This summer, Sharon van Rouwendaal returns to Norway for a series of exclusive swim camps.
Sharon is a double Olympic champion and one of the most accomplished open water swimmers in the world, with many years of experience competing at the highest international level. In recent years, she has also been actively working as a coach and mentor for swimmers and teams, both nationally and internationally.
During these camps, you will work directly with Sharon in small groups, with a strong focus on personal feedback and practical development in the water. The sessions combine technique, insight, and training, giving you concrete tools you can immediately apply to your own swimming.
Whether you are training for competition, looking to improve your technique, or aiming to take your swimming to the next level, these camps offer a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best open water swimmers in the world.
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What to expect
- Small groups (max. 10 participants per group)
- Personal feedback and close coaching
- Focus on technique, efficiency, and feel for the water
- Open water skills adapted to pool training
- Insight into training and working with different intensity zones
Who is it for?
The camps are divided into three groups to ensure the best possible match between level and goals:
- Youth and young adults (performance-oriented)
- Adult swimmers (technique and open water)
- Advanced swimmers / returning participants
Program and group structure
Group 1 – Youth and young adults (open water / triathlon)
Program
27. July 27, 10:00–12:00
27. July 27, 16:30–18:30
28. July 28, 10:00–12:00
Target group
Swimmers and triathletes training with a performance focus.
Content (across sessions)
- Dryland warm-up and mobility (focus on shoulders)
- Technique: how and why Sharon swims the way she does
- Technique development for young competitive swimmers and triathletes
- Open water skills
- Understanding and training in different intensity zones
Level
Zone 1–2 pace approx. 1:45 per 100 m or faster
Price
NOK 900
Group 2 – Adult swimmers / open water / triathlon
Program
29. July 29, 10:00–12:00
30. July 30, 10:00–12:00
31. July 31, 09:00–11:00
Target group
Adult swimmers looking to improve technique and train for open water or recreational competitions.
Content
- Dryland warm-up and injury prevention (focus on shoulders)
- Efficient technique and key principles
- Exercises for better flow and efficienc
- One session focused on open water skills
- Introduction to training in different intensity zones
Level
1500 m at approx. 2:00 per 100 m or faster
Price
NOK 2250
Group 3 – Advanced / returning participants
Program
28. July 28, 16:30–18:30
29. July 29, 16:30–18:30
30. July 30, 16:30–18:30
Target group
Higher-level swimmers, including those who have participated before.
Content (more training-focused)
- More pace variation and race-specific stimuli
- Greater variation in sets (both technique and structured training sets)
- Working with different intensity zones and developing pace awareness
- Increased focus on kick work and its role in training
- Combining technique under fatigue with higher physical load
The program is designed to be clearly renewed and more training-oriented, providing new stimuli and development opportunities for returning participants.
Level
1500 m at approx. 1:45 per 100 m or faster
Price
NOK 2250
