Fall classes are viewable now. Registration will begin 8/23 at 6:00am
NEW: Pre-Natal Swim (Alumni Teaching Pool) This course supports women interested in participating in regular low-intensity exercise during their pregnancy. The class will provide a comfortable social and low impact environment for the mother-to-be. Water resistance will be used for arm and leg movements in chest-deep water and deep water. Medical clearance from your physician will be required to participant. A health form will be provided for that. Members $40; Non Members $85.
Day/Time: Friday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Dates: September 17 – October 22 Barcode: 2673
Adult Introduction to Swimming Basics (Zesiger Teaching Pool) This course is designed for the true beginner. Instructors along with small class sizes (max 5) will provide support, guidance, and patience to help you truly enjoy the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort in and around the water. We will work on how to move safely through the water, submerging underwater, and moving from a horizontal float o a standing position. Pre-requisite: Needs to be willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet. Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 participants. Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6:10 – 6:50 pm Dates: September 13 – October 20, & Friday, October 15 Barcode: 2675 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6:10 – 6:50 pm Dates:October 25 – December 8 Barcode: 2676 Class will not meet on November 22, & 24
Adult Beginning Swim(Zesiger Teaching Pool) This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve your crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke. Pre-requisite: Needs to be comfortable getting face wet, floating on front and being in shallow water. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 participants. Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dates: September 13 – October 20, & Friday, October 15 Barcode: 2677 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Dates: October 25 – December 8 Barcode: 2678 Class will not meet on November 22, & 24
Adult Intermediate Swim (Zesiger Teaching Pool) Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your front crawl, back crawl and learn breathing techniques, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Pre-requisite: Comfortable with front and back crawl. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 participants. Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15 – 7:15 pm Dates: September 14 – October 21 Barcode: 2679
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Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 6:15 – 7:15 pm Dates: October 26 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2680 Class will not meet on November 11, 23, & 25; December 9 class is at Alumni Pool
Adult Stroke Technique (Zesiger Teaching Pool) This program is designed for the more advanced adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. Pre-requisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 100 yards continuously. Minimum of 5 and maximum of 10 participants. Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:15 – 8:15 pm Dates: September 14 – October 21 Barcode: 2681
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Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:15 – 8:15 pm Dates: October 26 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2682 Class will not meet on November 11, 23, & 25; December 9 class is at Alumni Pool
Efficient Freestyle This course will break down the coordination, flexibility, timing, and power of the freestyle stroke to help swimmers learn good form and increase overall efficiency. Drills that teach proper posture, line, and balance will be used to create the desired fluid motion when moving through the water. Pre-requisite: Needs to be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle continuously. Minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 participants. Members $53; Non Members $113
Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 7:30 – 8:10 am (Zesiger Teaching Pool) Dates: September 13 – October 21 & Tuesday, October 12 Barcode: 2683 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 7:30 – 8:10 am (Zesiger Teaching Pool) Dates: October 25 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2684 Class will not meet on November 11, 22, & 25
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Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 5:30 – 6:10 pm (Zesiger Teaching Pool) Dates: September 13 – October 21 & Tuesday, October 12 Barcode: 2685 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 5:30 – 6:10 pm (Zesiger Teaching Pool) Dates: October 25 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2686 Class will not meet on November 11, 22, & 25; December 9 class is at Alumni Pool
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Day/Time: Wednesday, 12:10 – 12:50 pm (Alumni Pool) Dates: September 15 – December 8 Barcode: 2687 Class will not meet on November 24
Pre-Masters: An Introduction to Swim Workouts (Alumni Pool)
This program is designed for the adult swimmer who wants to gain swimming endurance. This program will help prepare swimmers for either a Masters Swim Program or for the use of lap swimming as a form of aerobic exercise. Pre-requisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class and be able to swim 500 yards continuously. Minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants. Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Dates: September 13 – October 21, & Tuesday, October 12 Barcode: 2688 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Thursday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Dates: October 25 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2689 Class will not meet on November 11, 22, & 25
Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Dates: September 13 – October 20, & Friday, October 15 Barcode: 2690 Class will not meet on October 11
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Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Dates: October 25 – December 8 Barcode: 2691 Class will not meet on November 22, & 24 NEW: Adult Navy SEAL Swim Training (Zesiger 50 Meter Pool) This course is challenging, fun and guaranteed to bring your swimming to a new level, whether you are a recreational swimmer or preparing for the Navy SEAL Physical Screening Test (PST). The workout consists of drills and swim sets that will progressively develop the swimmers' mastery of combat side stroke, body dolphin and freestyle. Each workout will end with a short dry-land training session on the deck (sit-ups, pushups, stretching). Members $79; Non Members $169
Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 am Dates: September 14 – October 21 Barcode: 2797
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Day/Time: Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Dates: September 12 – October 17 Barcode: 2841 Class will not meet on September 26
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Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 – 8:30 am Dates: October 26 – December 9, & Friday, November 12 Barcode: 2798 Class will not meet on November 11, 23, & 25
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Day/Time: Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Dates: October 24 – December 5 Barcode: 2842 Class will not meet on November 7 & 28
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MIT Underwater Hockey Underwater Hockey is an exciting and addictive game played at the bottom of a pool with a short stick and a lead puck.No experience or equipment is required (except a bathing suit). Non-members must purchase a day pass. Contact uwh-officers@mit.edu for information on joining.
MIT Master’s Swimming Bored with swimming alone or making-up your own workouts? Let a professional swimming coach create a workout for you. MIT Master’s Swimming offers friendship, fitness and fun. Swimmers of all levels are welcome. Contact patti@mit.edu for information on joining. Non-members must purchase a day pass.
