Join CSL Masters / Frequently Asked Questions
It is important to understand that the CSL masters is not an instructional program. The coach, from time to time, will provide pointers on how to improve your technique, but there is a basic assumption that you can already swim. If you can swim 400 meters (16 lengths of a 25 meter pool) continuously within approximately 13 minutes, then you have the basic endurance to start swimming with the masters.
Swimming sessions are either an hour or 90 minutes. The coach will write up a unique workout for each practice. The workouts are geared towards getting us to a common goal. Sometimes, it's a speed goal, sometimes it's an endurance goal. For 60 minute workouts, we will swim between 1800 and 3000 meters. For the 90 minute workouts, we will swim between 2600 and 4200 meters. The lanes are divided up by skill level so that you are swimming with people of similar speed and endurance. We have about 40 members, an equal number of men and women, ranging in age from 25 to 65+.
We welcome new swimmers when space allows. To learn more, contact the club registrar. As needed, we maintain a waiting list.
For more information, please email the registrar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I come and try it out for one session?
Yes. If you are interested in trying a session out, please contact the club registrar beforehand to discuss when an appropriate time may be.
I am a visiting masters swimmer from another club, can I join you?
Of course! Please reach out to our club registrar if you are interested in dropping in.
Do I have to do the same workout as everyone in my lane?
Yes. We have limited space in the lanes and this is a group swim program. The expectation is that we swim as a group and not as individuals. Lanes and workouts will be assigned based on swim speed and ability. If you need a break, you can sit out a few lengths, but you will be expected to swim the same sets as the other swimmers on the same interval times. When the lane works together, the entire group benefits.
Do I have to be fast to join the Masters?
No. We have all varieties of abilities. We have six lanes with varying paces that range from 1:30/100m pace or better to 3:00/100m pace for endurance sets. Please note: there is a basic assumption that you can already swim. If you can swim 400 meters (16 lengths of a 25 meter pool) continuously within approximately 13 minutes.
