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Lane Etiquette

Masters swimming can be great fun and exercise, and here are some tips to help make the most of this wonderful experience:

• Swim in a lane where you can make the intervals
• Do the prescribed set, unless you warn others
• Keep paddle-wearing to a minimum on non-pull sets
• Arrive early for morning workout to help set-up the pool
• Help pull lane lines and/or covers after workout when necessary
• Put away your kickboard and pull bouy
• Be conscious of those swimming in front of and/or behind you

Equipment

Suggested equipment for workouts:

• Swim suit
• Goggles
• Towel
• Swim cap (if you wear one)
• Kickboard (provided at workout)
• Pull buoy (provided at workout)
• Training fins / "zoomers" (NOT dive fins - workout fins should extend no more than 4 inches past your toes). Our current favorites are Hydro Tech 2 fins.
• Hand paddles (only if your shoulders can handle them). Strokemaker brand paddles are great.
• Ankle strap/pull tube (for the true swimmer)