really need some help finding something local(Norfolk, Va.)
Former Member
I really don't know where to post this, as i've posted in the virginia section and it seems very dead... I'm living in norfolk,Va. and haven't swam or coached in 6-7 years. I'm looking to get back in a pool, but don't know of anything in the area... was hoping somebody could help me out. I would greatly, GREATLY appreciate it!
Former Member
The Fleet Rec may be your best bet. That was my favorite place to swim when I was there. 50m pool, Masters swim on M/W/F at 6 PM. The same Masters group also does morning practices at Virginia Wesleyan college.
www.tidewateraquaticclub.com
If you're on base, the gym down by the ships (forgot the building name but it's the nice newer one right by the dock) has a 25m pool.
This thread is pretty old, but I wanted to respond in case anyone in the area is still looking for a team.
I'm coaching the TAC Masters group now, and the schedule is still roughly the same as noted above, but we've expanded it somewhat. (To my knowledge, the ODU masters team is now defunct, and we now have workouts at ODU.)
Our schedule is:
mornings = M/W/F, 6:00am - 7:30am at Virginia Wesleyan College (SCY)
evenings = M/W/F, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Fleet Rec Park (LCM)
evenings = Tu/W/Th 6:00pm - 7:30pm at ODU (SCY)
We've got a great mix of people, ranging from really competitive swimmers (meets & open water), some awesome triathletes, some people just getting into the competition scene, and some people just looking to get in shape/ improve technique, etc. I try to vary the workouts as needed to suit everybody who comes out, and we're producing a lot of positive swims and enjoying it.
If you're interested, feel free to show up to a practice and try it out, or contact me at swimTACmasters@gmail.com
- Hunter