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SWIM LESSONS

Swim Clinics

Freestyle & Backstroke

July 29 - August 2

5 days a week 9:00 am - 10:00 am 

$100/week for members $200/week for non-members

 

Freestyle and backstroke are very similar in both overall technique and body rotation. These strokes are somewhat simple, however they have aspects that are often overlooked that can increase a swimmer's speed.  Swimmers will learn how to effectively catch the water and push themselves forward along with the proper rotation to elongate their bodies and lengthen their stroke. We will also work on perfecting the straight leg kick used for both freestyle and backstroke This clinic aims to increase swimmers' overall abilities in these two strokes to make them more competitive. 

 

Breaststroke & Butterfly

August 5 - August 9

5 days a week 9:00 am - 10:00 am 

$100/week for members $200/week for non-members

 

For some swimmers, these two strokes can be more difficult to learn and perfect. Butterfly and backstroke are similar in body position and build off of one another. This clinic aims to teach the proper stroke technique, kicks, turns and finishes for each of these strokes. For newer swimmers this will build their comfort and confidence in swimming these strokes without fear of being disqualified in races. For more seasoned swimmers, we will also concentrate on the proper underwater work, head and breathing positions to help drop seconds off their times. 

 

Starts & Turns

August 12 - August 16

5 days a week 9:00 am - 10:00 am 

$100/week for members $200/week for non-members

 

Starts & turns are a crucial part of every swimmer's race! They can shave seconds off their times by extending the distance of their dives and maximizing the speed and momentum of their turns. We will work on flip turns, open turns and IM turns as well as starts and underwater work for all four strokes. 

 

 

Competitive Swim Readiness Clinic 

Available weeks: 

July 29 - August 2

August 5 - August 9 

August 12 - August 16

5 days a week 10:00 - 11:00 am 

$100/week for members $200/week for non-members

 

This clinic is structured especially for swimmers looking to make the transition from lessons to competitive/club swim teams.  Swimmers will work to improve stroke technique in all four stokes with specific concentration on improving endurance and learning terminology. Swimmers will be introduced to starts and finishes and also learn several kicking, breathing and stroke drills commonly used in team practices. 

 

* Please note! These are NOT swim lessons with an instructor in the pool. These clinics are intended for swimmers who have already passed the BSC Deep Water Test and are ready to be coached on technique.  ​​

2024 Swim Lessons @ BSC

Group Swim Lessons @ BSC

 

Seahorse:

 

Introduction to water safety and comfort in the water. Swimmers will learn to enter and exit the water independently and become familiar with the safety rules of the pool.  With encouragement and guidance they will build the confidence to submerge their mouth, nose, and eyes, float on their front and back, and propel themselves (with assistance) using arm & leg motions.

Dolphin:

Stroke Development and Improvement : This level will help swimmers learn to propel themselves independently on their front & back using combined arm & leg motions. They learn floating, treading water, retrieving underwater objects, jumping off the side & diving board and basic freestyle & backstroke techniques.  

Shark:

Swimmers are proficient in independent freestyle and backstroke for at least 1/2 length of the pool and are building endurance. This class will introduce them to butterfly, breaststroke, diving, sustained treading and swimming underwater. 

Group lessons will run in 3 sessions:

Session 1: June 24 - July 12

Session 2: July 15 - August 2

Session 3: August 5 - August 23

Classes are 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, for 3 consecutive weeks

Lessons will be 30 minutes each

Available Lesson Times:

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

12:30 pm- 1:00 pm

1:00 pm- 1:30 pm

5:00 pm- 5:30 pm

5:30 pm- 6:00 pm

  • We aim for 5 students per instructor, classes grouped by experience & age 

  • Preference for spots in class will be given to members first

Pricing: 

$250/Session (MEMBERS)

$500/Session (NON-MEMBERS) 

Payment is due upon registration

Lessons are held rain or shine. Any BSC cancellations for thunderstorms will have a make-up lesson that following Sunday at 11:00 am.

No other make-ups will be scheduled.

Questions please email:

Colleen Sheelen, Swim Director

berkeleybarracudas@gmail.com

Private Swim Lessons

We are please to offer Private Lessons at the BSC for both Members & Non-Members.

Available Private Lesson times are

Monday-Friday

7:30 am - 8:00 am

8:00 am - 8:30 am

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

6:30 pm -7:00 pm

For members: one 30 minute lesson is $60.00 or a package of four 30 minute lessons is $200.00

Please purchase private lessons on Member Splash under the "payments" tab. You can pay online using a credit card or bring cash/check to the pool office. 

For Non-Members: one 30 minute lesson is $80.00 or a package of four 30 minute lessons is $300.00

Private lessons for non-members can be paid for with cash/check at the office

 

All lessons packages expire at the end of the season.

 

 Private lessons are available for both adults or children. If you are interested in signing up please email Colleen with the swimmer's name, age, comfort level in the water, any past lessons they have taken & the time slot you would like @ berkeleybarracudas@gmail.com

Deep Water Badge Lessons

Our instructors will work with your child on treading water and learning the proper form of freestyle with face in the water and breathing to the side. We will also work on building up their endurance to take the BSC Deep Water test. 

***Please note: Safety is our #1 concern. Taking this class does NOT guarantee that they will pass the test.***

These lessons will be held from Monday June 17 - Friday June 21

Available times:

11:30 am - 12:00 noon

12:00 noon - 12:30 pm

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Deep Water Badge Lessons are offered to BSC members only

1 class for $20.00 or a package of 5 classes for $90.00

 

 

Adult Swim Instruction 

Barracudas Adult Stroke Clinic 

M,W,F

Available times:

7:30 am - 8:00 am 

8:00 am - 8:30 am 

$20/class for members $30/class for non-members

Members: Package of 3 lessons for $50

Non-Members: Package of 3 lessons for $80

 

Beginner friendly!

Our adult swim classes are perfect for adults looking to take the plunge and learn to swim. We coach you through all the steps from learning to kick and float, getting comfortable with your face in the water, to beginner freestyle and backstroke as well as skills like treading and swimming underwater. 

More experienced swimmers looking to build endurance and improve technique can also benefit from our Adult lessons. Our instructors can work with you on any of the 4 strokes. as well as improve on swimming for overall fitness with concentration on learning to breathe more effectively.

 

Barracudas Adult Triathlon Training

M,W,F

Available times:

7:30 am - 8:00 am

8:00 am - 8:30 am

 

$20/class for members $30/class for non-members

Members: Package of 3 lessons for $50

Non-Members: Package of 3 lessons for $80

These classes will offer you tips, drills and instruction to help you achieve the unique breathing & endurance needed for triathlon swimming.  

All lessons packages expire at the end of the season

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