In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events and stories of interest. Read about the largest national championships ever, and don't forget to show your gratitude for your coaches; it's Coach Appreciation Week!
The next Update will appear on May 15, 2023. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
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Distance Fly Virtual Challenge |
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USMS 5k/10k Virtual Champs.
Information to follow
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USMS Summer Fitness Challenge |
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Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim, Napa, CA |
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QuickSilver Fast and Free LCM Meet, San Jose, CA
Information to follow
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Silver State LCM Meet, Carson City, NV
Information to follow
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Pacific Masters Long Course Championships, Novato, CA
Information to follow
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Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend, Santa Cruz, CA
Information to follow
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Distance Butterfly Virtual Challenge, May 1-June 30
The Butterfly challenge is finally here! 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
USMS Summer Fitness Challenge, June 1-30
How fast can you swim a 2K? Let's put speed to the test with the USMS Summer Fitness Challenge from June 1-30. Complete a 2K in open water, pool swim, as a relay, or with fins. Information
Lake Berryessa, June 3
After the refreshing rains of these past months, we are looking forward to this summer's Open Water season. Information and Registration
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Coach Appreciation Week
May 1-7, 2023
This is THE week! Where would Pacific Masters be without our dedicated coaches? Whether it is providing stroke instruction, helping us stay injury free, or just keeping us sane, our coaches are an essential element of our swimming routine and of our organization.
Despite their importance, it is easy to take our coaches for granted and forget to thank them for their efforts. For this reason, Pacific Masters Swimming established the Annual Pacific Masters Coach Appreciation Week designated as the first week in May.
While we encourage our members to regularly thank their coaches, please consider Coach Appreciation Week as an opportunity to let them know how much you value their efforts. Here are some ideas:
- A card or email telling the coach how their instruction helped you accomplish a goal
- A gift card for coffee, ice cream, a movie, or other treat
- Flowers, candy, a book, bottle of wine, or whatever you think your coach may enjoy
- A massage or spa day
- A certificate for a weekend getaway or special meal
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ALTS Instructor Certification Course
Sunday, May 21, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Fresno, CA
Don't miss your opportunity to sign up for this course. It won't be offered again for two years! Join us Sunday, May 21 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM for a USMS Adult Learn-to-Swim (ALTS) Instructor Certification Course. Check-in starts at 7:30 AM.
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
We are offering a limited number of scholarships up to $150 for the clinic and reserving spots for the attendees. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please answer the following questions and email your responses to Kim Elsbach by this Thursday, 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 any relevant certifications?
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Swim Team Night at the A's
Tuesday, June 13, Oakland, CA
Get together with a bunch of your swim buddies and enjoy watching the A’s vs.Tampa Bay Rays at 6:40 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2023!
Tickets are now on sale. Groups of 15 or more will receive discounted tickets, preferred seating, and a SWIM TEAM NIGHT GIVEAWAY! Please contact Chris Ottati, Administrator for ticket ordering information if you are interested in purchasing tickets.
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Pacific Masters Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, May 17, Doors open at 6:45, Meeting begins at 7:00 PM
Join us Wednesday, May 17, 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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USMS Spring Nationals Recap
The Largest Nationals Championships Ever!
USMS Championships are truly celebrations of our sport with inspiring performances, the chance to gauge our current swimming aptitude, reunions of lifelong friends, and exploration of new places. Seeing old friends and making new ones is part of the allure. The sea of team tents had an ambiance somewhere between Burning Man and a homeless encampment. Read More or review the Results.
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Standing Out Above The Rest
Swimswam recently published an article discussing The Four Best NCAA Swimmers of the 21st Century. While these swimmers are very worthy, we especially loved the fact that Natalie Coughlin was one of the four swimmers, a reminder that her dominance from more than 20 years ago still sets her apart. Perhaps USMS could calculate something similar?
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