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.
571.2
825 W. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60613
568.5
700 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Club Contact
Chris Benning
christopher.benning@gmail.com
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 Coaches
The U.S. Masters Swimming–Certified Coach logo identifies clubs and workout groups 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.
USMS Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructors
The Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor logo identifies clubs and workout groups 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.