What is Masters Swimming?

Organized, coached swimming workouts for ages 18+. Team environment provides inspiration while national affiliation offers an avenue for competing at meets for those who wish to.

When

Morning swim times are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:30AM - 6:30AM (except during summer...see "Where" below).

Evening practice sessions run from early November into April on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00-7:00PM.

Check back to see when we won't practice due to university holidays.

Where

At the University of Idaho Swim Center in Moscow, Idaho. Sixth Street to Rayburn Dr. East of the Kibbie Dome off parking lot #39. Enter thru Memorial Gym south doors.

When the UI pool has its summer shutdown (typically July - mid-August) we swim outdoors at the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center on Mtn View Rd. at 'F' St. from 5:45AM-7AM.

2008 summer schedule: Wednesday, July 2-Friday, Aug 22. Note new summer start time of 5:45AM.

Who

Swimmers of all abilities are welcome. Workouts vary depending on the swimmer's ability and need. Typically we will swim 2,000-4,000 yards per day.

Cost

The cost is $100/four month trimester (Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec) or $65 for students (form). That fee covers our coaching and pool rental costs. We also require that all swimmers register with United States Master Swimming (USMS) for an annual fee of $35 (form). That fee covers individual insurance, program insurance, a national magazine, a regional newsletter, and the ability to swim in meets and other fitness events.

Parking is FREE, but morning swimmers do need an overnight parking pass.

Why

For many swimmers getting in the pool on a regular basis comes down to being expected on practice days, as well as variety in the workouts.

Great Coaching

The Chinooks coach is Tony Watt and he is great at satifiying both of the "Why" expectations. Tony holds a Level 5 USA Swimming coaching certificate and has coached the Moscow Chinook Masters since July 2007. Additionally, he coaches many of our teammates' kids in the Gold Medal Swim Club and the Clarkston/Asotin/Pomeroy/Dayton High School swim teams. Somewhere in there he finds time to hold down a demanding job at an area hospital where he puts into practice his education and training in Advanced Diving Medicine and to be a dad to his two boys.

Our assistant coach is Katrina Finley, a graduate student in Food Science at the University of Idaho, who is often found lifeguarding during our morning practice when she's not on deck coaching.