Short Axis Sprint Clinic
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
Attention all US Masters Swimmers!
Speed up your Butterfly and Breaststroke before your next meet!
Two-time Olympian, Tatiana Lemos de Lima, returns for Part 2 of her SPRINT Clinic series, this time to speed up your short axis strokes, namely butterfly and breaststroke. Tatiana held the Brazilian and South American record in the 100 Free from 2008 to 2015. Since retiring from professional swimming in 2013, she has coached age group swimmers across the U.S. and has presented numerous swim clinics for Masters Swimmers. She is currently Head National Group Coach at Wave Aquatics in Kirkland.
Clinic Details
You spoke and we listened. This clinic will be limited to just 30 sign-ups. And a talented on-deck coach will be specifically assigned to your lane to assist with Tatiana's instruction and provide individualized feedback.
This will be a two hour clinic focusing on improving the efficiency of your butterfly and breaststroke. Be prepared to learn from the best!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to swim fast and increase your speed. Space is limited, so sign up early!
When: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Oct 26
Where: Snohomish Aquatic Center
Cost: $100
Mentor Coach
Tatiana Lemos de Lima is a two-time Olympian from her native country of Brazil. She represented her country in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.
Tatiana also participated in numerous FINA World Championships where she broke both Brazilian National Record and South American Record in the 100m Freestyle several times. At the 2009 LC FINA World Champs in Rome, she qualified for Finals (Top 8 in the world) in the 4x100 Medley Relay. Also at the 2002 SC World Champs in Moscow and the 2012 SC World Champs in Istanbul, she qualified in the 4x100 Free Relay to swim Finals. Tatiana competed in the following FINA World Championships: 1997 Gothenburg, 1998 Perth, 1999 Hong Kong, 2000 Athens, 2002 Moscow, 2003 Barcelona, 2004 Indianapolis, 2009 Rome, 2010 Dubai, 2011 Shanghai, and 2012 Istanbul.
Since retiring from professional swimming in 2013, she has molded and coached many age group swimmers in the U.S. and has presented numerous swim clinics to Masters Swimmers. Tatiana is currently Head National Group Coach at Wave Aquatics in Kirkland.
Location
Snohomish Aquatic Center, 516 Maple Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290
Schedule
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
Check-in: 12:30 - 12:45 pmIntro and Overview: 1:00 pm
Swim Clinic & in-pool instruction: 1:10 pm - 3:00 pm
Please be in your suit and in the bleachers promptly by 1:00 pm.
Equipment
Please bring your suit, goggles, fins (if you have them), and a towel. Fins are strongly recommended because without them some of the drills may be difficult. Fins help create buoyancy and mild propulsion.
Online Registration
Online registration only.
Registration closes at midnight Pacific Time on Friday, Oct 25, 2024 or when clinic enrollment reaches 30. USMS membership required.
Online Registration is paid by Credit Card
Your online registration for this course will be paid by credit card and processed by Club Assistant and Stripe. Your credit card will be charged by 'TWIM Booster Club' for this clinic.
Fee: $100
Facility
The Snohomish Aquatic Center is a 52,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility owned and operated by the Snohomish School District. It includes a competition pool with dive area, recreation pool, hot tub, spray-play area, zero-entry area, FlowRider, lazy river, and a waterslide.
- The Competition Pool where the clinic will be held begins at 7 feet and deepens to 12 1/2 feet and is 25 yards by 25 meters long.
- There are 10 6-inch competition lane lines, located on the outside of each lane (including outside lanes)
- The temperature will be warmed to approximately 81 degrees Fahrenheit for our event.
- There are two 1-meter diving boards.
- The diving well is 12 1/2 feet deep.
- For meets, there are 10 Xcelerator adjustable track starts. We utilize the Colorado Timing System and have a 10-lane display board
- Pool deck exhaust system in gutter system for better airflow for competitors
- 4-inch toe insets
- Two handicap lifts
- The pool holds 438,380 gallons of water and has a maximum capacity of 205 people
- Spectator bleachers hold up to 420 guests
