ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (ALTS) in Chicago (2024 Season)

2024 CLASSES NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION - AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!!!!

2024 MONTHLY START DATES:

WINTER SEASON: "Week of" Jan 8th, Feb 5th, Mar 4th

SPRING SEASON: "Week of" April 1st, May 6th

SUMMER SEASON: "Week of" June 3rd, July 1st, July 29th

FALL SEASON: "Week of" Sept 9th, Oct 7th, Nov 4th, Dec 2nd

✶✶✶✶ NEW IN 2024 - THE TRI312 CLUB SIGNUP OPTION! ✶✶✶✶
Join in all of our programs via the new TRI312 club as a new "unlimited-class" monthly "TRIATHLON TRAINING PACKAGE" option for local triathlon clubs and communities including BFF BIKES, 4 STAR ENDURANCE, TRIDOT, LAKESHORE LANDSHARKS, CHICAGO TRI CLUB (CTC), TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), SKYLINE SWIM, and our other partner swim, bike, and run clubs & communities! You'll receive additional team discounts, the best rates per class, added team perks, bonus swag, pro-rated signup, access to indoor & outdoor classes, and even full health club gym membership add-on options at !

N OTE: Both Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF) health club, TRI312, 4 STAR CLUB, 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% too!

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Want a fresh start on the basics of breathing skills, floating, and the fundamentals of freestyle technique as part of our progressive Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) curriculum? Consider joining our "ALTS" small group classes - or sign up for a package of ALTS Private Lessons if you prefer a more focused 1on1 training environment! Both private or group classes are designed to help you learn to swim... and become a triathlete!

The ALTS 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 and open water swimming (July through August is our 8-week "open water clinic" series). Participants are encouraged to swim at least 2x per week in order to accelerate progress by getting in the pool often - so the GROUP + PRIVATE lessons can be combined as a great "bundle" option to do together. Complement your private lessons with group swims where you'll benefit from seeing and swimming alongside larger groups of swimmers to build confidence and new skills event faster!

A LTS GROUP CLASSES:

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A LTS PRIVATE LESSONS:

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

NOTE: DURING THE SUMMER "PEAK" SEASON CLASSES PROGRESS TO OPEN WATER AT OHIO STREET BEACH (WEATHER PERMITTING) JULY THROUGH AUGUST. USE OUR TEAMREACH.COM PHONE APP (JOIN GROUP CODE "4STAR") TO RSVP FOR CLASSES AND TO RECEIVE WEATHER & SCHEDULE UPDATES.

✶✶✶✶ ADDITIONAL SWIM CLASSES ✶✶✶✶

Not sure if this class is for you? Learn more below about our progressive swim classes from level 1 through 3:

LEVEL 1: ADULT LEARN TO SWIM (ALTS) - build up to swim 100 yards nonstop!
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LEVEL 2: SWIM TECHNIQUE - develop your freestyle technique & train for triathlons with hands on coaching in a small group class!
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LEVEL 3: TRI CLUB SWIM - higher level yardage workouts for advanced triathletes sharing swim lanes in "masters swim" style classes with lane-sharing and circle swimming!
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Learn more at http://www.4starendurance.com/swim

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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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✶✶✶✶ THE SKYLINE SWIM ✶✶✶✶

Chicago’s Skyline Swim is quite simply the iconic “must-do” swim from Ohio Street Beach near Navy Pier all the way past the Hancock Tower at one of the most popular open water swimming venues in the world – right in the heart of downtown Chicago! Our Skyline Swim Club and helps swimmers of all ability levels develop swim technique skills indoors and swimming confidence outdoors to complete this epic 1-mile out and back swim. Join us to build up your swim confidence and you too can complete this “rite of passage” for all swimmers and triathletes… swimming the length of the iconic Chicago Skyline to become official members of the Ohio Street Beach Skyline Swim Club!

✶✶✶✶ 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: h ttp://www.4starendurance.com/ladybug

Are you part of a USA Triathlon (USAT) or IRONMAN TRI CLUB and want to train with teammates... or want to join one?

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!

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OFFICIAL IRONMAN TRI CLUB
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, TRIDOT, or IRONMAN certified coaches are welcome to participant and help out with our classes - contact us for more info on coaching opportunities, mentorship, and special industry discounts!

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 triathlon training plans and exclusive team discounts which include savings of up to 20% off all of our in-person group training programs! 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: http://tinyurl.com/lsfic-waiver

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 is not accepted (LSF is a cashless club). Parking rates are 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/

CHICAGO'S PREMIERE HEALTH CLUB FOR TRIATHLETES!

Enjoy training in one of Chicago's largest 8-lane indoor lap swimming pools - Chicago's premiere health club for triathletes who like to swim!

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ADDITIONAL NOTES & INFO:

You must sign WAIVER when you enter facility for first time - so please BRING A PHOTO ID and be ready to use phone to take photo of a QR code for link to complete a "contactless" waiver on your phone - or complete this in advance of your arrival with the link below.

• LSF WAIVER: http://tinyurl.com/lsfic-waiver

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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).

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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, 211 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, United States