In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events and stories of interest. Make sure you and your club are registered for 2023 to enjoy all that our Pacific Masters has to offer this coming year.
The next Update will appear on February 6, 2023. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
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USMS 1-Hour Virtual Championships
USMS Winter Fitness Challenge
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Jon Steiner Memorial Mile/TAM Postal 1650
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Super Bowl Meet (VACA) Walter Graham Aquatic Complex, Vacaville, CA
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Splash and Dash Pentathlon, Albany Aquatic Center
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The City Mile, City College of San Francisco, CA
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Senior Games -- Bay Area Senior Games, Rinconada Pool, Palo Alto, CA
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Clovis Masters Spring Open, CLOV, Clovis North High School. Information to follow. |
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Sacramento Masters Sprint Pentathlon, North Natomas Aquatic Center, Sacramento, CA |
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Winter 2023
Santa Rosa Resolution Meet Recap
We commend our Pacific Masters members who braved the January 14th Category Three storm to compete at The Santa Rosa Masters Resolution Meet.
Neither rain, nor chilly winds, nor hail, nor gloom of clouds, prevented these swimmers from the swift completion of their appointed laps. The weather added to the challenges, but the new pool did not disappoint. We thank Santa Rosa Masters and our hard-working, volunteer officials. We heartily congratulate everyone who swam.
USMS Virtual Challenges
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USMS 1-Hour Virtual Championship ends January 31. Points earned in this challenge will be counted in Pacific Age Group Standings (if you finish in the Top 10 nationally). Entries due February 3, 2023.
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The Fitness Challenge helps support our important ALTS programs. Entries close January 31, 2023.
TOC 1500, January 28
The TOC 1500 is sponsored by the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Registration is now closed because the maximum number of entrants was reached.
Correction: The Super Bowl Meet will be held Saturday, February 11
Super Bowl Meet in Vacaville, Saturday, February 11
Make it a Super Bowl weekend by competing in the Super Bowl Meet in Vacaville the day before the Big Game. This meet will consist of a Sprint Pentathlon (50s of each stroke plus a 100 IM) and a Mid-Distance Pentathlon (100s of each stroke plus a 200 IM). One fun unofficial event will culminate the meet as an "anything goes" 50 sprint. Information and Registration
Splash and Dash Pentathlon, Saturday, February 25
Spend the morning showing off your talents at the Albany Aquatic Center. Sponsored by Albany Armada Aquatic Masters, this fast-moving meet offers 50s of all the strokes and the 100 IM. For extra fun, team building 200-yard relays have been added. Information and Registration
The City Mile Swimming Meet, Sunday, February 26
Register soon if you plan on heading to City College of San Francisco to swim the 1650. The number of participants is limited to 96 and the slots are already beginning to fill up. Information and Registration
Jon Steiner Memorial Mile/TAM ePostal 1650
Help fund the cure for lung cancer by swimming a mile. This ePostal event is on-going and will end on February 28. Deadline to enter results: March 18. Information and Registration
The 2023 Bay Area Senior Games, Sunday, March 5
March is just around the corner. The 2023 Bay Area Senior Games, for participants 50 years of age and older, will be held at the Rinconada Pool, in Palo Alto. This is a Short Course Yards meet with a maximum of six events per participant. Information and Registration
Sacramento Masters Sprint Short Course Yards Pentathlon, Sunday, March 26
This is the 50th Semi-Annual Pentathlon, offering 100s of each stroke, plus a 200 IM, culminating with a 200 Medley Relay. The meet begins at 11 AM and typically concludes at 2 PM. Deck entries are available. Information and Registration
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2023 USMS Individual Registration
Take your swimming to the next level with personalized training opportunities, team support, and expert coaching advice.
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Our "Updated" Email List
Pacific Masters has updated our email list to include only those who have been registered members in the last four years. If you know someone who has not been receiving their Update, have them reach out to Chris Ottati or, better yet, encourage them to renew.
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Call for 2023 Coach of the Year Nominations
Deadline: February 17
In 2022, Pacific Masters resumed a more regular schedule and our wonderful coaches made sure we were prepared to race. Do you have a coach that went above and beyond in 2022? Please consider recognizing their efforts by nominating them for the Pacific Masters Coach of the Year Award (COTY).
Submissions should include a nomination letter along with a maximum of four support letters. A description of the award along with the nomination and selection process can be found here. More details can be found here.
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From the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Are you interested in helping Pacific Masters grow in a way that reflects the rich diversity of our region? If so, the Pacific Masters Diversity & Inclusion Committee invites you to join us!
We meet once a month, during which time we decide on, and work towards, SMART goals and have enriching discussions about creating welcoming and safe environments for all people to enjoy Masters swimming. In 2023, we will work closely with other committees to help develop Pacific LMSC strategies and programs.
For more information about the committee and what we have done, see the News and Happenings page on our website.
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USMS Try Masters Swimming
January/July
Try Masters Swimming is a USMS program that supports local clubs in hosting the opportunity for people to experience Masters. In 2023, the program is being offered during January and again in July. Try Masters Swimming invites anyone to participate in at least 2 FREE workouts. Click here for a list of participating clubs.
Learn more about Try Masters Swimming at:
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FINA Name Change Notice
FINA, Fédération Internationale de Natation, the Federation which has run international swimming competitions for more than a century, is rebranding itself as World Aquatics ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The new name was approved by vote at the Extraordinary General Congress in Melbourne, Australia.
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World Aquatics Masters Championships
Kyushu, Japan, August 2-11
Do you like to plan ahead and set personal goals? It's not too early to think about going to the World Aquatics (previously FINA) Masters World Championships being held in Kyushu, August 2-11. USMS has information here.
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Perfect Your Dive
Get That Head Start!
Now that our competitive season is officially underway, any advantage helps. A quick start and powerful, streamlined dive can put you in the lead. Watch these tutorials for a refresher course on the basics. How To Dive for Swimming
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