other realm other than that of swim camps. However, The Race Club was mentioned towards the beginning, where some of the posts actually made sense??? Jim, we do offer swim camps in sunny Islamorada in the Florida Keys; it's an hour and fifteen minutes from the Miami International airport. I customize each and every camp to meet the needs and expectations of every athlete, whether just beginning or training for the 2008 Games. We like to give each athlete one-on-one attention, paying close attention to technique and stroke detail. We welcome swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our youngest camper was 7 yrs. old and our oldest was in his late fifties. You can schedule a camp so it is convenient for you, and almost any time of year is a possibility. We recently changed our lodging location from the Cheeca Lodge to the Mariner's Club Resort and Marina in order to streamline pricing and make it more affordable for a larger audience. We use Dartfish software to analyze your strokes. We videotape your strokes above and underwater, then upload the footage into the software program, and then our coaches sit down with you to review and analyze your strokes: www.theraceclub.net/dartfish_video To find out more about our coaches, visit: www.theraceclub.net/about_our_coaches
We would love for you to join us for a camp down in the Keys, so please call 877-Swim-Race to discuss details, or visit us at www.theraceclub.com to find out more about our camps.
Best regards,
Bebe Hall
The Race Club
Director of Camps & Clinics
877-SWIM-RACE
info@theraceclub.net
