Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone 18 years of age or over who has basic swimming ability and can comfortably swim a few lengths of the pool is welcome. You do not need previous experience in competitive swimming.

No! Most Masters swim for fitness, gaining stroke improvement and motivation from the instruction a coach provides. Members join for their own reasons, participating in various club activities only if they so desire. Physical, health and psychic rewards can be measured by increase in distance swum, time to swim a distance, less rest needed between swims, or the general feeling of well-being after a workout. Competitions provide opportunities to measure individual progress at the local, state, national, and international levels, for those who wish to compete.

Yes! Beyond competition opportunities most members find that their club affiliation and workouts become a significant part of their interpersonal network. We swim for fun, fitness and friendship. Formal programs and informal social experiences can be a fulfilling as one chooses.

You are covered by a group insurance policy. The insurance includes supplemental accident and liability coverage during all sanctioned events and organized workouts that are supervised by a USMS member or USAS coach. You’ll also receive a subscription to Swimmer magazine as well as regular emails (the PacMasters Update) to keep you informed of the activities, programs, policies, and issues that are of interest to all swimmers.