TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM (2023)

2023 "SPRING SEASON" NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!

2023 MONTHLY START DATES:

SPRING SEASON: Feb 9th, Mar 9th, (NO CLASSES IN APRIL)

SUMMER SEASON: May 11th, June 8th, July 6th, Aug 3rd

FALL SEASON: Sept 7th, Oct 5th, Nov 8th, Dec 7th

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NOTE: LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) MEMBERS - select "TICKETS" then click on "ENTER PROMO CODE" to use code "lakeshore" for your additional members-only discount for DROP IN and SINGLE MONTH options!

SIGN UP FOR 2+ MONTHS AND SAVE 20%! Simply select the 2 or 3 months options to save! Other clubs and charity partners please contact us at [email protected] to inquire about additional group discounts that may be available for drop in and single month options!

SEASON PASS (SUMMER & FALL BONUS)! Sign up for 3 months and get your 4th month free during our summer and fall season!

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TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM!

Training for a triathlon or want to become a triathlete? Join our weekly 60-minute TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM to get ready for an Indoor Triathlon, the Chicago Triathlon, a full Ironman, or just to log some freestyle workouts with fellow triathletes! Open to all ages & ability levels, these programs are led by some of Chicago’s top USA TRIATHLON (USAT) and US MASTERS SWIMMING (USMS) certified coaches, including the head coach of 4 STAR ENDURANCE, Coach Chris (4starendurance.com/coach-chris) and feature a fun, all-inclusive community of athletes from beginners to Ironman finishers and even national championship qualifiers!

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NEW LANDSHARK CLUB OPTION: Join in all of our programs via the new LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS club unlimited-class "TRIATHLON TRAINING PACKAGE" options for additional discounts, the best rates, added team perks, bonus swag, and pro-rated options at !

NOTE: Both Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) health club members and Lakeshore Landshark triathlon club members can use code "lakeshore" to sign up for DROP IN or SINGLE MONTH packages at a reduced rate! Anyone can sign up for 2 or 3-month packages to save 20%!

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✶✶✶✶ SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTICE ✶✶✶✶

SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTE: THURSDAY CLASSES MOVE TO OHIO STREET BEACH (WEATHER PERMITTING) DURING OUR JULY-AUGUST SUMMER "PEAK SEASON" for "DISTANCE SWIMS" at 6:30pm so arrive early to get ready for these! Check TEAMREACH.COM phone app (group code "4Star") to RSVP and receive weekly push notifications & alerts due to weather.

✶✶✶✶ #SwimSafe #LadybugProject ✶✶✶✶

Participants in our summer season can receive a free #LadybugProject open water swimming buoy! Learn more about our this initiative at: http://www.4starendurance.com/ladybug

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (ALTS)

If you're not quite there yet, or simply want a fresh start on breathing skills, floating, & basic freestyle technique as part of our progressive Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) curriculum, consider joining our new "ALTS" classes or sign up for a package of private lessons! This program will follow progressive 4-to-12- week development cycles to help you learn the basics and build confidence to "graduate up" to higher volume shared-lane lap swimming. Participants are encouraged to swim at least 2x per week in order to accelerate progress by getting in the pool often - so this can be a great "bundle" option to do together to complement your group swims where you'll benefit from seeing and swimming alongside larger groups of swimmers.

http://www.4starendurance.com/swim-lessons

Are you part of a USA Triathlon (USAT) or IRONMAN TRI CLUB? Or want to join one?

We want you... and your friends to join us!!!

TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM: THURSDAYS 6:30pm shared-lane "masters swimming" for triathletes!

Join in our weekly TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM at LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) - ILLINOIS CENTER... presented by , , , and the ! These shared lane swimming group workouts are less "stroke instruction" focused and more of a typical "masters swimming" format with a heavy priority on higher volume freestyle training. These classes are ideally suited for experienced swimmers and triathletes looking for camaraderie to "have fun and train hard" with other like-minded multisport athletes. These classes are fun, very social, and typically will feature a TIME TRIAL swim "fitness check" test challenge each week to maintain focus on fitness gains!

If you're not already part of an IRONMAN TRI CLUB community, you can join our free "Chicago united" team of triathletes by selecting "CHICAGO IRONMONSTERS - p/b 4 STAR ENDURANCE" as your TRI CLUB AFFILIATION under the settings of your profile account when you log in at to start to enjoy tri club benefits as part of our larger community! (please ensure that you use the same email address for your account that you register for Ironman branded races with)

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ARE YOU A COACH OR KNOW ONE?

USAT or IRONMAN certified coaches are welcome to participant and help out - contact us for more info and special discount!

✶✶✶✶ COMING SOON: AQUATHLON "STROKE & STRIDE" RACE NIGHTS! ✶✶✶✶

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO! In 2023, the TRI CLUB COMMUNITY SWIM classes will also encourage you to complete optional RUN workouts (on treadmills or the indoor track) as a back-to-back Swim+Run "brick" workout! These fun and beginner-friendly Swim+Run "Aquathlon" workouts and occasional "racing nights" are like a mini indoor triathlon race (without the bike portion!), but with additional coaching support to help you improve your swimming and running technique. These "AQUATHLON" race nights will typically include timed efforts (and prizes!) that change every month, including (but not limited to) time trials of the following distances:

• Swims: 4x 100m /10min / 400m+200m / 800m
• Runs: 1-mile / 20min / 2-mile / 5k

✶✶✶✶ 2023 AQUATHLON NIGHTS: ARRIVE EARLY PLEASE! ✶✶✶✶

We like to tread the monthly AQUATHLON events as "race night" events. Similar to indoor triathlon events, please arrive early to get set up and be "ready to race" by completing the workout and drills on time in order to properly warm before any time trial efforts!

