RTC OWS and Clinic by Sponsor Active Recovery & Performance - Wednesday, 7/17/24 - MEMBERS ONLY!

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Past event
6:15 PM EDT
Midlothian, Virginia
Free · 7 races
1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for an exhilarating day at the RTC Open Water Swim Clinic on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Robious Landing Park in Midlothian, Chesterfield! This exclusive event is designed for members only and promises to elevate your swimming skills to new heights. Led by Dr. Rob Green from Active Recovery and Performance, participants will engage in essential dry land technique exercises, band workouts, and a dynamic warm-up to enhance stroke efficiency and overall performance in the water.

This clinic is the perfect opportunity to refine your swim technique and prepare for upcoming challenges. Please remember to bring your bright swim safety buoy and cap, as they are mandatory for all swimmers. Get ready for a fantastic day of learning, swimming, and camaraderie with fellow club members! Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your swim training and have a blast in the beautiful waters of Midlothian!

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  • Clinic Dry Land Technique and Band Work & Dynamic Warm-Up

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • All Swimmers

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Swim Safety Buoy Required * Bright Swim Cap Required * Swim up to the "dock" 750 yards and NOT beyond

    6:15 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Trailer Driver-James River HS Lot

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! We need an experienced volunteer driver with a vehicle that can pull the Clubs trailer from James River HS to the Parks ramp and back less than a mile away (starting at 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm approx.). Someone from the Club will meet the driver at the back of the HS parking lot and will help hook them up (*2 ball hitch required) and will follow to the kayak/SUP unloading area. Receive VPoints for Club Merch!

    5:30 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer Kayaker

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer Kayaker with Own Kayak

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of kayak * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Volunteer SUP

    BE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION BY SCROLLING ALL THE WAY TO THE END AND SUBMITTING IT. YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANKS! * Must be 18 years or older * Must wear PFD, radio, whistle * Must be comfortable with swimmers grabbing on to the front or rear of board * Must be ready to throw line with PFD attached to swimmer Receive VPoints for Club merch!

    5:45 PM EDT

    Free

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  • Swim Lead Coordinator

    This role is RESERVED ONLY for the lead OWS Coordinador (usually a Board Director or Coordinator) responsible for set up, registration, check out, and tear down. Thanks.

    5:00 PM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

WELCOME TO RTC'S OPEN WATER SWIM REGISTRATION

THIS OPEN WATER SWIM CLINIC IS BEING PRESENTED BY CLUB SPONSOR ACTIVE RECOVERY AND PERFORMANCE AND DR. ROB GREEN

CLINIC FOCUS IS ON DRY LAND TECHNIQUE AND BAND WORK & DYNAMIC WARM-UP

Dr. Rob Green from Active Recovery and Performance will cover essential swim stroke techniques, dry land exercises, and band workouts designed to enhance your stroke efficiency and overall performance. Additionally, he will guide us through a short and easy dynamic warm-up to get you ready to glide through the water. This session is a perfect opportunity to refine your technique and boost your swim training!

Location: Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA.

_** PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELECT "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" IN ORDER TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, IF YOU DON'T, PLEASE RESUBMIT. WE NEED TO HAVE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT FOR OUR WATER SAFETY CREW. THANKS! **_

1. Registration is for all ACTIVE MEMBERS ONLY. If you have not renewed your membership, please go to https://www.richmondtriclub.com/join-or-renew Memberships will be verified.

2. Every swimmer is required to sign the onsite 2024 Waiver and the form will be available at check-in as well as on this electronic sign up.

3. Every swimmer needs to SIGN-IN TO THE LOG BOOK and list emergency contact persons name and phone number.

4. There will be a safety briefing for water support as well as for all swimmers before swimmers start.

5. BRIGHT SWIM SAFETY BUOYS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL SWIMMERS. They can be purchased online at Amazon. We have a limited number of Swim Safety Buoys and are first come first served. _NO BUOY = NO SWIM_

6. BRIGHT SWIM CAPS (NO NAVY, PURPLE, BLACK, GREY) must be worn by all swimmers. We will have a limited number available in case you forget to bring one.

7. After the swimmer returns, they must SIGN OUT OF THE LOG BOOK. The Race Directors will call the emergency contact if the swimmer does not log themselves out.

8. _All participants (swimmers and volunteers) are encouraged to sign up for Rained Out text notifications https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=7a1a66c9d13367fce645_

* We recommend getting there early so that you have time to sign the waiver, get your swim buoy set up, swim cap, etc. *

** We need 4 Volunteer Kayakers and 2 SUP's -- must be at least 18 years of age. All will be provided with PFD's (personal flotation devices). Must be comfortable having someone hold on to the kayak/SUP. RTC membership not required but encouraged. Waiver form completion required.

_PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THE SWIM WE ASK THAT YOU CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION BY ASKING FOR A REFUND TO ALLOW OTHER CLUB MEMBERS TO SIGN UP._

Location

3800 James River Rd, Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, 23113, VA, United States

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