Venue: CPN — Ermesinde Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Date: 15 November 2026
Front Crawl Technique • Mental Preparation • Open Water Swimming
Do you want to improve your front crawl technique, swim more efficiently and learn how to manage nerves before competitions?
We’ve put together a day entirely dedicated to your development as a swimmer!
With Bibiana Farias and José Ferreira, we’ll combine knowledge, mental preparation and practical training in an experience of learning and sharing.
What will we be working on?
- Front crawl technique and swimming efficiency - Breathing, alignment and propulsion - Pre-competition nerves and anxiety - Mental preparation strategies - Open-water technique and simulations in the pool
Welcome & Check-in Reception of participants, registration and welcome session.
Theory Session | Front Crawl Technique Fundamentals for a more efficient front crawl, focusing on: - body position and alignment; - breathing; - rotation; - hand entry, catch and propulsion; - leg kick; - coordination and rhythm; - common technical errors; - adapting pool technique to open water.
Coffee Break
Mental Coach | Pre-Competition Nerves and Anxiety Practical session on mental preparation for training and competition: - understanding nerves and anxiety; - strategies for the moments leading up to a race; - managing thoughts and expectations; - focus and confidence; - creating pre-competition routines; - practical tools that swimmers can apply.
12.00–14.00 — Lunch & Socialising A group lunch and a chance for participants and coaches to socialise.
Practical Session | Front Crawl & Open Water Technique Technical training in the pool, putting the morning’s content into practice: - front crawl technique exercises; - swimming efficiency and economy; - breathing and orientation; - sighting; - drafting; - changes of pace; - starts and approaching buoys; - open-water scenario simulations; - small group challenges.
17:00 — Closing Ceremony & Photos Conclusions from the clinic, key takeaways for training sessions and a final group gathering.
Prices: €55 — Swim4fun members and students €70 — External participants
Includes theory sessions, practical pool training and coffee breaks.
A day to learn, improve and share a passion for swimming!
Swim4fun — Swim better, with more confidence and fun.