Swimming

The YWCA of Minneapolis has a long history of strength and leadership in aquatics including being the first racially integrated pool in the Twin Cities in 1945. Now the YWCA of Minneapolis is the Regional Center for Total Immersion swim training, the premier method of teaching efficient swim technique for thousands of masters swimmers and triathletes.

NEW: Swim Conditioning

Are you a triathlete (or wannabe) for whom swimming is your third sport? A recreational swimmer that wants to experience how much more fun it is to swim with a group? Need a stepping stone to masters? Join us to learn workout design, freestyle technique and training, the basics of the competitive strokes (breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly), flip turns, swim jargon, equipment and more. Class sessions meet once a week for six weeks and are taught by experienced coaches. If there is demand, we will consider additional session(s).

Pre-Requisite: Ability to continuously swim 200 yards

Thur, April 8-May 13, 7-8 pm, Uptown
Sat, April 10-May 15, 1-2 pm, Uptown

Thur, May 20-June 24, 7-8 pm, Uptown
Sat, May 22-June 26, 1-2 pm, Uptown

Price:

• $72 YWCA Members/$86 Non-Members
  
• Register online: http://2010swimcond.zapevent.com

Total Immersion (TI) Swim Instruction

Though swimming is an essential life skill, traditional teaching and coaching methods have made it difficult to master because they teach an awkward, exhausting style of swimming. Total Immersion's foolproof approach to teaching can help any student master a fluent, beautiful and economical style and bring results far faster than conventional methods. In personal or small group sessions or weekend workshops, experienced coaches can teach you the habits and techniques of the most expert and efficient swimmers.

» YWCA Total Immersion

Masters Swimming

Although the name may be intimidating, Masters swimming simply means group swimming for those 19 and older. All speeds and skills are represented on the Masters team, and more experienced swimmers always enjoy helping new swimmers get a feel for the workout and the group. The YWCA Masters program is open and free to all YWCA health & fitness members. Non-members can sign up for practices under a punchcard system for $70 for 10 practices.

New: There are now Masters classes that are Triathlon-training focused! Look for them on the Masters Practice Schedule.

» YWCA Masters Swimming

Adult Swim Instruction

The YWCA has some of the most experienced and qualified swimming and safety instructors in the Twin Cities. Instruction is focused to help you learn on your schedule and at your pace. Adult lessons are available in group classes, as well as in private or semi-private lessons.

» YWCA Swim Instruction

Pool Schedules

YWCA members, train at your own pace in a YWCA pool! See schedules below for Lap Swim times.

» Downtown Lap Pool Schedule (PDF)
» Midtown Lap Pool Schedule (PDF)
» Uptown Lap Pool Schedule (PDF)

Contact

For questions about the YWCA Endurance Sports program, contact:

Ann Haugejorde 612-215-4341