RTB POOL SCHOOL
Swim Clinics for Aspiring Triathletes
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DATES
FOUNDATIONS Sundays, January 11, 18, 25, and Feb 1 3:00PM to 4:30PM PERFORMANCE Sundays, Feb 22, and March 1, 8, 15 3:00PM to 4:30PM LOCATION Covington Aquatic Center 18230 SE 240th St, Covington, WA 98042 PRICING PER CLINIC $200 for RTB Team members $250 for Non-Team members (plus Washington State Sales Tax) |
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Clinic Info
So, you signed up for a triathlon (or are thinking about it...)
The swim leg of a triathlon can be an intimidating challenge for an athlete who hasn't spent much focused training time in the water. Often even the most accomplished athletes in other disciplines need some extra help to get a kick start on the swim - but it's totally conquerable. ANYONE can master the swim. It just takes some education and then some good solid training.
Our current offerings:
Session 1: Foundations
The first clinic in our series, designed to help inexperienced swimmers master the essentials of confident freestyle. We break down the swim stroke into fundamental skills: Floatation, Balance, and Breathing mechanics. Leave the series able to swim continuous laps with confidence, ready to tackle any pool or open water environment. If you've been hesitant to start swimming or are looking for the perfect all-in-one coaching platform to gain a confident swimming foundation - this is the course for you!
Suggested pace range >2:00/100yd
Session 2: Performance
The second 4-week clinic in our series is engineered for experienced swimmers and triathletes seeking to refine their speed, endurance, and race-day performance. We focus on advanced skills: Power generation, Drag reduction, and Open Water specific techniques. Finish the series with a faster, cleaner stroke and the ability to confidently navigate any race course.
Suggested pace range >2:00/100yd
Why choose RTB Pool School?
Our 4-week programs are designed for maximum improvement, providing features that traditional swim workouts simply can't match:
What's Included:
RTB Pool School Water Bottle, Towel, & Swim Cap
RTB Pool School Certificate upon completion
Future Discounts and Team RTB Membership Discount
Questions? Email Us
The swim leg of a triathlon can be an intimidating challenge for an athlete who hasn't spent much focused training time in the water. Often even the most accomplished athletes in other disciplines need some extra help to get a kick start on the swim - but it's totally conquerable. ANYONE can master the swim. It just takes some education and then some good solid training.
Our current offerings:
Session 1: Foundations
The first clinic in our series, designed to help inexperienced swimmers master the essentials of confident freestyle. We break down the swim stroke into fundamental skills: Floatation, Balance, and Breathing mechanics. Leave the series able to swim continuous laps with confidence, ready to tackle any pool or open water environment. If you've been hesitant to start swimming or are looking for the perfect all-in-one coaching platform to gain a confident swimming foundation - this is the course for you!
Suggested pace range >2:00/100yd
Session 2: Performance
The second 4-week clinic in our series is engineered for experienced swimmers and triathletes seeking to refine their speed, endurance, and race-day performance. We focus on advanced skills: Power generation, Drag reduction, and Open Water specific techniques. Finish the series with a faster, cleaner stroke and the ability to confidently navigate any race course.
Suggested pace range >2:00/100yd
Why choose RTB Pool School?
Our 4-week programs are designed for maximum improvement, providing features that traditional swim workouts simply can't match:
- 🎬 Personalized Video Analysis (Before & After): Get a side-by-side video breakdown of your stroke from Week 1 to Week 4, identifying your specific power leaks and mechanical fixes.
- 🧑🏫 Low Coach-to-Athlete Ratio: Benefit from three experienced coaches on deck, ensuring a small group focus and highly individualized feedback in every session. With a low coach: swimmer ratio and drills that break down the mystery into easy-to-understand movements, you'll learn the basics from the foundation up.
- 🛠️ Structured, Progressive Curriculum: Follow a proven plan that builds skills logically—from Body Position and Breathing to Propulsion and Pacing.
- ⏱️ Race-Specific Skills: Intermediate swimmers focus on essential triathlon elements like pacing, open water sighting, and efficient turns.
- 🤝 Team Discounts: Raise the Bar Team Members receive a $50 discount on registration as a thank you for their loyalty. All swimmers who complete the course will be offered a 10% discount on future clinics, and 20% off RTB Events including Open Water Wednesdays, Friday Night Swim Races, Lake Meridian Triathlon, and Black Diamond Triathlon.
- 🚀 The Path to Confidence: Leave the clinic with a clear understanding of your stroke, a personalized drill roadmap, and the confidence to conquer the swim leg of any race.
What's Included:
RTB Pool School Water Bottle, Towel, & Swim Cap
RTB Pool School Certificate upon completion
Future Discounts and Team RTB Membership Discount
Questions? Email Us
What to Bring
Goggles
Goggles are essential! Everyone seems to like a different variety. The right pair for you will fit snugly and comfortably. We'll have some extras on hand. We'll also have a few sets of FORM smart goggles for anyone who would like to try them out.
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Tight-fitted Swim Suit
Women's suits are all tight fitted, but men's traditional swimwear is board shorts or swim trunks. Not here! Men - come in a Jammer ! (see above) or a speedo if you prefer. Either will make your experience 100% easier.
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Fins
We'll have you use fins while learning the basics. This will really speed up your development. The TYR Flexfins with the longer blade (above) are ideal and are available to purchase at a discount with clinic registration.
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RTB Weekly Coached Pool Swims
Practice what you learn on Sunday during the week - we're swimming 3 days a week! This is a great opportunity to get integrate into pool workouts. Your first group swim is free and drop in swims can be purchased separately here. If you want fully commit and dive in, join as an RTB Multisport member! (you'll also get a $50 discount on our clinics.)
Details:
Covington Aquatic Center: Tues/Thurs 5:30AM
Kent Swim & Tennis Club: Saturdays 6:30AM
Practice what you learn on Sunday during the week - we're swimming 3 days a week! This is a great opportunity to get integrate into pool workouts. Your first group swim is free and drop in swims can be purchased separately here. If you want fully commit and dive in, join as an RTB Multisport member! (you'll also get a $50 discount on our clinics.)
Details:
Covington Aquatic Center: Tues/Thurs 5:30AM
Kent Swim & Tennis Club: Saturdays 6:30AM
