All are welcome with SWIM OZ

SWIM OZ is a United States Masters Swim Team (USMS) nestled in the Ozarks, specializing in Open Water Swimming. From nationally ranked members training for various competitions such as triathlons, IRONMAN, Open Water events, pool events, to beginner swimmers, YOU have a place with our swimming community. Participants meet every Wednesday 6-7PM, May through September, at Beaver Lake (Hwy 12 Boat Ramp) to practice in a monitored area, providing the utmost in safety while encouraging community-building around swimming. SWIM OZ welcomes and works with all ages, levels and abilities.

Things to know before you join us:
1. You MUST complete our form in order to participate with us. Participant form
2. You MUST wear a safety buoy. We do have some available onsite for purchase ($35).
3. You MUST be a USMS or USA Swimming member in order to participate with us.
Links for registration: USMS registration USA Swimming registration
4. We meet in a parking lot. You will see the SWIM OZ trailer, we are easy to find.
5. Follow our Facebook event for updates.
Facebook event
6. For immediate updates due to weather or cancelations make sure to join our SLACK Channel.
SLACK link changes every 8 days. Please message us for the current link.
7. We try to video everyone’s swim, we post those videos on SLACK.
8. We have a safety briefing at 5:55 PM and a group picture at 5:59 PM.
9. We SPLASH at 6:00 PM.
10. We set the course in roughly 700 yard triangle with sighting buoys. Most swimmers do 2 laps (~1 mile), some do 1, 3, or even 4 laps.
11. Head Coach Bonnie does conduct private lessons at the lake, as well as at her home pool in north Bentonville.

Volunteers for safety are always needed and appreciated.
Volunteer Sign up

SWIM OZ is the host team for the OZ Mile Swim.