The Gator Masters Program always welcomes new members.

The program regularly meets three times per week year round on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at the Dana Athletic Center at Bentley College's lower campus in Waltham, MA.

The program is coached by Gator's Head Coach Joe Bernal. Coach Bernal puts the Masters through a great regimen of swimming workouts and technique drills.

Our current group encompasses swimmers of all ages, from their 20's up to their 60's.  Some of the group compete in US Masters sanctioned swim meets both on the local and national levels, but it is not a requirement nor is anyone pressured to participate in meets. Many of our Masters simply participate in the program for the health benefits.

Fees for the program are either a one time payment of $600 per year or $60, if paid monthly. For insurance purposes, you will also need to join US Masters Swimming (USMS). More information and an USMS application can be found on the New England Masters Swimming Website.

Bentley College also charges an individual discounted fee of $250 for use of the pool. A swimmer can pay this amount in full, quarterly or monthly. This fee also gives you individual access to the Dana Athletic Center pool throughout the year whenever the pool is open for general recreational swimming.

If you are interested in obtaining additional information, giving the program a try-out or joining please contact either Bob Lawton at (978) 443-3302 or e-mail Dave Baltozer at masters@bernalsgator.com. 

General behavior requirements apply to all programs.