There are over 100 clubs in Pacific Masters Swimming. Most of our swimmers belong to one of these clubs. Anyone 19 years of age or over who has basic swimming ability and can comfortably swim a few lengths of the pool. It is NOT necessary to have previous experience in competitive swimming. 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 wish to.
Progress can be a measure of increased distance swum, fewer rest periods needed to finish a distance or a general feeling of well-being after a workout. There are open water swims and fitness clinics. Short Course Nationals was held in Cupertino and the 1999 United States Masters Short Course Championships was held at the Santa Clara International Swim Center. The 2001 United States Masters Short Course Championships will be held in Santa Clara. For what we are going to be doing this year see our page of scheduled events .