IT'S ALL ABOUT SWIMMING FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENTLY!
The HFP Racing Open Water Swim Clinics directed by Coach Perry Hock of Vector Coaching consider the experience and skill level of the participants at each clinic. The clinics are able to work with swimmers with a wide range of skill levels: from the beginner swimmer to those with several or more years of organized swim event experience. Our swim clinics are attended by swimmers who are doing their first ever triathlon all the way up to Ironman and swim endurance athletes.
The series is progressive and we encourage each swimmer to sign-up for the complete series; however, all clinics are designed to include a component for those new to swimming.
Better Swimmer Clinic dates
- Saturday, June 4 8:00 am - 9:30 am:Deer Creek State Park (Mt. Sterling, OH)
- Saturday, June 25 8:00 am - 9:30 am:Maumee Bay State Park (Oregon, OH)
- Saturday, July 16 8:00 am - 9:30 am:Caesar Creek State Park (Waynesville, OH)
Clinic Schedule
Swim Clinic 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
This is designed for attendees who wish to improve their stroke technique AND experienced athletes who want to review the fundamentals of their swimming. There will be approximately one hour instruction by a Swim Coach followed by approximately 30 minutes of open water swimming with individual feedback. Specific topics covered are body and head position, comfort in the water, sighting, drafting in the water, rotation, breathing, and timing of the stroke. Participants will have the chance to obtain feedback in real-time.
Free Swim 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Opportunity to free swim. practice learned open water swimming techniques, swim transition, and practice your swim under the watchful of a swim coach. This is an opportunity to apply some of the coaching received to actual swim.
Registration fees
July 16 - OWS Clinic at Caesar Creek State Park Closed
Online registration closed-
- Online registration closed
About The Clinic
HFP Racing has partnered with Coach Perry Hock of Vector Coaching to create a swim clinic to improve your open water swimming speed and endurance by focusing on Open Water Swimming and techniques specific to open water and endurance swimming. The open water swim clinics are great for anyone – from the individual preparing for their 1st triathlon and open water swim experience to the experienced triathlete looking to have a great swim in their next race. No experience required but must feel comfortable in the water swimming 25 meters.
Note: Clinic takes place in the swim zone at each Park at the Beach. Water depth is 3-5' but can reach 10' near the buoy line. Athletes will be afforded the leeway to swim in the area which they deem most comfortable until the swim portion begins. The swim turn buoys will be set in the deeper water.
Instructor: Coach Hock has 10 years experience in Ironman triathlons - completing 11 140.6 distances to date and over 25 70.3 races, as well as a lifetime of experience in the open water. The latest endeavour was a 12.5 mile swim race around Key West in which he won his age group. Noteable open water swims on the calendar for Perry are the Swim to Alligator Lighthouse in 2023, as well as The Swim Around Hong Kong. Perry is a Red Cross certified LifeGuard and first aid responder. He is a Masters certified swim coach as well as a certified Adult Learn to Swim coach.
Recommended Equipment
A swim cap will be provided for all clinic participants. It is recommended to bring goggles, hydration, and a towel.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Craig E Thompson
- Phone
- 6144251156
