The Columbia Gorge Masters was founded in 2002 as an organized swimming program for adults. The purpose of the organization is to promote good health, fitness, and friendships though regular swimming. The group is affiliated with Oregon Masters Swimming (OMS) and United States Masters Swimming (USMS).
We welcome swimmers of all ages from 18 to 100+ regardless of previous organized workout swimming experience. Some members have been involved in youth swimming organizations and others have learned to swim as adults. Abilities range from novice swimmers who are just learning some of the competitive strokes to those who have achieved USMS National Top Ten. Interests range from workout swimmers to competitors who race in pool meets, open-water swims and triathalons.
The Columbia Gorge Masters swim team has coached workouts 5 times per week from 6-7:30 am. The workouts are coached by Shelly Rawding, coach of the Hood River Valley Ospreys swim team. Cost for the workouts is $35 per month, plus pool users fee, and membership to OMS is required. OMS membership is $45 for the year. There is a one time billing fee of $15 when you first start.
We invite you to join us for a free trial month (pool use fees still apply). Try some fun workouts with friends! If you need more information, please contact either Shelly Rawding at (509) 493-4679 or hrvst_coach@hotmail.com or Sandi Rousseau at (541) 354-2580 or swim@gorge.net. Link to Columbia Gorge Masters page http://www.hrvst.org/TabGeneric.jsp?_tabid_=6825&team=oshrvst