Dive into the Fun of Masters Swimming

Since our founding in 2014, we’ve grown every year, and we’re always excited to welcome new faces into our community. Some of our current members treat this as a fun and challenging fitness class, while others train with a focus on competition. So whether you come to get fit, compete, or find something in between, we're here to support your goals every step of the way.

The Essentials

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Here’s everything you need to know to get started—club fees, practice schedule, location, and what you’ll need to join (both skills and gear). Take a look, and when you’re ready, we’d love to see you in the water!

Get to know us

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As the largest adult swimming group in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area—and among the largest in the country—we invite you to discover a community dedicated to helping you achieve your swimming goals. Meet the experienced team committed to supporting swimmers of all levels.

Featured Swimmer:
Ed Hunter

From the first PCY Masters meet in 1978 to Nationals decades later—Ed’s journey is one of quiet dedication and community spirit.

He may call his swimming background “modest,” but Ed has played a big role in our team’s history—and he’s still going strong. Whether he’s swimming 500 free or sharing music as a hospital volunteer, Ed brings heart to everything he does.

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