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, July 10

Wednesday, July 24 - CANCELLED

USAT – OWS RACE SIMULATION - July 10

On Wednesday, July 10^th, we are mixing things up a bit and offering an opportunity to do some continuous swimming and as many or as few laps as you wish. This is a chance to do some race recon work in the open water. This Race Simulation will include an Aussie exit (run out, get counted, and run back into the water) between loops. We’ll have guards on duty and Jen and Gemma there to count laps, give drafting tips, encourage, and maybe even swim with everyone!

We will have light snacks and beverages for all who register.

Date: July 10, 2024

Registration $20 includes:

Admittance in to Crystal Lake Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, Crystal Lake. Free parking, showers and restrooms, and competition. Snacks and beverages post swim.

Time: Check in: 6:15 p.m.

Swim Warm-up 6:30 p.m.

Friendly competition: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Snacks, Beverages, and stories: 7:30-8:15 p.m.

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.