PAC MASTERS PROGRAM

Who We Are

We are a Masters swim group servicing the Portland Metro Area. Our team is geared towards fun, competitive swimming for all abilities! We are affiliated with US Masters Swimming as well as the USA Swimming Club, Portland Aquatic Club. We are coached and led by Portland Aquatic Club coaches.

Our program currently offers quality swim training for those looking to:

  • Compete in Masters swimming events!
  • Train for triathalons and/or open water swimming!
  • Swim recreationally with an organized group!

We emphasize technique, stroke efficiency, workout variety (not just garbage yardage!) and injury prevention. We service a large range of abilities from those just starting to swim laps for exercise to those who are looking to compete at US Masters events.

For more information, contact us at [email protected]

2025-2026 Practice Schedule

Starting September 2nd, 2025 our practice times will be:

Matt Dishman Community Center:

Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM 

Note: We pause our evening times during the PIL High School Swim Season. Dishman evenings run from September 2nd - November 13th 2025 and then restart again on March 3rd - August 13th 2026.

Most Sundays from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (3 Sundays per month) 

Parkrose High School:

Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM 

Please refer to our google calendar for all scheduling detals and updates. This is the best way to keep track of any scheduling changes!

Masters Schedule How to Join Masters

Membership FAQs

It's normal to have a lot of questions when you start something new. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.

How do I know if I am ready for a Masters team?
Portland Masters welcomes swimmers at all levels. The skills below create the foundation for a positive and successful experience.
  • Ability to swim 200 yards of one or a combination of the 4 competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly
  • Ability to swim a workout of 45-75 minutes duration
  • Familiar with standards of lane etiquette 

Check out the U.S Masters FAQ if you want to learn more! 

What can I expect the workouts to be like?
Workout options will be provided to meet the needs of the group!

There will always be a beginner workout option consisting of stroke development drills and ranging from 1000-2000 yards.

There will be an intermediate/advanced workout that consisting of more aerobic and speed training, and will range from 2000-4000 yards. We like to incorporate variety into our workouts! Some days will be longer and more volume-based, some days will be shorter and more speed-based, and some days will be slower and more technique-based.

Some days, Coach Chelsea will lead the intermediate/advanced workout from in the water and will be available to assist the beginner group for minor questions whenever needed. Some days, she will coach on deck to provide more structured coaching support to both workouts. The structure will largely depend on the day and the needs of the whole group!

Feedback is always welcome! If there is something that you feel like is missing from your workout, don't hesitate to ask for what you need!

Do I have to compete in meets or competitions in order to join?
You do not have to compete in order to join! Portland Masters will offer swim workouts for all who are interested in able. The whole point of Masters swimming is a fun, community-building environment and we envision that there will be swimmers with different backgrounds and interests all coming together!

We will compete in Masters swim meets and virtual competitions whenever possible, and anyone is welcome to join these if they feel interested!

Does Portland Masters offer any adult learn-to-swim programming?
PMAC does not currently offer any learn-to-swim programming. We hope that we can work towards providing this service in the future.

Stay tuned for future updates!

What if it doesn't work out?
We hope that we make you feel welcome! If the team is not the right fit, you may withdraw at any time.

Our current structure is drop-in only, so if it doesn't feel right for you, let our coaches know and we can easily pause or suspend your account.

What if I have other questions not addressed here?
To connect with our coaching staff, please email: [email protected]