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The Phoenix Sunfish is a (mostly)
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) masters swim team in Phoenix, AZ.
We
always welcome new swimmers. We encourage everyone to join us- gay,
lesbian, bisexual and straight. Come to a practice or two, meet
us, and try us out!
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Sunfish
Swim Schedule
*NOTICE: No Practice Memorial Day; Monday, May 25th |
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Monday - 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
ASU Rec Center |
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Tuesday - 6:30-8:00 pm
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Downtown YMCA
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Thursday - 6:30-8:00 pm
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Downtown YMCA
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Saturday - 4:30-6:00 pm
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ASU Rec Center
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Downtown
Phoenix YMCA
350 N 1st Ave Phoenix
(between Fillmore and Van Buren)
Directions
Parking
is just behind the Y, entrance on 2nd Ave.
** NOTE during light rail construction the only parking entrance to
the YMCA is from 2nd Ave
ASU
Student Recreation Complex (SRC)
NE corner of Apache & Rural, Tempe
The SRC Entrance is on the north side facing the athletic fields.
Directions
ASU
Parking Map
Free
parking on weekdays is in the "No Decal Required" structure
after 7pm at the NW corner of Rural Rd. and Lemon St. Free parking on
Saturday is in the visitor structure adjacent to the SRC. There is a
fee for this lot on weekdays.
Perry
Pool (summer schedule)
3131 E. Windsor Ave, Phoenix
Directions
Joining
the Sunfish
We
welcome all abilities in the pool, as you have at a minimum a basic
grasp of the front crawl stroke, a.k.a. Freestyle.
Practice
is free to all new swimmers on their first swim with us!
Visiting members from other USMS teams are welcome to join us to swim
during your time in Phoenix. If you aren't familar with the Phoenix
area and need further informatino on getting to practice- contact the
coach at the email at the bottom of this page.
If you decide to join the team, you will need a current membership in
United States Masters Swimming (USMS). We can give you the USMS membership
form at any practice or you can download it here.
You will also need to complete the Sunfish Membership form
and bring with you to practice. You can download the Membership form
here
as well.
Team
Membership and swim dues
Sunfish Members will have two options to pay their dues for 2008:
Yearly Option : $280 onetime payment, which covers January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
Quarterly Option : $100 quarterly payment for Jan - March, April - June, July - Sept, or Oct - Dec.
Notes regarding swim dues:
1. Renewing members should make a payment prior to swimming in any workout in 2008.
2. Renewing members will be asked to leave the swimming facility if by the end of January they have not paid their Sunfish dues OR have not paid their USMS dues.
3. Renewing members choosing the Quarterly option will be asked to leave the swimming facility if they have not made a payment for that quarter.
4. Quarters begin in January, April, July, and October only; Quarters are NOT based upon the month a swimmer makes an initial payment.
5. New Swimmers will be allowed 30 consecutive calendar days to swim with the team without making any payment. In order to continue attending practice, at the end of 30 days the new swimmer must have joined the team using either of the two payment options AND must have joined USMS. Those new swimmers who after 30 days have not paid both the Sunfish AND USMS dues will be asked to leave the swimming facility. A swimmer is NOT consider new if they have made any payment or swam at any practice the prior year.
6. Guest Swimmers from all other teams must show proof of USMS membership.
7. Guest Swimmers from other local (Phoenix area) teams must abide by the New Swimmer payment policy (5).
8. Visiting Swimmers from out-of-town teams (NOT Phoenix area, i.e. Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe) may swim free of charge, but Must show proof of USMS membership. They are encouraged to make a donation to the team consistent with their participation level.
9. Any swimmer, renewing, new, or ASU Student, with a financial hardship is encouraged to talk with the team Treasurer or Team Captains ONLY about flexible payment structures.
Why
join the Sunfish?
Our members participate on our team for a variety of reasons:
- To compete in swim meets
- For exercise and improved fitness
- To improve swimming technique
- To meet people and make new friends
- To have fun!
The
Phoenix Sunfish can provide you with all of the above!
Still
not sure if the team is right for you? Email Coach Marty
 Phoenix Sunfish Corporate Documents
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