SWIMMING
SMALL GROUP COACHING
SBR offers pool swimming year-round and open water swimming during the summer. Gaining experience and enhancing your swim stroke technique will help you to increase your comfort level and build confidence in the water.
INDOOR POOL SWIMMING
Pool swim group classes are held at the Verona Area High School Aquatics Center (the new high school). The program is run by both Coach Bill and Coach Anna, each of whom coaches one of the classes each week.
These one-hour, morning sessions are perfect for those who want to work on both fitness and technique. Based on approximate swim times, athletes are grouped into lanes and are given a workout. Workouts vary somewhat by lane and are meant to meet you where you are and challenge you appropriately as you work toward your goals. We have athletes of all ability levels, so you can be confident that you will not be a fish out of water.
During the class, the coach will make the rounds and check in with each swimmer about technique, how the workout is going, etc. You can always stop and ask if you have questions. We are here to teach, support, and encourage you along the way.
Practices are Tuesday & Thursday for most of the year in sessions that are about 2-3 months each. Times are 6:00-7:00 A.M. regularly with a 7:00-8:00 A.M. option for many sessions as well.
We typically have two fall sessions, a winter session, a spring session, and a summer session at the pool. It’s important to note that registration for our pool swimming happens through the Verona Aquatics Center and not through SBR via Mindbody. Exact dates, current rates, and registration windows can be found by visiting the Verona Aquatics Center webpage.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Whether you’re wanting to train for any distance of triathlon, get ready for an open water event, or swim for fun, our open water swim classes provide a safe and supported experience for athletes of varying speeds and ability levels.
Open water swimming is a 17-week program. Practices have options four times a week from mid-May through Ironman Wisconsin (early September); athletes usually join us for 1-2 of those days per week. These classes are held at Fireman’s Park for the majority of the summer and move to Lake Monona mid-August. The coach sets up buoys in the lake for the swimmers to do laps around; this is a great opportunity to work on sighting, swim stroke efficiency, breathing, and comfort in the water. From a kayak, the coach works with athletes to coach the workout, give tips, and provide support as needed.
SMALL GROUP CLASSES:
Tu/Th 9:00-10:00 A.M.
W/F 6:00-7:00 A.M.
2024 RATES:
1 day/week rates:
Full session $320
Monthly $95
2+ days/week rates:
Full session $40
Monthly $140
SUMMER UNLIMITED PRACTICES:
For athletes who wish to participate in all three disciplines (open water swimming, indoor/outdoor cycling, and running), we offer unlimited weekly access to all of our practices.
Full session $1,150
Monthly $300
BEGINNER OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Are you new to triathlon or swimming in open water? Do you want to build your comfort level in a safe and supported environment? If so, our beginner open water class may be for you!
A coach works with you from the ground up, focusing on water safety, comfort in open water, breathing for calmness, swim stroke efficiency, swimming in groups, and more. Classes are held at Fireman’s Park in Verona. The water is warm and clear with a fabulous shallow end to work on comfort in the open water. Our program is structured to go slow and allow for a smooth transition from pool swimming to open water swimming without the pressure of more experienced swimmers. From a kayak, the coach works with athletes to coach the workout, give tips, and provide support as needed.
To participate in this program, we recommend being able to swim 400 yards in the pool.
This is a 6-week program that meets on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 P.M. in June and July.
RATE:
Full session $125
To learn more about Beginner Open Water Swim practices, please contact Coach Tammy at tammy@sbrcoaching.com.
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