Race Ready Swim Clinic by Sydney Pickrem
Our Mission
To empower competitive swimmers of all levels with the mindset, preparation, and skills to perform at their highest potential—through elite-level training, Olympic insights, and a race-day experience designed to inspire confidence and excellence in and out of the pool.
About us
Sydney Pickrem is a three time Olympian, Olympic medalist, and World Champion who has represented Canada at the highest levels of international swimming. A standout collegiate athlete at Texas A&M University, she served as team captain, set school records, and earned a degree in Applied Exercise Physiology.
Through the Race Ready Swim Clinic, Sydney shares the mindset, preparation, and techniques that helped her succeed on the world stage. Each clinic is designed to help swimmers build confidence, sharpen their routines, and race with purpose.
Her mission is to inspire the next generation through experience, focus, and heart.
Race Ready by Sydney Pickrem is more than a clinic, it’s an elite performance experience designed to inspire and equip the next generation of swimmers. Founded by Olympic medalist and World Champion Sydney Pickrem, our mission is to develop race-day confidence through world-class technical instruction, mental preparation, and motivational guidance.
Services
Host a Clinic in your facility
Train with Olympic medalist and World Champion Sydney Pickrem in this high energy, one day swim clinic designed to prepare athletes mentally and physically for race day. Swimmers will go through Sydney’s full warm up routine, learn mindset strategies, and participate in a race challenge for a chance to hold her Olympic medal. The clinic includes a motivational talk, Q&A, and autograph session.
Race Ready: The Mindset Talk
Step outside the pool and into the mindset of an Olympian. In this engaging, story-driven session, Sydney shares her journey from age group swimming to winning on the world stage. Athletes, parents, and coaches will hear lessons on resilience, handling pressure, building confidence, and staying mentally prepared for life’s biggest moments — in and out of competition.
Perfect for teams, schools, and organizations looking to inspire their athletes beyond technique.
Host your clinic
Offer your swimmers a high-performance clinic designed by one of the best in the world.
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Race Day Prep & Warm-Up
Start the clinic with Sydney’s full race day routine, including dryland activation and an in-water warm-up designed to mimic elite-level preparation. This sets the tone mentally and physically for the rest of the clinic.
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Mental Preparation & Strategy
Learn how Sydney mentally prepares for big races, including visualization, routine-building, and managing nerves. We also simulate a ready room experience to help swimmers stay calm and focused before stepping up to race.
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Race Challenge & Medal Moment
Put your skills to the test in a fun race challenge! Swimmers compete head-to-head with a chance to hold Sydney’s Olympic medal—a moment that inspires confidence and celebrates effort.
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Motivation, Q&A & Photos
Finish strong with a motivational talk from Sydney. Athletes will hear her journey, ask questions, and take photos and get autographs to make the experience unforgettable.
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All camps or clinics are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender)