Ready to tackle your first triathlon next summer? Already tried one, but want to improve your swimming technique, speed and/or endurance? Are you tired of having to hang on the wall every length? Would you like to become more efficient and finally enjoy swimming? Let the coaches from CES help you! We will teach you efficient swimming techniques, challenge you with great workouts and send you home with a new perspective on triathlon swimming.
Class Descriptions and Requirements
LEVEL 1
Are you tired of having to hang on the wall every length? Would you like to become more efficient and finally "enjoy" swimming? Let the coaches from CES help you! We will teach you efficient swimming techniques and send you home with a new perspective on triathlon swimming.
We will be taking a "back to basics" approach with the beginning group, breaking down the freestyle to the basics — posture and balance. You MUST be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards (one length of a standard pool) without stopping, with your face in the water (except when breathing, of course!).
LEVEL 2 Intermediate/Advanced
This class will concentrate on fine tuning your swimming skills. This group will emphasize posture and body position, but with a much faster progression than in Level 1. We will also cover skills for open water and finish each class with a short workout. You should be able to swim a minimum of four (4) lengths of the pool without stopping. Notice we didn't say how FAST you had to do it! That's why you're taking the class, right?
Limited Space Available
In order to maintain the high quality that CES is known for (and which participants expect of CES), this program is limited to the following number of swimmers for each class:
Level 1: 8 swimmers
Level 2: 8 swimmers
Training Dates
LEVEL 1 with Coach Daphne & Coach Katie
February 3 through March 9 (6 weeks)
Mondays — 8:00-8:45pm
LEVEL 2 with Coach Craig & Coach Katie
February 4 through March 10 (6 weeks)
Tuesdays — 8:00-8:45pm
Pool Location:
Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) PE Complex (see Campus map & get directions)
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625-4699
(773) 583-4050
Parking Information
PayBox lots available on campus ($5/day) and LIMITED free parking is available on the surrounding streets (make sure you check the signs for parking rules).
What do I need to bring?
The following is provided by NEIU:
Full use of bathroom facilities and locker rooms. Please note that we do NOT have access to the rest of the facilities!
Shower amenities: shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
Swim caps will be provided by CES.
So, you just need to remember to bring:
swim suit
towel
goggles
lock for a locker
an open mind!