Masters Team

FAQs

What is the Longhorn Aquatics Masters Swimming Program?
The Longhorn Aquatics Masters Swimming Team (TXLAM) is a University of Texas adult fitness-swimming program within the Department of University Operations.
What is the goal of the Program.
The goal of the TXLAM coaching staff is to help all members of the team improve their swimming by working on endurance, fitness, and proper technique.
Who swims on this team?
TXLAM team members range in age from 18 to 90. The range in ability is also very broad. The team ranges in ability from swimmers who have college swimming experience to athletes that are just learning how to do the four competitive strokes, flip turns and the more technical aspects of the sport.
Where?
Our workouts are at the Texas Swimming Center (TSC). The TSC is located on the University of Texas campus on the North West corner of MLK and Red River streets. Please refer to this map. The phone number for the swimming center is 471-7703.
Parking
Parking can sometimes be a challenge. As of September 1, all vehicles must have a UT parking permit. There are several parking solutions for masters swimmers. Read about our parking options. the "E" permit is the best option. For specific parking information call the Parking and Transportation office at 512-471-7275.
What is a TXLAM workout like?
A TXLAM workout consists of swimmers who are grouped by ability and experience. TXLAM uses 8-10 lanes per workout. Lane population is 3-4 per lane. Fitness and endurance is the focus of each workout while maintaining proper form and technique. The workouts consist of race-paced swimming, kicking, drill work, pulling, and fin work. There is a friendly, helpful and competitive environment at all workouts.
When are the workouts?
The regular workout schedule is as follows: Please refer to our schedule page for updates to the workout schedule, especially on Saturdays and Sundays.
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning 6:30a - 8:00a 6:30a - 8:00a 6:30a - 8:00a 6:30a - 8:00a 6:30a - 8:00a 7:30a- 9:30a  
Noon 12:00p - 1:15p   12:00p - 1:15p   12:00p - 1:15p   noon-1:15p Subject to change
Evening**   7p - 8:15p   7p - 8:15p      

* The TSC is one of the finest aquatics facilities in the world. As a result of this there are a large number of championship meets held in the building. This disrupts our schedule and cancellations do occur. We welcome all swimmers interested in improving their swimming to come by and see a TXLAM workout. Interested swimmers are welcome to observe at any of the workout times or try out a workout. For forms to try a workout, see Tryout Forms.

** UT evening Masters may revert to the old training time of 8:00-9:15p if pool space becomes limited.

Sign up

Membership sign up is conducted at the front desk of the Texas Swimming Center, M-F from 7:00a- 8:00p. You will complete some paperwork, pay and receive an access code at the time of registration.

Registration Packets can be obtained here.

Please sign-up for our email lists to receive updates on practice schedules, meets, volunteering, parking updates, etc.

A map of the TSC is available on our parking page or call 512-471-7703 for information. Registration is open every few months or as team progress and space allows.

If you are visiting the Austin area and are a registered Masters Swimmer, please complete a single session form and contact our Master's Coach for more information regarding practices. Single Session forms can be found here.

2009-2010 Fees

New members will be charged for two months at registration.

Masters Yearly $750 per year up front non-refundable (Sept. 1 - Aug. 31) Available only September 1 - 30.
Unlimited $70.00/month (unlimited practices)
Limited - UT Students Only $55.00/month (afternoon, evening and Saturday workouts only)
Annual Longhorn Aquatics Registration Fee Per Family $50.00 per year | $20.00 May 1- July 31, August none
2010 Annual USMS Fee $30.00 per year

Whitney Hedgepeth is the coach in charge of managing, organizing, and directing the Longhorn Aquatics Masters Swimming Program. For more information about the program contact Whitney, whitneylh@austin.rr.com