Portland Timberfish is a US Masters Swim Team dedicated to creating a safe and playful space for local LGBTQ+ swimmers. Our mission is to promote fitness and community for queer swimmers.
In addition to our weekly practices, we compete in various swim meets and have an active social schedule. Come for the workout and stay for the fun!
Practice schedule
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8pm at Mittleman Jewish Community Center
- Wednesdays from 7:30-9pm at Matt Dishman Community Center
- Some Saturdays at Mount Hood Community College Aquatics Center
Check out the calendar for more details.
Join the email list
The weekly email contains information about swim practice, social events, and upcoming meets. Click here to join the email list.
Swim with us
Before swimming with us, please complete these steps.
- Read about the workouts on the Workout Information page.
- Submit the MJCC Waiver.
- Send your USMS membership number to pdxtimberfish@gmail.com. If you don’t remember your membership number, you can look it up here. If you’re not already a USMS member, register here or get a 30 day trial membership.
- Purchase a swim pass here. For information about scholarships, see the Scholarship Information page.
Pay for practice
Click here to buy a drop-in pass or a monthly pass.
Send money directly to the Timberfish PayPal account if you forgot to pay the drop-in fee for a previous practice.