YMCA Southcoast and the Buzzards Bay Coalition are partnering to offer discounted short-term membership rates and special programming for potential swimmers seeking pool access and training support leading up to the Buzzards Bay Swim on June 27.
Three-month YMCA Southcoast memberships are now available at $105 Young Adult (ages 20-29) and $153 Adult respectively with no joiner’s fee through March 31. Additionally, adult swim lessons and conditioning classes will be offered in New Bedford and Wareham. Spring 1 Session starts on February 24 and Spring II on April 27. Two free open water group practice swims at Fort Phoenix in June are included.
“YMCA Southcoast is proud to once again partner with the Buzzards Bay Coalition in support of their annual open water Buzzards Bay Swim,” said YMCA Southcoast CEO Jim Scherer. “As the Southcoast’s leading provider of aquatic activities and safety around water training for all ages, YMCA Southcoast is excited to offer access and training programs in four indoor aquatic facilities, enabling more people to experience both our facilities and this fantastic open water swim event in June.”
The Buzzards Bay Swim is a 1.2-mile open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor that raises funds to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. All swimmers receive a modern cut event t-shirt, bronze finisher’s medal, breakfast buffet on the beach with gourmet coffee, local beer for 21+, live music, post-swim massage, and awards and prizes. Last year, the event raised over $187,000 for clean water in our community. Those new to open water are welcome to wear fins, have a friend (or volunteer) kayak or paddleboard with them, and swim at a comfortable pace.
“The Buzzards Bay Swim is an exciting and meaningful challenge and chance to help preserve our beautiful Bay for area residents, children, and families,” said Buzzards Bay Coalition Vice President of Engagement Rhonda Veugen. “We’re hoping our partnership with the Y will provide support and encouragement to anyone considering participating in the Swim. If you’ve been thinking about it, 2020 is definitely the year!”
YMCA Southcoast membership and programs are available online at www.ymcasc.org Registration for the Buzzards Bay Swim is available online at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim
The Buzzards Bay Swim is sponsored by BETA Group, Buzzards Bay Brewing, Fiber Optic Center, The Valle Group, and YMCA Southcoast. If your business would like to sponsor the Swim, contact events@savebuzzardsbay.org.