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Master Swim & Swim Technique Class — Winter 2012
Ready to tackle your first triathlon next summer? Already tried one, but want to improve your swimming technique, speed and/or endurance? Are you tired of having to hang on the wall every length? Would you like to become more efficient and finally enjoy swimming? Let the coaches from CES help you! We will teach you efficient swimming techniques, challenge you with great workouts and send you home with a new perspective on triathlon swimming.
- Limited Space Available
- Class Descriptions and Requirements
- Training Days & Locations
- Experienced Coaches
- How to Register
- Fees
- Sponsors
- Questions?
Limited Space Available
In order to maintain the high quality that CES is known for (and which participants expect of CES), this program is limited to the following number of swimmers for each class:
- Level 1: 12 swimmers
- Level 2: 12 swimmers
- Master Swim: 25 swimmers
Don't miss your chance to join us — register today!
Class Descriptions and Requirements
Level 1
Are you tired of having to hang on the wall every length? Would you like to become more efficient and finally "enjoy" swimming? Let the coaches from CES help you! We will teach you efficient swimming techniques and send you home with a new perspective on triathlon swimming.
We will be taking a 'learn to swim' approach with the beginning group, breaking down the freestyle to the basics—posture and balance. You MUST be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards (one length of a standard pool) without stopping.
Level 2 Intermediate/Advanced
This class will concentrate on fine tuning your swimming skills. This group will emphasize posture and body position, but with a much faster progression than in Level 1. We will also cover skills for open water and finish each class with a short workout. You should be able to swim a minimum of four (4) lengths of the pool without stopping. Notice we didn't say how FAST you had to do it! That's why you're taking the class, right?
About Master Swim Class
You don't have to be a "Master" to join Master Swimming! This program is open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming. One of the greatest benefits of Masters swimming is to be able to practice with an organized group. Our focus during the winter months is primarily on Aerobic conditioning and technique improvement.
Coach Craig will challenge you with structured workouts, and help improve your technique along the way. You should be able to swim a minimum of four (4) lengths of the pool without stopping. Notice we didn't say how FAST you had to do it! That's why you're taking the class, right?
Training Days & Locations
Level 1
This 6-week, 45-minute class, will meet on TUESDAY evenings from 7:00-7:45pm.
Class begins on January 10th and runs through last class on February 14th.
Level 2
This 6-week, hour long class, will meet on TUESDAY evenings from 8:00-9:00pm.
Class begins on January 10th and runs through last class on February 14th.
Master Swim Spring Season
This 11-week, 75 minute class, will meet on TUESDAY evenings from 7:45-9pm, from February 7th through April 17th.
Pool Location:
UIC Sport & Fitness Center
828 S. Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5260
What do I need to bring?
The following is provided by UIC:
- Full use of bathroom facilities and locker rooms.
- Shower amenities: shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
- Swim caps will be provided by CES.
So, you just need to remember to bring:
- swim suit
- towel
- goggles
- lock for a locker
- an open mind!
Parking: Information
PayBox parking is available on the surrounding streets. Public transportation is also a great way to get to/from the pool.
Professional, Supportive Coaching!
Craig Strong
Craig Strong has been coaching competitive swimming at various levels for 19 years, including USA Swimming Senior National level athletes and NCAA Division I swimming. For the past 9 years he has also been working with triathletes, open-water swimmers, runners and cyclists of all abilities, helping them to achieve — and even surpass — their athletic goals!
Craig's athletes can boast of many accomplishments including: successfully crossing the English Channel, competing in Open Water US Masters Swimming National Championships, and Ironman Hawaii. Craig has also helped many others to achieve new gains in strength, endurance and open water technique for both open water swimming races and Triathlon.
Click here to read about Todd Paul, Chicago Athlete Magazine's Athlete of the Month (October 2009), who successfully crossed the English Channel in just one year of training with Coach Craig.
Craig is one of a select few coaches in North America to have received a Level II certification by USA Triathlon. He is also an American Swim Coaches Association Level IV and a USA Cycling Level II coach. In addition to his considerable experience as a coach, Craig is himself an accomplished Triathlete and avid open-water swimmer for almost 20 years. Coach Craig has an intimate understanding of both the challenges and joys of open water swimming in a variety of contexts.
Click here for more information on our awesome coaches.
How to Register
Online registration is available at SignMeUp.com by clicking on the link below:
Fees
| CES Alumni | New Members | |
| Swim Technique Level 1 | $139 | $159 |
| Swim Technique Level 2 | $179 | $189 |
| Master Swim Class | $179 | $189 |
New CES'ers, good news! Once you participate in ANY CES program, you are a CES alumni for life and will save $$ on future programs!
No refunds will be provided in full or in part for any reason, including injury, after a program begins. No prorated fees are provided for late enrollments.
Questions?
Please contact us at info@ChicagoEnduranceSports.com or call 866-237-7861 for more information.