Week of February 20, 2023 |
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In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events and stories of interest. Great news! The deadline for Coach of the Year nominations is extended to February 28!
The next Update will appear on March 6, 2023. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
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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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Jon Steiner Memorial Mile/TAM Postal 1650
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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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Pacific Masters SCY Championship, Morgan Hill Aquatic Center, Morgan Hill, CA. Information to follow. |
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USMS Spring Nationals, Irvine, CA. Information to follow. |
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Coaches Appreciation Week. |
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Distance Fly Virtual Challenge. |
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USMS 5k/10k Virtual Champs. Information to follow. |
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What's Next in 2023
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 filling 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 thru Feb 28. Deadline to enter results: March 18. Information and Registration
The 2023 Bay Area Senior Games, Sunday, March 5
Please consider signing up for this fantastic meet! The 2023 Bay Area Senior Games, for participants 50 years of age and older, will be held at the Rinconada Pool in Palo Alto but we need at least 60 swimmers to run this meet. 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
Distance Fly Virtual Challenge, May 1-June 30
Ever wondered whether you could swim distance fly? Now’s your chance to train for it and find out!
Swim a 500, 1000, or 1650 Fly for time in any SCY, LCM, or SCM pool. Step it up a notch and try all or any combination of those events! Compare your times to others throughout our LMSC and even USMS! Information and Registration
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Call for 2023 Coach of the Year Nominations
The deadline for nominations is extended to February 28
Do you have a coach that went above and beyond in 2022? Pacific Masters resumed a more regular schedule and our wonderful coaches made sure we were prepared to race. 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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ALTS Instructor Certification Course
Sunday, May 21, 8A-1P, Check-in starts at 7:30A, Fresno, CA
Are you interested in learning how to teach adults to swim? Join us Sunday, May 21 from 8A-1P for a USMS ALTS instructor certification course. This is a great opportunity to gain skills under the guidance of experienced leaders specializing in teaching adults. This course will be capped at 25 registrants. Registration
A limited amount of scholarships are offered. Please answer the following questions and email Kim Elsbach by March 23rd.
- How will you be using your ALTS Certification to benefit Pacific Masters Swimming?
- Have you been an ALTS Volunteer or non-certified ALTS Instructor in the past? (please provide details)
- Do you have other experience in coaching, volunteering, or certifications?
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Pacific Masters Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 15, Doors open at 6:45, Meeting begins at 7P
Join us Wednesday, March 15, for our monthly meeting 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.
Our monthly meeting reminder email will provide the Zoom link. If you are not on that list and would like to attend, please send an email to [email protected] for details. All members are encouraged to participate.
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Delegate Opportunity: 2023 USMS Annual Meeting
September 8-10, Houston, TX, and Virtual
Are you interested in being a Pacific Masters delegate for the 2023 USMS Annual Meeting? This year’s meeting will be held from Friday afternoon, September 8 to Sunday morning, September 10, 2023, and will again offer a virtual option. In-person delegates will travel to Houston, TX and virtual delegates will attend via Zoom. In-person delegates will have reasonable travel expenses paid by Pacific Masters. Please contact Chris Ottati, Administrator for more information or to put your name on the list for consideration.
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Too Young and Too Early
Remembering George Ridout
Nancy Ridout has been a seminal part of Masters Swimming since the organization’s beginnings including as the administrator for Pacific Masters for over 20 years. Nancy is a friend, colleague, and fierce competitor to many of our members. We are saddened to learn of her husband George’s recent passing from Parkinson’s Disease.
A Celebration of Life will be held for George on Sunday, February 26th, at 2P, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, Fifth Avenue and E Street. See the full tribute on the Pacific Masters site here.
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