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USMS COACHED WORKOUTS

All the groups listed below are organized swimming groups-Current USMS registration is required.
Portions updated 12/23/2011 - Please email Pam Ogden for changes/additions

For places to swim in the Metropolitan area, see this map

Academy Masters – Mendota Heights

John Barnes - 651-238-2275
M,T,W,Th, F 5:30-7:00am
$35/month
Focus is on swimming to attain the best possible level of fitness for masters swimming, triathlons or just staying in shape and having fun. This program is for conditioning and swimming for life. All abilities welcome.

Barracuda Masters - Bloomington

Jeff Lee - 952-884-3703
M, W, F 6:00-7:00 am
$50/12 practices

Blue Gills - Roosevelt Pool, Blaine

Todd King
info@mntrikings.com
M, W, 8:00-9:00 pm, Sat 6:30-7:30 am
$4.75 / practice or $43 punchcard of 10
This program includes structured workouts that focus on a variety of swimming apsects. Workouts are designed to meet the individual swimmer’s needs. All abilities are welcome. We have beginners, fitness swimmers, competitive swimmers and triathletes.
Updated 1/30/12

Edina Swim Club Masters

Coach Erich Welton: welt0112@gmail.com
M/W/F 6 - 7:15 AM at South View MS
Tu/Th 5:45 - 7 AM at Valley View MS
$50/month EdinaSwim.com (9/29/11)

 

Foss Swim School Masters Foss Swim School, 12440 Aberdeen St SE, Blaine

763-398-3399
T, Th 6:15-7:15 am Effective Oct. 2011
$35 / month or $5 / practice
Fitness, stroke technique, triathlon training

Hastings Area Swim Team - Hastings Middle School

Kim Olson 651-437-4311
M-Th 8-9 pm, some exceptions
Cost for F/W 2011-12: approx $35/month
www.hastswimteam.com
Masters program for all ability levels

Hopkins Masters-Hopkins

Scott Tripps - 952-745-0344
M-F 5:30 am, M-F 6:30 am, T,Th 7:30 am
www.genesisaquatics.org
$75/quarter ( 2 days/week), $90/quarter (3 days/week), $105/quarter ( 4-5 days/week)
This group has a variety of participants (fitness swimmers, competitive swimmers and triathletes) Each lane-group works together through their practice which may include sprints, mid-distance and distance sets, stroke work, drills, kicking and more. All abilities welcome.

KnightCrawlers - Northfield Carleton, West Gym

Brian Cohn
M, W, F 5:15-6:30 am during academic year

Macalester Leonard Center - St Paul

Alisha Blaydes
M/W/F 6 - 7:30 AM
$45/month (pay quarterly $135/3 months) Must have current USMS registration
updated Nov. 16. 2011

Marlin Masters - Moorhead

Pat Anderson - 701-261-9144
M, W, Th, F 5:45-7:15 am
$20/month

 

Med City Masters - Rochester

507-254-2109
M-F 7:00-9:00 pm, Sun 4:00-6:00 pm
$7.50/week

Minnetonka Masters - Minnetonka Middle School

Barb Scouler Email Barb and Zach Wood Email Zach
M - F 6:00-7:30 am
Fees: $50/month or $5/practice
All abilities and drop-ins welcome!
www.mtkaswimclub.org
Updated: 1/20/2012

Minnesota Tri- Richfield

Dave Cameron - 952-807-3774
(long course at Richfield Pool)
June 6 and June 9 6 - 8:15 PM
June 13 - August 18
Mon 7:15 - 8:30 pm and Thurs 7:15-8:15 June 13- August 18
$8/practice

North Suburban Masters

Tricia Wallace - 612-532-0164
T, Th, F 5:30-7:00 am
www.nsmakos.org
Focus is on swimming to attain the best possible level of fitness for masters swimming, triathlons or just staying in shape and having fun. The program is for conditioning and swimming for life. All abilities welcome.

Richfield Masters

Kate Hardt - 612-866-7857
M, W, F 5:30-7:00 am, Saturday 7:00-8:00 am
$30/ month
www.richfieldswimclub.org
Focus is on swimming to attain the best possible level of fitness for masters swimming, triathlons or just staying in shape and having fun. The program is for conditioning and swimming for life. All abilities welcome.

