What is Masters Swimming?
A national non-profit organization that promotes swimming for fitness.
Learn more about US Masters Swimming from the video below, or visit http://www.usms.org/
Learn more about US Masters Swimming from the video below, or visit http://www.usms.org/
Why do we swim?
Here are just some of the reasons!
1. Increase strength, endurance, stamina and flexibility
2. Enjoy focused workouts
3. Achieve individual fitness or competition goals (swimming or triathlons)
4. Stay healthy and look better.
5. Fun!
1. Increase strength, endurance, stamina and flexibility
2. Enjoy focused workouts
3. Achieve individual fitness or competition goals (swimming or triathlons)
4. Stay healthy and look better.
5. Fun!
Where do we swim?
We swim at the YWCA of Adams County located at 909 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA. You can visit the YW's web site here: http://www.ywcagettysburg.org/site/
When do we swim?
Practice Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Join Any Time!
This is for adults age 18 and over of any fitness level. You must be able to swim at least 25 meters without stopping. This is run like a swim team practice, so expect to swim a lot. We also do a lot of drill work to improve stroke mechanics.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Join Any Time!
This is for adults age 18 and over of any fitness level. You must be able to swim at least 25 meters without stopping. This is run like a swim team practice, so expect to swim a lot. We also do a lot of drill work to improve stroke mechanics.
How much does it cost?
The fee below is what the Y charges for the entire swim season. Everyone must be at least a basic member of the Adams County YWCA to participate. You do have the option of making monthly payments as long as you have paid in full for the program by April. A membership from USMS is required so that everyone is covered with USMS insurance. Additionally, if you will be participating in US Masters sanctioned swim meets, you will need to pay a small fee for the local club registration. Y fees are: Rec Pass Members $Free Basic Members $18/month. For more information on Y membership, visit the Y's web site. Feel free to stop by and try out a practice any time.