Bard College Masters Swim Team in Annandale on Hudson

The Bard Swim Club is a welcoming group of swimmers committed to fitness swimming and fun. Coach Jane O'Connor provides a workout geared to your level of swimming and offers technique suggestions. The only requirement for joining is the ability to swim one length of the pool and a desire to improve.  Workouts are three mornings per week but there is no commitment requirement. Excellent class for triathletes, fitness swimmers wanting a more intense workout, and competitive swimmers. Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:15-7:30 a.m. at the back door of the Stevenson Athletic Center. It is open to the community ages 18 and over. More information can be found on the team website: https://bardathletics.com/sports/2024/12/15/bard-swim-club.aspx

Bard College at Simon’s Rock Pace Makers Masters Swim Club in Great Barrington

Don’t let the name fool you. From dedicated fitness swimmers to competitive athletes, experience the motivation of swimming with other people who are as excited about swimming as you. Regular participation requires a USMS membership. Practices are Monday and Fridays from 11-noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. The facility is at 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA. For more information, see the website at: https://simons-rock.edu/student-life/campus-experience/kilpatrick-athletic-center/swim-teams.php

Bennington Recreation Center Masters Swim Team

The US Masters Swim Club is an adult Y member group meeting to swim laps together. The club includes workouts targeted to increase motivation, encourage stroke refinement and physical activity. Masters Swim participants are provided with reserved lanes during scheduled times. Swim meets are available for participants. When coaching is unavailable, set workouts will be defined and led by a group member. All abilities are encouraged to join. Practice times are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 7-8 a.m. at the Berkshire Family YMCA. For more information, contact Steve Foley at 413 822-5097) or the Berkshire YMCA at contactpb@bfymca.org

Electric City Aquatics Club Masters Swim Program at Union College in Schenectady

Passionate about swimming at any age, the ECAC is designed to give swimmers a space to get together and train! They are currently open to all those interested in masters swimming, and members include previous high school, college swimmers, triathletes, and folks who love to swim. They like to focus on technique and will give feedback to make athletes stronger and more efficient in the water! Practices are at Union College, 807 Union Avenue, Schenectady, on Sundays from 8-9 a.m., Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 a.m. and Fridays from 12-1 p.m. For more information, contact electriccitymasters@gmail.com

4Everbods Fitness Club

Located at 221 Victoria Drive, Delanson, NY. More information can be found at the website, 4everbodsfitnessclub.com, or by emailing info@4everbods.com

Hudson Valley Dolphins at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park

This is an adult swimming program for those looking for training and lifelong exercise. Workouts are provided, and practices are Monday through Friday from 6:00-7:15 a.m. at the Culinary Institute of America, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park. For more information, contact Bridget Barclay at bebarc14@gmail.com

The Glens Falls YMCA Masters Team - GFM workout group within ADMS

The Master Swim Club is a group for adults who want to swim laps and be part of a supportive group. The primary goals are to provide an enjoyable opportunity to improve overall fitness and swimming skills and to provide a time for swimmers to interact socially and build camaraderie. Weekly workouts are posted on the whiteboard by the pool. Local competition information and a mileage log can be found on a bulletin board. Master swim workouts include all four strokes. Distance usually ranges 1500-2000 yards. Minimum requirements for an adult to join this program are: must be able to swim two consecutive lengths of the front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. For more information, contact Dennie Wilson at dwilson@glensgfallsymca.org

The Greenbush YMCA

Many masters swimmers swim informally at the Greenbush YMCA in the 25 yard pool. The facility is located at 20 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY

Northern TRIBS Masters Swimming

The vision of Northern TRIBS Masters Swimming is to inspire and enable their members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming, and in life. The team is dedicated to enhancing technique and race ability for motivated swimmers in the communities surrounding the north flowing tributaries (tribs) of the St. Lawrence River in Northern New York. More information can be found on the website, gotribs.org. The website has a page where you can send in questions about the team.

Patriots Swimming at Beacon High School

Practices are held at Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6-7:15 p.m. Membership is open to adults aged 19 and older.   There is no prior competitive experience required and competition is encouraged but optional.  The club serves members of all ability levels and will focus on both swimming technique as well as fitness.  The coaching staff has decades of experience in competitive swimming and are thrilled to be working with adults who are new to the sport, as well as former competitors who are looking to rediscover this fine sport. More information can be found at: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/mrpst/page/home

The Pittsfield YMCA Masters Swim Team 

The facility is located at 292 North Street, Pittsfield, MA. For more information, contact contactpb@bfymca.org

The Saratoga YMCA

All are welcome to drop in and join in the swim at the Saratoga YMCA.  You need not be a member of USMS.  If not a Y member, you will need to pay the daily Y usage fee when entering the Y.  These are not workouts led by an on-deck coach.  Rather there is a shared written workout.   There is a group that starts at 5:15 a.m. (pretty much M-F), one at 6:00 a.m. (pretty much M-Saturday) and one at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Find a lane that seems appropriate to your speed and introduce yourself.  The workouts are usually 45 minutes and about 2,400 yds although some swimmers bridge between two time slots and swim further.  Ever since Covid struck it has been required to sign up for lane space 48 hours or less in advance but truthfully as long as you’re joining a lane that already has two swimmers and is CIRCLING then it is not necessary.  If the lane is not circling, then they likely will refuse to do so.  On Saturdays there may be as many as 20 swimmers with only 5-8 at each time slot weekdays.  If you have additional questions, please contact Karen Byer at Byer@roadrunner.com

Schenectady Jewish Community Center

The facility is located at 2565 Balltown Road in Schenectady, NY. More information can be found on the website, www.schenectadyjcc.org, or by contacting info@schenectadyjcc.org

Uncle Sam Masters at the Boys and Girls Club in Troy

Uncle Sam is a welcoming group and has an age group program that runs alongside the masters program. There is a coach written practice with occasional feedback. The facility is located in Troy, NY, at 1700 7th Avenue. Practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8-9 a.m. Proof of USMS registration and $75 a month, with $15 drop in fee per day. For more information, contact Robert MacLeod at sprint3333@aol.com, or visit the club website http://www.unclesamswimteam.com/

Vent Fitness Masters in Guilderland and Latham

Whether you are looking to get back in the water after a long break, improve your overall fitness, swim for fun, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, or check an event off your bucket list, Vent has you covered. Learn how to circle swim, read the clock, and get definitions for common swimming jargon, all while honing your aquatic skills. This program is available at VENT Latham (195 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham) and VENT Guilderland (2080 Western Avenue, Guilderland) for adults ages 18+. Practices at Latham are on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Practices at Guilderland are on Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact https://ventfitness.com/us-masters-swim/

The Watertown YMCA

Join the Watertown YMCA at 146 Arsenal Street in Watertown, NY for expert on-deck coaching, technique instruction, camaraderie, and more! The Masters program is coached by a team of four highly experienced individuals who are passionate about swimming and dedicated to helping you reach your goals. At the Watertown Family YMCA, they look forward to growing the Masters Swim community and sharing their love of the sport. Affiliated with U.S. Masters Swimming, the national governing body for adult swimming, this program is designed for adult lap swimmers who want to swim under the guidance of a coach. Adult swimmers will practice a variety of competitive swimming techniques and learn drills for all four competitive strokes.  If you are an intermediate to advanced swimmer looking to increase endurance and improve stroke technique, then Masters Swim is for you! Practices are at the Downtown Aquatic Center on Saturdays from 7-8 a.m. For more information, contact Kristen at klawrence@nnyymca.org