2025 Spring Nationals - Social | U.S. Masters Swimming

There is no shortage of entertainment off the deck in San Antonio. Fiesta San Antonio (April 24 - May 4) features a variety of events, including parades, cultural festivals, and live music. Visit San Antonio has many suggestions to help you plan your trip. And while there isn't a formal meet social this year, here are several options to meet up with your fellow swimmers and coaches:

Wine 101 - Saturday, April 26

Located in Old Town Helotes, Wine101 is a rustic wine and tapas bar as well wine retail store to meet your "to-go" needs. RELAX with your fellow swimmers after a great day of competition to enjoy some wine and unwind. Come by any time after 4:00 pm.

Address:14743 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023

SwimTrek - Friday, April 25

SwimTrek is the world's leading provider of open water swimming vacations. SwimTrek guides will be hosting a meet and greet from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chicken N Pickle, a fun restaurant with tons of games beyond pickleball. Come learn about SwimTrek's 50+ worldwide destinations while socializing with your fellow swimmers. The first 30 swimmers to arrive will receive a free drink courtesy of SwimTrek!

Address: 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249

Octogenarian and Over - Soda Social (participants 80+) - Saturday, April 26

Over 80 and still kicking it in the lanes? This gathering is just for you! Immediately after the meet concludes on Saturday, April 26, we will be having a soda social on deck in the VIP tent to celebrate you! This event does require you to RSVP so we can have a name tag ready for you! Come sip and share your swimming stories!

RSVP at the link here.

USMS Coach Social - Thursday, April 24

Calling all USMS Coaches! Join the USMS Coaches Committee for a Post-Distance Day Coach Social at Hills & Dales Ice House from 5:00-7:00 pm. Kick back, unwind and connect with coaches from across the country in a relaxed and friendly setting.

The Hills & Dales Ice House has reserved a space on their back patio for us. Plus ones are welcome! Address: 15403 White Fawn Drive, San Antonio, TX 78255

The Cracked Mug - Any Morning

Evenings out not your thing? Check out The Cracked Mu g and enjoy a cozy morning treat in their cottage or courtyard in the beautiful Texas Spring Weather.

The smell of fresh baked goods wafts through the cozy cottage that houses one of the best kept secrets in the Hill Country. The Cracked Mug Coffee House is a gathering place for locals and visitors in Helotes who are on the hunt for an incredible cup of coffee and a place to feel at home. Whether you’re stopping by for a cup on the go, or you’ve got the whole day to sip and savor, The Cracked Mug is the dreamy coffee spot your mornings have been missing.

We invite you to pick your favorite mug off the wall, pull up a chair and sit a spell with us here at “The Mug.” We can’t wait to see you, and you can rest assured we’ll always keep a fresh pot ready.

Address: 14743 Old Bandera Road, Helotes, TX 78023