2008 SF Tri Club Swim Program

For more information about SF Tri Club swimming, contact Emily Hardy, SF Tri Club Swim Coordinator

Clinics

Throughout the year, the club will be arranging clinics to help you understand everything from the basics to the competitive nitty-gritty of swimming in a triathlon. Events will be posted on the club calendar and posted on the club discussion group. Early season clinic details and topics to be announced soon.

Some of the past clinic topics have included:

• Techniques used currently by gold medalists
• Breathing and head positioning
• Gear
• Drafting techniques
• Sighting for straight-ahead swimming
• Conquering negative "self-talk"
• Smooth transitioning during a race
• Injury prevention
• Maximizing your workout
• Sample workouts

Masters Swim Programs

Why join a Masters Swim Program?
Triathlon coaches recommend swimming three times a week for your training. To get the most out of your time in the water, it's highly recommended that you join a Masters program, as swimming on your own doesn't compare with having a coach on hand to create appropriate workouts and to provide valuable advice that will improve your stroke efficiency and overall performance.

Questions about pool etiquette?
Read this article containing tips and info for anyone new to swimming in a group.

San Francisco Swimming and Masters Programs

Bakar Fitness Center Master’s swim takes place in the newest facility in the city. Newly opened in late 2005 the facility has a roof top pool where the program takes place as well as a smaller indoor pool for swim lessons.
Fees: $60 annually in addition to center membership fees. Participants must register with US Masters Swimming. For further information please contact the facility directly at (415) 514-4545

Embarcadero YMCA Master’s swim is free to members of the facility. If you are a member and what to find out more about the program please contact the Aquatics Director at 415-615-1305

Koret Center USF Master’s swim takes place in arguably one of the city’s nicest pools. USF Master’s offers coached workouts that are geared toward building endurance, stroke and technique improvement and preparation for competition. Participants must register with U.S. Masters Swimming. Fees: drop-in fee: $15.00, members: $30.00/mo. or $285/yr and non-members: $60.00/mo. or $650/yr. Please call the fitness center directly at 415-422-2597 for more information.

JCC (the Jewish Community Center) offers a Master’s swim program that is open to JCC members and to the general public.
Fees: Drop in: $20, 10 Class card: $90 and a 20 Class card: $150. (The fees for Master’s swim 50% less if you are a community center member)
Times: 5:45-7am MWF and from 7-8pm on Mondays.
Please call the fitness center directly at 415-292-1200 for more information and ask for the Aquatics office. Please note that former Master's coach Steve Li no longer coaches all of the morning workouts; he now coaches on Monday and Friday mornings only.

Presidio YMCA offers a coached swim workout that is free to center members. Workouts are geared toward intermediate and advanced swimmers with an emphasis on stoke technique and endurance training.
Fee: There is a mandatory $12 non-member drop in fee.
Times: mornings: M-F 6-7am, M/W/F 7-8am and evenings: M/W/F 7-9 pm and T/TH 8-9pm.
Please call the Aquatics Director directly at 415.447.9676 for further information.

Pedro Ordenes' famous Thursday Swim’s at Acquatic Park begin in March. Stay tuned to the Yahoo! Groups email list for more details. These swims are great for those who are less familiar with Aquatic Park and who enjoy the added safety of having a coach on hand and being supported by kayaks.
Fee: Suggested donation $5

Mill Valley Swimming and Masters Swim Programs Tamalpais High School Pool is an outdoor pool open for morning, evening and Saturday lap swim. In addition there are Master’s swim classes on T/TH 6-7pm and Saturday mornings at 10am. Fee: Masters drop in cost is $5. Please visit http://www.marinlearn.com/ for dates and times and registration information.

Mill Valley Community Center has an indoor pool available for open lap swimming.

Corte Madera Swimming and Masters Swim Programs

The Corte Madera Swim club is located at the Best Western in Corte Madera. Call for more information. (415) 924-1838 x7179

Kentfield Swimming and Masters Swim Programs

North Bay Aquatics swims are MWF at 5:45am and Saturday at 6:45am, College of Marin 835 College Ave. Fees: $50 per month, $10 drop in. Must register with Pacific Masters.

College of Marin offers instructional Lap Swim at the Kentfield campus through their PE Department. Check the website for details.

San Rafael Swimming and Masters Swim Programs

Tamalpais Aquatic Masters: Marin Academy, Cottage & Mission. Contact Marie McSweeney (415)453-9563. M-F 6:30-8am, M-Th 6:30-8pm (spring/summer), 5:30-7pm (fall/winter), Sat TBA. Lap swim M-F 8-9am. Please call first.

Terra Linda Recreation Center: Nice Outdoor Pool, 670 Del Ganado Road Nice Phone 415/485-3344. Call for lap swim days and times.

Osher Marin Jewish Community Center has an indoor pool and nice outdoor pool. Must be a member.

San Anselmo Swimming and Masters Swim Programs
Drake High School Pool is open for morning, evening and Saturday lap swim.

Novato Swimming and Masters Swim Programs

The Indian Valley Pool located at 1800 Ignacio Blvd. in Ignacio/Novato is big and beautiful. Here are some ways to access this pool.

College of Marin offers Instructional Lap Swim at the Indian Valley campus through their PE Department. Check their website for registration details.

KKS Sunday Swims, 9:15 to 11 am. Workouts will be lead by coaches Chris Hauth, Phil Cutti, Matt Dixon, and Monique Petrov. This is an awesome opportunity to participate in a Master’s swim specifically geared toward triathletes. This workout offers an opportunity to work on your stoke more than most options listed as there is plenty of room for all pace groups and plenty of coaches available to give feedback.
Fees: $10.00 drop in fee

East Bay Swimming and Masters Swim Programs

Strawberey Canyon Master’s Swimming is a year-round swim program in Berkeley sponsored by U.C. Berkeley for adults 19 and older. Their mission is to provide to the communities at large and within the University training, coaching, and the opportunity to participate in swimming; to promote physical and mental fitness; and to encourage and support interest in competitive swimming.

Resources for Private Lessons and Semi-Private Lessons

Allison Wagner teaches Tues, Thurs, from 3 pm-8 pm; Fri 5 pm-8 pm; and Sat 10 am-3 pm. Lessons are $45.00/half hour. Call Cathy Huang directly to book at 415.422.6247
Allison's background includes involvement with coaching and teaching for the past 8 years; 1996 Olympic Silver medalist (400 IM); current world record holder (200 IM); 13 time National champion; 16 NCAA All-American honors; and 2 time world championship silver medalist (1994).

In addition to Allison, many of the pools listed on this page have private and semi-private lessons available. Please feel free to submit the name of your favorite coach offering swim lesions and he/she will be added to this section.

Yet another resource! Total Immersion Swimming

TI holds clinics and camps for all abilities that are dedicated to teaching a balanced and intelligent approach to triathlon swimming. Throughout the year, TI will offer clinics at a discounted rate to SF Tri Club members. These events will be advertised on the website and via e-mail. To learn more about the TI technique, visit: www.totalimmersion.net.