Welcome!
Considering joining us for a practice? Â We are a USÂ Masters Swimming team open to ALL and committed to fostering national and international competition for amateur athletes. Â Are you an experienced swimmer? New to swimming? Regardless of your prior swimming experience, we welcome everyone. We can help you learn the four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke) or refine your existing stroke technique.
Dates and Times:
View our calendar for our current practice schedule.
Cost and Registration:
Each practice is $7 with discounts if you pay by the month or by the quarter. You must pay online at this page.
We also require that all members join USÂ Masters Swimming. This is primarily for insurance purposes.
(Financial assistance is available. Please ask an Ohio Splash board member.)
Visitors:
Ohio Splash welcomes registered USMS swimmers from other cities. Just show up at any workout and introduce yourself to the coach. Visitors must show their USMS card. Send us a message ahead of time so we know to expect you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need to be able to swim?
It’s recommended that you be able to swim at least one stroke for the length of the pool (25 yards). Our coaches can help you improve all four strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly) but cannot always provide intensive instruction needed to learn each stroke. For learning to swim, you can check out adult learn-to-swim programs at Columbus Recreation and Parks or by searching for adult swim lessons.
What should I bring?
A great part about swimming is that the equipment investment is very low. You probably already have everything you need! Bring goggles, a swimsuit and towel.
What about goggles?
Goggles come in all shapes and sizes. You should pick a pair that fits comfortably; youâll be wearing them for long periods. You can find these at local sporting goods stores or online.
What equipment is provided?
Some of our pools have kickboards and pull buoys for use. Check the practice locations below for more information on availability. You will use kickboards when practicing kicking only, as they provide buoyancy. Pull buoys work similarly, only these allow you to focus on your upper body and the âpullâ portion of the stroke.
What can I expect at a practice?
The pool is divided into multiple lap-lanes. The lanes are divided by experience level; from beginner lanes to advanced lanes.
Experienced swimmers can expect a workout around 3000 yards in an hour. Beginner lanes will swim around 1000 yards. However, anyone is welcome to take an extended break between (or during) sets if you need.
Swimmers stay to the right-side of the lane and swim 5 to 10 seconds apart from one another. This is known as âcircle swimmingâ.
Practice Locations
Ohio Splash typically practices at the following pools:
Columbus Aquatics Center
1160 Hunter Ave., Columbus OH 43201
The Columbus Aquatics Center is located in the Short North at 1160 Hunter Ave. Free parking is available in the surface lot to the north and east of the building. Enter through the door on the north side of the building (do not use the main entrance on Hunter Avenue). The pool has pull buoys and kickboards for use. Lockers are available for 25 cents and only accept quarters.
Dodge Park (Outdoor)
545 Sullivant Ave., Columbus OH 43215
Dodge Park is located at 545 Sullivant Ave. in Franklinton, near the Town St/Rich St exit from SR 315. Dodge is a 6-lane, 25-yard pool. Lockers and changing rooms are available. Parking is available next to the pool complex. The pool has pull buoys and kickboards for use.
Tuttle Park (Outdoor)
240 W Oakland Ave, Columbus OH 43201
Tuttle Park is located at 240 W Oakland Ave, just off Lane Ave north of Ohio State University. The facility is part of the City of Columbus Aquatics, and features an outdoor 25 short course meters pool. The pool has pull buoys and kickboards for use.
McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion (RPAC) at Ohio State University
337 W. 17th Ave., Columbus OH 43210
McCorkle is part of the RPAC complex at Ohio State. Parking for a fee is available at the Neil Avenue Garage. Enter through the main entrance of RPAC at the south end of the building. You will have to tell the front desk that you are with Ohio Splash in order to gain entry. Locker rooms and the aquatic center are located in the lower level from the entrance. Bring your own lock for a locker (locks must be removed after practice). Pull buoys and kickboards are rarely available. Please bring these if you have them.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus (JCC)
1125 College Ave., Columbus OH 43209
The JCC is located off Livingston Avenue near Bexley. Free parking is available at this facility. Enter through the main doors and sign-in at the information desk. The pool is located on the first floor and the locker rooms are located in the basement. Bring your own lock for a locker (locks must be removed after practice). Pull buoys are not available so bring one if you have it. Kickboards are usually plentiful.