NER PARA CAMP 2
The second of the North East Regional Para-swimming camps 2023-2024 took place on Sunday 10th December at Catterick Leisure Centre. 17 swimmers from around the North East Region took part in the event.
The day started with a workshop “Introduction to Breath Work” delivered by Masters swimmer Steffy Cappleman from Richmond Dales ASC. This interactive session focused on the following:
-Our breath.. what is breath work
-Correcting our breathing habits
-Breathing exercises to optimise physical performance
-Breathing exercises to impact our mental states
-A short SOMA breath experience
The swimmers learnt about why athletes train their breathing and were able to practice breathing techniques to help boost their performance in competition. Steffy then joined the athletes in the land training session and gave some more practical advice on breathing during land sessions. After warming up with a 45 minute circuit session the swimmers headed to the pool for 2 hours of training.
Keith Hall (Regional para-swimming development lead coach) was supported by coaches and swimmers from around the North East Region:
Zoe Cowan, Richmond Dales ASC
Ben Gilchrist, Richmond Dales ASC
Dan Firbank, B-TASC
Kylah Cowan, Richmond Dales ASC
Charlotte Hinde, Richmond Dales ASC
Alyssa Warren, Borough of Barnsley SC
Jake Roberts, Borough of Barnsley SC
Jo Bailey, Richmond Dales ASC
The swimming session focussed on swim sets, swimming efficiency, SWOLF testing , dive starts and relay takeover. After a lunch and a brief round up the swimmers headed home for a well earned rest.
Kathryn Stephenson
Team Manager.
