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*Please Note: the Heskett Center pool will close for four weeks or more, starting August 17, 2026, for scheduled maintenance. You can learn more in this WSU Today announcement (7-20-2026). WAMS will not be hosting organized swim practices until the Heskett Pool reopens.
Membership Information
Membership Information
If you are interested in joining Wichita Area Masters Swimming (WAMS), please contact Head Coach Angie Gayer at angie.gayer@sbcglobal.net. You can also reach out to volunteer coaches Katie Cramer (katie.cramer@wichita.edu) and Jeff Noble (jeffrey.noble@wichita.edu) to learn more.
If you are interested in joining Wichita Area Masters Swimming (WAMS), please contact Head Coach Angie Gayer at angie.gayer@sbcglobal.net. You can also reach out to volunteer coaches Katie Cramer (katie.cramer@wichita.edu) and Jeff Noble (jeffrey.noble@wichita.edu) to learn more.
Currently, membership fees are NOT in effect for WAMS, and coaches are generally in the water swimming the workout alongside WAMS members, rather than on deck coaching. Here’s a sample workout. Please note that you can adjust the workouts however you see fit. Change the strokes, distances, rest intervals, whatever. Sometimes we swim sets together on intervals; sometimes we all just go at our own pace. Do what you want.
Currently, membership fees are NOT in effect for WAMS, and coaches are generally in the water swimming the workout alongside WAMS members, rather than on deck coaching. Here’s a sample workout. Please note that you can adjust the workouts however you see fit. Change the strokes, distances, rest intervals, whatever. Sometimes we swim sets together on intervals; sometimes we all just go at our own pace. Do what you want.
To join a workout, you just need to be a member of the Heskett Center, a guest at the Heskett Center, or a YMCA member (stop by the Steve Clark Y on the WSU campus to get your pool pass).
To join a workout, you just need to be a member of the Heskett Center, a guest at the Heskett Center, or a YMCA member (stop by the Steve Clark Y on the WSU campus to get your pool pass).
Please also review the visitor parking information on the WSU Parking website to avoid being ticketed. Generally speaking, parking is free on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays during the academic year, and visitors get three free passes (but double-check the website to confirm).
Please also review the visitor parking information on the WSU Parking website to avoid being ticketed. Generally speaking, parking is free on weekends and after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays during the academic year, and visitors get three free passes (but double-check the website to confirm).
If you’d like to be added you to the WAMS email list, let Katie know. She sends out updates about once a month regarding upcoming Saturday swims and social events like “Swim & Sups.” Sometimes this information is duplicated in the private WAMS Facebook group--and sometimes not. You can join the WAMS Facebook group once you have met at least one of the coaches and joined a few workouts.
If you’d like to be added you to the WAMS email list, let Katie know. She sends out updates about once a month regarding upcoming Saturday swims and social events like “Swim & Sups.” Sometimes this information is duplicated in the private WAMS Facebook group--and sometimes not. You can join the WAMS Facebook group once you have met at least one of the coaches and joined a few workouts.
Coaches
Coaches
WAMS Head Coach Angie Gayer leads workouts at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
WAMS Head Coach Angie Gayer leads workouts at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Volunteer Coach Jeff Noble leads the Tuesday/Thursday morning workouts at 6:30 a.m. (when classes are in session at WSU during fall/spring semesters)
Volunteer Coach Jeff Noble leads the Tuesday/Thursday morning workouts at 6:30 a.m. (when classes are in session at WSU during fall/spring semesters)
Volunteer Coach Katie Cramer leads the Saturday workouts at 1:30 p.m.
Volunteer Coach Katie Cramer leads the Saturday workouts at 1:30 p.m.
WAMS Coaches Angie Gayer, Jeff Noble, and Katie Cramer
Wichita State University Heskett Center
Wichita State University Heskett Center
All workouts take place in the Heskett Center, located on Wichita State University’s main campus at 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260. The pool has 6-7 lanes, and Heskett members can swim during any open swim times--not just organized masters practices.
All workouts take place in the Heskett Center, located on Wichita State University’s main campus at 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS, 67260. The pool has 6-7 lanes, and Heskett members can swim during any open swim times--not just organized masters practices.
Please refer to the Heskett Center hours webpage for updated information about holiday closures. In addition, please also refer to WSU Parking Information.
Please refer to the Heskett Center hours webpage for updated information about holiday closures. In addition, please also refer to WSU Parking Information.
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