• Fall practices will start on September 5th from 6:00-7:00pm. The practice schedule for the fall semester will be revised soon.

Who We Are
The Columbia Masters Swim Club is a voluntary club sport open to anyone who has access to the Dodge Fitness Center at Columbia University. Members swim for fitness, fun and competition. Columbia Masters is a member of the Metropolitan Local Masters Swim Committee (LMSC) under the aegis of United States Masters Swimming (USMS).

Club Constitution:
Masters swimming doesn't mean that you've mastered swimming. It just means that you like it.

Club By-Laws:
Fees and Dues
1) All swimmers must pay dues in full every semester.
2) Prospective team members may try out the team for two practices at no charge.
3) Any costs incurred by team members in meets are individual expenses and not covered by team dues.

Conduct
1) No personal attacks will be tolerated
2) Lane conduct (circle, split, start intervals) should be decided collectively by those sharing the lane
3) Encourage swimmers who are having good days. Encourage swimmers more who are having bad ones.

Generally Good Ideas
1) See your weaknesses (starts, butterfly, etc.) as opportunities.
2) Meets are fun no matter how slow you are.
3) Goggles are great. Swimming suits are even better.