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YWCA Minneapolis Open Water Training Classes

Tue May 16 - Thu August 10 Minneapolis, MN 55407 US Directions

Events

Early Summer Tuesdays Tri Swim Classes Uptown

05/16 - 06/20 6:30PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

Early Summer Thursdays Tri Swim Classes Uptown

05/18 - 06/22 6:30PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

Open Water Training Class June 18

06/18 1:00PM CDT - 3:00PM CDT
Open to ages 16+.

Open Water Training Class June 24

06/24 1:00PM CDT - 3:00PM CDT
Open to ages 16+.

Late Summer Tuesdays Tri Swim Classes Uptown

06/27 - 08/08 6:30PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

Open Water Training Class June 28

06/28 - 06/29 5:00PM CDT - 7:00PM CDT
Open to ages 16+.

Late Summer Thursdays Tri Swim Classes Uptown

06/29 - 08/10 6:30PM CDT - 7:30PM CDT
Open to ages 18+.

Open Water Training Class July 5

07/05 5:00PM CDT - 7:00PM CDT
Open to ages 16+.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.ywcampls.org/womenstri.

Place

5001 W. Lake Nokomis Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN US 55407

Description

Learn how to swim safely in open water. These classes are geared toward anyone training for open water swimming in a triathlon or swim race.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

What will we learn in Open Water Classes?

Swim coaches will go over proven freestyle techniques for smooth and easy swimming. The class will start out of the water with questions and a brief introduction to open water swimming best practices.  It will progress to in water drills and independent swimming at the end of the class. You should come prepared to swim with swim clothing, towel and goggles. If you are signed up for a midday class remember to wear sunscreen.

Refunds and Cancellations FAQ's

Can I cancel and get a refund?

No. There are no refunds for cancellations.

Can I change class dates after I register? 

Only up until one week before your class date. If it is within one week of your class date it is a non-refundable cancellation. 

What if there is bad weather or other unforeseen events that would cause the YWCA to cancel the class? 

You will receive a code for another class if there are spots available.

What is the weather policy? 

If there is a change in the class due to weather you will receive an email 2 hours before the class start. Class will only be canceled for severe dangerous weather (tornados etc). In many cases we can wait for lightning to pass.

Addtional Important Information

Classes will meet at 5001 W. Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55409. We will meet in the grass on the WEST side of the park building and adjacent to the restaurant (formerly Sandcastle). Look for instructors in YWCA clothing. There is limited free parking available on the parkway, the lot is a small fee payable by credit card. Please leave all valuables at home or locked and out of sight in your vehicle, instructors will be swimming and not able to secure items.

 

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