Masters Teams in NYC

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

Former Member — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:08:56 GMT

who are these east end rogues of whom you speak?

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

Former Member — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:15:28 GMT

The Red Tide, AGUA, and BearCat, are well established clubs, and they attend most every Metro sanctioned meet. www.metroswim.org/clubs.html

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

rtodd — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:13:37 GMT

Quicksilver (Batman) and Steve (Robin)

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

bzaks1424 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:41:15 GMT

Apparently LMSC does not stand for "Local Masters Swim Club".... However that doesn't change the fact that there are lots of clubs there. Play me out Johnny.....

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

rtodd — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:37:35 GMT

The Red Tide, AGUA, and BearCat, are well established clubs, and they attend most every Metro sanctioned meet. Then there are these unattatched east end rogues that show up and give established teams a real beat down for laughs. Primarily back and free specialists, but are no stranger to IM's either.

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

bzaks1424 — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:05:01 GMT

There's actually a ton of LMSCs in New York: www.usms.org/.../placswimform.php

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

Former Member — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:21:39 GMT

Thank you for referring to me as Batman rather than Robin. East End Rogues indeed.

RE: Masters Teams in NYC

swimsuit addict — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:11:41 GMT

Welcome to the city Jeremy! As you can see from Quicksilver's link, there are a number of teams to choose from. It's hard to give advice on which will be best for you--a lot depends on where you live and work, and which locations and workout times will be most convenient given your commute. Many city teams let you work out with them once or twice (or even up to a week) for free. There's no harm in giving several teams a try before you make up your mind. Do keep in mind that many pools in the city shut down during the last few weeks of August. Emailing a coach or contact person to confirm a workout is on is probably wise during the next month or so, even if the team's website says you can just show up. (I currently swim for Asphalt Green, and very happily so, but have been with several teams in the city over the past decade and a half. There are many places where you'll find good coaching and supportive teammates!) Hope to see you at some local meets this fall!