Freestyle Workshop: Atlanta, GA
Description
February 6-7, 2010 at the Ravinia Club
2 Ravinia Dr, Atlanta, GA 30346
2 Ravinia Dr, Atlanta, GA 30346
SCHEDULE: (subject to minor revision):
Saturday
11:00 Check-in
11:15 - 12:00 Orientation and foundational instruction
12:00 – 1:30 1st underwater videotaping and group instruction
1:30 - 2:15 Lunch at Jason's Deli.
2:15 – 3:15 Classroom workshop and review of video #1
3:15 - 4:45 Group instruction in the pool
Sunday
9:00 – 9:30 Classroom workshop
9:30-11:00 Group Instruction in the pool
11:00-Noon Classroom workshop and lunch at Jason's Deli.
Noon - 1:30 Group instruction in the pool and 2nd underwater videotaping
1:30 - 2:00 Final video review and wrap-up
WHAT TO BRING:
For the classroom: Pad and pen for note taking.
For the pool: An extra suit if you want dry ones for the afternoon swim, an extra pair of goggles - just in case. We recommend that male students wear a Speedo-type brief or close-fitting triathlon swim shorts, rather than loose-fitting swim trunks, which can make balance even more of a challenge. Nose-plugs can be very helpful in avoiding distraction in Sweet Spot, in wavy conditions.
What about fins? ‘Kicking challenged’ swimmers may find fins helpful in achieving ease, but since we began using the "TI Buddy System" in balance drills, the percentage of those choosing to wear fins has dropped from 30% to under 10% of a typical class. And most students move along pretty nicely, once we advance from balance drills, in which all propulsion comes from the kick, to "Switch" drills, in which core-body rotation provides most of your propulsion.
DIRECTIONS: For maps/detailed directions please enter the following address into a search engine like Mapquest or your vehicle’s navigation system: Ravinia Club Atlanta - 2 Ravinia Dr # 100 Atlanta, GA 30346 (770) 392-7300. Once you are north of I 285, at the second light go right at the light and then go right in a block. Take a left in between two tall buildings and enter the parking garage on the right. Proceed to the lowest level LL1 to the Ravinia Club Athletic entrance.
If you are at the bottom of two hills, you are not at the correct parking garage. If you see a brass revolving door, go up that hill and take the next right into the parking garage on the right and then go down to LL1. Please call 770-392-7300 if you need directions.
We will meet right next to the athletic desk as a group to complete any paperwork.
Recommended Lodging: Multiple hotels nearby to the Ravinia Club Atlanta – 2 Ravinia Dr # 100 Atlanta, GA 30346.
TRANSFER POLICY: Weekend workshops: If a request to transfer is received 8 days or more prior to the workshop, a $100.00 transfer fee per person will be applied to a future workshop, and the deposit will be credited toward that workshop.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Weekend workshops: NO REFUND will be issued for cancellations LESS THAN 8 days prior to the scheduled workshop unless a doctor’s note can be provided. For cancellations at least 8 days prior to the scheduled workshop, any monies paid above the $250 deposit will be refunded in full. The $250 deposit per person remains non-refundable, but may be transferred to any future workshop within one year of initial registration.
QUESTIONS: Call 800-609-7946 (845-256-9770 from outside the USA) or fax 845-256-0658. You may also contact workshop lead coach Bill Hammons (404-791-4221) for specific questions regarding schedule, directions or special needs.
