Master’s Team
Masters Swimming
Southern Masters & Senior Olympic Program
September 2008 – May 2009
Practice Hours
All sessions are held outside in the 8-lane competition pool.
Practice Times
5:30am – 7:00am Monday, Wednesday, Friday
6:15pm – 7:30pm Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 10:30am Saturday
Masters Swimming
Is a program for adults designed to encourage fitness through swimming. The benefit of joining a local Masters Swim Club is the expertise and personal attention received from the coach, the motivation and camaraderie of swimming with a group, and the flexibility of service to all levels of swimmers.
Competitions are organized by age groups of five year increments (19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, etc. to 95 and over). Events include 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle (400, 800 and 1500 in meters) 50, 100 and 200 backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and 100, 200 and 400 individual medleys.
The Elmwood Sharks Masters Swim Team provides year round opportunities to increase physical fitness, improve year round opportunities, improve stroke technique, receive regular coaching, and participate in social activities. The masters program at EFC complements the swim classes by providing a setting to further develop swimming skills and physical conditioning. It is also a great program for experienced swimmers and those interested in competing. Participation in competitive events is NOT mandatory. The coaches are capable of working with swimmers who have just begun to swim as a fitness activity as well as those who have competed at the highest levels. The workout schedule is intended to accommodate the time demands of busy adults.
The Elmwood Masters program is committed to the needs of its members who range in age from 19 to 90 and with 6 months to 70 years of swimming experience. Because we all have careers and families, out time is precious. Therefore, each member’s ability to participate in the program will vary based on other commitments, needs, and obligations. Our program comprehends these realities and values each individual’s participation regardless of skill or number of activities attended. Our coaches will work with you to understand and help you achieve your objectives.