Plunge Masters — U.S. Masters Swimming at The Plunge, Mission Beach, San Diego

PLUNGE MASTERS.
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01  /  News

Latest from the team.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Intrasquad Meet

We are happy to announce our Instrasquad Swim meet is back! Different format this year from years past. The intention is to log some pool records, do some relays, and have fun. The format for the week will be as follows:

  • Competition will occur during regular practice time, August 3-7th
  • We’ll be racing 2-4 events each day
    • Which events are which day will depend on how many people sign up (I don’t want to overcrowd things).
    • Individual events will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday/Thursday
    • Relays will be Thursday/Friday.
  • There will be warmup 6-6:30 AM and competition 6:30-7 AM
  • We’ll be using ~5 lanes for competition so if you want to keep swimming, or your events aren’t that day, you’ll have two lanes to continue practice in.

Sign up on our meet registration form. You can compete in as many events as you’d like.

The order of events will be announced a week ahead of time (approximately July 24th) once we see the events people have signed up for.

Prep Sessions

We’ve peppered the next couple weeks with opportunities for you to work on your stroke technique, starts, and turns. On the days listed below, we’ll be allocated ~2 lanes for folks who are interested to get coaching and feedback on that day’s area of focus.

  • Friday, July 10 - Dives & Starts
  • Monday, July 13 - Freestyle & Backstroke
  • Wednesday, July 15 -Freestyle & Backstroke
  • Friday, July 17 - Dives & Starts
  • Tuesday, July 21 - Butterfly and Breaststroke
  • Thursday, July 23 - Butterfly and Breaststroke
  • Friday, July 24 - Dives & Turns
  • Monday, July 27 - IM & Turns
  • Wednesday, July 29 - Office Hours (Ask the coach to work on whatever you’d like to work on)
  • Thursday, July 30 - Office Hours (Ask the coach to work on whatever you’d like to work on)
  • Friday, July 31 - Relay Practice (Come practice with your relay team)
Saturday, August 15, 2026

Piers & Beers

Registration for Piers & Beers is now open! Joint us on Saturday, August 15th. Details on the event page. It’s going to be another fun one!

Don’t forget, spots are limited (there are only so many seats on the bus). So if you want to go, reserve your spot today! Early bird pricing is available!

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02  /  Join Us

Come swim with us.

Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or looking for a team to join, getting started with Plunge Masters is easy.

Just visiting

Just want to drop in?

Swim with us any weekday, 6–7 AM. Three steps, no reservation or advance notice needed:

1
Drop in. Come to The Plunge for morning practice — no reservation needed.
2
Pay the drop-in fee. $15 for a 1-hour pass at the front desk.
3
Meet the coach. Introduce yourself to the coach on deck — they’ll get you oriented and into the right lane.
Thinking about it

Thinking about joining?

We are a U.S. Masters swimming team for adults 18+, with structured swim sets led by a coach on deck, Monday through Friday, from 6–7 AM.

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Am I fast enough? Yes. We have lanes for every pace — from getting-back-in-shape to competitive.
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Your first practice is free. Drop in and try a practice — meet the coach and team, and check out the facilities.
Questions first? Email michael@plungemasters.com — happy to talk pace and ability before you come. Curious about what our practices look like? Take a look at our recent practices.
03  /  Membership & Fees

What it costs.

Plunge San Diego Platinum members and Fit Mission Beach members have free access to the Plunge Masters team. Not a member? Grab a day or week pass at the front desk and drop in.

U.S. Masters Swimming registration is optional — it’s only needed for sanctioned meets, not for practice.

Plunge San Diego · Platinum
Full club membership, includes Masters
$100/mo
Week pass
7-day pass, visiting from out of town
$80/wk
Drop-in pass
1-hour pass to The Plunge
$15/swim
Fit Mission Beach
Inquire at Fit for current rates
Ask at Fit
Discounts available for San Diego Lifeguards, active duty military, and seniors.
04  /  Practices

On deck at six.

MON–FRI6:00–7:00 AM

In-water, coached practices five mornings a week. Doors to the pool will be open 10-15 minutes before practice begins. Locker rooms, showers, and towels are available. Curious what we swim before you show up? Every set is posted on our Swim.team profile — 863 workouts and counting.

Equipment? Kickboards and pull buoys are at the pool. Bring fins or paddles if you like — not required.

05  /  About

What is Masters swimming?

It’s coached swimming for adults — “Masters” just means 18 and over. We’re affiliated with U.S. Masters Swimming.

Members who register with U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) get access to sanctioned meets and the bimonthly SWIMMER magazine. Registration isn’t required to practice with us.

06  /  Visit

Find us on the boardwalk.

Address: 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109

Contact

Questions about the team? Email michael@plungemasters.com.

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