Where to Swim in Indiana
BALL STATE MASTERS
Muncie, IN
Steve Jones – email: sjones@bsu.edu.
Carmel Swim Club Masters
Carmel, Ind.
Carmel Swim Club Masters offers practices for advanced, intermediate and beginning swimmers. The team is based at Carmel High School’s natatorium, a 50-meter pool that also can be set up with 25-yard lanes. The group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:15-6:30 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Membership fees include lap swim time at the pool and bonus time on Sundays. Check here for more information.
Carroll Aquatics Masters Program (CAMP)
Fort Wayne, IN
Most of the group swims at the Carroll High School Natatorium, in Fort Wayne, IN on M-W-F mornings from 5:30a-7a. Others come in during general lap swimming and do a workout. We have a website where you can find workouts and team information: http://swimcamp.shutterfly.com
We also have workouts posted at the pool for those who want them.
Contact: Judd Johnson
Crown Point Masters
Crown Point, IN
The team swims out of Crown Point High School on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM. Contact Corby Sanders at corbycpmasters@gmail.com
Duneland Masters
Chesterton, IN
The Duneland Masters are coached by Lisa Whitaker and the group works out at the Chesterton Middle School located off of Porter Avenue in Chesterton. Work out times are 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday including holidays. Four lanes are designated for specific workouts and two lanes for lap swimming. Lisa Whitaker can be reached at 219-926-7841 or email: lizzy278@verizon.net.
EARLHAM AQUATIC MASTERS
Richmond, IN
Practices are: Mon-Fri: 6:00 – 8:30 am; Mon-Sat: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm; Sun-Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Uncoached, lap swim times, 25 meter, six lanes, day pass $6. Contact Dick Smith – email: Smithdi@earlham.edu or 760-983-1468 for more information.
Franklin Masters Swim Club (FM)
Franklin, IN
The Franklin Masters Swim Club has approximately 25 team members who believe in their philosophy: Swim for Fun, Swim for Fitness, Swim for Life! They practice at the Franklin Community High School Poor during the winter and also at the Franklin Memorial Pool in the summer months. During the school year, practice times and days vary, but Monday/Wednesday, Saturday practices are for sure! The team is coached at most practices by Jill Lazzell. There is a monthly fee of $20. Franklin Parks and Rec provides zoomers, kickboards,etc. There are three Total Immersion technique type stroke clinics per year. Most members are triathletes or swim for fitness. The highlight is the annual pitch-in held at last practice in December. For more information contact Pam Gibson, Franklin Parks and Recreation Department at 317-736-3698 or email:pgibson@ci.franklin.in.us.
GReater INdiana (GRIN)
State of Indiana
GRIN is not only the name of the LMSC, but it is also one of the registered clubs. Swimmers who join the GRIN club can swim for their local workout group within the GRIN LMSC boundary, but outside the GRIN LMSC boundary swimmers swim for the GRIN Club. The GRIN LMSC officers provide guidance for those swimmers who join the GRIN registered club. Local workout groups may have their own fees to cover expenses. If a swimmer wonders if there is a workout group near them, contact Jim Barber, the GRIN chairman, at (317) 753-9433 or a jdbarber221@yahoo.com.
Healthplex
Indianapolis, IN
Eileen Davis is the Healthplex Masters Swim Coach. To learn more about the program, contact Eileen at 560 West Poplar Street, Zionsville, IN 46077. She can also be reached by phone at 317-873-2367 or by email at edavis2@indy.rr.com.
Indy Aquatic Masters
Indianapolis, IN
There’s a new US Master’s Swimming Club in town – Indy Aquatic Masters has launched, and they are excited to be serving the Indianapolis area. Indy Aquatic Masters is an adult aquatic program dedicated to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities incorporate healthier lifestyles through swimming. The team provides an inspiring atmosphere that combines camaraderie, fun, and motivation for fitness swimmers, multisport athletes, and competitive swimmers.
The coaching staff together brings over 80 years of coaching experience with distinctive national awards. All coaches are certified by the American Swim Coaches Association, up to maximum Level 5. Coached workouts are offered at multiple locations throughout the area providing over 40 quality workouts/week.
