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Week of October 1, 2018   
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In this issue you will find information on upcoming pool events, open water swims, clinics, as well as other information of interest to the local adult swimming community.
 
The next issue of the Update will appear on October 15. The deadline for submissions scheduled to run in the next Update is October 10.
 
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please Note New Location!  
Sacramento Sprint Pentathlon - Short Course Yards
Oct 7

The Sacramento Sprint Pentathlon will be held at the Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, 2600 Eureka Road, Roseville, Ca. 95661. This ever-popular event includes 50s of all four strokes and a 100-yard IM as well as medley relays. Due to pool availability it will be a short course yards meet. information and
USMS Honors Pacific Masters at Convention  
 
Pacific Masters was well-represented in the awards department at the just-concluded USMS Annual Meeting in Jacksonville! Pacific Masters VP for Communications and Technology Bob Anderson received a Dorothy Donnelly Service Award; a Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award went to Coach Carol Nip of Albany Armada Aquatic Masters; and the editorial team for the Pacific Update received the June Krauser Communications Award. The Update team greatly appreciates this national-level recognition. Keep an eye on the Pacific Masters website for a complete wrap-up of the 2018 convention!
PacMasters 8th Annual Celebration and Meeting
Registration Now Open!
November 4

This year's celebration and meeting will again be held at St. Mary's College in Moraga on Sunday, November 4. In a change from past years, the day will begin with a split session of workouts (pool and dryland). We'll be split into two groups, each of which will alternate between a 45-minute swim workout and a 45-minute gym session.
 
Following a Tech Talk on the KimSwims open water documentary and a catered lunch, 3-time Olympian and 5-time gold medalist Nathan Adrian will deliver the keynote address. Take a look at our exciting agenda and be sure to register soon -- space is limited! Register here .
EVENTS AND CLINICS
Short Course Meters Championships  
Individual Registration Closes October 3!
October 12-14

This annual event, held at the Clarke Swim Center at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek, is a great way to end the year. Please note: individual registration ends on October 3 at 11:59 pm! Information and registration.  
Pacific Masters Stroke Improvement Clinic:
Basic Butterfly
October 27

Need help flying? We're on it! Presented by Pacific Masters Swimming and led by VP's of Club and Coach Services Stu and Mary Kahn, along with 2014 USMS Coach of the Year Cokie Lepinski, this clinic offers a 45-minute classroom presentation and 75 minutes of in-water demonstration and instruction. It is specifically designed for beginner to intermediate swimmers. Swimmers will leave the clinic with a personalized assessment and suggestions for stroke corrections. Registration
Ross Yancher Memorial Brute Squad ePostal Swim  
November 1-30
 
Challenge yourself with the 10th Annual Brute Squad e-Postal, sponsored by Davis Aquatic Masters! The event consists of a timed, continuous 200 butterfly, followed by a 400 IM, and finishing up with a 1650 freestyle. Completing this is something to brag about! Information
USMS Courses and Clinics
December 1

Hone your skills by taking advantage of these informative courses, held at the Embassy Suites in South San Francisco. Below are links for more information and registration: 
PACIFIC MASTERS NEWS
Pacific Masters Helping Whiskeytown Swim Team

A big shout-out to all of the Pacific Masters swimmers who have made donations to the Whiskeytown swim team. Thanks as well to the Keller Cove Swim organizers, who announced that they will also be making a donation to this team. The GoFundMe campaign is still open  here.
Pacific Masters Monthly Meeting  
October 17

Our October meeting will be a conference call at 7 PM. If you wish to join in, please contact Chris Ottati, Administrator.  All members are encouraged to participate.
Disclaimer: Receipt of this correspondence is not an indication that your membership in USMS or Pacific Masters Swimming is current. To check if your membership is current, please follow [this link ].