Central Illinois Masters Swim Team promotes physical fitness, mental wellbeing, and camaraderie through swimming at all levels.
Practices at IWU Pool: The team swims on Monday & Wednesday mornings from 5:30 - 6:30 a.m. Here are details and COVID restrictions:- The Shirk Center is locked until 5:15 a.m. and will remain open until 5:25.
- CIMST members are to use the back/north entrance by the pool (not Emerson Street).
- Masks are required to enter the building and pool. They are to be worn at all times except when in the water.
- Forehead temperature will be taken upon entering the building. Temperatures above 100.3 or symptoms of current illness will not be allowed to swim.
- CIMST members use the double doors in the lobby to enter the pool and hands must be sanitized before entering (sanitizer provided by the team).
- Locker rooms are not open. Suits should be worn under clothes or warm ups. Bathrooms are available with one person at a time.
- Upon entering the pool, there are marks on the deck and walls for belongings. These are separated to comply with social distancing.
- IWU equipment and towels are not available.
- All CIMST members must be out of the building by 6:45 a.m.
- A specific IWU COVID-19 Waiver must be read and signed before your first practice. Contact John Carroll (carrolljw123@gmail.com) for copy of waiver.
- Up to 4 people per lane are allowed (32 per practice) starting at each end of the pool and at the flags at each end.
- Space must be reserved for each practice. Reservations should be made by 6:00 PM of the day before the practice. Here is the link: Practice Reservations
Since it will take several minutes to handle the entrance to the building, practice will be 50 - 55 minutes in length. There will be a "hard" exit from the water at 6:30 a.m. Note that if you arrive at the building after 5:25 a.m., you will not be able to swim that morning.
Practices at Four Seasons I Pool: We are renting 4 lanes in the South Pool of 4 Seasons I. Through May 22, practices will be on Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m., Fridays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and on Saturdays & Sundays 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. The 4 Seasons South pool will be closed from May 23 through June 1 for maintenance.
Beginning June 2, the 4 Seasons practice schedule changes. We will be swimming on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:45 p.m. This schedule will hold through the summer.
Membership in the 4 Seasons Association is not required and as long as your dues to the team are paid, no additional charge will be assessed. Here are details and COVID restrictions:
Practices at Four Seasons I Pool: We are renting 4 lanes in the South Pool of 4 Seasons I. Through May 22, practices will be on Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m., Fridays 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and on Saturdays & Sundays 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. The 4 Seasons South pool will be closed from May 23 through June 1 for maintenance.
Beginning June 2, the 4 Seasons practice schedule changes. We will be swimming on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:45 p.m. This schedule will hold through the summer.
Membership in the 4 Seasons Association is not required and as long as your dues to the team are paid, no additional charge will be assessed. Here are details and COVID restrictions:
- 4 people per lane maximum (16 per practice) starting at each end & flags.
- Reservation required. Go to: Practice Reservations On Fridays reservations close at 3:00 p.m. and on the other days at 2:00 p.m.
- Check in at front desk on arrival. No late arrivals allowed.
- Must wear mask at all times except when in the pool.
- Locker rooms, showers and towel service are available.
- Bring own equipment.
- Promptly exit pool and building when practice is over.
- Non-4 Seasons members are not allowed other use of the facility.
- A one-time Four Seasons Liability Form must be read and signed before first practice. Contact John Carroll (carrolljw123@gmail.com) for a copy of the form.
- Building will open at 5:15 a.m.
- Forehead temperature will be taken upon entering the building. Temperatures above 100.3 or symptoms of current illness will not be allowed to swim.
- Locker rooms and bathrooms are open, but you are encourage to wear suits under warmups and to shower and change at home.
- CIMST swimmers must promptly exit the facility after practice.
- Masks should be worn at all times except when in the water.
- Social distancing is required on the deck.
- 4 swimmers per lane starting from each end and 6 feet from each end of the pool.
- Reservation required. Reservations close at 6:00 p.m. the day before practice. Go to: Practice Reservations