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This group is for ANYONE 18 years and older who wishes to improve their swimming ability for recreational, fitness or competitive purposes. Our coaches adapt each workout to the ability of the swimmer in order to improve technique and efficiency and build endurance.
Memberships are for a quarterly basis (Fall session: Sept. 1 - Nov. 30; Winter session: Dec. 1 - Feb. 28; Spring session: Mar. 1 - May 31; and Summer session: June 1 - Aug. 31). Workouts are coached and last 60 to 90 minutes depending on the scheduled pool time.
Winter Session Schedule*
Kalamazoo College Natatorium
December 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Morning Practices
Monday: 5:00am - 6:30am
Wednesday: 5:00am - 6:30am
Friday: 5:00am - 6:30am
Saturday: 6:30am - 8:00am
Noon Practices
Monday 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Friday 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Evening Practices
Tuesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sunday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
*Practice times and durations are subject to change based on pool availability and registration numbers. We can maintain the posted schedule as long as we meet a registration threshold. Please promote your club!
Winter Session Pricing
ZOOM registration fees for the 2024/25 Winter session (13 weeks) are:
Full-access members: $235 before midnight November 30th; or $250 starting December 1st.
One-day-access members: $110
Learn-to-Lap-Swim (8 weeks, one-hour class): $80
Learn-to-Lap-Swim Plus (8 weeks, one-hour class + 8 weeks full membership): $160
Current USMS annual membership is required for all members, Learn-to-Lap-Swim participants, and repeat Adult-Learn-to-Swim participants.
Discounts
Student Discount: Students receive 25% off
(This promotion is for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at any institution, students must also register with USMS; discount applies to full-access membership only.)Use promo code: ZOOMEDU25
Offer expires December 15, 2024
Multi-member Household Discount: 10% off orders of two or more full-access or one-day-access registrations. To place an order of greater than one swimmer, fill out the registration form on the Join page for swimmer #1, add the membership-type to your cart for swimmer #1, then go back to the Join page and repeat the process for additional swimmers. (ZOOM defines family as a group of individuals who live together and share social and economic responsibilities.)
Use promo code: MULTIZOOM10 (for Full Memberships) or MULTIZOOM-ONE (for One-day Memberships)Need-Based Scholarship: Our mission is to support swimming for adults in Kalamazoo area. If you need financial assistance to help you pay for the registration fee to join ZOOM we encourage you to reach out to us at swimming@kalamazoomasters.com and we will provide you a discount code to be used at checkout.
Group Communications
For any changes in the workout schedule swimmers will be notified via Facebook Group Page and Group me app. If you are not currently in the Group me KalamZOOMasters Swimming chat you can send a request to join here. Downloading the app is highly recommended (free app can be found here).
Questions? Please contact us at:
swimming@kalamazoomasters.com
Registration
Step 1: Register with USMS
An annual membership with United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is required. A 30-day trial membership is available if you are trying Kalamazoo Masters.
1) Go to the USMS registration page. Click "Join" or "Renew" and follow the registration prompts.
2) Under the Affiliations tab, you must indicate a chapter of USMS.
To join Kalamazoo Masters, use the dropdown lists to select the following:
Your Local Masters Swim Club (LMSC): Select Michigan
Your Club: Select Michigan Masters (MICH)
Your Workout Group: Select Kalamazoo Masters Swim Club (ZOOM)