Frequently Asked Questions
-Do I have to sign up for USMS before joining?
-Yes. Our insurance is covered by USMS, and therefore every swimmer at a Hoboken Masters practice must be a USMS registered member.
-Do I have to bring my own equipment to practice?
-No, you only need to bring a swim suit and goggles. We have a supply of kickboards, pull buoys, hand paddles, and fins that you can use each practice.
-How many yards do you do a practice?
-Practices range from 3,000 to 4,500 yards. Check out sample practice at our practice blog here.
-Where do I park?
-There is NO campus parking available for patrons of Stevens Aquatics. Four hour street parking is available along city Streets (recommend Frank Sinatra Drive).
-Can I swim during Adult Lap Swim if I am a Hoboken Masters member?
-Only on Weekends. Lanes will not be reserved, but you may swim on your own or with a group you put together on Saturday and/or Sunday (Friday/Saturday during summer) during any Open Lap Swim time. Please visit Stevens Aquatics to find the schedule.
-How many practices am I required to attend each week if I am a member?
-None. You can attend as few or as many workouts as you please.
-I'm a beginner swimmer, should I still join?
-You should be able to swim 500 yards freestyle continuously before attempting a workout and have a basic understanding of interval training. If you are not able to swim 500 yards, you may want to consider signing up for Adult Lap Swimming first to build your stamina before joining, or get a private lesson to learn proper technique. You can also take a look at our Practice Database to see examples of a typical practice.
-I just looked at the Practice Database and I'm very confused....
-Don't worry. Just like any sport, there is a learning curve to learn the lingo. You will have lane mates to help you out, and when in doubt ask the coach! Read this article and you'll have a better understanding.
-How is the practice conducted?
-AM workouts (6 lanes available) are seperated by your 100 base. Lane 6 is the fastest and 1 is the slowest. Depending on the day, who swims in what lanes will vary. Warm up is the first 15 minutes of practice and a suggested non interval based warm up will be given (e.g. 400 swim, 200 kick, 200 pull). The coach will stop everyone and explain the main set at this point. The main set ranges from 20-45 minutes in length, followed by a stroke and/or kick set before warm down.
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