PRACTICE TIMES
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Location:
Moseley Sports Center, Alaska Pacific University, 4400 University Dr, Anchorage
Mornings:
6-7 a.m. — Mon., Wed.
Evenings:
6-7 p.m. — Tue., Thur.
Weekends:
9-10 a.m. — Sat.
*Notification of schedule changes due to weather, holidays or facility closures will be posted in the News & Events section of the SWAM home page.
JOIN US
Members should be able to swim 25 yards (one length of the APU pool) without stopping.
New swimmers qualify for one free trial swim. No forms or membership are required, but please arrive 15 minutes prior to one of our scheduled swims to introduce yourself to our coach.
To continue swimming with SWAM:
- Join USMS. Swimmers who are new to USMS qualify for a free 30-day USMS tryout membership. Annual membership is required after the tryout period. Complete a USMS Trial Membership form. Returning USMS members should bring proof of current registration.
- Complete a SWAM registration form and give to the coach at your next swim.
- Pay an introductory one month tryout rate of $60 ($61.50 using Venmo) for unlimited swims. See the Practices & Fees page for location, times, payment info and addtional details.
Have questions about joining SWAM?
Please use the Contact Form on the About & Contact Us page for any questions you may have about joining SWAM or our programs.
LANE ETIQUETTE
Want to know more about lane swimming and etiquette? Read this guidance from former SWAM coach Andrew Billings.
FEES
Monthly Fee: $120 to attend any or all practices during the month ($123 paid via Venmo)
Bronze Fee: $85 to attend 8 swims during the month ($87 paid via Venmo)
Drop in Fee: $15 per swim ($15.50 paid via Venmo)
New member 1-month tryout fee:* $60 ($61.50 via Venmo)
To make digital payment using Venmo:
Pay online using our Venmo link here. Once on the Venmo site check to verify that you are making payment to @SWAMpay2023. Include your full name, the month and monthly fee that your are paying for in the “What’s this for” box. Your name must be included for us to process your payment. Use the Venmo amounts listed above for the amount to pay in the “Pay & Request” section.
To pay by cash or check:
To pay by cash or check, please use the SWAM payment box across from the reception desk at the Moseley Sports Center in the hallway. Make checks payable to “SWAM.” If paying by cash at APU, please identify your payment using one of the envelopes on top of the wooden box.
USMS fees
All SWAM members must also be members of USMS. Register online here.
APU students swim for free
APU students currently enrolled with a student ID may swim for free. USMS membership is required.
*For new members only. Not valid for swimmers returning after an extended absence.