Pacific Masters Swimming Update, Week of June 11, 2018

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 June 25. The deadline for submissions scheduled to run in the next Update is June 20.

Stay fit,

The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee

Fundraising Opportunity at Pacific Masters LCM Championships

PacMasters is offering fundraising opportunities to groups who provide workers at its LCM Championships on July 8 and 13-15. Interested Pacific Masters clubs are encouraged to participate. Information.

Behind the Scenes Help At Our Meets

Pacific Masters is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out "behind the scenes" at our meets. This volunteer would help by reviewing the times that come in from the Colorado Timing System and Timers to ensure that our swimmers get a correct time. It is a great job for someone who wants to be involved but feels as if they don't have the technical knowledge or physical stamina required to stand on the pool deck to serve as a Stroke and Turn Judge, Starter, or Referee. We will train anyone interested at the LCM meet in July and the SCM meet in October. Please contact Chris Ottati , Pacific Masters Administrator, if interested.

Keelhauler Time Trial, Vallejo

June 17

Looking for an event that is a great first meet for new swimmers but will test seasoned swimmers too? Test-drive your long course meter swimming races in a low-key time trial atmosphere, in a brand-new pool facility. Held at the Maritime Academy Aquatics Center at California State University in Vallejo. Sponsored by Cal Maritime Academy Masters . Note: The time trials are intended to gain experience in swimming 50 meter long course and will not count for records or Top Ten. All times are unofficial.

Registration and Information .

Pacific Masters Stroke Improvement Clinic -

Backstroke

June 30, noon to 2 pm, Davis

Presented by Pacific Masters Swimming, this clinic, led by VP's of Club and Coach Services Stu and Mary Kahn, and 2014 USMS Coach of the Year, Cokie Lepinski, offers a 45-minute classroom presentation and 75 minutes of in-water demonstration and instruction. The clinic is specifically designed for beginner to intermediate swimmers. Swimmers will leave the clinic with a personalized assessment and suggestions for stroke corrections. Registration.

Oakdale Aquatic Masters 2nd Annual SCY Summer Splash

July 1, 2018

An invitation is extended to you and your buddies to join the fun of competition at Oakdale Aquatic Masters unsanctioned short course yards time trial. Located in the Central Valley, in the Modesto area, this could be a memorable Sunday adventure to remember.

Information Registration

PacMasters Summer Championships, Moraga

July 8,13,14, and 15

Our long course championships will be held at the Soda Center. We hope to see you there. There a few schedule changes from last year. The 1500 free will be held on July 8. The rest of the events will be held on July 13, 14 and 15, with the 200 free taking place on July 13.

Information and Registration.

2018 SmartyPants Vitamins U.S. Masters Swimming

Summer Fitness Challenge

July 15 - 31

Proceeds from this meet will help fund Swimming Saves Lives. Sign up your Master club or workout group to host the 2018 SmartyPants Vitamins U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Fitness Challenge, a 2K swim in which there are only two rules:

There are no rules
HAVE FUN!

Swimmers can swim with fins, as a relay, or however they want. Individual swimmers can join a group or participate solo. Swimmers will receive exclusive discounts from our partners, sample packs from SmartyPants Vitamins, and a cool event swim cap!

Pan American Masters Championships

July 28-August 4

Now's the time to make travel plans for the PanAm Championships in Orlando! This replaces Summer Nationals this year and is a great opportunity for meeting Masters swimmers from Central and South America. Information and registration.

Donner Lake 2.7 miles

August 11

This event sold out in 29 minutes.

T-Shirts for sale

Upcoming Summer Events

Long Course and Open Water Events

Long Course Swimming:

End of Summer Splash, Woodland, August 11

Pacific Masters Open Water Swims:

Santa Cruz, July 28-29

Donner Lake, August 11

Whiskeytown, September 9

Keller Cove, September 22

Other Open Water Races:

Trans Tahoe Relay, July 21

RCP Tiburon Mile, August 19

Maui Channel Swim, September 2

Alcatraz Invitational, September 29

Pacific Masters Monthly Meeting

Wednesday - June 20

The next monthly meeting will be a conference call beginning at 7:00 p.m. If you wish to join the call, please contact Chris Ottati, Administrator for instructions. All members are encouraged to attend.

Pacific Masters 2018 Coach of the Year

Michael Lynch, Head Coach, Peninsula Community Center in Redwood City, is this year's recipient of the Coach of the Year Award. Discover his achievements which led to this well-deserved recognition, here.

Editor's Note

The open water season has begun! Tired of chlorine? Try swimming in a lake or even the bay or ocean. Bring your family or friends so they can cheer for you as you finish the race.

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