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Take Your Mark

Technique development program for ages 7 to 11. Stroke skills, taught progressively by experienced swim coaches in Saline and Whitmore Lake.

Take Your Mark competitive swim training

Has your young swimmer outgrown swim lessons?
Do you have a budding competitive swimmer in need of technical development?
We got this.
 Establishing excellent technique is essential for safe swimming and to raise your swimmer's potential for long-term success in our sport. "Take Your Mark" covers all competitive strokes in addition to introducing competitive starts and turns. All sessions are coached by experienced swim coaches and written by Techniq Group Founder, Jeff Gross.

What We Cover

All Four Strokes

Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, properly taught.

Streamline & Underwater

Streamlining and underwater phases for maximum efficiency off every wall.

Starts & Diving

Competitive racing starts and an introduction to block diving.

Flip & Open Turns

Flip turns and open turns that add up to real seconds in competition.

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Choose Your Location

Both locations run the same curriculum. Pick the schedule that works for your family.

Saline Rec Center

1866 Woodland Drive East, Saline, MI

Schedule

Your registration covers 1 session per week. A 2 sessions per week option is available.

Mondays
Techniq 1 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Techniq 2 6:15 to 7:00 pm
Wednesdays
Techniq 1 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Techniq 2 6:15 to 7:00 pm
Thursdays
Techniq 1 5:30 to 6:15 pm
Techniq 3 New 6:15 to 7:00 pm
Group Descriptions
Techniq 1 Swimmers cover the four competitive strokes and are introduced to racing starts, flip turns, streamlining, and underwater phases.
Techniq 2 Continuing to target stroke development across all strokes and progressing to specialty skills including starts, turns, and underwater phases.
Techniq 3 New For swimmers with competitive experience. Every session includes foundational high-level skills plus race execution: starts, turns, underwater phases, breakouts, pacing, and race planning.
Fees (recurring monthly)
Rec Center Members$113 / 1x per week   $180 / 2x per week
Non-Members$143 / 1x per week   $225 / 2x per week
Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made two weeks before the next due date. Otherwise, you will be charged for the coming month. Program Withdrawal Form

Summer Closure: No class on July 1st and July 2nd.

Whitmore Lake

7430 Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore Lake, MI

Schedule
Saturdays
Techniq 1 10:30 to 11:15 am
Techniq 2 11:15 am to 12:00 pm
Group Descriptions
Techniq 1 Swimmers cover the four competitive strokes and are introduced to competitive racing starts, flip turns, and underwater phases.
Techniq 2 Swimmers with competitive experience, or strong stroke skills, targeting stroke development and advanced racing skills.
Fees (recurring monthly)
Whitmore Lake Residents$115 / month
Non-Residents$139 / month
Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made two weeks before your payment processing date. Program Withdrawal Form

Summer Program Pause: Last class is 6/20. Classes resume 8/8.
Limited to 9 swimmers per group

Prerequisites

To enter Techniq 1, swimmers should have at least a basic knowledge or conception of all 4 competitive strokes and streamlining. All swimmers should be able to safely swim 50 yards with no assistance. If you have any questions, contact us. Evaluation required for new swimmers: Contact Coach Jeff to reserve a time.

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Ready to Take Your Mark?

Join a program built around technique, taught progressively, by coaches who know competitive swimming.

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