Masters Swimming
Dear Adult Swimming Enthusiast,
Thank you for your interest in our Masters Swim program. The program is designed for fitness swimmers, tri-athletes and other adults interested in receiving quality coaching in a positive, social atmosphere. University Recreation Aquatics coaching staff will be conducting the Masters Swim program.
The goal of the Masters Swim program is to connect swimming enthusiasts together where we provide a workout to fit the needs of adult participants. Our program will serve those looking for fitness ideas, stroke tips, coach led practices, and opportunities for competition. Most Sports Psychologists report that the benefits of exercise are enhanced in a setting with other participants, and through Masters Swim we have adopted the concept of "Make a Friend-Bring a Friend". The social aspects of exercise are an important consideration to overall health and fitness.
How to Join...
Membership: Masters Swim participants must become members of either University Recreation's Aquatics Center or the Student Recreation Center. University of Alabama Students who are enrolled in the current semester are considered to be UREC members. For more information regarding University Recreation memberships, please call Aquatic Center Member Services at 205-348-5244 or visit our web site at http://urec.sa.ua.edu.
Program Fee: Program Fees are due at the beginning of each semester. Fall semester runs from August 18 to December 31st. Spring semester runs from January 5th to May 14th. Summer term May 15 to August 14th. A national governing body registration fee will be required prior to participation in a sanctioned event; i.e. U.S.A. Swimming, U.S. Masters.
- Students: $15 per/month
- Faculty/Staff: $20 per/month
- Community: $25 per/month
Access and Parking: All members are expected to obtain a valid Action Card and UA Parking Permit. These services are located in 104 and 105 Student Services respectively, behind the Ferguson Center. Use of the Action Card by anyone other than the person identified will result in loss of privileges. If your Action Card is lost or stolen, replacement of that card will cost $25 at the Action Card Office located at in 104 Student Services, behind the Ferguson Center.
Try-outs: We welcome anyone to try-out our program for 2 practices. After 2 practices, membership and program fees apply. If not a current student, Faculty/Staff or University Recreation Member, a $5 Guest fee will apply for each try-out practice.
University Recreation Mission Statement: University Recreation encourages healthy interaction through active lifestyle opportunities for students and the greater University community that strengthens learning and personal growth.
Crimson Tide Master's Practice Schedule-Spring 2012
Monday/Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm-50 Meter Pool
Tuesday- Friday, Noon-1:00pm-50 Meter Pool
Thursday, 5:30-7:00am-25 Yard Pool
Saturday 7:30am-9:00am-25 Yard Pool
For more information contact Catalina Casaru at medley_y@yahoo.com or the Aquatic Center Member Services Office at 205-348-5244.
Find us on Facebook: Crimson Tide Masters Swimming
Coaches:
Catalina Casaru-Head Coach, medley_y@yahoo.com
Ed Reed-Assistant Coach, ereed@sa.ua.edu
Stefan Gherghel-Assistant Coach, stefangherghel@yahoo.com