Group Swims
Season Calendar!
Check out the calendar of events for the 2008 season.
Monday Night Swims at Aquatic Park
March 17 to October 13, 2008
No swims on Memorial Day or Labor Day
Time:
6:00 meeting time for advanced group
6:20 meeting time for beginner group
Price:
$10 drop in fee
$70 for eight swims
$250 for the season (covers all Monday and Wednesday night swims)
Wetsuit Rentals: $35. More info about that is on the Open Water Info page.
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
FROM AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER WE WILL MEET ON THE GRASSY KNOLL ON THE WEST SIDE OF AQUATIC PARK, NEAR VAN NESS AVENUE - THE BLEACHERS AT AQUATIC PARK ARE CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.
Advanced Training Group:
The advanced training group is perfect for people who would like to swim for longer distances or are preparing to race in open water. We swim for 35 to 50 minutes around Aquatic Park in a different course every week, occasionally swimming outside "The Cove". In addition to building endurance, we practice racing skills and work on developing speed. We ask that you are comfortable swimming one mile in open water, in less than 40 minutes, before joining this group. To join the advanced group from the beginner group, swimmers must be approved by us. No need to sign up for the swims in advance - just show up! We prefer that you are a USAT member (more info under the Insurance section).
Beginner Group:
If you are slower swimmer and prefer a more relaxed, non-workout swim, please join the beginner swims. This group swims for about 30 minutes at a 45-minute mile pace, with many rest stops along the way. The beginner group includes instruction throughout the program. We recommend attending a Intro to Open Water Swimming Clinic (see the Clinics page) before joining the group. No need to sign up for the swims in advance - just show up! We prefer that you are a USAT member (more info under the Insurance section).
Wednesday Night Swims at Treasure Island
Every other Wednesday night we take our group swims to Treasure Island. Treasure Island boasts a beautiful cove, protected from wind and currents, with water temps on average four degrees warmer than at Aquatic Park. Definitely the perfect place to swim.
Dates:
March 19
April 2, 16, 30
May 14, 28
June 11, 25
July 9, 23
August 6, 20
September 3, 17
October 1, 15
Time: 6:30 pm meeting time
All levels are welcome. We will break into two groups: Beginner and Advanced.
Price: $10 drop in
Directions:
See the Information and FAQ page.
If you have any questions, please email Leslie.
