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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 program offers a Sunday workout 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
Note: SWIMMERS REGISTERED IN THIS PROGRAM
MAY ATTEND ANY AND ALL SESSIONS
Masters Program
Monday - 6:30–7:30 pm (June–March); 6:45–7:45 pm (April – May)
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)
Friday - 6:00 – 7:00 am
Saturday - 7:00 – 8:00 am
La Paloma Country Club, 3660 E Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Click here for a Map
Triathlete/Long Distance Workout
Sunday - 1:30 - 2:45 pm
U of A Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, 1827 E. Enke Dr., Tucson, AZ 85721
Click here for a Map
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Members of the Tucson Triathlon Club receive special discounts on selected services. To learn more or for clarification about Masters Swimming, Click here to contact us |
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Fees
$30.50 per month for members of La Paloma Country Club; and $43.00 per month for non-members of the Country Club. Sundays only at U of A Hillenbrand Aquatic Center - $30 per month.
Special incentives are available for non-members to join the Country Club. |
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
- Hand Paddles – choose smaller sized paddles if you are a beginner – the Finis Fulcrum paddles from this link should be fine: www.swimmingworldmagazine.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: R.A. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell, 1246 E Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. Questions concerning USMS registration should be directed to: rammedd@hotmail.com.
- 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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