Where are the workouts held and what are the pools like?
Starting June 1, 2010, workouts are held at the San Mateo Athletic Club (SMAC) located in the Health & Wellness Building (Bldg. 5) on the Campus of College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402. CLICK HERE for the campus map. SMAC is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility consisting of a 14,000 square foot fitness center and two outdoor pools. The main Olympic Pool is 25 yards by 50 meters (kept at a target temperature of 78 to 80° F) and the Instructional Pool is 25 yards long and 6 lanes wide (kept at a target temperature of 86 to 88° F). The equipment provided at the pools include kick boards and pull buoys. Swimmers are expected to bring their swim suit, goggles, towel, and lock. If desired, you should also bring your own swim cap, deck shoes (flip-flops), sun screen, and water bottle–metal is preferred over plastic.
