I'm currently taking private swim lessons but wanted to move to a Masters Swim Class (Training for my first tri), however I work in the burbs so looking for a program that doesn't start until 6:30p and after.
Anyone have suggestions? Thank you!
Well Fit has a program that swims out of Whitney Young High School but it's a morning group www.wellfitinc.om
Gill Park Pool at Broadway and Sheridan / Irving Park has an evening group and a couple of CTC members swim there www.chicagosmelts.org
US Masters Swim website is www.usms.org
Mark mentioned Wellfit's Masters Swims in the early AMs, Wellfit also offers a Swim Tech I & II. http://www.wellfitinc.com/classes/SwimPrograms.aspx I know that they have a Swim Tech I class that starts March 22.
Chicago Blue Dolphins also offers classes, and a CTC-only class. More details on this forum post: http://chicagotriclub.com/page-18094/3796341?tpg=2
FFC Trimonsters also offers Swim Technique programs - see here: http://ffc.com/aquatics/#toggle-id-1
Vision Quest - http://www.visionquestcoaching.com/ - I think they swim out of Northside College Prep.
Live Grit - http://gritendurance.com/swim-training/
Thanks, yes my husband trains with Well Fit but not sure if it fits my schedule. I will look into the options listed!
I, too, work in the burbs so need to swim at night. Vision Quest swims Mon & Thurs nights, 8-9:30pm at Northside College Prep. Drop in rate is $15 or $50 for the month. Typically, we finish the workout before 9:30pm :)
Hi Kristin,
I swim with the Smelts at Gill Park. It's a great team and caters for all abilities. We have lots of evening options that would fit your schedule. There are two practices on Mondays (6pm and 7.15pm), one on Tuesdays at 7.30pm, one on Wednesdays at 6pm and two on Thursdays (7.30pm and 8.30pm). There's also a Saturday morning practice and early morning practices during the week at Jones College Prep in the south loop. Let me know if you want to know anything else about them.
Emma.
I'm coach Chris over at CTC sponsors FFC and TriMonster. We have 10 swim classes per week at FFC clubs including both Masters Swim (FFC Union Station Wed 6:30am, FFC Gold Coast Sat 8:00am) and Swim Technique (numerous options - listed below, many at the USAT Center at FFC Lincoln Park). If you work near Oak Park, we even have a new swim class offered out there! You can see more details at ffc.com/endurance or more directly via this link: http://ffc.com/product-category/fitness/endurance-training/
Lincoln Park: Mondays 5:30 PM Lincoln Park: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Lincoln Park: Thursdays at 6:00 PM Lincoln Park: Fridays at 6:30 AM Lincoln Park: Saturdays at 10:00 AM Gold Coast: Tuesdays at 6:30 AM West Loop: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Oak Park: Tuesdays at 6:45 PM
FYI - CTC members can use discount code "usatswim" for the Adult Group Swim Technique classes to save $25 or join and get a free month of the Endurance Membership ($80 value): http://chicagotriclub.com/Discounts
Thanks all for the information, really appreciate it. I decided to check out VQ due to timing and location (I live up on the Northside). Can't wait to start master swim!
