Schedule & Fees

Workout Schedule
Our workouts are divided into seasons of 3-4 months each. The winter spring season began January 28 and runs to May 23. There are weekday morning, weekday evening, and Saturday morning workouts to choose from in three different pool locations. You attend any of the workouts you want to.

The 2008 summer schedule has recently been finalized. Workouts begin June 2 and run through September 6.

Fall-Winter Schedule
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Monday	6:00-7:00 am	7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday	12:30-1:30 pm	6:00-7:00 am	7:30-8:30 pm**
Wednesday	6:00-7:00 am
Thursday	12:30-1:30 pm	6:00-7:00 am  7:30-8:30 pm
Friday	6:00-7:00 am
Saturday		8:00-9:30 am*
* Long distance workout availble ** Sprint workout

Fees & Registration
There are two fees for swimming in the program. First, the seasonal team fee for the remainder of the swimming the season is $56 and is paid to "Alexandria Masters Swimming". This covers your admission to the pool, coaching, and special programs throughout the season. Swimmers wishing to average one workout a week for the remaining season pay $28. These fees will be prorated at the end of every month.

Second, you must join (or already be registered with) US Masters Swimming in order to regularly swim with us. The US Masters Swimming registration for 2008 is $37. To register for US Masters Swimming with our team, complete a 2008 registration form and send it in or return it to a team representative or coach. The US Masters registration fee is paid to "Potomac Valley LMSC". Since Alexandria Masters does not charge team dues, members of other teams or unattached US Masters members are welcome to swim with us.

2008 Registration Form

Swimming Program
Workouts consist of a variety of swimming distances and speeds assigned by the coach. The intensity, difficulty, and distances in the workout are based on swimming abilities. Swimmers are grouped by lane according to their abilities. Besides swimming, workouts consist of kicking, pulling, stroke and technique drills, breathing drills, speed drills, and swim pacing. One hour workouts vary from 1000-1800 total yards for less experienced swimmers to 2500-3600 total yards for the more experienced.

Saturday morning workouts have long-distance workout lanes available for swimmers training for triathlons and long-distance swims. Tuesday night workouts emphasize sprint training and conditioning.

We also conduct several clinics during regular workouts throughout the season. These include underwater video recording and analysis, video stroke instruction, starts and turns, and training/nutrition.

Try It Once
Interested swimmers are invited to swim with us free for one workout. Drop by one of the workouts. Masters swimmers visiting from out-of-town are welcome - let us know you are coming so we can arrange admission to the pool.

Coaching Staff

		David Askin David has coached age group swimmers in the local Alexandria area and has coached Alexandria Masters for five years.
		Mike Davey Mike graduated from Yale University where he was a member of the water polo team. Mike is also a coach for US Swimming Curl Burke Swim Team, and is in his fourth year as a coach for the team.
		Mark Faherty Mark has several years coaching for NVSL and USA Swimming Curl Burke Swim Club team. This is his first year coaching Alexandria Masters.
		Drew Killian Drew holds records on the Virginia Tech men's swim team, and was named All-American in US Masters Swimming for two years. He coached the Blacksburg Masters swim team for two years. This is his fifth year as a coach for Alexandria Masters.
		Jake McGrail Jake has coached several USS, and High School teams in the Northern Virginia area., including Potomac Marlins and Capitol Sea Devils. He has also had a short stint with the Alexandria Masters program for two years, and is glad to be back.
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