Swimming at the Saint Joseph River Yacht Club
Since 1962

Since 1962, the Saint Joseph River Yacht Club (SJRYC) has served as a center of aquatic activities every summer. The move to the historic Lighthouse Depot in 2003 presented members with the finest outdoor pool in Southwest Michigan. Families enjoy recreational and competitive water sports in beautiful facilities built by Waterfront Crossing and Paddock Pools, SJRYC's first pool builder. The physical plant and environs are matched only by the friendly and professional staff and the wide variety of activities available to members, their families and guests.


SJRYC Swim Team
The River Rats continue thier proud tradition...

The Swim Team's River Rats proudly represent the SJRYC as they compete with local clubs for pool dominance. The program is designed to provide swim instruction and competitive training for age group swimmers 5-18 yrs. The program will promote competitive swimming for all levels of ability. The purpose is to give both experienced and novice swimmers the opportunity to compete and to improve their skills. The season runs from early June through late July.

Click the link below to locate the swim team homepage with important information, forms and relevant links.


Masters Swim/Adult Lap Swim

Master Swim - SJRYC offers a morning Masters swim/adult lap swim before the swim team practices. These sessions run from 6-8 am four days a week (Monday through Friday). This session is open to the first 20 paid adult Club Members (age 18 or over) who would like to workout in the morning. All ability levels are welcome, from the most serious swimmer to those who only want to kick or Aqua Jog. Attendance is not mandatory - Come when you can - don't worry when you can't. For further questions about this group or to sign-up, please contact Patti Ceresa (pool@sjryc.com). The fee for the 2010 season is only $70 (no change from last year). There is a lifeguard on duty during this time. Download the Master Swim Sign-up Form below(in PDF format). Additionally, an "adult swim" is called every hour during regular pool hours. From quarter of, until the hour, the pool is available for adults to lap swim or simply to "quiet swim" with no children in the pool. The lifeguard is off duty during this 15 minute period.

Swim Lessons - Most members of the SJRYC aquatic staff are available for private swim lessons. The club does not arrange group lessons; all lessons can be arranged on an individual basis with a staff member of your choice. The coaches and lifeguards at SJRYC all have strong backgrounds in swimming and in working with children.




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