Virginia Blue Ridge YMCA
Three YMCA locations within the Roanoke Valley region offer twice weekly Masters workouts for experienced and new swimmers alike. Whether it's training for a triathlon, tuning up for a competitive swim season, or looking to get a good workout in the water, each Y location can help you meet your swimming goals.
Practice Information
Practices at all locations are held on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. The Kirk YMCA has practices at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 7 a.m., and 8 a.m. Earlier practices are designed for more advanced swimmers. Salem YMCA practices are at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. Practice at the Botetourt YMCA branch starts at 5:15 a.m. The Kirk YMCA also offers a Saturday master's swim session for all levels from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
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Contact Virginia Blue Ridge YMCA
Club Contact
John Jackson
jjruns@gmail.com
Club Designations
USMS Certified Coaches
The U.S. Masters Swimming–Certified Coach logo identifies swim clubs near me where you can find a USMS-certified coach. These coaches have furthered their Masters coaching education and have passed the certification exam. Note: A certified coach might not be at all locations or workouts.
Gold Club Designation
The Gold Club logo identifies Masters clubs and workout groups that provide members with the best Masters Swimming experience possible. Gold Clubs have a U.S. Masters Swimming–certified coach on staff, participate in fitness events, and offer a free trial to potential members, among many other benefits.
USMS Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructors
The Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor logo identifies swim teams near me that have a U.S. Masters Swimming–certified ALTS instructor. These instructors have furthered their swim-lessons instruction education and have passed the certification exam. Note: A certified ALTS instructor might not be at all locations or workouts.
USA Swimming Foundation
The USA Swimming Foundation logo identifies clubs that receive support from the foundation for their adult swim-lessons program. These grant programs offer adult learn-to-swim lessons at a reduced cost. Most also are led by a USMS-certified adult learn-to-swim instructor.