Registration forms are available on their website www.indyaquaticmasters.com; you can find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/IndyAquaticMasters and Twitter http://www.twitter.com/indyaquamasters too. Contact Ben Christoffel, Program Director, info@indyaquaticmasters.com for more information
Irish Aquatic Masters
South Bend, IN
Irish Aquatics Masters was formed in the spring of 2002 as a result of three USA Clubs: Michiana Marlins, Racer X , and South Bend Dolphins combining in the fall of 2001. We are a full service Masters swim team which has the beginning recreational lap swimmer as well as the highly competitive tri-athlete swimmer and everything in between. We have written workouts and a coach at every practice and work out at Rolf’s Aquatics Center at Notre Dame. Fees are $40 per semester. We also require people to have a current USMS registration. Practices are Mon. and Wed. from 7-8 and Sun. 3:30-4:30. All ability levels are welcome. Please check our website, irishmasters.org, for more information or contact Kristi Peterson.
INDIANA SOUTHEAST MASTERS
St. Leon, IN
Sue House – phone: 812-637-3306.
IU Masters Swim Club (DOC)
Bloomington, IN
There is no known logo or motto, but the number of registered DOC swimmers is around 45. Workout times: from October 1 until Memorial Day – 11 AM until noon on weekdays and noon to 1:30 PM on weekends at Royer Pool, located on the Bloomington campus in the HPER building. There is no visitor fee for a one time visit, but three dollars will be charged if you come for an entire week. Memorial Day until September 30, the group practices at the IU Outdoor Pool at 17th and Fee Lane. They swim during regular public lap swimming times in lanes marked “Interval Training.” Swimmers must pay the regular pool charge but the pool does offer daily and weekly rates) with the daily rate approximately three per day. The rates in September are different though the times are the same, but the Masters rent the pool since it is closed to the public. There is not a coach on deck, although the swimmers usually follow a structured workout. Walter Gantz, president of the IU Masters Swim Club, is the person to contact regarding any questions that a swimmer might have. Walter can be reached at E-Mail: gantz@indiana.edu.
Maple City Masters
Goshen, IN
The Maple City Masters are a work out group who have swimmers who work out mainly for health. Some members compete, but most don’t. The group works out at Goshen Middle School, 1216 South Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN. The school phone number is 574-533-0391. Peggy Shoup at 574-875-5766 (email: shoup@goshenschools.org) provides coaching and help with strokes at Masters practices from 5 AM (but has been known to be a little earlier) to 6 AM. There are lanes for lap swimming. There is a $1.00 (one dollar) fee!
Maverick Aquatics
Lafayette, Ind.
The Maverick Aquatics swim out of McCutcheon High School. For more information, check mavaquatics.com
MICHIANA MASTERS
South Bend, IN
No information at this time.
Munster Masters Aquatics
Munster, Ind.
Munster Masters Aquatics (MMA) is a newly formed USMS team that practices at the Munster High School Aquatic Center in Munster, IN. Practices are offered 2-3 mornings (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday) and evenings(Monday/Tuesday/Thursday) per week from 5:20am-6:30am and 7:20pm-8:30pm. Written practices and on-deck coaching are included with each session and we are open to the most novice of swimmer all the way up to the experienced competitive swimmer. Our link can be found at http://munsterseahorses.org. We are open to out-of-town athletes at a per session fee and offer year round memberships. We are triathlete-friendly and offer general lap swimming as well.
Noblesville Adult Swim Team, Inc. (NASTI)
Noblesville, IN
The NASTI´s motto is: Stay in shape, have fun in workouts, competition and other group activities. They practice at 10 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Noblesville High School Natatorium from September through May, and at the Forest Park Aquatic Center at 9 a.m. Saturday/Sunday and 5 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday June through August. Find us at www.nastiswimming.ning.com or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/NASTI?ap=1. Doug Church is the “quasi-coach” who can be reached at 317-773-2190 or at dchurch@cchalaw.com. Structured workouts include some stroke and individual coaching. There is no room for lap swimmers, but somehow people who show up for lap swimming end up liking the workouts better! Swimmers must be a member of GRIN/USMS. Swimmers must show up to learn about the famous NASTI “Rule One!”
SUGAR CREEK MASTERS
Crawfordsville, IN
The Sugar Creek Masters swimming club offers fitness and competition swimmers of all levels a great opportunity to have fun and improve their swimming skills. The club meets for coached practices on Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-7:00 pm, and Saturdays 8:00-10:00 am at the Crawfordsville Aquatic Center. Jordan Hatch is our coach. Customized daily workouts are made available in the Aquatic Center office each week. The Sugar Creek Masters swimming club offers fitness and competition swimmers of all levels a great opportunity to have fun and improve their swimming skills.
