Open Water Swim CHICAGO

SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY FOR 14 YEARS Open Water Swim CHICAGO was launched in 2012 to help new triathletes and novice swimmers experience open water swimming in a safe, non-intimidating environment. Since inception, more than 20,000 participants have directly enhanced their swim abilities from our clinics and special events! These community-focused sessions provide participants with expert coaching, gear check, wetsuit rental opportunities, life guard support and post-event socials with fellow participants and coaches. While we're best known for developing aspiring adults, OWS Chicago also serves experienced triathletes looking to refresh their skills and/or push themselves with fellow enthusiasts. Veterans often enroll in the Swim-On-Your-Own or the competitive Aquathlon options to stay focused on their performance goals. EVENT OPTIONS The Open Water Swim CHICAGO series features three ways to participate: 1. Open Water Swim Clinics : Small group swim instruction for beginner, intermediate or advanced-level swimmers looking for open water tips and techniques. 2. Swim-On-Your-Own : This option is for those participants who prefer to utilize the event services (gear check, wetsuit rental, etc) but swim independently. 3. Competitive Aquathlon : Swimmers complete a 750m or 1500m swim followed by a 3.1 mile (5k) run along the lakefront. OUR COACHES The historic success of this entire swim operation revolves around support from our dedicated coaching community. Dozens of incredible local event professionals and coaches support each of our sessions. OWS Chicago is constantly incorporating new, qualified triathlon and swim-savvy coaches into the clinic curriculum. These sessions are a great way to give back to the sport, as well as meet potential new personal training clients. Please email us should you be interested in lending a hand. SERIES PARTICIPATION This may be a series, but the four sessions operate independently. Participants may enroll in one, two, three or al