Mason Community Center Masters Swimming is Growing

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Join Mason Manta Rays Masters, a local group that is part of a national program that welcomes adult swimmers of all abilities who are 19 and up. Whether you want to improve your overall fitness, develop better technique, train for a triathlon, swim competitively, or are attracted to the water for any other reason, the Manta Ray Masters is a perfect fit.

Anyone can become a Masters swimmer. The program includes individuals with a broad range of abilities, from fitness and lap swimmers to tri-athletes and competitively-minded swimmers.

Local practices are held at the Mason Community Center competition pool. As a Mason Manta Ray Masters participant, you will have access to a USA Swimming certified coach during designated practice times. The coach can assess and help you fix your technique or set up a personal training schedule to help you attain your goals.

Competitions are completely optional and are split into age groups in five-year increments (19-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc). Less than half of the members compete in meets. For many who do, competition is the heart and soul of the program. There are more than 500 local and regional competitions for adult swimmers around the country each year. If competitions aren’t your thing, there are a number of special events and friendly challenges to help keep you motivated. Visit the web site for the national program at www.usms.org to find out more.

You can attend as many or as few of the practices as you like. Early morning, evening, and weekend times are available. Enrollment is by the month, and swimmers new to the program can attend two practices free before joining. The cost is $26 to $45 per month, depending on Community Center membership and residency. To learn more, visit Mason Community Center or call 513-229-8555.

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