TO JOIN MDSA
In order to join the MDSA you must pass a swim test administered by MDSA, fill out an application, and sign two releases of liability, one for NY State Park and another for MDSA. You must be at least 18 years old, or 16 if your parent or guardian is an MDSA member and accompanies you to the MDSA beach.
You must adhere to the MDSA rules (click here to go to the MDSA Beach and Rules section) and pay annual dues of $20.00. The dues pay our insurance policy and other administrative costs -- MDSA leaders are all volunteers.
It will save time at the swim test if you download and fill out the forms in advance:
Forms are for APPLICANTS ONLY and NOT for current members.
Current members contact MDSA for renewal forms.
Application Form (PDF) and NY Release (PDF) as well as the test schedule Testing 2011 Schedule (PDF).
Applications can also be obtained at the test or you can pick them up in advance at Rock & Snow, 44 Main Street, New Paltz. Test reservations are no longer required. If you need more information you can call our recorded message at 845-895-5012 or send an email to info@minnewaskaswimmers.org. PLEASE NOTE: Ongoing thunderstorms may cancel a test; call Moriello Pool at 845-255-1700 or Rosendale Pool 845-658-9347 if in doubt.
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THE SWIM TEST
The test requires 500 yards continuous swimming: 25 yards crawl, 25 yards free style back stroke, 25 yards breast stroke, 25 yards side stroke and 400 yards additional swimming any stroke plus 3 minutes of treading water. (This translates into 20 lengths (10 round trips) of the pool -- 1 crawl, 1 backstroke, 1 breaststroke, 1 side stroke, and 16 lengths any style -- plus 3 minutes treading water.) THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT. Most people complete the test in under 30 minutes, but you can take as long as you need.
Applicants: for instructions to follow at the actual test site, click here (MDSA Swim Test Instructions).
2011 SWIM TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS
NOTE: There are pool and park entrance fees separate from the MDSA membership fee. Phone numbers are: Moriello Pool, 845-255-1700; Rosendale Pool, 845-658-9347; Minnewaska Park, 845-255-0752. |
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TIME |
LOCATION |
Sunday June 12th
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5:30 PM |
Moriello Pool ($3 pool entrance fee), Mulberry St. 1 block east of Route 32,
1 mile north of center of New Paltz. |
| Sunday June 19th |
| Sunday June 26th |
| Sunday July 3rd |
Wednesday July 6th
(raindate July 13th) |
5:30 PM |
Minnewaska State Park ($8 park entrance fee for the car; free if 62 yr or older), off Route 44/55 at the official park beach to the right of the parking lots, down the hill.
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| Sunday July 10th |
5:30 PM |
Rosendale Pool ($3 pool entrance fee) on the west side of Route 32, 6 miles north of New Paltz
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| Sunday July 17th |
| Sunday July 24th |
2011 FINAL TEST
Sunday July 31st |
5:30 PM |
Rosendale Pool ($3 pool entrance fee) on the west side of Route 32, 6 miles north of New Paltz
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