M3A COMPETITIVE TEAMS
M3A is affiliated with USA Swimming, US Masters, USA Diving, and USA Water Polo.
The criteria listed HERE describe the minimum qualifications to be a member of a particular practice group.
In order to move up to the next level, swimmers will need to meet all qualifications of the next level on a consistent basis.
Each practice group is designed to provide the athlete with the opportunity to learn and be successful.
It is the coaching staff’s decision to move athletes between groups.
The coaching staff will discuss this with the athlete and parent(s) prior to placement.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Pool Locations:
UCLS Sunny Pool: 5823 S Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
IIT Ecko Pool: 3040 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Dryland Locations:
Outside – UCLS Jackman Field / Midway Plaisance / Jackson Park Soccer Field / Lakefront Path
(Check with your Practice Group Coaching Staff)
Inside – UCLS Sunny or Kovler Gyms / Mat Room / Weight Room
SHORT COURSE SEASON
September 2, 2025 - March 6, 2026 (March 18th or 25th for those attending ISI Champ Meets & National Meets)
D=Dryland P=Pool
| UCLS SUNNY POOL | M |
T | W | TH | F | SAT | SUN |
| KEY LIME CLINIC (Registration is through the Swim School Portal) FALL 2025: 09/04-10/28/25 (16 Practices) WINTER 2026: 01/06-02/26/26 (16 Practices) SPRING 2026: 04/07-05/28/26 (16 Practices) |
OFF |
5:30-6:10p | OFF |
5:30-6:10p | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| BRONZE II | 5:30-6:20p |
OFF | 5:30-6:20p | OFF | 5:30-6:20p | OFF | OFF |
| BRONZE I |
5:30-6:20p | OFF | 5:30-6:20p | OFF | 5:30-6:20p | OFF | OFF |
| SILVER II | 5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
OFF | OFF | OFF |
| SILVER I | 5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
5:45-6:45p |
OFF | OFF | OFF |
| GOLD II | 6:15-7:45p |
6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p |
6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p |
OFF |
OFF |
| GOLD I |
6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p | 6:15-7:45p | OFF | OFF |
| WATER POLO CLINIC Grades 3-8 (Registration is through the Swim School) FALL 2025: 09/08-10/29/25 (16 Practices) WINTER 2026: 01/12-03/04.2026 (16 practices) No Practice 01/19/26 (Holiday) |
3:45-5:15p | OFF | 3:45-5:15p | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| IIT EKCO POOL |
M | T | W | TH | F | SAT | SUN |
| SENIOR II (MS & HS) |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
OFF | OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| SENIOR I (ISI Champ Meets) |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| NATIONAL (Sectionals, Futures, Nationals) |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
5:30-7:30p |
OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| MASTERS |
6:00-7:30p |
OFF |
6:00-7:30p |
OFF |
6:00-7:30p |
OFF | 10:00-11:30a |
| DIVING CLINIC Open to all age athletes - must be able to swim in deep water (Registration is through the Swim School) Fall 2025: 09/09-11/16/25 (30 Practices) WINTER 2026: 01/06-03/29/26 (30 Practices) |
OFF |
6:00-7:30p |
OFF |
6:00-7:30p |
OFF |
OFF |
12:00-2:00p |
LONG COURSE SUMMER SEASON
June 16, 2025 - July 23, 2025 (July 30 for those attending ISI Champ Meets & CZ 14 & U Zones)
D=Dryland P=Pool
| UCLS SUNNY POOL | M |
T | W | TH | F | SAT | SUN |
| KEY LIME CLINIC (through the Swim School) Summer: 06/23-07/24/25 |
OFF |
4:30-5:10p | OFF |
4:30-5:10p | OFF | OFF | OFF |
| BRONZE II | 4:30-5:20p |
OFF | 4:30-5:20p | OFF | 4:30-5:20p | OFF | OFF |
| BRONZE I |
4:30-5:20p | OFF | 4:30-5:20p | OFF | 4:30-5:20p | OFF | OFF |
| SILVER II | 5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
OFF | OFF | OFF |
| SILVER I | 5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
5:15-6:15p |
OFF | OFF | OFF |
| GOLD II | 6:00-7:30p |
6:00-7:30p (IIT) | 6:00-7:30p |
6:00-7:30p | 6:00-7:30p (IIT) |
OFF |
OFF |
| GOLD I |
6:00-7:30p | 6:00-7:30p (IIT) | 6:00-7:30p | 6:00-7:30p | 6:00-7:30p (IIT) | OFF | OFF |
| WATER POLO CLINIC Grades 3-8 (Registration is through the Swim School) Summer: 06/23-07/23/25 |
OFF | 6:00-7:30p | OFF | OFF | 6:00-7:30p | OFF | OFF |
| IIT EKCO POOL |
M | T | W | TH | F | SAT | SUN |
| SENIOR II |
AM: OFF PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: OFF |
AM: OFF PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: 5:30-7:00p |
OFF | OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| SENIOR I |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: OFF |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: OFF |
OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| NATIONAL |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: OFF |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a DRYLAND: 5:00-5:30p PM: 5:30-7:00p |
AM: 6:00-8:00a PM: OFF |
OFF | 10:00-12:00n |
| COLLEGE | AM: 5:30-7:00a PM: OFF |
AM: OFF PM: 5:30-7:30p |
OFF |
AM: 5:30-7:00a PM: OFF |
AM: OFF PM: 5:30-7:30p |
7:00-9:00a | OFF |
| MASTERS |
5:30-7:00a or 6:00-7:30a |
OFF |
AM: 5:30-7:00a or 6:00-7:30a |
OFF |
AM: 5:30-7:00a or 6:00-7:30a |
OFF | 10:00-11:30a or 9:00a w/Coach Mo at the Point (weather permitting) |
| DIVING CLINIC Grades 3-12 (Registration is through the Swim School) Summer: 06/23-07/25/25 |
3:00-5:00p |
3:00-5:00p |
3:00-5:00p |
3:00-5:00p |
OFF |
OFF |
OFF |
