Swimming in Chicago

RE: Swimming in Chicago

Former Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:07:26 GMT

Chlorini, I also swim out in the suburbs of Chicago (south), but I too have been downtown for days at conferences and have swam with the Chicago Masters group (mornings): Chicago - IM Chicago Masters Illinois LMSC UIC Physical Education Building 901 West Roosevelt Chicago, Illinois Lap Swim / Workout Times: 5:30-7:30am & 5:00-7:00pm M-F 8-10am Sat Contacts: Bill Mulliken 708-594-0031 x362 or Paul Moniak (312) 996-2255 Web Site: http://www.chicagomasters.com/ Map URL: Click here for map to pool Record Last Updated: 4/3/05 Modify this listing Delete this listing They are pretty accommodating and have a variety of times open, large facility at the university (was recently considered for the proposed site for the Olympics bid but now Chicago is looking to build a new one for it), and a pretty good group of people from those that I've met and swam with. They appear to be somewhat used to visitors. Parking is not great but they can direct you on that; it's not that bad that early in the morning. They have capability for long and short course- I don't know which is open now-- it probably Depends on the time of year.

RE: Swimming in Chicago

chlorini — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:29:58 GMT

Thanks 3degree and everyone!

RE: Swimming in Chicago

aquaFeisty — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:57:09 GMT

Unfortunately, my team practices 30 miles west of Chicago, so won't be much help! Stacey's idea was very good... go to USMS Discussion Forums ->LMSC and Zone Forums -> Illinois and post your question there. That forum gets a lot of activity and someone should know about swimming near the city. You could also try to contact Nadine Day (the president of ILMSA - the Illinois Master's Swimming Association) directly. Contact info listed at: www.ilmsa.com/.../board Nadine seems to know EVERYONE who swims around Chicago. :D Carrie

RE: Swimming in Chicago

Former Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:38:41 GMT

Chicago Masters (at UIC) is a short cab ride from where you are staying. The pool is very nice, and the team is friendly. However, you should bring a cell phone so you can call for a cab to get back to your hotel. I don't recommend trying to walk back to Michigan Avenue from there (which is what I did in November). Gull, I have made the walk from UIC to Michigan as well, at about the same time. Needless to say my swim bag was frozen, as was the rest of me. So, yea, call a cab if it is going to be cold. If the weather is nice, the walk isn't too bad.

RE: Swimming in Chicago

Former Member — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:06:33 GMT

RE: Swimming in Chicago

Former Member — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:45:38 GMT

I don't swim in the city, but IL masters has quite a few teams to choose from. If no one answers here, you may want to re-post this in the Illinois forum. You'll get answers really fast! -Stacy