Texas State University
 
Department of Campus Recreation
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Phone: (512) 245-2392
CampusRecreation@txstate.edu
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Free Stroke & Water Safety Clinics

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What:

We offer a variety of FREE aquatic based clinics.  See descriptions below for more info about each clinic that we offer. 

 

We can help out a range of people; from those who are non-swimmers to the advanced swimmer who just have not had anybody look at their stroke in a while.

 

Plus- The first 15 participants at each clinic gets a free t-shirt!

 

Where: Student Recreation Center Natatorium

 

No need to sign up!  Just show up and join in on the fun!

SPRING 2010 CLINICS

Date Clinic Topic Times
Tuesday February 9th BACKSTROKE 5:30pm-7:30pm
Monday March 1st WATER SAFETY 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday April 14th BREASTSTROKE 5:30pm-7:30pm

Clinic descriptions:

Open & flip turns

  • learn how to look like a pro as you turn around at the pool wall to swim another lap!
  • get tips on how to improve your already awesom turns
  • watch videos and view demonstrations

Water Safety

  • View water safety videos and/ or demonstrations
  • Learn:
    • proper use of life jackets
    • how to use your own clothes as a floatation devices
    • how to save a drowning victim without endangering your own life
    • survival floating and swimming
    • and more!

Freestyle/ Front Crawl

  • learn the frestyle stroke (aka front crawl)
  • learn tips & drills on how to improve your already amazing stroke
  • learn drills or techniques to help you swim faster, longer and smarter
  • watch videos and demonstrations
  • get free advice on how to create your own effective swimming workouts

Butterfly stroke

  • learn the butterfly stroke or improve the stroke you already have
  • learn drills or techniques to help you swim faster, longer and smarter
  • watch videos and demonstrations
  • get free advice on how to create your own effective swimming workouts

Breaststroke

  • learn the proper way to do the breaststroke (many folks do it wrong!)
  • improve on your breaststroke technique by learning drills that help you swim faster, longer, and smarter
  • watch videos and view demonstrations
  • get free advice on how to create your own effective swimming workout

Backstroke

  • learn the backstroke or get tips on how to improve your backstroke
  • learn drills or techniques to help you swim faster, longer and smarter
  • watch videos and view demonstrations
  • get free advice on how to create your own effective swimming workouts