Swim Resources and Trainings

Get in the Pool!

There are many wonderful pools in the Bay Area. Most, if not all, have set times for lap swim for minimal cost. This is a list of a sampling of Bay Area pools (pdf) –it is not an exhaustive list, but it can aid you in connecting to a pool near you. If you are unable to find a pool, please contact ali@wcrc.org and she can do further research to help you find a pool. Individuals who would rather water-walk than swim are also welcome!

Swim Trainings

We will be hosting the second annual  Swim A Mile pre-event called the Swim-A-Palooza: A Pool Party. in which you can get some in-person fundraising tips on Saturday, September 6, 9am – 11am, at Mills College Pool. This is a chance for swimmers to check out the pool and also get some awesome swim coaching and fundraising tips in preparation for the big weekend. Join us and you can:

  • Learn new fundraising tips to help you raise your $250
  • Receive flip turn coaching
  • Meet and greet fellow swimmers
  • Eat a bit of breakfast

Please let us know if you will be joining us by emailing swim@wcrc.org.

The Mills College Swim Team will be offering two separate swim trainings for Swim A Mile registrants in September to help swimmers reach their goals. The cost is $5 per training. Please RSVP for the trainings by e-mailing: ali@wcrc.org The swim training sessions will take place on:

  • Saturday, Sept 13, 8-10am (8am for beginners, 9am stroke clinic for more experienced swimmers)
  • Saturday, Sept. 27th, 9-11am (9am for beginners, 10am stroke clinic for more experienced swimmers)

Training sessions will be held at Mills College Pool in Oakland, CA. If you are bringing children and they are not participating in the Swim A Mile or the training sessions, please do not leave them unattended or intend for them to free swim. We do not have enough lifeguards on duty to allow them to swim outside of the training sessions.

Training sessions will be held at Mills College Pool in Oakland, CA. If you are bringing children and they are not participating in the Swim A Mile or the training sessions, please do not leave them unattended or intend for them to free swim. We do not have enough lifeguards on duty to allow them to swim outside of the training sessions.

Swim Workouts

We have also compiled nine different workouts (pdf) for you to follow. Further workouts can be downloaded from the United States Masters Swimmers website