Grown-Up Swimming Chicagoland
Chicagoland's inaugural season is in the books, and we're already planning for Summer 2027!
2026 Stats:
More than 50 swimmers registered across 5 teams.
2026 Champions of the World: Downers Grove Dolphins After Dark
2026 Runners Up of the World: Joliet Blue Tide
2026 Third Best in the World: Chicago Swedish Fish
Thank you to all who joined us in our first season; I can't wait to see you on deck next summer!
Check out the details below where we have them and reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to form a team.
Off-Season Info Sessions
Online Info Sessions (all in Central Time):
Tuesday, 9/29 3pm: meet.google.com/bjw-wkpu-jgd
Friday, 10/30 11am: meet.google.com/sdq-unfo-osg
Tuesday, 11/10 at 3pm: meet.google.com/frh-oqoa-czz
Friday, 12/4 at 3:30: meet.google.com/ake-fzah-tcp
Teams
We're excited about the number of teams joining Grown-Up Swimming Chicagoland this year! Find your Team below or reach out to [email protected] to register a new one!
Chicago Dogs
Southside Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago Swedish Fish
Chicago, IL, USA
Downers Grove Dolphins After Dark
Downers Grove, IL, USA
Hinswood Kahunas
Darien, IL, USA
Joliet Blue Tides Grown Ups
Joliet, IL, USA
Lyons Aquatics Masters
La Grange/Western Springs, IL, USA
Shark Tank Swim Club
Naperville, IL, USA
The Wet Bandits
Western Chicagoland, IL, USA
Free Agents
Western Chicagoland
Your Team here!
Chicagoland, IL, USA
Your Team HEre!
Chicagoland, IL, USA
Form a team
Starting a team? Already have a team and want to join a league?
Either way, we’d love to have you and your crew. Anyone is welcome to start a team:
Existing Masters teams
Groups of friends
Neighbors with a killer parent-relay at kids’ meets who want to take their talents to the next level
We make it easy for you to organize your motley crew, including giving you access to workouts to run. Let us know, and we’ll get you in touch with the local League Director.
FAQs
Grown-Up Swimming? What the heck is that?
A goofy league for folks 18 and over who want to have a laid-back atmosphere to race and be social.
Kinda like slow-pitch softball?
Exactly, or summer league swimming for grownups.
Cookouts? Are there really cookouts?
Yep, most of the host pools will run a grill and concession stand for all of your caloric needs!
What, and leave my kids at home on a Friday night?
Bring ‘em! Most meets will start off with a “multi-generation” relay, so you can even swim with them!
Meet Format
200 Medley Relay
25 Free
25 Back
25 Breast
25 Fly
100 IM
100 Free Relay
50 Free
50 Back
50 Breast
50 Fly
200 Free Relay