STARTS & TURNS SWIM CAMP OCEANSIDE, CA MARCH 21-22, 2026
Location: William Wagner Aquatics Center Oceanside, CA
March 21-March 22
After working with thousands of swimmers around the world, we’ve found that starts and turns are the most overlooked, yet most decisive, elements of racing. In many races, the difference between first and fifth place comes down to what happens off the blocks and off the walls. That’s why we created our Two-Day Starts & Turns Performance Camp – an immersive, high-performance experience dedicated entirely to explosive starts, fast underwater speed, and efficient, powerful turns.
This camp is designed for competitive swimmers who want to sharpen the details that win races.
What Makes This Camp Different
Our methodology is built from decades of elite-level experience and collaboration with world-class athletes, including 54 Olympians and internationally recognized sprint specialists such as Mark Foster (UK), Roland Schoeman (South Africa), and Brad Tandy (South Africa). We’ve studied and refined the technical nuances of world-class starts and turns and integrated them into a structured system that athletes can immediately apply in competition.
WHAT SWIMMERS WILL LEARN
Day 1 – Explosive Starts & Underwater Speed
Day 1 is dedicated to building a fast, powerful, and technically precise start. Swimmers will learn how to generate explosive force off the blocks, streamline efficiently through the air and water, and maximize speed during the most critical seconds of the race.
Focus Areas:
- Explosive block mechanics and body positioning
- Reaction time and power generation principles
- Clean entries and optimal underwater alignment
- High-velocity dolphin kicking
- Breakout timing and acceleration into the first stroke
- Backstroke start fundamentals
- Video analysis for technical refinement
Day 2 – Fast Turns & Efficient Race Execution
Day 2 shifts focus to the walls – where races are often won or lost. Swimmers will develop faster, tighter, and more efficient turns while learning how to maintain momentum into and out of every wall.
Focus Areas:
- Freestyle flip turn mechanics and efficiency
- Powerful push-offs and underwater speed
- Breakout timing from turns
- Proper wall approach and rotation mechanics
- Open turns and breaststroke/butterfly transitions
- Backstroke flip turns and start integration
- Race simulation and applied execution
CAMP SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 21st
- 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Optional – College Placement Video, Video Analysis, TRC Sensors Testing)
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 22nd
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Optional – College Placement Video, Video Analysis, TRC Sensors Testing)
- 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
*Times subject to change slightly
EQUIPMENT
To ensure the highest quality training environment and maximize learning during each session, swimmers are expected to arrive with all required equipment prepared before each workout.
We recommend the following items for use throughout camp:
DMC Training Fins
Alignment Kickboard
Nose Clip
TRC Mono Snorkel
FINIS Tempo Trainer
Finger Paddles – Optional
All equipment items are available for purchase directly through The Race Club.
TRC EQUIPMENT BAG
Swimmers may choose to purchase a Full Equipment Bag, which includes all recommended items listed above, conveniently packed in a TRC Mesh Bag with your TRC Bag Tag.
Equipment Bag Value: $292 (Price may vary slightly depending on fin size and color.)
As a Bonus with purchase of the full equipment bag you get a FREE Race Club Signature T-Shirt
Once registered for Swim Camp, please notify us if you plan to purchase individual equipment or the full equipment bag so everything is ready for you at the start of camp.
QUESTIONS?
If you have more questions. Please contact us info@theraceclub.com or call us at 833-234-2340 (and yes, a real person will pick up. Need a quick answer? Call us!)
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