More information can be found at www.sugarcreekmaster.org or by contacting Brent Harlos at 376-3878 or email: bjharlos[at]yahoo[dot]com.
Summit Masters Aquatic Club (SMAC)
Ft. Wayne, IN
Swim every Saturday morning with the times and location varying each week. We communicate the time and location in a weekly e-mail note to try and keep everyone informed. Locations of the workouts rotate between Carroll High School and the Helen Brown Natatorium on the South Side high school campus. Times vary between 8:00 am and noon, depending upon pool availability. If in the Fort Wayne area on a weekend and would like to join us for a workout contact Jim Lewis at 260-356-1007 or email: masterswim@skyenet.net.
Pool Locations:
Helen Brown Natatorium, 3601 South Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46807, 260-425-7145
Carroll High School, 3701 Carrroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 260-637-0340.
SWIN – Southwest Indiana Masters
Jasper, IN
For information, contact Adam Dawkins at dawkinsamy@hotmail.com
TEAM GO (TMGO)
Carmel, IN
Swim practices are held at the Monon Community Center in Carmel, IN. Practice times are M/W/F 5:30-6:30am, T/TH 8:00-9:00pm, SU 9:30-11:00am. More information can be found at www.teamgotriathlon.com.
Terre Haute, Ind.
Tri State Athletic Club
Evansville, IN
Ivan Rodriguez has info about the program at the Tri State Athletic Club. He can be reached by snail mail at P.O. Box 5341, Evansville, IN 47716 or by email atChichan27@yahoo.com.
Valpo Masters
Valparaiso, IN
We aim to cater to all levels of fitness and ability. Valpo Masters provides the coach staff, a variety of workouts, and a fun environment to meet your needs. Our schedule is M-W-F 5:30 AM – 6:30 AM and/or 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM as well as on Saturdays from 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM. All workouts are at the Valparaiso YMCA. For more information, you can contact the head coach at coach@valpomasters.org or visit our website at www.valpomasters.org.
ZAM – Zionsville Aquatic Masters
Zionsville, IN
Lisa Brown coaches this newly formed club team, Jim Barber is asst. coach. Beginning Oct. 31, the hours are Minday at 5:15-6:30 AM, 11:30-12:45 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6:45 AM on Tuesday and Thursday, and 7:30-8:45 AM on Saturday at Zionsville High School, 1000 Mulberry St, Zionsville, IN 46077. Contact Lisa at (317) 809-6783 or lisabrown@prodigy.net or visit their website.
Have a masters team? Don’t see it here?
If you have information about more groups please contact Chris Sikich at cpsikich72@hotmail.com
Is their one in Lafayette, IN?
There are no registered clubs in Lafayette at this time, though we’d love to have one!
I swim at the YMCA IN Lafayette and I think some others masters do to maybe. I heard of a group swimming at Jeff High School for masters in the mornings.
Actually, Maverick Aquatics (www.mavaquatics.com) has had a USMS registered masters squad for a couple seasons now. We swim out at the McCutcheon High School pool. Check out the link.
-Mike Groaning
Maverick Aquatics Masters Swim Rep
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Is there a master’s team that practices in Fishers?
Brian – Indy SwimFit might still use the Fishers Y, and I believe that Indy Aquatic Masters is trying to get time at Fishers HS. You’re also not too far from Noblesville NASTIs.
Brian, you can find information about the Noblesville Adult Swim Team Inc at this website: http://nastiswimming.ning.com/
We have been swimming outdoors for the summer at Forest Park Aquatic Center in Noblesville, but we are tentatively moving to Noblesville High School starting on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
You can find information about Indy Aquatic Masters at the following website. They have early morning practices at Fishers High School. http://www.indyaquaticmasters.com/
You can find schedules on both websites.
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Is Indy SwimFit still alive? Their website leads to a developers site and I am unable to find any current information on them.
Andrew – I believe that Indy SwimFit still exists through the YMCA, but you would have to contact the Jordan Y branch to make sure. The majority of it’s members now belong to Indy Aquatic Masters. You may contact Ben Christoffel or Kris Houchens for more info (see info above)