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A High-level Workout for Dedicated Swimmers

The J's Master Swimming program strikes a healthy balance between training, fitness, improved stroke technique and fun. We can help improve technique and efficiency for anyone from fitness swimmers to competitive pool and open water swimmers to first-time and seasoned triathletes.

An Advanced Workout for Dedicated Swimmers

Under the direction of The J’s Masters Swimming coach Laura Wright, classes consist of workouts and interval training tailored to each swimmer’s ability and goals. You will learn to be a more efficient and advanced swimmer while improving your strokes.

Take the Plunge

Join this vibrant community of like-minded swimmers. Whether you want to get a full-body workout, improve your skills or train for competition, we are certain that you will love this program. 

Classes are held Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings and registration is by month.

Swimmers can attend as guests to try out the program by contacting Sue Skuza at 216-593-6208.

Coach Laura Wright

Laura is a Level 2 Certified USMS coach. In addition to providing instruction and workouts, Laura focuses on technique and efficiency with all strokes. Emphasis is placed on personal improvement, whether you are a former high school or college competitive swimmer or are beginning your swimming journey. 

She has been involved with competitive swimming for the past 60 years and is a former AAU (now USA) and college swimmer. Laura has been involved with the administration of local area Masters Swimming boards for the past 25 years. 

About U.S. Masters Swimming

U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national nonprofit that provides membership benefits to nearly 65,000 Masters Swimmers across the country. USMS and its 52 local Masters Swimming Committees provide support to more than 1,500 Masters Swimming clubs and workout groups, including Mandel JCC's club.

Featured Classes

Aquatics, Early Childhood

01/11/2025 - 02/15/2025

Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.

Perfect for children ages 6 months through 3 years old to learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children and are an important part of the experience. Participants will learn water adaption, blowing bubbles and the beginnings of strokes.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

01/11/2025 - 02/15/2025

Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old.

Perfect for children ages 6 months through 3 years old to learn the basics of swimming and getting acclimated to the water. Parents/caregivers are in the water with the children and are an important part of the experience. Participants will learn water adaption, blowing bubbles and the beginnings of strokes.

Aquatics, K-12

01/13/2025 - 02/17/2025

An introduction to water skills that help children ages 6-12 feel comfortable in the water.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. The class is designed to give participants a positive learning experience while working on strokes, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, K-12

01/13/2025 - 02/17/2025

Level 2 swim lessons build upon introductory water skills to help children ages 6-12 succeed with fundamental aquatic skills and strokes.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. The class is designed to give participants a positive learning experience while working on fundamental aquatic skills including front crawl and backstrokes, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, K-12

01/13/2025 - 02/17/2025

Level 3 swim lessons build upon Level 2 lessons to help children ages 6-12 with stroke development.

Children ages 6-12 receive lessons based on a logical, level progression that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. Stroke development builds on the skills learned in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water working on rhythmic breathing and adding new strokes after refining front crawl and backstroke.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

01/11/2025 - 02/15/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

A positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience emphasizing water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Children ages 3-5 years old will work on blowing bubbles, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

01/11/2025 - 02/15/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational

A positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience emphasizing water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Children ages 3-5 years old will work on blowing bubbles, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics, Early Childhood

01/13/2025 - 02/17/2025

A developmentally appropriate lesson for emphasizing foundational swimming concepts.

A positive, developmentally appropriate learning experience emphasizing water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts. Children ages 3-5 years old will work on blowing bubbles, floating and basic water skills.

Aquatics Leadership

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