PARTNER CLUB DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

Are you a member of one of our charity & partner organizations such as 4 STAR ENDURANCE, CHICAGO TRI CLUB (CTC), TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), WELL-FIT, VISION QUEST, or the LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS club? If so, please contact us at [email protected] with your membership affiliation and we'll send you a special members-only discount code for a SINGLE MONTH or DROP IN class!

4STAR CARES - THE 4% BACK PLEDGE

At least 4% of all proceeds from 4 STAR ENDURANCE programs are donated back to local endurance sports charity partners and programs. We also encourage all of our athletes and coaches to be "four star citizen athletes" and give or volunteer back to the community however you can every year! Learn more about how you can give back or get more involved at

4 STAR ATHLETE CLUB: Make no small plans... dream big!

Consider joining our 4 STAR ATHLETE CLUB for a complete TrainingPeaks PREMIUM training program upgrade and a special discount code to save up to 20% off this training program + receive additional VIP perks to help you PLAN. TEST. LEARN. INSPIRE! Join today at

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

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LSF NON-MEMBERS:

If you are not a member of LAKESHORE SPORT & FITNESS (LSF) - ILLINOIS CENTER, please plan to arrive early your first time to sign a waiver at the front desk and feel free to call ahead to arrange for a tour of the facility. If you'd like to become a LSF member, simply mention that you are part of a 4 STAR ENDURANCE "preferred partner" program to enjoy an exclusive discount and special offer to join through our training programs!

LSF WAIVER: https://waiver.fr/p-RYsHN or http://tinyurl.com/lsf-waiver

COVID INFO: https://www.lakeshoresf.com/reopening/

LOCATION INFO (parking, etc.): https://www.lakeshoresf.com/illinois-center/club-info/

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PARKING INFO:

Discounted parking is available via a connected public parking garage at 221 N. Stetson with discounted validation tickets available for purchase at front desk for both GUEST and MEMBER rates, but cash not accepted (rates subject to change, but generally guests can pay a discounted rate of $10 for 2 hours, $13 for up to 3 hours, $16 for up to 8 hours). Metered street parking is also available out front of the facility along N. Stetson, and nearby garages feature plenty of readily available discounted parking options via

LSF LOCATION INFO (parking, etc.):

https://www.lakeshoresf.com/illinois-center/club-info/

LSF PARKING GARAGE (221 N. Stetson):

https://parkabm.com/facilities/221-n-stetson-ave-garage/

#SPACEISTHENEWSAFE.... SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY!

In order to provide a safe & fun training environment, we follow local guidelines that may include mask wearing (except actually when swimming - that would be tough!) and social distancing based on current guidelines. LSF has one of the largest and spacious facilities, complete with HEP Air Filter systems with MERV-13 filters, etc. but note that due to policy changes masks are no longer required (as of March 2022) but may become necessary whenever required by local guidelines. With a massive facility, you'll also enjoy training in one of Chicago's largest 8-lane indoor lap swimming pools with safe social distancing and "Return to Sport" best practices as outlined by the CDC, USA TRIATHLON, and US MASTERS SWIMMING.

Learn more at:

• https://www.chicago.gov/covid
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
• https://www.lakeshoresf.com/reopening/
• https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/USAT-for-Me/Athlete-Resources/COVID-19-Homepage
• https://www.usms.org/about-usms/covid19-information

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ADDITIONAL NOTES & INFO:

Masks are no longer required (as of March 2022), but this is subject to change based on local guidelines. Must sign COVID WAIVER when you enter facility for first time - so please be ready to use phone to take photo of QR code for link to complete a "contactless" waiver on your phone - or see link above.

• LSF WAIVER: https://waiver.fr/p-RYsHN

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LSF CHECK IN, POOL & LOCKER INFORMATION

Non-members must sign in at the front desk. The pool is located on lowest level (B5). Maintain social distancing when stopping at end of lanes whenever lane sharing with a partner. Whenever mask requirements are in place, please wear a mask on pool deck (when not actively swimming) - so we recommend bringing 2 masks in case one gets wet!

Locker rooms are available on level B2. The Men's lockers requires you to bring your own lock. The Women's lockers can be accessed via a key card (available from front desk when you check in). Additional showers & restroom available off the pool deck on level B5 (2 showers per gendered restroom) - so if you are coming in for a swim class and don't want to use the main locker rooms on level B2, simply come directly to the pool deck and you can change in the restrooms off the pool deck area. Towels provided on pool deck and in locker rooms. Please shower to rinse off before entering pool. Leave shower curtains open for disinfecting (see posted instructions in-club). Shower curtain closed means shower was disinfected by staff.

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