The best way to join WSU Masters Swimming is to visit the University Recreation Web site and register, then show up at practice.

If you're unfamiliar with the sport of swimming and how a typical swim practice might run, we encourage you to come to a practice to observe and to speak with a coach.

Swim Requirements: Because we are not a learn to swim program, as a guideline we ask that participants be able to swim 100 yards within 2:30 or 500 yards under 14:00.

United States Masters Swimming: We encourage all participants in WSU Masters to be registered with United States Masters Swimming. Membership is based on the calendar year, and includes a subscription to Swimmer magazine, the Splashmaster newsletter, and the opportunity to participate in meets and postal events.

Download the membership registration forms here.

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1. Go easy at your first workout, even if you were a former competitive swimmer or are in great shape through another sport. Don't feel obligated to swim the entire time or every set. Give yourself and your body time to adjust.

2. Swim every other workout at first if you're not in shape. Once again, don't push your body too quickly.

3. Try different types of workouts. We offer a variety of workouts, and it'll be good for you to see what type of workout you prefer in addition to the time and place that you like to swim.

4. Swim three times a week to maintain cardiovascular fitness. This is the main reason why WSU Masters maintains a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. To improve fitness, it is necessary to swim at least four times a week. The more you swim, the more physically fit you will become.

5. Fitness is a lifelong adult pursuit.  Being in shape is not always easy for adults, but swimming is the safest and best way to achieve fitness. Every muscle group is used and you don't have the shock of the ground as you do in land based workouts. Don't enter this as a crash fitness program. Improvement will be immediate and visible, but let your body gradually adapt to this new aspect of your life. Also, don't be discouraged if you miss a week of swimming. You will easily pick up where you left off.