Rochester Swim Club Orcas Masters

www.masters.swimorcas.com
Olmsted County Rec. Center (Sept-May)
Soldiers Field Pool (June-Aug) M, T, W, Th, F 5:30-7:00 am. Please call about Saturday practices
$40/month or $105/ 3 months
Coached workouts by Rochester Swim Club coaches. Out of town drop - ins welcome.

SEMS Masters - Woodbury

Sharon Simpson 651-459-8076
M,T,Th,F 5:45-7:00 am
$50/month or $8/swim or 2 for $15, 5 practice punch card $30
www.semsswimclub.com

Swim Bike, Run Minnesota

Scott Blanchard
St. Thomas Academy  Sept – June 12: M, W, Th 5:30-7:00 am Sat. 7-8:30 am
Richfield Municipal Outdoor Pool June 15 – Aug. 6: M, T, W, Th, F 5:45-6:45 am
Sept- May $35/month, June-July $40/month
www.swimbikerunminnesota.com

STAR Masters - St. Paul

Paul/Sue Lundsten - 651-704- 0024
M, W, F 6:00-7:00am T, Th 5:30-7:00 am June-August
M-F 6:00-7:00 am
$55/month

Twin Cities Swim Team Masters- Minneapolis

Jim Andersen - 612-625-1026
M-F 6:00-7:30 am, M-F 5:30-8:00 pm, Sat: times vary
Siver ( 3-4 x week) $50/month
Gold (Unlimited per week ) $70/month

WEST Express Club

Heidi Miler 763-391-2862
M-F 6:10-7:10 AM
$35/month

COACHED WORKOUTS

The following are coached workouts and require YMCA, YWCA, or Lifetime Fitness/Flagship membership. Some programs also require USMS membership and you are encouraged to join United States Masters Swimming (USMS) and enjoy the benefits. Please contact the individual or facility listed prior to making a commitment for membership to make certain the listed program is still available in a format that will meet your needs.

Downtown YWCA - Minneapolis

Dave Cameron - 612-215-4224 Website
M/ W: 6:00-7:00 pm, T/Th 6:30-7:30 am
Cost is YWCA membership (Note: YMCA membership not valid)
Non-YWCA members can purchase punch cards:
4 practices used within 30 days for $30
10 practices used within 1 year for $95
Updated 12/28/11

 

Downtown YMCA - Minneapolis

Mark Sells
M-F 11:40 am – 12:30 pm
Cost is Y membership
Update: 12/23.2011 This program does not have an on deck coach. The workout is provided and done as a group.

Midtown YWCA

Dave Cameron - 612-215-4224 Website
T, Th 7:30-8:30 pm (Triathlon specific), Sun 9:00-10:30 am
Cost is YWCA membership (Note: YMCA membership not valid)
Non-YWCA members can purchase punch cards:
4 practices used within 30 days for $30
10 practices used within 1 year for $95
Updated 12/28/11

Optum Health Performance
6545 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie MN 55344
www.optumhealthperformance.com
General inquiries: performance@optumhealth.com
Tim Walton 952-769-2060
M - F 5:30 - 6:30 AM, 6:30 - 7:30 AM, Tu/Th 12 - 1 PM
Monthly fee: $40 Single practice session $10
Practices are designed, planned, and coached by experienced swimming coaches and stroke technique is strongly emphasized. (added 10/24/11)

St. Cloud YMCA

Celeste Walz, Aquatics Director/Head Swim Coach, St. Cloud YMCA Swim Club, 320-253-2664
T,Th 6:00-7:00am, Sat 6:30-7:30am
Cost is $20 per month or $5 per time
www.scymca.org/pages/GatorSwimTeam 

St. Croix Valley YMCA - Hudson, WI

Joan Ramquist - 715-426-1960
M,W 5:30-6:45 am, F 6:00-7:00 am
Cost is Y membership

Uptown YWCA

Dave Cameron - 612-215-4224 Website
M, W, F 6:00-7:00 am, T, Th 9:30-10:30 am, F 10:00-11:00 am, M, W 7:30-8:30 pm (Dryland 7:00 pm), Sat 8:00-9:00 am, Sun 4:00-6:00 pm (Sunday not in summer)
Cost is YWCA membership (Note: YMCA membership not valid)
Non-YWCA members can purchase punch cards:
4 practices used within 30 days for $30
10 practices used within 1 year for $95
Updated 12/28/11