Rocket Aquatics Masters Program    

 

Rocket Aquatics(RA) Masters strives to maintain an environment that strikes a healthy balance between fitness, fun, and competition. All levels of adult swimmers are welcome: from beginning fitness swimmers(must be able to swim 200 yards non-stop) to competitive pool and open water swimmers, first time triathletes to the experienced Iron Man finishers. RA Masters is the perfect training program for anyone who loves the swimming lifestyle regardless of your swim experience or fitness level. The role of the coaching staff is to design a program that will allow all members to reach their individual goals. We believe that improving stroke technique and providing purposeful training sets are key elements to team and individual success. There will be different workouts to choose from and instruction provided based on skill level.  We also believe that having fun is just as important!

 

 

What's included in the program:

- Three, 60 minute coached swim workouts/week Mon/Wed/Fri 5:45-6:45am 

- Additional written workouts (if requested) to swim on your own outside of the scheduled practices

- Potential social events

The practice schedule can be found on the General Calendar tab, be sure to select "Masters"

 

Location:

The Masters group trains at the Germantown High School pool. This is an eight-lane pool, so plenty of room to spread out and swim with people your own speed. We have equipment including kick boards, pull buoys, fins and more that our Masters swimmers can use, if needed. Please park north of the football field and enter the building through the main athletic entrance.  The pool and locker rooms will be on your left

 

Membership and Registration:  

Practice Fees are $60/month    ONLINE REGISTRATION CLICK HERE

*Credit Card will be automatically billed on the 1st of each month.

Insurance:  United States Masters Swimming requires an annual $70 fee for insurance, this will also allow you to compete in masters swim meets.  Click HERE to obtain your USMS membership.

Coaches:

Jace Brown will be coaching the RA Masters program includes.  Click HERE for Jace's Bio. 

 

Masters Group FAQs:

Not sure if Masters Swim is right for you? Check out the FAQ below from U.S. Masters: "Masters" sounds intimidating... is this really for me?

The word "Masters" was first applied to adults who participated in track and field, and was later adopted in organized adult swimming. In swimming, Masters simply means 18 and older.

Do I have to compete to be a Masters swimmer?
No. When organized adult swimming started to become popular in the 1960s, the intent was that adults would swim to stay in shape. But early organizers knew that some adults would want to compete, so it is offered. About 25% of the nearly 60,000 US Masters Swim members enter pool or open water competitions. The greater percentage of USMS members do not compete.

But I'm not fast enough or in shape enough to be a Masters swimmer?
This is something a lot of Masters Coaches hear. However, most Masters coaches and swimmers don’t care how fast you are. In nearly every program, there are others of similar ability, or those who started where you are and have improved. Don't let your percevied ability, or lack thereof, hold you back. Although it’s important to have a physical examination before starting any exercise routine, you don’t need to be in top shape to start Masters swimming - Masters swimming will help you get there!  

I'm a triathlete - why should I join Masters Swimming?
Many triathletes, including the world-class Jarrod Shoemaker, Gwen Jorgensen and Sara McLarty, join USMS programs because training with swimmers is the best way to improve the swim portion of the tri. Masters coaches also provide technique instruction and interval training with a group.