Welcome to E=MC³, Clarence-Rockland’s swim club for adult swimmers and athletes! Whether you’re a returning member or joining us for the first time, here’s what you need to know about registering with the club.

General Registration Information

We offer swim sessions in the fall, winter, spring, and summer, with registration opening in advance of each session. Below are the sessions offered:
 

• Monday: TRAIN TO KEEP FIT 
  Intermediate swimmers 
  Requirement: good basic technique of front crawl and general knowledge of back crawl. 
  Focus: becoming a better and stronger swimmer. 
  Expect to swim between 1500 and 2500m per practice.  
  You may also, in time, be introduced to other strokes for a variation.
   

• Wednesday: TRAIN TO KEEP FIT (technical swim)

  Intermediate to advanced swimmers

  Requirement: good basic technique of front crawl and general knowledge of back crawl. 

  Focus: technical work and stroke correction, some intensity.
   

• Tuesday/Thursday: TRAIN TO PERFORM
  More advanced swimmers 
  Requirement: strong skills in front crawl, good knowledge of back crawl.
  Focus: improving speed and endurance for personal or racing objectives.
  Expect high-intensity training, between 2500 and 3000m per practice.
  You may also be introduced to other strokes for variation; this is not a requirement.

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• Wednesday: ADULT BEGINNER
  For novice swimmers seeking to improve front crawl technique and build endurance
  Requirement: Able to swim 100 m (4 length) of the pool.
  Focus: Improve free style and backstroke technique and endurance. Improve skill, efficiency, comfort and enjoyment in the water.
  Note: This session is designed for novice swimmers who have had basic introduction to swimming and want to improve their technique and endurance to a point where they can progress a higher level training session.  This session also includes group swim etiquette, swim sets and use of pool deck clock.   Please refer to the Clarence Rockland YMCA Adult Swim Programs if a more basic introduction to swimming is needed.

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• Sunday: Morning Practice "PRACTICE WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED"
  Open to all Train to Keep Fit and Train to Perform swimmers
  Requirement: good basic technique of front crawl and general knowledge of back crawl
  Focus: a chance to practice what you’ve learned during the week, or just get in another swim in the week.
  Expect to swim between 1800 and 2500 m per practice. 
  Note: this is an uncoached session. A warmup and workout will be posted on the whiteboard but there is no Coach on deck.
   

• Private and semi-private sessions available. Contact us for more details. emc3club@gmail.com.

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Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of registration.

If you are new to E=MC³, a member of our coaching staff will contact you for a skills assessment before registration in order to ensure that you are registered in the correct group.

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If you are a returning swimmer, please read the session descriptions carefully in order to register for the correct evenings.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued for missed practices.

To be eligible for a refund, members must notify the club before the quarter point of the session by sending an email to emc3club@gmail.com.

Refunds will only be issued if the vacated spot is filled by a new swimmer after written notice is received. If more than one member withdraws, refunds will be processed in the order the emails were received. If the spot is not filled, no refund will be issued.

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YMCA Access

• YMCA Members: No changes to your facility access—you may continue to use the YMCA as usual.

• Non-YMCA Members: You will receive a special access card valid only during your scheduled swim times. Please note that additional fees apply if you wish to use the YMCA outside those times. Access to the facility beyond your scheduled session hours is not permitted.

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We look forward to swimming with you!

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