Westchester Masters Swimming

USMS

United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.

Founded in 1970, the non-profit corporation is organized with 500 clubs in 53 regions throughout the United States. Membership numbers more than 42,000, with individual members ranging in age from 18 to over 100.

Within the clubs, structured workouts, often with a coach, offer well-thought-out training assistance. Pool and open-water races provide opportunities to compete and measure individual progress at the local, state, national and international levels. USMS programs also offer stroke and technique clinics, workshops, and instruction, as well as social functions.

All USMS programs are designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals, and offer active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship, and camaraderie.

Metropolitan Masters

The country is divided into 8 regions, called zones.  We are in the Colonies Zone which includes New England, Adirondack, Niagara, Connecticut, Metropolitan, New Jersey, Delaware Valley, Maryland, Potomac Valley, and Virginia.  Within this zone we are part of Metropolitan Masters.  Metro Masters covers New York City, Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley (which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester Counties) and has over 1,700 members in more than 30 teams.

 

A view of warm-up at 2006 Nationals in Coral Springs Fl.