We are open to adult swimmers (18+ years old) of all levels regardless of sex, gender, race, etc. Come swim with us!
Here are good guidelines to determine if you’ll enjoy the workouts:
- An eagerness to swim all four strokes/flipturns
- Ability to swim about 200 yards uninterrupted
- Stamina to swim for a full hour (short breaks included)
- A basic knowledge of swim etiquette (see our Swim Etiquette page for resources)
- No need to be fast or expert!
Complete these steps
Everyone must complete the following 4 steps before attending swim practice.
- Complete the MJCC Waiver
- Provide proof of registration with US Masters Swimming
- Register Here or get a Trial Membership (1 Day)
- Email proof of registration or bring to practice
- Purchase a swim pass using one of these links
Tuesday/Thursday Practice Details
- Tuesday Swim (7-8pm)
- Written by a volunteer team member and coached from the water (i.e. the person who writes the workout also swims the workout)
- 4 Lanes
- Thursday Swim (7-8pm)
- Led by an on-deck coach
- 4 Lanes
- Team dinner after practice at a nearby restaurant
- Practice Location
- Mittleman Jewish Community Center
- 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
- Cost
- $10 per workout or $60 per month
- Arrive on time, swims start on the hour
- Locker rooms and all-user changing rooms are available
- Towel service is for MJCC members only, bring a towel
- Swim Accessories (pull buoy, kick board, paddles) available on deck for team use or bring your own
- Questions? Contact us at pdxtimberfish@gmail.com
Saturday Practice Details
- Held only on some Saturdays at variable times. See calendar for dates and times.
- Written by a volunteer team member and coached from the water.
- 2 Lanes
- Practice Location
- Mount Hood Community College Aquatics Center (outdoor pool)
- 3545 NE 17th St, Gresham, OR 97030
- Cost
- $10 per workout (or included as part of $60 monthly pass)
- Bring a towel and swim accessories