Hope everybody had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Some Smelts gathered at on Lake Michigan for an unofficial lake plunge: letโs hear what they have to say about the water ๐๐๐โโ๏ธ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Weโre so excited to kick off open water swim season on Lake Michigan!
Chicago Smelts
Chicago's LGBTQ+ Masters Swim Team. Proudly swimming since 1988
โ๏ธ Hear it from fellow Smelts himself talking about his experience swimming at the Spring Nationals. We love seeing the Smelts represented at different swim meets across Chicagoland, the U.S. and around the world!
05/09/2026
The Smelts had a successful intra-squad mock meet! ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Thank you for showing up to the meet and coming to the Annual Town Hall. So excited for our summer swims!
Last but not least, a huge shout out to our outgoing board members, Kate, Greg and Andong - thank you for all your contributions to the team ๐๐
05/07/2026
New Practice Schedule for Sheridan Park!
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Welcome to spring! We are expecting schedule changes in the next month for Sheridan Park only, in effect from 5/11. Gill Park schedule remains the same (for now).
Remember, always refer to the Smelts calendar for the most updated practice times!
04/16/2026
Hi Smelts! Before we close out April, we have one more social/ fundraising event weโd love for you to attendโฆ Welcome to the Barryโs x Chicago Smelts Fundraiser Class! ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐โโ๏ธ
We are excited to welcome Smelts and friends to join our charity class sponsored by Barryโs. All proceeds will go back to the Smelts to support our 2026 summer goals (e.g Gay Games, pool space, open water meets, etc.).
For $40, you receive a Smeltsโ exclusive Barryโs class on April 25 at 12:00PM, as well as 2 additional trial classes at Barryโs Lincoln Park anytime between 4/20 and 5/2.
To RSVP, please make sure you:
1. RSVP using the Partiful invite linked in bio;
2. Complete the participant questionnaire attached to the Partiful invite;
3. Complete the $40 Zelle payment to: [email protected];
4. Create a Barryโs account on www.barrys.com
You will receive a confirmation when your payment is received and youโre confirmed for the class! Space is limited, so make sure you sign up quickly - first come, first serve!
Please feel free to share with & invite friends. A special thanks to our fellow teammate Beau for connecting us with this unique opportunity!
03/03/2026
Swimmer turned skierโฆ What, like itโs hard? At Ski-N-Swim hosted by this past weekend, the Smelts hit the slopes and proved theyโre not only fast in water but also skillful on snow. Theyโre just soooo inspired by the Winter Olympics in Milan and had to try it themselves! โท๏ธ๐ฟ The Smelts also had an amazing time exploring the streets, the sights and the awesome q***r night life that Salt Lake has to offer. Thank you for an incredible weekend, Utah! ๐๏ธ๐
02/24/2026
2 simple steps to join the Chicago Smelts! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to DM us on Instagram. We are excited to have you on our team ๐๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ ๐
02/23/2026
Ribbon smiles! ๐ More photos from the John May Winter Classic Meet today, with warm greetings from Urbana-Champaign, Illinois!
02/22/2026
The Smelts slayed yet another swim meet in Champaign, IL! Look at their happy smiles ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐
02/13/2026
Thank you Coach Bill Brenner for an awesome clinic with USMS! Weโre so excited to see everyone learning new swimming techniques at Sheridan Park! We swim at Sheridan on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings every week!
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| Monday | 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 11am |