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Pacific Update
Week of July 19th, 2021
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Hello!
In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events, including the return of both the Donner Lake and Del Valle Open Water swims, and DAM's End-of-Summer Splash! Hear from USMS President, Peter Guadagni, at this month's Community Talk and Social Hour, learn about what makes a successful Masters Club website, and join us for the July ePostal Pandemic Challenge. Plus, mark your calendars: the monthly Pacific Masters Meeting will be on July 21st.
The next issue of the Update will appear on August 2, 2021. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
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Pacific Masters Swimming: July ePostal Pandemic Challenge
July 1 - 31
To keep things interesting and motivational, the Challenges continue with Pacific Masters' July ePostal, geared towards distance swimmers as well as the sprinters among us.
The July Challenge will offer the 50 fly, 50 back, 50 breast and the 50 free. Also included is our return-to-fitness benchmark 500 yard or 400 meter free, and 1650 yard or 1500 meter free. Information and Registration
For general information and current standings, check out the links below:
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Design a Better Masters Club Website
August 4, 7:00 pm
Does your club website serve both prospective and current members as well as it could? On August 4th, at 7 pm, Dan Wegner, Pacific Masters’ webmaster and owner of Club Assistant, will share characteristics of a top-notch Masters swimming club website. For example: can swimmers easily find where workouts are held, practice times, and how to reach the coach? This clinic is designed for coaches, club representatives, and the person responsible for your website. Register here.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About US Masters Swimming
August 12, 7:00 pm
Peter Guadagni, our current US Masters Swimming President, will join us for the August Community Talk and Social Hour for a Q&A discussing the current state of US Masters Swimming and addressing any submitted questions. Register for the event and submit questions here.
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2021 Donner Lake Swim
Saturday, August 14
Registration is still open for the August 14th Donner Lake Swim. But hurry! It is almost at the 450 swimmer limit. Register here.
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DAM End-of-Summer Splash
Sunday, August 22
We are happy to announce that Davis Aquatic Masters is hosting their traditional End-of-Summer Splash. The meet will consist of 50’s and 100’s along with both 200 relays. This meet is likely to be in a 25 yard pool. This meet is early in the approval process, so nothing is firm. Please pencil this on your calendars. More details to follow.
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400 Fastest Pull for Sebastopol: August ePostal Pandemic Challenge
August 1-31
Sebastopol Masters LOVES to pull! Make sure to enter the Sebastopol Masters 400 Pull For Time to show us how much you love pulling, too! You can even enter both categories: with paddles/without paddles. The Top 3 fastest times in each category will be awarded a custom medal to commemorate their achievement. This year, the 400 Fastest Pull for Sebastopol is part of the Pacific ePostal Pandemic Challenge. Information on the series can be found here.
CHALLENGE SERIES POINTS: 7,5,4,3,2,1 for 1st through 6th place respectively in each age group for each event. This means that up to 14 Challenge points are at stake! There will be an online event to announce the top 3 fastest pullers in each category along with all the winners. More information here.
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2021 Del Valle Open Water Festival
Saturday, September 11
Del Valle is back with both the 2.5k and the 5k, scheduled for Saturday, September 11. Please note the 2.5k is the USMS Middle-Distance Open Water National Championship. This year, swimmers can swim either the 2.5k or 5k, but NOT both. This event has a cap of 300 swimmers. Register here.
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USMS: July 4K
July 1-31
Keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the month of July and swim 4,000 yards cumulatively between July 1-31. Keep track of your yards on the Swim.com app. All current USMS members are welcome to participate in this challenge for free. The July 4K can be done in any stroke accumulated through your regular workouts. More information.
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USMS: 5K/10K ePostal National Championships
May 15 - September 15
Go looooong with a 5K or 10K swim this summer in a long course pool of your choice. This event, hosted by Swim Kentucky Masters, runs through Sept. 15.
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Anticipating Open Water and Pool Competitions |
The competitive branch of our Pacific Masters clubs is returning to life with in-person events. Donner Lake registration is nearly full, Del Valle registration is open, and Keller Cove is on the calendar. For pool competition, Davis Aquatic Masters, Mountain View Masters, (pending approval, this meet will move to September 12), and Walnut Creek Masters all intend to most meets. USMS LCM Nationals may also be of interest to our swimmers. Please see our schedule page for more details.
Please keep in mind that there are many hurdles for event hosts to overcome, and the tentative listing of an event is neither a guarantee that it will take place nor that it will be open to all.
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Adult Learn-To-Swim Mentors Available
If you are interested, the ALTS Programming Committee at USMS is offering mentors to help start or grow ALTS programs in the Pacific Masters region.
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Pacific Masters Monthly Meeting
July 21, Doors Open at 6:45, Meeting at 7:00 PM
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Join us this Wednesday for the monthly meeting beginning promptly at 7:00 PM via the Zoom platform. If this is your first time Zooming, we suggest you sign on a little early to ask questions and address technical issues. Even if you are familiar with Zoom, sign on early to say "hi" to your fellow swimmers. All members are encouraged to participate. Our monthly meeting reminder email will provide the Zoom link. If you are not on that list and would like to attend, please contact Chris Ottati, Administrator, for details.
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Open Water National Championship Bids
Open through August 1
Want to host an Open Water National Championship in 2023? The chance to enter your bid will be coming to an end on August 1.
Hosting a National Championship provides a lot of far-reaching exposure which can help your event grow significantly. Bidding information and detailed instructions are available on the Open Water National Championships page.
Selection will be based on the overall suitability of the bid received, area in which the event is to be held, safety, and the annual event schedule as a whole. Applications can be completed online. Download the Bid Instructions and FAQs document for more information.
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USMS Try Masters Swimming Month
July 1-31
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USMS has designated July as Try Masters Swimming Month*. This fun, informal invitation is a great way to introduce new swimmers to Pacific Masters and grow our numbers.
Do you have a friend or neighbor who likes to swim, but thinks they're not good enough to join a team, or prefers to swim only for fitness and/or recreation? Maybe you know of a graduating high school or college senior now finding themselves searching for top-notch competition?
Try Masters Swimming allows newcomers to experience our welcoming organization first-hand and find a schedule and program that suits their individual needs. Click here to read how Masters Swimming is the answer to all your adult swimming needs.
*Pacific Masters recognizes that this July time frame may not work for many of our member clubs due to COVID restrictions still in place in your county or at your facility. We will support a Try Masters Swimming Month later in the year, possibly October, when we anticipate conditions will be more favorable. If you wish to participate in July, please do. If you wish to wait until the later date, please do. If you wish to participate in both, please do! More information about Try Masters Swimming, with resources for clubs, can be found here.
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Open Water Swimming in Lake Tahoe Is A Gift |
Whether you are doing an open water swim or taking a quick dip into the deep blue, we can all agree that swimming in Lake Tahoe is invigorating. The Olympic Club's Trans Tahoe Relay took place this past Saturday, after a year hiatus, and it did not disappoint. The fantastic views, camaraderie, and crystal clear waters are just what the doctor ordered for this swimming-loving crowd. Interested in what it's all about? Here's an account of the Trans Tahoe Relay, 2019.
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