2021 | November
Greetings!
Hello NELMSC Members,

I would like to introduce myself - my name is Alana Aubin, and I was recently elected as Chair for the New England LMSC. I swim with Charles River Aquatics Masters and live in Belmont, MA. Prior to becoming Chair, I served as NELMSC Communications Chair for five years and on the USMS Long Distance Committee for four years. Kysa Crusco will be stepping into the role of Communications Chair, and Crystie McGrail is now our Immediate Past Chair. 

I am excited to be taking on this role as we look to resume events in our LMSC as safely as possible and get back to swimming! Please let me know if there is anything the LMSC can do to support you and your teammates now or in the future. I am happy to chat anytime.
Speaking of events, I would like to bring to your attention some exciting opportunities that are happening soon. USMS is hosting an “Education Weekend” in the Boston area from November 20-21. There are four different courses: USMS Level 2 Coach Certification, USMS Clinic Coach for Coaches, USMS Stroke Development Clinic, and Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) Instructor Certification. The NELMSC will be offering partial scholarships for Level 2 Coach and ALTS Instructor courses. Please consider attending a course; I would really love to see a strong turnout! More details for each course are below.

In addition to the Education Weekend, we are planning to hold the New England LMSC Short Course Meters Championship meet at WPI in Worcester, MA from December 10-12. Registration opens on November 7. USMS membership is required for the any sanctioned meet and all education courses, but keep in mind that renewals done now last through December 2022. :)

Thank you for being a part of our Masters swimming community here in New England. I look forward to working together to make our amazing LMSC even better for all of our members.

Sincerely,
Alana Aubin
Chair, New England LMSC
(772) 218-5172
USMS Boston Education Weekend
USMS Stroke Development Clinic
Who: Masters Swimmers!
When: Sunday, Nov 21 from 8am-12:30pm
Where: Shamrock Swim Club in Milton, MA
Registration fee: $50
Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) Instructor Certification Course
Who: Anyone who teaches or wants to teach adult swim lessons; anyone interested in supporting their community by helping to teach adults to swim.
When: Sunday, Nov 21 from 8am-12:30pm (classroom) & 1-2pm (in water)
Where: Shamrock Swim Club in Milton, MA
Registration fee: $250*
*The NELMSC is offering a $50 scholarship to the first 20 NELMSC registrants of this course. Individuals must complete the course to be reimbursed.
ENJOY
$50 OFF
USMS Level 2 Coach Certification
First 15 NELMSC registrants

Adult Learn to Swim Instructor Certification Course
First 20 NELMSC registrants
USMS Level 2 Coach Certification
Who: Full-time, part-time, and volunteer coaches; anyone interested in becoming a Masters coach or starting or supporting a Masters program. Must be a certified Level 1 Masters coach (Level 1 available online).
When: Saturday, Nov 20 from 11:30am-3pm
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Natick
Registration fee: $125*
*The NELMSC is offering a $50 scholarship to the first 15 NELMSC registrants of this course. Individuals must complete the course to be reimbursed.
USMS Clinic Course for Coaches
Who: Certified Masters coaches (Level 1 or higher) and ALTS instructors who want to develop the skills to host a stroke clinic or learn stroke development drills and techniques.
When: Saturday, Nov 20 from 3:30-5:30pm (classroom) and Sunday, Nov 21 from 8am-12:30pm (on deck)
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Natick (Saturday) & Shamrock Swim Club (Sunday)
Registration fee: $50
Upcoming Events
Pool
Jan 1-Dec 31 -- Go the Distance
Swim anywhere & track your distance -- Details

Sept 15-Nov 15 -- USMS 3000/6000-yard ePostal National Championships (Sanctioned SCY or SCM)
Any SCY or SCM pool -- Details

Nov 7 -- 14th Annual Concord Masters Mini Meet (Recognized SCM)
Concord, MA -- Registration closed

Nov 20 -- 12th Annual Leaf Peepers Masters Meet (Sanctioned SCM)
White River Junction, VT -- Details

Nov 21 -- Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet (Sanctioned SCM)
East Meadow, NY -- Details

Dec 10-12 -- NELMSC SCM Championship (Sanctioned SCM)
Worcester, MA -- Details
Clinics & Certification
Anytime -- USMS Masters Coach Certification Level 1
Virtual -- Details

Nov 20 -- USMS Level 2 Coach Certification
Natick, MA -- Details

Nov 20-21 -- USMS Clinic Course for Coaches
Natick, MA & Milton, MA -- Details

Nov 21 -- USMS Stroke Development Clinic
Milton, MA -- Details

Nov 21 -- Adult Learn to Swim Instructor Certification
Milton, MA -- Details
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The New England Local Masters Swimming Committee is a volunteer-run, nonprofit subordinate of U.S. Masters Swimming that serves as the regional governing body for USMS-registered clubs, workout groups, swimmers, coaches, and officials in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.