Power Starts and Turns

Attention all US Masters Swimmers!

Fine-tune your Starts and Turns!

PNA's 2024 Coach of the Year, Diana Hermanson, will guide us through two critically important skills in nearly every swim race: Starts and Turns. Diana has coached USA and USMS swimmers for over 25 years and is Head Coach of Bernardo's All Stars in Tacoma, WA. She is a USMS certified level 3 coach and a level 4 ASCA coach.

Clinic Details

You spoke and we listened. There will be a talented on-deck coach specifically assigned to your lane to assist with Diana's instruction and help provide individualized feedback.

This will be a three hour clinic focusing on improving your starts and turns in upcoming swim races. Be prepared to learn from the best. No wonder Diana was so honored by PNA earlier this year!

Don't miss this opportunity to fine-tune your starts and turns! Space will be limited, so sign up early! Early bird pricing through July 27 ($100). Fee will increase July 28 ($110).

Mentor Coach

Diana Hermanson began her competitive swimming career 50 years ago swimming under Hall of Fame coach, Dick Hannula, Sr. Earlier this year, she was awarded Coach of the Year by PNA. Born and raised in Tacoma, WA, she has decades of experience in coaching USA and USMS swimmers.

When not coaching, she works as a Sports and Medical Massage Therapist. She enjoys studying the kinesiology and physiology of athletes in their sports with a main emphasis on swimmers and their technique and movement through the water.

Location:
Snohomish Aquatic Center
516 Maple Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290

Schedule:
Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
Check-in: 9:30 am - 9:45 am
Intro and Overview: 10:00 am
Swim Clinic & in-pool instruction: 10:05 am - 1:00 pm 
Please be in your suit and in the bleachers promptly by 10:00 am.

Equipment: Please bring your suit, goggles, and a towel.

Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight Pacific Time on Friday, Aug 16, 2024 or when clinic enrollment reaches 45.

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: $100.00 (Early Bird)

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

Roster

Clinic registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, if we do not reach the minimum number of swimmers by Aug 13, the clinic will be cancelled, and we will refund you in full.