Developing Better Backstroke: Practical Poolside Clinic for Age-Group Coaches


Explore Backstroke Technique, Drills and Progressions to Support Development

This practical poolside clinic explores current approaches to coaching backstroke to swimmers aged 12 years and under, with a focus on the drills and progressions that help build a strong technical foundation.

Open to all club coaches, attendees examine key technical principles, discuss effective coaching strategies and observe how specific drills can be used to develop the stroke in young swimmers.

Coaches receive pre-clinic resources to review in advance, take part in a poolside discussion and see the drills working in a practical session.

One CPD point will be awarded upon completion.

Friday 2 October 2026, 1715 to 1900
Claremorris Leisure Centre, Dalton Street, Claremorris, Co Mayo
led by Helen Gunning, Regional Pathway Development Coach

CLICK HERE to register
(closes at 5pm on Thursday 1 October)