Swim
Weekly pool workouts with Coach Mike
Each week is a different set designed to improve your technique and efficiency.
Included with your SFTC membership!
Pool workouts start in late January until end of October. Workouts are held every Thursday at Balboa Pool. Consult the calendar for updates.
Club Swim Clinics
We organize open-water swim clinics during the training season to learn about safety and techniques, develop comfort in open water, and more.
Alctraz Club Swim
A club-favorite perk, not to be missed! We work with an Alcatraz swim expert to host our very own private "escape from Alcatraz" swim for a fraction of the cost of other escorted Alcatraz swims. We'll select the most ideal date and time for the swim, pair you with club members of similar speed, and provide a kayak escort for your swim.
Public Pools
North Beach Pool, North Beach
Coffman Pool, Bernal Heights
Garfield Pool, Mission
Martin Luther King Jr. Pool, Bayview-Hunter's Point
Rossi Pool, Richmond
Sava Pool, Sunset
Hamilton Pool, Fillmore
Balboa Pool, southeast of Twin Peaks
Open Water Clubs
South End Rowing Club: The city's oldest swimming and rowing club.
Dolphin Club: Row and swim in the bay.
Swimart: Offers year-round open water swimming programs, including group swims, clinics, and special expedition swims.
Water World Swim: Coach Pedro hosts group swims in Aquatic Park. This group is very focused on Alcatraz crossings and hosts many open water swim races.
Masters Swimming
Pacific Masters: Central organization for over 100 masters swimming clubs in Northern California and Nevada. Must have a membership through them to be a part of a masters club/team. Comprehensive list of clubs can be found here.
USF Masters: Located in the Koret Center at USF. Register for tryouts on the USF website.
Fog City Masters: Located at Herbst Natatorium at St. Ignatius High School in the Sunset. Contact Diane Davis at 415-682-5044. $6 drop-in fee. Must have masters card.
SF Tsunami Masters: Located at Hamilton Pool. Email info@sftsunami.org for more details. First two swims free, then must join to continue. Must have masters card.
UCSF Masters: Located at UCSF Bakar Fitness Center in Mission Bay. Must be UCSF Fitness Center member. Must have Masters Card. Nominal additional monthly fee for unlimited masters practices.
Swim Resources
In addition to the club offerings, many SFTri members utilize SF public pools, swim with one of the local open water clubs, or train with masters swimteams.
