Jump in for some WILD swimming with SWIM OZ

SWIM OZ is a United States Masters Swim Team (USMS) nestled in the Ozarks, specializing in Open Water Swimming, otherwise known as WILD swimming. From nationally ranked members training for various competitions such as triathlons, IRONMAN, Open Water events, pool events, to beginner swimmers, YOU have a place with our swimming community. Participants meet every Wednesday 6-7PM, May through September, at Beaver Lake (Hwy 12 Boat Ramp) to practice in a monitored area, providing the utmost in safety while encouraging community-building around swimming. SWIM OZ welcomes and works with all ages, levels and abilities.

Things to know before you join us:
1. You MUST complete our form in order to participate with us. Participant form
2. You MUST wear a safety buoy. We do have some available onsite for purchase ($35).
3. You MUST be a USMS or USA Swimming member in order to participate with us.
Links for registration: USMS registration USA Swimming registration
4. We meet in a parking lot. You will see the SWIM OZ trailer, we are easy to find. See map below.
5. Follow our Facebook event for updates.
Facebook event
6. For immediate updates due to weather or cancelations make sure to join our SLACK Channel.
SLACK link changes every 8 days. Please message us for the current link.
7. We try to video everyone’s swim, we post those videos on SLACK.
8. We have a safety briefing at 5:55 PM and a group picture at 5:59 PM.
9. We SPLASH at 6:00 PM.
10. We set the course in roughly 700 yard triangle with sighting buoys. Most swimmers do 2 laps (~1 mile), some do 1, 3, or even 4 laps.

Volunteers for safety are always needed and appreciated.
Volunteer Sign up

Inperson Coaching Opportunities:
1. Private lesson options:
A. Beaver Lake
B. Coach Bonnie’s home pool in north Bentonville
C. Concierge service to your home pool
2. On location options:
A. Swim clinics on location
B. Team clinics on location
Contact for pricing information.

Remote Coaching Opportunities:
1. Strategic Swim Planning Session: A one-on-one strategic session to assess your current swim distances and align your training plan with your yearly performance goals. Duration: 45 - 60 minutes
$225 Strategic session
$800 Annual Plan (4 quarterly sessions, $900 value)
2. Swim Workout and Dry Land Packages: Customized swim workouts tailored to your skill level and goals, along with dryland training exercises to improve strength and flexibility.
Weekly Workout Plans: New swim and dry land workouts each week
Monthly Check-Ins: Reviews of progress and adjustments to the plan as needed.
Duration: 15 minute individual call session
$325 Initial strategic session & month ($350 value)
$125 Monthly
$1,300 Annual Plan ($1,500 value)
3. Video Stroke Analysis: You submit videos of your swim strokes via ONForm App for analysis; receive detailed feedback on your technique and suggested drills to improve your performance.
Each analysis session: One stroke video analysis with feedback (3 video angles for same stroke) and direction for improvements in efficiency.
$50 Individual video analysis feedback session
$450 Package for 10 video analysis feedbacks ($500 value)
4. Weekly Call Session: Regular weekly check-ins via video or phone call to discuss training progress, address questions, and adjust plans as needed. Perfect to add on with the Swim Workout and DryLand or Video Stroke Analysis Packages.
Duration: 30 minutes weekly
$50 Individual session
$450 Package for 10 video analysis feedbacks
5. Comprehensive Package: All-inclusive option that combines Strategic Planning, Swim Workout, Video Stroke Analysis, and Weekly Call options together all in one. The benefits of personalized support throughout your training journey with tailored adjustments and consistent feedback will greatly assist you in achieving your swimming goals.
$375 Initial strategic session ($400 value)
$450 Monthly ($475 value)
$5,000 Annually ($5,700 value)

Please either send an email to Bonnie@thejoysofswimming.com or schedule a complimentary 15 minute initial intake call appointment via this Calendly link.

SWIM OZ is the host team for the OZ Mile Swim.