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Swimming - For Life-Long, Fitness and Wellness
Masters Swimming is a great excuse to get out of the house and do something good for yourself. The concept of Masters swimming began in the 1970s and has members in the dozens of countries from all corners of the globe.
Triathlete and Long Distance Swimming is increasingly popular as well. Our Swimming with the Dolphins program offers workouts geared to these swimmers.
Why is swimming becoming such a popular sport? As people get older, swimming is one of the few sports that can be continued throughout a person’s entire life. |
The benefits of swimming are documented. One of the most important aspects is that it is a non-weight bearing sport. Other benefits include:
• Reduction of physical and mental stress
• Weight loss and control
• Strengthens the heart and improves circulation
• Improvement of overall quality of life by helping people stay in good physical condition year-round
• Eases stress on joints and is therefore an ideal exercise for people with physical disabilities
Masters and Long Distance Swimming is a sport for both non-competitive (fitness) swimmers and competitive swimmers. Many swimmers get into the sport because it offers organized workouts and can offer a strong social component. For those that choose to compete, swimmers compete in their own age group by five-year age divisions. Swimmers can begin Masters at age 18 in the United States (age 25 in other countries), and the oldest Masters are nearly 100 years old. Workouts are divided by speed and ability, and swimmers can be challenged to their own personal preference.Masters Swimming has grown from a handful of interested adult swimmers to thousands who compete at regional, national and international levels. To learn more about Masters Swimming, check out the following links on the worldwide web.
• www.usms.org (national governing body for Masters Swimming)
• www.fina.org (worldwide governing body for Swimming and Masters Swimming)
• www.azlmsc.org (Arizona Masters Swimming regional website)
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There Are Seven Practice Times Each Week
Masters
Program
Note: swimmers registered in
the masters program
may attend any masters and swimming
with the dolphins practice
sessions
La Paloma Country Club,
3660 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Monday - 6:00–7:00 am
Tuesday - 6:30–7:30 pm (June–March); 6:45–7:45 pm (April – May)
Wednesday - 6:00 – 7:00 am
Thursday - 6:30–7:30 pm (June–March), 6:45–7:45 pm (April–May)
Saturday - 7:00 – 8:00 am
Click here for a
map
Swimming with the Dolphins Program
Note: swimmers registered in
the swimming
with the dolphins program
may only attend the following practice sessions
Oro Valley
Municipal Pool, 23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley
Friday - 6:00 – 7:15 am
Click here for a map
U of
A Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, 1827 E. Enke Dr., Tucson
Sunday - 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Click here for a map
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Members of the TriSports Triathlon Club and Grasky Endurance receive special discounts on selected services. To learn more or for clarification about Masters Swimming or Swimming with the Dolphins, Click here to contact us
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La Paloma-Dolphins of the Desert
Masters
Fee Schedule*
*effective 3/1/2012
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Masters |
Masters
& Member of:
TriSports Tri Club,
Tucson Tri Girls,
Full Spectrum Sports,
or Grasky Endurance
15% off
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Member of:
La Paloma Country Club,
Fee
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$33.99/mo. |
$28.89/mo. |
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Non-Member of:
La Paloma Country Club,
Fee
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$49.99/mo. |
$42.49/mo. |
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Swimming with the Dolphins (SWD)
Fee Schedule*
*effective 3/1/2012
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All SWD Practices |
All SWD Practices
& Member of:
TriSports Tri Club,
Tucson Tri Girls,
Full Spectrum Sports,
or Grasky Endurance
15% off
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SWD,
Sunday-only
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SWD,
Sunday-only
& Member of:
TriSports Tri Club,
Tucson Tri Girls,
Full Spectrum Sports,
or Grasky Endurance
15% off
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Enrolled Dolphins of the Desert-
La Paloma Masters
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Fee |
$35/mo. |
$29.75/mo. |
$23.51/mo. |
$19.99/mo. |
Free |
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What equipment should I have?
- Goggles – clear or light colored for nighttime swimming and darker goggles for daytime swimming – for more information try: www.swimmingworldmagazine.com
- Swimming Suit – jammers or drag suits (for practice only) for guys – Check out: www.trisports.com
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Are there tryouts?
No. If you think you might have problems or need some help to get a jump start for Masters workouts, schedule one swimming lesson with Jeff Commings or Geoff Glaser through this SCHEDULE LESSONS link.
Want to join Masters? Follow these steps:
- Affiliate with United States Masters Swimming. Click on this link: http://www.usms.org/reg. Fill in your zip code. Fill in Arizona Masters for your Club and La Paloma Country Club Masters as your Workout Group (also called “Team”). Print it out and send it in with your payment to the address at the bottom of the PDF-form.
- To join the Team, send an e-mail to: info@dolphinsofthedesert.com with the following information: your address including zip code; your phone numbers; your preferred e-mail address for e-billing; the month you would like to begin practices.
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Dolphins of the Desert Swimming Academy, LLC
6905 S. 7th Lane - Phoenix, AZ 85041
602-626-8249
3631 W. Avenida Obregon - Tucson, AZ 85746
520-891-8914 |
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