Sage YMCA Masters Swimming
Get Up and Swim!Welcome
Our program works with whatever level you are and strives to improve your fitness and technique. We are all trying to swim faster and more efficiently, so workouts will include drills to eliminate drag and sets to increase cardiovascular fitness.
So no matter if you are new to swimming or a college athlete, we will challenge you. Timed distances are taken periodically during the season so you can measure you improvements. Meets and open water swims will also be offered if you have a competitive nature. Masters meets run from December to April.
Our group is small and friendly. You will be assigned to a lane based on your speed. The regulars are encouraging and helpful. So if you want to start your day off with a vigorous swim, join us! Our season runs from late October to June and is divided into 3 sessions: fall, winter and spring.
Summer Open Water Swims
Silver Lake – Current water temperature is 78 degrees F.
Three Oaks – Open Saturdays in July from 7:30-9:00am. No swim on July 2.
Lake Michigan/Gillson Beach – Sunrise to 9:00am. Park on Michigan.
Indoor Season at Sage YMCA
Fall Session runs October 21 to December 23. Sign-up is not yet available.
Upcoming Events
Fall Masters Session
Focus on stroke technique and basic endurance. Dates TBA
Practice times are MWF 5:15-6:30AM.
July 16, 2022: Swim with a Mission in Newfound Lake, NH
Distances are 5K, 10K and 10K relay
August 7, 2022: Crystal Lake Aquathon in Crystal Lake, IL
Distances are 1 or 2 mile. Or Swim/Run Sprint or Olympic distances
September 10, 2022: Big Shoulders in Chicago, IL
Distances are 2.5 and 5K