Chicago Swedish Fish Masters Swim Team
Building relationships through swimming
The Chicago Swedish Fish is a friendly, fun Chicago swim club located on the north side! Adult swimmers of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Swim Practice Information
Practices are split between Galter LifeCenter and various pools in throughout Chicago’s northside. Are you considering joining us for a practice? Learn about how to get involved.
Winter Practice Schedule
Locations:
Uplift Community High School (900 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640)
Northside College Prep (5501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
Dates: January 6-April 9
Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Uplift High School
Wednesdays* - 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Uplift High School
Thursdays - 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Uplift High School
Saturdays - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Uplift High School
Sundays - 9:00-10:00 a.m. - Uplift High School
*Wednesdays at NCP
One Wednesday per month we are planning to shift our practice venue to Northside College Prep, so we can take advantage of starting blocks. The tentative schedule for Wednesdays at NCP is: January 21, February 25, March 25, and April 8.
No Practices on Team Meet Days
There will be no practice at Uplift when we have SWED team meets on the following dates:
January 25
March 14-15
April 10-12
Galter LifeCenter Practices
Location: Galter LifeCenter (5157 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
Dates: Year-Round
Mondays - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays - 5:45-6:45 a.m.
Wednesdays - Noon-1:00 p.m.
Thursdays - 5:45-6:45 a.m.
Fridays - Noon-1:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 6:45-7:45 a.m.
Swim Meets & Open Water Events
The Chicago Swedish Fish is one of the largest and most accomplished Illinois Master’s swim teams. We’ve ranked in the top 3 at the Illinois State Championships in many recent years, including a first-place finish in 2019.
Swim Meets
SWED Team Meets are those at which Swedish Fish coaches are on deck, and team relays are organized. We have three (3) team meets between the end of January through mid-April. Details and registration information are included below. There are also several other USMS-sanctioned meets throughout the region in the coming months if you are interested in additional competitive opportunities.
Evanston Masters Invite - Register
January 25 - Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL
Swedish Fish March Madness - Register
March 14-15 - UIC Flames Natatorium, Chicago, IL
ILMSA State Championship
April 10-12, 2025 - FMC Natatorium, Westmont, IL
Open Water
Swim Across America
2026 Dates TBD - Chicago, IL
Big Shoulders 5k + 2.5k open water swim
September 12, 2026 - Chicago, IL
Our History
Learn about the history of the Chicago Swedish Fish U.S. Masters Swim Club.
Team Merchandise
Get your team gear, such as swimsuits, swim caps, and sweatshirts, parkas and more.
Make a Donation
Support the Chicago Swedish Fish and the Chicago swimming community by helping us raise funds.
Contact us
Complete the form below to request to receive team emails or to ask questions about the team. A team representative will contact you within 5-7 days. You can also contact us at chicagoswedishfish@gmail.com. If you have a specific question regarding Masters Swim practices at Galter LifeCenter, please contact Coach Peter Marcy at pmarcy@schosp.org.