What is Masters level swimming?

Masters swimming is a special class of competitive swimming for swimmers 25 years and older. Premasters is normally included as well, from 18 years old (Canada, United States and Australia) or 20 years old (Europe).

How do I join the US Masters Swimming?

The fastest way to become a member is on our Member Registration page. Once the registration process is completed, you can print a copy of your membership card and start using your membership immediately to register for meets and take advantage of your My USMS section which includes discounts from our partners.

What does AAAA mean in swimming?

AAAA (AAAA Cut) Is a time classification for a swimmer or a swim. It is faster than the AAA time standard and is the fastest typically listed in times standards. A-Meet A swim meet that requires swimmers to have previously swam an A time standard in events they wish to enter.

What is a good 100m swim pace?

In general, average lap swimmers in a 100 m pool comfortably complete a 100 m swim in two minutes. A swimmer who has an easy interval time of two minutes would consider a 100 m time of one minute 30 seconds very good.

Where can I join a Masters Swimming Club in Northern California?

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.

Where can I swim in the San Francisco Bay?

Dolphin Club: Row and swim in the bay. Swimart: Offers year-round open water swimming programs in the San Francisco Bay, including group swims, clinics, and special expedition swims. Water World Swim: Coach Pedro (swam from Alcatraz over 500) hosts group swims in Aquatic Park.

What can I learn from Pacific Masters Swimming?

During the past year, Pacific Masters Swimming has held many online Coaches Clinics and Community Talks. Check out this list of recordings of those talks. You can learn technical tips, coaching tips, be inspired by the stories of other swimmers, find ways to contribute to your team and more.

Who is the 2019 Pacific Masters swimming coach of the year?

Tim Edmonds, 2019 Pacific Masters Coach of the Year. Tim Edmonds of Stanford Masters Swimming has been selected as the 2019 Pacific Masters Swimming Coach of the Year.