US Masters Swim
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
06/13/2026 - 07/25/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class on July 4th
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/13/2026 - 07/25/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class on July 4th
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/14/2026 - 07/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Parent/child swim lessons for children ages 6 months through 3 years old. No class on July 5th.
Children ages 6 months to 3 years old will learn basic swimming skills and water acclimation. Parents or caregivers are in the water with the children.
Aquatics, K-12
06/14/2026 - 07/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. No class on July 5th
Children ages 6?12 receive lessons based on a logical, progressive level structure that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival, and swimming skills. The class is designed to provide a positive learning experience while working on strokes, floating, and basic water skills.
Aquatics, K-12
06/08/2026 - 07/20/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop water safety, survival and swimming skills No class on June 29th
Children ages 6?12 receive lessons based on a logical, progressive level structure that helps swimmers develop water safety, survival, and swimming skills. The class is designed to provide a positive learning experience while working on strokes, floating, and basic water skills.
Aquatics, K-12
06/10/2026 - 07/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. No class on July 1st
Children ages 6?12 progress through structured levels that build water safety, survival, and swimming skills. This class provides a positive learning experience focused on fundamental aquatic skills, including front crawl, backstroke, and floating.
Aquatics, K-12
06/08/2026 - 07/20/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop water safety, survival and swimming skills. No class on June 29th
Children ages 6?12 progress through structured levels that build water safety, survival, and swimming skills. This class provides a positive learning experience focused on fundamental aquatic skills, including front crawl, backstroke, and floating.
Aquatics, K-12
06/08/2026 - 07/20/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop new swimming and water safety skills. No class on June 29th
Level 3 builds on skills learned in Level 2 and introduces new swimming and water safety skills. This level emphasizes guided practice in deeper water to further develop strokes and build confidence.
Aquatics, K-12
06/14/2026 - 07/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop new swimming and water safety skills. No class on July 5th
Level 3 builds on skills learned in Level 2 and introduces new swimming and water safety skills. This level emphasizes guided practice in deeper water to further develop strokes and build confidence.
Aquatics, K-12
06/10/2026 - 07/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Ages 6 - 12 develop new swimming and water safety skills. No class on July 1st
In Level 4 (Stroke Improvement), swimmers build confidence and endurance while refining strokes like front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Participants also learn open turns and improve their water safety skills by treading water for two minutes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/14/2026 - 07/26/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on July 5th
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/10/2026 - 07/22/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on July 1st
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/13/2026 - 07/25/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on July 4th
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/13/2026 - 07/25/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on July 4th
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Early Childhood
06/08/2026 - 07/20/2026
Non Member Registration Opens on 5/11 at 8 AM. Developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience for ages 3 - 5. No class on June 29th
A positive, developmentally appropriate swimming learning experience for children ages 3-5 years old. This class teaches water adaption, blowing bubbles and beginnings of strokes.
Aquatics, Adult
05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026
Tuesdays 6:30 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM. Organized workouts for beginner through intermediate adult swimmers.
Tues 6:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM. Dive into better fitness, refined technique and a supportive swim community with U.S. Masters Swimming at The J! This energizing program is perfect for adult swimmers of all levels. Each session includes customized workouts and interval training designed to match your goals and ability, with a focus on improving stroke efficiency, endurance and overall technique.
