USAT OWS Clinics

Join us in the suburbs (Crystal Lake Main Beach) for an USAT open water swim clinics. Clinics are conducted by Jennifer Harrison - JHC Coaching, Gemma Hollis Push Glide Kick, LLC and help from Trudy Wakeman - Race Production by Trudy.

Each clinic will start with a check in is 6:15 p.m. and run from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. If it rains or we are not allowed in the water, all participants can defer to another clinic or 50% of the registration fee will be refunded per participant request. Weather cancellation will be called by 5:00 p.m.

Swim dates are:

Wednesday, May 29

Monday, June 3

Wednesday, June 19

Wednesday, July 10

Wednesday, July 24

What will be cover: wetsuit tips, OW sighting practice, starts, race strategies and positioning, pack swimming, time trial starts, how to swim in a straight line with others, various goggle choices and why. The group will be divided into skills level and comfort in open water. Each clinic will modify according to groups' abilities and no one session is the same.

Crystal Lake Main Beach Facilities include: Free parking across from beach, restrooms and outdoor showers (might be a little chilly). All swims will be lifeguarded, coached, and be split into groups according to level of experience and comfort in the water. Water temperature ranges from 60-75 so please plan accordingly.

OUR INSTRUCTORS:

Jennifer Harrison (JHC Coaching) has been coaching athletes for 25 years. Jennifer coaches a wide variety of athletes from pure runners to Ironman athletes. She works with all levels of athletes from beginners to professional athletes. She is an accomplished triathlete winning area sprint races to participating in the Hawaii Ironman. Her love for swimming brings her knowledge to the lake shore.

Gemma Hollis founder of Push Glide Kick LLC. Originally from the UK, Gemma settled in The Woodlands TX after living and working outside the UK for the last 16yrs, in Dubai, Singapore and more recently California. She is focused on balancing technique with training to ensure efficiency and effective development for all. As an avid triathlete, passionate about the sport and helping people achieve their goals within it. Gemma understands the importance of swimming in triathlon, also how swimming in open water is different to the pool and the skills required to be successful.

Trudy Wakeman, Race Production by Trudy will be assisting the two coaches. Trudy has been competing in triathlons over 35 years, has completed sprint through Ironman distance events and is currently open water swimming to compete in 3+ mile events.

Current USAT membership is required. One Day membership can cover all three clinics.

Cancellation Policy: If it rains or we are not allowed in the water, all participants can defer to another clinic or 50% of the registration fee will be refunded per participant request. Weather cancellation will be called by 5:00 p.m.