Days & Times
Masters Swim is offered September–May and coached by Coach Nikki Gerhart.
Below are our standard days and times for YMCA Masters Swim. Please note that offerings and schedules are subject to change based on season and pool availability. Click the button below to check our masters swim schedule.
All workouts take place in the Missoula YMCA's indoor pool.
Acceptable Swim & Sauna Attire [LINK NEEDED]
Mondays/Wednesdays
Join Coach Nikki Gerhart on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00–8:00 p.m. for a coached swim workout.
Included with YMCA Membership or YMCA Day Pass. No registration required.
What to Expect
Intermediate-Level Workout
All workouts are designed for those who swim at an intermediate level or above. Swimmers must know the four basic strokes (breast, butterfly, back, and freestyle) and have the endurance to swim laps in a 25-yard pool.
Ages 18+
Our masters swim program is for adults ages 18+.
Dedicated Swim Coach
All Master Swim workouts are coached by an experienced and dedicated swim coach.
Masters Swim FAQs
No. However, non-members must purchase a day pass or punch pass to swim. Passes are available online or at the YMCA's Welcome Center desk.
Wear a swimsuit and bring goggles, a water bottle, and towel. A swim cap is recommended, but not required. The YMCA will provide any necessary equipment such as kickboards, flippers, and hand paddles.
Yes. Showering before swimming is required. Showers are available in locker rooms, private changing stalls, and on deck.
Masters Swim is open to anyone who has the endurance to swim laps in a 25-yard pool and who knows the basics of all four strokes (breast, butterfly, back, and freestyle).
Let the coach know if it's your first time to Masters Swim and they will help you determine a lane appropriate for your skill level.
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