More than a third of adults in the United States can't swim the length of a pool, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which puts them at risk of being one of the 10 people who drown every day in this country. U.S. Masters Swimming's Adult Learn-to-Swim initiative is on the front lines to change this statistic. With education, outreach, and financial support, USMS is making more adults safer around water.
The Pacific Masters ALTS Program is a local branch of the USMS program. Members from the over 140 Masters Swim Teams in the Pacific Masters Swimming organization teach adults to swim. This includes everyone from fearful non-swimmers seeking to be comfortable in the water, to experienced lap swimmers who want to improve their stroke technique.
Pacific ALTS Committee:
Apply for an Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant
https://www.usms.org/about-usms/usms-swimming-saves-lives-foundation/apply-for-an-alts-grant
Reopening Your ALTS Program in the Time of COVID-19
https://www.usms.org/admin/minutes/ptp-2020-7-30-1.pdf
ALTS during COVID Tips from William Kolb
Information for Coaches
Information for Adults wanting to Learn to Swim or Improve their Stroke Technique
Contact Name | Club | Link for ALTS Lessons |
Maryatt, Andrew T | Rocklin Aquatics Masters | andymaryatt@gmail.com |
Whiteside, Tina | Mountain View Masters | https://mvm.org |
Kossar, Christina | Richmond Plunge Masters | https://richmondswims.org/swimming-saves-lives/ |
Dowd, Joe | Sierra Marlins Masters | jrdowd@aol.com |
Hawkins, Spencer | Cal Aquatic Masters | shawkins@berkeley.edu |
Check back later as more clubs open up.
Information for Current Masters Swimmers
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