Fall Programs for Novice Swimmers

Crystie

If you (or someone you know) are intimidated by joining one of our regularly scheduled workouts; are looking to learn efficient technique; or want to build up more endurance first, try out our two novice programs!

The goal of these classes are building the technique (Beginning class) and then building the endurance (Intermediate class) to transition into regular masters workouts.

Both of these programs run once a week, in 7 week sessions and require pre-registration with the city of Longmont and a specific fee. There are limited spaces available for each session so get that registration in!

Beginning Masters

These 7 week programs are designed to teach and improve your technique. They require registration through the City of Longmont and have a specific fee. Classes are Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 PM at Centennial Pool.

Fall 2026 Session Dates:
* Sept 8 to October 20, 2026 (7 weeks)
* October 27 to December 15, 2026 (7 weeks – no class Thanksgiving week)

Register for activity 421813 on the Longmont Recreation Website.

Intermediate Masters

These 7 week programs are designed to continue to reinforce swimming technique while building the endurance to transition up to regular masters workouts. Classes are Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM at Centennial Pool.

Fall 2026 Session Dates:
* September 10 to October 22, 2026 (7 weeks)
* October 29 to December 17, 2026 (7 weeks – no class Thanksgiving week)

Register for activity 421814 on the Longmont Recreation Website.

A loooonnng switchover this fall

beckydreasher

I just got word on the plan for moving inside this fall. With the Rec Center going through extensive renovations this fall, it’s going to be an especially long transition.

Key points to remember:

  • Weekday morning swims stay outside through the first week of August.
    • First swim at Centennial is Monday, August 10.
    • There is no morning masters on Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
    • While the Rec Center pool is closed, Centennial will open at 5 am!
  • Noon-time swims stay outside through the week of Labor Day
    • There is no noon-time masters swim the week after Labor Day.
    • The first noon-time swim at the Rec Center is Tuesday, September 22.
  • Saturday morning swims stay outside through the week of Labor Day.
    • First swim at Centennial is Saturday, September 19.
    • Start time changes back to 7 am when at Centennial.

There’s always a chance that things change based on how the Rec Center renovations go, but this is the plan.