Chicago Smelts
The Chicago Smelts are Chicago's predominantly gay and lesbian U.S. Masters Swim Team, encouraging fitness, community, and competition through swimming. Membership is open to everyone including gay-friendly straight swimmers. Practices are held at Gill Park Recreation Center and Jones College Prep.
Practice Information
Mondays: 6:00-7:15 pm and 7:15-8:30 pm (Gill Park)
Tuesdays: 5:45-7:00 am (Jones College Prep), 7:30-8:30 pm (Gill Park)
Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30 pm (Gill Park)
Thursdays: 5:45-7:00 am (Jones College Prep), 7:30-9:00 pm (Gill Park)
Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 am and 10:00-11:00 am (Gill Park). Practice on Saturdays is divided by speed, with faster swimmers at 9:00 during odd months and flipping during even months.
Club Designations
Contact Chicago Smelts
Club Contact
Ken Martin
312-520-1626
martinken@att.net
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.
Swimming Saves Lives Foundation
The USMS Swimming Saves Lives 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.