Our Adult Swim Team is back—and it’s everything you want from a workout without the pressure. This is a coach-led, welcoming program for adults of all abilities who want to move better, feel stronger, and enjoy showing up to the pool.
Why you’ll love it:

•  Structured workouts with expert coaching
•  Individual tips to improve technique and efficiency
•  Build endurance, strength, and confidence
•  Accountability without competition
•  A friendly crew that makes swimming fun again

Whether you’re returning to the water after a break or looking to sharpen your skills, this team meets you where you are. No racing is required. No ego. Just smart training, good vibes, and real results.
Come swim with us. Your lane is waiting.

• Registration
• Practices
• Waiver
• Meet Your Coach

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Our coach-led Adult Swim Team offers structured workouts, expert guidance, and a supportive group environment for adults of all abilities. You’ll improve technique, build strength and endurance, and gain confidence in the water without the pressure to compete. It’s a smart, motivating way to stay consistent, train with purpose, and enjoy the camaraderie of swimming with others.

How to Join

1. Register with the Bayfield Rec Center (click the  button above.)
   
2. Choose the session you want to participate - (Winter, Spring I or Spring II)  you can select one or more.
3. Choose your participation level (just click it)
   • Recreational
   • Competitive
   • High-Level Fitness
4. Waiver Form
   Complete and return the required  Waiver  to the Bayfield Rec Center.

Cost

• Monthly: $60 (Rec Center members) / $100 (non-members)
• Mid-season registration allowed if space is available (no prorating or refunds)
• Drop-In Rate: $20/day (all participants)
• Try-Before-You-Buy: (Requires Membership -try two practices before deciding.)

Our team is currently capped at 18 swimmers per season to ensure a quality experience for all.

• Returning swimmers get first dibs on registration each season.
• New swimmers are welcome to join once we confirm open spots.
• Mid-season registration is possible if space is available—just check in with us!

​For more information about the Adult Swim Team, please contact Ursula Garrison at 715-779.5408 or via email [email protected].

Practices are scheduled 6:45-8:00am Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note that the Rec Center opens at 6:30am. If you would like access to the building before 6:30am you can apply for 24 hour access at the front desk.

All practices are under the direction of a USMS certified coach. At practice, the lanes are organized by speed, so swimmers of similar speed swim together. Practices are structured with workouts that build over the season.

What to bring to practice:
Swimsuit, goggles, cap, towel, water bottle, and a lock for day use lockers. You are not required to wear goggles and a cap, but they are highly recommended. We have locks, towels, caps, and goggles available for purchase at the front desk.

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Meet your Certified Coach - Marissa Burkman

My name is Marissa, and I am a lifelong learner, health and wellness advocate, and proud member of the Chequamegon Bay community. As the swim coach for our adult swim program, I bring over ten years of competitive swim experience along with a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, including two years of teaching at the college level. I am also a certified SilverSneakers fitness instructor, with a passion for helping individuals of all abilities build strength, confidence, and comfort in the water.
My coaching approach focuses on technique, consistency, and creating a supportive, welcoming environment for swimmers at every level, whether they are new to the water or training for open water events. Outside of the pool, I enjoy yoga and hiking, and I am continuing to pursue goals of becoming a yoga instructor, teaching biology-based health classes, and working with older adults as an occupational therapist.

Schedule

Practices:​ 6:45am- 8:00am Tuesday / Thursday

2026 Winter/Spring Season
Winter Session - Feb 17 - Mar 12
Spring Session I - Mar 17 - Apr 9
Spring Session II - Apr 14 - May 7
Summer Session I - May 12 - Jun 4
Summer Session II - Jun 9 - Jul 7
Summer Session III - July 9 - Jul 30* (Reduced pricing for this session.)

We may close due to weather conditions at the discretion of our staff. If the Rec Center is closed, all programming will be canceled. 24 Hour Access will remain open to the best of our ability. Check our calendar and Facebook for updates.  Closures due to weather will also be announced on WDIO TV Channels 10/13.  If you would like to get email alerts when we close, you can sign up on their website.  We don't want our staff or patrons driving in unsafe conditions and we respect the requests of highway departments to stay off the roads. Thank you for your cooperation!