As a result of the the 2020 USAS Convention being canceled, USMS will host a virtual annual meeting in 2020. There is still a lot to plan and work through for a virtual meeting, so stand by for more details as they are developed in July.
In the interim, please continue to select and submit your delegate information to
Jessica Reilly, and proceed with other LMSC or committee work relating to the annual meeting.
Please send delegate-at-large requests to president
Peter Guadagni and copy
Jessica Reilly by
July 15. Appointments will be made by the president on
July 20.
Thank you for all you do to make USMS great!
Swimming for Life,
Your Friends at U.S. Masters Swimming
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Skip Thompson Receives RJA Award
USMS's top award recognizes decades of service
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Congratulations, Skip, and thank you for your service!
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Peer-to-Peer Calls
Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from others?
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Mark your calendars for the next peer-to-peer teleconference call.
- Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 p.m. Eastern time -Transitioning to Coaching Open Water: Michael Hamm, Level 4 coach, will be leading the call intended for coaches with the goals of sharing an outline of how to transition to coaching open water workouts for your club. Register for this webinar here.
- Thursday, June 11, at 8 p.m. Eastern time - Gain Access to the Water and Restart Your Masters Practice: Learn how four Masters coaches (Linda Irish Bostic, Doug Fetchen, Susan Ingraham, and Trey Taylor) developed a plan to resume swimming at their local aquatic facility. Additionally, Arlette Godges, USMS Sports Medicine and Science Committee member, will be discussing injury prevention. Register for this webinar here.
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Proposed Legislation, Rules, and Long Distance Committees Rule Changes Due June 10
Don't miss this important deadline
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SCY Top 10 Submissions Due June 30
It's time to submit SCY Top 10s!
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Service Award Nominations Due July 1
Nominate a fellow member today
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Each year, USMS recognizes the extraordinary efforts of our members beyond the water's edge. USMS's success is a result of the amazing contributions of our talented and dedicated volunteers. Help us identify initiative and performance by nominating people you know who fulfill the ideals of the following awards. The deadline for nominations is
July 1; please review the
submission instructions for each award and help recognize amazing members.
- USMS Coach of the Year Award
- USMS Dorothy Donnelly Service Award
- USMS Kerry O'Brien Coaches Award
- USMS Club of the Year Award
- USMS June Krauser Communications Award
- USMS Fitness Award
- USMS Long Distance National Championship Award
- USMS National Championship Meets Award
- USMS Open Water Service Award
- USMS Officials Excellence Award
Let us know who deserves to be recognized!
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Have Your Elected Officers Changed?
Report these changes now!
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If your LMSC has elected any new officers, please remember to notify us
of these changes. We need this information to be sure the right individuals are receiving information in a timely manner during their tenure.
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Do You Have a Great Story Idea?
We're looking for story ideas for our publications!
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About U.S. Masters Swimming
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U.S. Masters Swimming
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ncourages adults to enjoy the health, fitness, and social benefits of swimming by providing more than 2,000 swimming programs and events across the country, including open water and pool competitions. USMS's nearly 65,000 members range from age 18 to 99 and include swimmers of all ability levels. USMS, a nonprofit, also trains and certifies coaches and provides online workouts, a bimonthly member magazine, monthly eNewsletters, and technique articles and videos at
usms.org
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About STREAMLINES for Volunteers
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A subscription to STREAMLINES for Volunteers is required for all LMSC and national-level USMS volunteers; please do not click "SafeUnsubscribe," as that will remove you from all other USMS National Office mailings.
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