Adult Aquatics

Small Group Adult Swim Lessons

Adult Swim Lessons:
Next session dates TBD . Please contact Jackie for information
Cost: $78.00 (5 classes)
Saturdays 10:45-11:30 a.m.

What can be said about swimming other than it makes golf look easy and it is beautiful when Michael Phelps does it. For the rest of us mere mortals it can be less than a graceful experience. And for those with limited exposure to water, learning to put your head in the water while exhaling, then inhaling as you move through the water can be confusing.

This group experience is designed to support those who want to build confidence just being in and around water and / or work toward swimming one lap with sureness. In a compassionate and patient atmosphere, Rob Putnam and Jackie Dayton will break down each technical component to satisfy your curiosity and your safety needs, in addition to being aware and giving you tools to assist you through other challenges that may surface. By doing this, their aim is to bridge and manage the gap between thinking about it, having tools to consider the possibility of trying, then trying it with their support.

If you have thought about getting into the water with increased confidence and would like to know more about this class contact Jackie Dayton for details.

Adult Swimming Classes

Adult Swimming & Stroke Development
 Tuesday & Thursday, 11:15-12:00 p.m.
This class is for all who want to learn and improve their strokes. The class has a three week cycle in which two weeks are spent on butterfly, back, breast, or free and one week is spent on speed. This is a great class for beginners who can swim 50 yards of one of the strokes and want to become proficient in the other strokes. It is also challenging for more advanced swimmers who are honing their technique. Swimmers can attend on a regular basis or can come only for those weeks devoted to a specific stroke. The speed weeks are good for everyone and cover all the strokes. The class meets tuesday and Thursday, 11:15-12:00, right before intro to Masters at noon. Swimmers can attend stroke class and then try their skills in Intro to Masters.

Deep Water Running
 Deep water running is one of the most effective total body workouts a person can do. Using your own body to create resistance against the water utilizes every muscle in the body. This form of exercise has been used by injured athletes for years, but it is also a great tool for anyone whose body is tired from overuse and high-impact exercise. Even if you are not injured this is great way to get strong and flexible. The action of the body against the water works to lengthen muscles while the resistance created works on strength.You control the amount of resistance by how hard you push and pull your arms and legs while maintaining a stable torso.

Masters Swimming:

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We offer a complete Masters program with 14 individual classes each week, all included with the cost of your membership, and guided by some of the planet’s most passionate swim coaches. There are three levels of Masters Swimming classes listed in increasing order of experience level: Group Swimming Skills i.e. "Mastering Masters", Intro to Masters, and Masters.

Group Swimming Skills: i.e. "Mastering Masters"
 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

If you or someone you know is interested in swimming in a group format, feel comfortable putting your head in the water and thrashing around a bit, but need a place to start, this new workout group could be a great option to build the skills and confidence to participate in any level of a Masters workout.

This 60 minute session will focus on a theme, start with discussion on terminology, equipment, and etiquette followed by 30 minutes of swimming, technique, and drills. For those familiar with Robin Saltonstall’s midday Adult Swimming and Stroke Development class, the Mastering Masters class is very similar in content and intent, and will only complement her work just at a different time. This six-step introduction course is loosely based on a series developed by Colorado Masters Swimming Association (COMSA) to provide confidence, understanding, and skills for swimmers to become Masters Swimmers. An added bonus is that these sessions will be followed by a social gathering TBD.

Intro to Masters:
 Try out your new found group swimming skills with this Intro to Masters classes offered twice a week.

Masters:
 With 10 classes offered each week in the morning, noon, and evening it is hard to not show up. Typically each session has a routine focus like distance, recovery, speed, technique, or IM. These classes are geared toward the swimmer who understands most of the lingo, and who can swim at least 50 meters at a time, and most importantly have a good time.

Competition Training:
 Tuesday and Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:15 pm, with Rob Putnam

This specialized workout and training program is dedicated to those interested in competing in swimming races and events (meets, open water, and triathlons). Workouts include cross training with the Vasa Swim Bench, power rack, swim specific dry land, high intensity swimming, and kicking with fins.

Aquatic Events

Monthly Events:
 On the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm a Mastering Masters class will be offered, followed by social time TBD. (See Mastering Masters above)

Quarterly Events:
 Each quarter a team activity or event will be designated as a goal to participate in as casually or competitively as you choose. Participation and fun are the key to all these activities. You are welcome to contribute at every level of fitness – just bring your swim suit and a smile, and cheer. You can look forward to these events in the next twelve months:
• November – at RallySport, a timed One Hour Postal Swim
• January – BAM Pentathlon
• March – Short Course State Meet
• July – Without Limits Open Water Swim