General Information About Sierra Nevada Masters
Sierra Nevada Masters was founded for the purpose of providing adult aquatic activities for health, recreation and competition. We offer these activities for people 18 years of age and older to achieve physical fitness through structured practices which emphasize stroke mechanics, training techniques, and goal setting. Our adult swim program is designed to help you get started in a fitness program that will benefit you for the rest of your life. In this informational website you will find facts to get you started with your own swimming fitness program. Sierra Nevada Masters is a swim club that has fun, trains hard, and enjoys life to its fullest. We hope you will Join us!
Swimmers range in age from 18 to 89+, with a wide variety of swimming skills and goals. Some are almost beginners and others have had considerable competitive experience. About 90% of our swimmers swim for fitness only, about 10% compete in swim meets and open water swims. Many area triathletes take advantage of our program to gain skill, speed, and knowledge for their events.
Workouts are divided into several skill levels so that you swim in a lane with people of your own ability. Our Practices last for 1 1/2 hours and offer a variety of training techniques with emphasis on stroke mechanics. Distances completed during a workout range from 500 to 5000 yards, depending on a swimmer’s skill level and the workout. New swimmers to our program are encouraged to take plenty of rest time during the workout and not push themselves to complete a full workout.