Events
Total Immersion – Open Water Swim Camp
August 27th – 29th, 2010
A Total Immersion Open Water Swim Camp will take place at Cape Croker Park from Friday evening on August 27 through the afternoon on Sunday August 29, 2010.
Total Immersion is a new approach to swimming founded by expert swim coach Terry Laughlin that helps people learn to swim more efficiently, faster and with less effort. As Terry says, you’ll learn how to swim “like a fish”!
Our swim camp will feature Total Immersion certified instructor Eric Quane and assistant instructor Karin Hornblower, as well as open water swimming specialist Kelvin Landolt (Head Coach of Toronto’s Downtown Swim Club, and the 2010 Zoot 4KM Fastest Male swimmer).
If you want to improve your open water swimming for triathlons, distance swims,
or just for fun, this camp will be a great way to do so while keeping it safe and enjoyable!
Workshop Description
This weekend workshop will take place at Cape Croker Park, in the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay. We will be focusing on swimming with an efficient, fluent
and tireless stroke by using simple skills and movements with small, easy steps.
- Drills and Progression using Total Immersion Swimming Techniques
- Reduce drag and resistance
- Improving your technique
(individualized stroke analysis and correction with video) - Lower your stroke count by becoming more efficient
- Lower your risk of injuries
- Safety oriented
We will cover various open water swimming skills such as water and land starts, dolphin diving, sighting, drafting and cornering.
Pre-requisite
Participant must be able to swim a minimum distance of 25 meters / yards in a pool or open water.
Schedule*
Friday, August 27th | |
| Evening 6:00-7:00pm |
Check-in and Orientation Optional Group Swim for Early Arrivals |
Saturday, August 28th | |
| 9:00-10:00am 10:00-11:30am 11:30-12:00pm 12:00-1:30pm 1:30-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:00-4:00pm 4:00-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm |
Introduction dry land: Safety, TI, Body Positions TI Drills and Progressions: in water Question and Answers Lunch Dry land Theory TI Drills and Progressions: in water Guided Open water swim with Video Taping: in water Dinner Video Session viewing with Question and answers |
Sunday, August 29th | |
| 9:00-9:30am 9:30-11:00am 11:00-1:00pm 1:00-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:00-4:00pm | Dry land Theory TI Drills and Progressions: in water Lunch TI Drills and progressions: in water Guided open water swim Conclusion and Questions and Answers |
The camp will be finished by 4:00pm on Sunday to allow for return travel.
*Schedule subject to minor changes to accommodate weather, etc.
Equipment you will need to bring with you
- Bathing Suit
- Goggles
- Bathing Cap (preferably white or bright color)
- Water Bottle
- Towels (minimum 2)
- Pen/Pencil and Paper/notebook (for the Theory Part)
- All your own food for meals, snacks, etc. for the weekend
- For those who are camping you need to supply
all your own camping equipment and supplies.
Swimming fins are optional but recommended for open water beginners and/or concerned swimmers.
Swimming wetsuits are optional for everyone (depending on swimmer's level and temperature tolerance – Georgian Bay can be cold depending on environmental conditions of the day).
Tuition
| by July 15 | after July 15 |
|
| Swim Instruction and Camp Package includes all swim instruction + regular camp site | $500 | $550 |
| Swim Instruction Only Package without camp site | $480 | $530 |
Swim Instruction and Camp Package includes:
One reserved campsite (without hydro) for one or two persons for Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Optional Extras:
| Hydro (15 amp) at campsite | add $2.00 per night |
| Hydro (30 amp) and water at campsite | add $6.00 per night |
| One Extra night – regular camp site | add $25.00 |
| Extra people or other extras | regular park rates apply |
Swim Instruction Only Package includes:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday vehicle permit for all participants.
Register
Simply call Cape Croker Park at 519-534-0571 any day of the week from between 9 am and 4 pm (Eastern Standard Time).
Cancellations
Workshop tuition includes a $200 non-refundable deposit. No refund will be issued for cancellations made after August 10, 2010.
Lodging
Swim Instruction and Camp Package includes camping at Cape Croker Park. Swim Instruction Only Package does not include accommodations. Call the park at at 519-534-0571 for more information on privately operated cottages, cabins and bed and breakfasts in the community. For other accommodation options outside the community visit www.naturalretreat.com.
Your Swim Camp Instructors:
Eric Quane
Coach, B.Sc.
Senior Total Immersion Instructor
NCCP Swimming Level 3
NCCP Triathlon Level 1
Karin Hornblower
Coach, B.B.A.
Swimming Specialist
Assistant Total Immersion Instructor
NCCP Swimming Level 2 in training
Kelvin Landolt
Coach, B.B.A.
Open Water Swimming Specialist
Head Coach of the Toronto Downtown Swim Club
Founder, Director and Head Coach of Oannes Swims
NCCP Level 1
Stroke Technician
Kelvin's profile.