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Granite State Penguins (left) and SwimRI (right) |
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SALEM, NH — On May 22, the Granite State Penguins hosted New England’s first open Masters Swimming meet in over a year. Despite the long gap between meets, over 60 swimmers showed up to race, and they did not disappoint. In addition to having a great time and raising $720 for Swim With A Mission, five swimmers broke New England LMSC or USMS age group records.
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Chuck Barnes (NEM-SWMR) broke the USMS men’s 40-44 record for the 50 fly with a 22.56, surpassing the previous mark of 22.60 from 2018.
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The versatile Beth Estel (NEM-GSP) set three New England records in the women’s 65-69 age group. Beth went 38.48 in the 50 breaststroke, besting the 2015 record of 39.58, and 1:23.87 in the 100 breaststroke (prior record 1:25.14). Finally, she set a new 1000 free record in 13:02.81.
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Rachel Flinn (NEM-GSP) broke the New England women’s 25-29 50 backstroke record, taking the 2009 record of 27.74 down to 26.66.
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Stuart Cromarty (NEM-SWMR) swam a 5:20.81 to set the New England men’s 55-59 500 free record, which was previously held by Penguin Bob Tyler (5:24.39).
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Bill Ryan (NEM) broke the New England men's 70-74 1000 free record with a 13:04.71, besting a 1997 record of 13:18.62.
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Meet Director Kysa Crusco thanks and credits the whole support team for a successful meet: Marilyn Soraghan for preparing entries and results, Tracy Grilli for assisting with the entries and meet planning, Brendan Wright and Erik Reynolds for running the timing system, and the awesome meet officials: Paul Memont, Betsy Russell, Carol Prescott, and Suzanne Hoey. Thanks also to all the volunteer timers, the Workout Club, and the Rays Parent Board.
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Renew your USMS Membership for 2021 -- Details
Jan 1-Dec 31 -- Go the Distance
Swim anywhere & track your distance -- Details
May 15-Sept 15 -- USMS 5k/10k ePostal National Championships (Sanctioned LCM)
June 1-15 -- USMS SmartyPants Vitamin USMS Summer Fitness Challenge (2k)
June 13 -- Building a Better Freestyle Clinic with Coach Bill Meier
July 21-25 -- USMS Short Course National Championships (Sanctioned SCY)
August 8 -- Jenny Thompson Mini Meet (Sanctioned LCM)
Dover, NH -- Save the Date
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June 6 -- Boston Frogman Swim (5 km)
June 12 -- Landshark Swim & Aquathon (0.5, 1.2, 2.4 mi)
June 13 -- Lake Terramuggus Open Water Swim (0.5, 1, 2 mi)
June 20-26 -- Virtual MBCC Against the Tide (1 mi)
June 26 -- Mashpee SuperSwim (0.5, 1, 3 mi)
June 26 -- Buzzards Bay Swim (1.2 mi)
July 1-31 -- Virtual Peaks to Portland (2.4 mi)
July 1-30 -- Virtual Cross for LifeFlight (Various)
July 10 -- Waterman EcoChallenge (1 mi)
July 10 -- Swim With A Mission (1, 5, 10 km, 10 km relay)
July 17 -- Save The Bay Swim (2 mi and virtual)
July 18 -- Mystic Sharkfest Swim (1500 m)
July 24 -- Kingdom Swim (1, 10 mi; 5, 10, 25 km)
July 24 -- Swim Across America Nantucket Open Water Swim (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 mi)
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July is Try Masters Swimming Month |
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Try Masters Swimming is a chance to introduce adults to the life-changing benefits of Masters Swimming. People are happier when they swim, and we want everyone to experience that feeling.
During the month of July, anyone can try a FREE workout at participating clubs nationwide. Why July? Because it's between the two biggest swimming events of the year: the U.S. Olympic Team swimming trials and the Tokyo Olympics. It's the big moment every four years—usually :)—when nearly everyone has an interest in the sport we love. Instead of just hearing people talk about swimming this year, let's get them to actually try it.
Clubs, make sure to check out this information page that walks through how to participate, best practices for promotion, timelines, coach contests, a toolbox with premade graphics, press releases, sample emails, and more.
Members, we need your help to promote as well. Check out this information page on how to get involved even if you club can’t participate in Try Masters Swimming this year.
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