About Us

We're passionate about swimming and empower you to become a stronger swimmer.

Temescal Aquatic Masters

USMS: TEME

We are a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) team that provides organized workouts and clinics for adults age 18 and older. Workouts are open to swimmers of all kinds — fitness, triathlete, competitive, and non-competitive — who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.

There are about 200 registered swimmers on the team. And more than a dozen scheduled workouts each week. That makes us one of the largest, most active, and most diverse masters swim teams in California.

Our home pool is the Temescal Pool, 371 45th Street, Oakland. It's a 33.3 yard/100-foot, six lane outdoor pool that's part of the Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatics system.

A Short History

Temescal Aquatic Masters began in 1983 at the Temescal Pool. A few of the lap swim regulars decided to create a community of focused, like-minded swimmers aspiring to improve their technique and fitness in a team environment.

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Thank You Karin

Karin Hurley was the head coach of Temescal Masters for 13 years until she retired in 2012. She built the team from a scrappy group of people into a vibrant community of 200-plus swimmers.

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A Short History

Temescal Aquatic Masters began in 1983 at the Temescal Pool. A few of the lap swim regulars decided to create a community of focused, like-minded swimmers aspiring to improve their technique and fitness in a team environment.

Thank You Karin

Karin Hurley was the head coach of Temescal Masters for 13 years until she retired in 2012. She built the team from a scrappy group of people into a vibrant community of 200-plus swimmers.

Temescal Aquatic Masters Coaches

Our coaches are the best — highly skilled, engaged, supportive, and accessible. All dedicated to helping you become a better, stronger swimmer.

Head Coach Naji Ali

Coach David Hussein

Coach Dirk Dino

Coach Jovel Queirolo

Coach Katherine Suyeyasu

Coach Marco Matchefts

Coach Nkosazana Nkulueko

Coach Tanyoung Kim

The Board of Directors

The team is managed by dedicated volunteers who apply their skills and experience to running the team.

That means providing the best experience for swimmers, maintaining an excellent relationship with Oakland Parks and Recreation Aquatics, and ensuring fiscal viability.

If you are interested in serving as a Team Board Member, please email: tememasters@gmail.com.