Iowa Flyers Swim Club

Masters

Practice days:
Monday- AM & PM- Paper practice only
Tuesday- AM
Wednesday- PM, paper practice only
Thursday- AM
Friday- AM
Saturday- AM
 
Can't make practices? Still want guidance and written practices? Contact Jackson Leonard about our "Online Masters" option!
 
Please refer to the Team Calendar on our main page for practice times and locations.
 
Practice Objectives: Open to swimmers age 18 and older of all ability levels who wish to continue their swimming in a manner that leads them toward their own personal goals. Swimmers may compete as desired in local and regional meets and practices will be focused on proper stroke technique and race endurance. Attendance is based on each athlete's schedule. 
 
Team Calendars  - On the lefthand side, change "All Roster Groups" to Masters

Equipment required: 
None. Boards, pullbuoys, and fins are available at the CRWC to borrow for each practice.
IFLY team caps are encouraged! We love it when Masters swimmers have pride in their team!
 
Equipment Options:
1) Use the A3 Team Store for:
      - T eam practice suit with a logo, racing suit for championship meets, general IFLY shirts and apparel, and A3 training equipment (if preferred)
https://www.a3performance.com/collections/ifly
 
 
2) Use the SwimOutlet IFLY Team Store for:
       - O ther, preferred equipment needs 
(If multiple options for an item, like a kickboard, are available- swimmers may choose which they like most).
(Required equipment is listed above; all other equipment in the SwimOutlet store is optional).
      - Other racing suits
 
https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/ifly

General Public Dues: $55.00/month
Rec. Services Member Dues (10% discount): $49.50/month
 
 
Registration Packet for IFLY Coaching Staff: Click Here
 
ALL Masters swimmers need to be registered with USMS:
Link can be found here
 
 
Some Frequently Asked Questions Specific to Masters:

1. Why swim with IFLY?
Swimming is a great exercise. Our programs and pools are available year-round. We offer fun, organized, and professionally coached practices with stroke instruction.

2. I can’t swim all the strokes/ I'm not a very fast swimmer / I am not sure I can finish the workout. How good do I have to be?
IFLY welcomes swimmers of all abilities from nationally ranked to novice. If you can swim several lengths, our coaching staff will help you improve your skills and endurance. You don’t have to know all four strokes.; our workouts are adjusted to take your ability level into account.

3. What if I’m to slow for the others in a lane?
We let the swimmers pick the lane they wish to train in. The lanes are generally organized by ability, goals, and training speeds.

4. What is the membership of IFLY like?
It ranges in age from 20 to 60+ year olds. Some swim for fitness, others train to compete at Masters meets, open water events, and/or triathlons.

5. What are the workouts like?
Don’t worry if you can’t stay the whole time or initially can’t finish the workout. The coach gives the sets, which vary by distance/interval per lane. The more advanced lanes generally swim up to 5,000 yards or may be as short as about 2,500 yards. We work on drills to improve your strokes and give individual stroke instruction during the practice. The workouts are fun and social, but at same time- challenging.

5. Can I try a few swims before I sign up?
We offer a one week trial before we ask that you sign up as a registered USMS swimmer and pay monthly team dues.

6. Do I have to compete?
No, but we will begin to offer the opportunity to compete and teammates compete at open water swims.

 

Masters Swimming Articles

Drills That Will Help You Build Your Lung Strength and Improve Your Freestyle Breathing Pattern

How to Prepare for an Open Water Race

Why Triathletes Should Try Different Strokes

Can I Swim with Contact Lenses?

How To Avoid Common DQs at Meets

How to Train for Long Open Water Races

Does Cross-Training Help with Swimming?

Freestyle Differences: Pool vs. Open Water

 

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