Overview:
The State University of New York at New Paltz offers its very own Masters Swim Program. Offered through the Office of Wellness and Recreation, the Masters Swim Team provides an opportunity for a variety of swimming experiences. The program is open to all New Paltz students, faculty and staff members, alumni and members of the community. The program caters to those individuals looking for stroke technique and development, regular workouts, preparation for Masters Swimming competitions or training for triathlons or simply to get in shape or to have fun. Depending upon one's inclination, workouts are tailored for beginners, tri-athletes, and competitive swimmers alike.
Masters Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 5:00-6:30 AM
Sunday: 11AM-1PM
The Masters Membership is only for Masters Swim, it does not give access to Open Rec. Swim hours. Community and AWC memberships do not give access to Masters Swim.
Please note that during student vacation periods Masters may have shorter or canceled practice sessions. Masters will run up through the last Friday in June and will return following Labor Day during the next academic year. The pool will also be closed whenever there is a College swim meet. Please contact (845) 257-3582 for hours of operation.
Cost:
NP Students and Graduate Students: No Charge Students must still register for the program.
Faculty/Staff: $75.00
New Paltz Alumni: $75.00
Community Member: $75.00
- All fees include processing and membership card. All users must carry their ID card at all times.
- Although students do not have to pay, they must still register
- All community members (those that are not students, faculty, and staff) must register as a US Masters member and show proof of registration when applying
- Masters Participant pass holders must sign an Assumption of Risk Waiver form.
- Memberships are non-refundable and will not be prorated.
- Community Masters Members cannot use the pool during college Open Rec hours, only during Masters swim times.
Once you register and pay, please send your registration form to Nolan Graziano (graziann1@newpaltz.edu) to be added to the official Masters Roster. People will not be allowed to participate until they are officially on the roster.
The January Intercession pool times are included with the purchase of Fall Term, Spring Term, or Full Year membership purchase.
Masters Information & Events
- Master's Swimmers ... please go to Facebook & join both of these:
- Shawangunk Master's Swimming Association
- Moriello Morning Swim
2. List of upcoming meets that you might want to consider:
Coaching:
The program will have both a head coach and an assistant coach. Both will be available for practices, to write workouts and be available for offering suggestions for improving technique or stroke efficiency.
Registration and Getting an ID:
- Register and pay in person in the Card Services Office in the first floor of Peregrine Dining Hall. You will fill out the Master Swimming Program Application at the Card Services Office. See fees above. Normal Semester Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F. (8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Summer)
Once paid, bring Elting Pool Masters Swimming Application to campus ID office to receive appropriate ID card.
Insurance:
All participants would be expected to register with US Masters Swim for insurance.
http://www.usms.org/reg/
Tryouts:
There will be no tryout opportunities for this team. A potential swimmer may observe practice, but cannot participate until he/she has bought a membership. Additionally, the college is not interested in non-local swimmers that are just looking for a place to swim a few times.
Parking:
Everyone who wishes to park on the SUNY New Paltz campus must have a valid parking hangtag or visitor permit. This hangtag may be used in the registered vehicle to park on campus. Application for Parking Hangtag may be found at:
www.newpaltz.edu/parking or at the Card Services Office in SUB 64. You will need your vehicle registration, driver's license and payment. Visitor's permits may be purchased for $3 per day at the parking pass kiosks at the entrances of the campus. Both parking tag options are separate costs that are in addition to membership fees.
Keycard access:
Those registered for the program will be granted keycard access to the back pool door entrance for a time range beginning 30 minutes before practice begins on any day. Community members (those that are not students, faculty, staff, and alums) will only be able to enter and exit through the back pool door as they will not have a membership to the rest of the gym. On weekends, all swimmers (college affiliated and community) will only have access through the back pool door.
Advisory Board
An advisory board, chaired by the Aquatics Director, will meet a few times per semester to review, to offer suggestions and to ensure that the needs and the purpose of the program is meeting all participant needs. The Board will consist of a cross section of the groups participating in the program. If you are interested in being on the board please contact the Aquatics Director.
