Get more information and keep up with current events by visiting Pacificmasters.org. In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events and stories of interest.
Summer Long Course Meters Championships are just around the corner. Test the LCM waters just before Champs with the Silver State Long Course Meters meet, held in beautiful Carson City. (Hint: There's still snow in the Sierras!) We look forward to Sebastopol Masters' Sixth Annual 400 Pull for Time, coming up in August. Let's support our local events and clubs. As always, find your solace, strength, and ultimate sense of satisfaction with Pacific Masters.
The next Update will appear on July 10, 2023. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Stay fit,
The Pacific Masters Swimming Committee
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Pacific Masters Swimming Annual Celebration and Meeting
Live and In-Person! Sunday, November 12, Save the date!
Our exciting and popular Annual Celebration and Meeting is returning to an in-person gathering this year, to be held at the Miwok Aquatic and Fitness Center at Indian Valley College in Novato. Watch for more details as they become available.
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Distance Fly Virtual Challenge |
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USMS Summer Fitness Challenge |
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Silver State Long Course Meters Meet, Carson City, NV |
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Pacific Masters Long Course Championships, Novato, CA
Registration closes early, July 12th
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Santa Cruz Open Water Weekend, Santa Cruz, CA |
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USMS Summer Nationals, Sarasota, FLA
Registration closes July 10th
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World Aquatics Masters Championships (FINA), Fukuoka, Japan
Registration closes June 28th
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Donner Lake Swim, Truckee, CA
Registration is closed
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Del Valle Open Water Festival, Lake Del Valle, Livermore, CA |
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400 Fastest Pull for Sebastopol |
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USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships |
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Pacific Masters Eight Bridges Virtual Swim |
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Distance Butterfly Virtual Challenge, Through June 30
The Albany Armada Aquatic Masters sponsored Butterfly Challenge began May 1st and continues until June 30th. 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 USMS. Information and Registration
USMS 2K Summer Fitness Challenge, Through June 30
Silver State Masters Long Course Meters Meet, Sunday, July 9
Come to Carson City, Nevada, just 30 minutes from Reno and 20 minutes from Lake Tahoe, for a playful weekend and stay for a swim meet. Consider this a practice run leading up to the LCM Champs. Information and Registration
Pacific Masters Long Course Championships, July, 21-23
We are proud to announce that Marin Aquatic Masters will again sponsor the Long Course Meters Championships at the Miwok Aquatic Center, at the Indian Valley College Campus, in Novato, CA. Start making your plans and begin thinking about what events you want to swim at this beautiful venue.
USMS Summer Nationals, August 2-6
Long Course Summer Nationals will be held at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota, Fla. The Selby Aquatic Center is a state-of-the-art Myrtha pool and was the site of the 2013 Pan American Masters Championships, multiple YMCA Masters National Swimming Championships, and the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open Championships. We are looking forward to seeing you on the blocks! Information and Registration
400 Fastest Pull for Sebastopol, August 1-31
COMING SOON -- Mark your calendars! During the month of August, Sebastopol Masters will be hosting the 6th Annual 400 Fastest Pull for Sebastopol, also known as the "400 Pull for Time." Information and Registration Schedule
World Aquatics Masters Championships, Japan, August 2-11
The competition will span three different cities, including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto, and will run from August 2-11, consisting of diving, water polo, pool, open-water, and artistic swimming disciplines. Approximately 10,000 participants are expected from over 100 countries and regions to celebrate this year's theme, Water Meets Future. Registration for the pool events is closed. Information
USMS 5K or 10K Virtual Championship, Through September 15
Go the extra distance this summer with the 2023 USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships to be held May 15 – Sept. 15. All participants will receive a cool latex event cap. Clubs with the most participants can win up to $300 plus tons of prizes from our partners. Information and Registration
2023 Pacific Masters Eight Bridges Virtual Swim, Through September 30
The Eight Bridges Virtual Swim began June 1st, and 40 solo swimmers are already swimming their way to the finish! A reminder that is an unsanctioned event, and all are invited to participate. Swimmers will log pool and/or open water swims to virtually move from bridge to bridge across the San Francisco Bay and may register and begin at any time during the event. Swim as much or as little as you prefer. Information and Registration
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Pacific Try Masters Swimming - Tell your Friends!
July 1 - August 31
Get a Banner for your Club!!
July is USMS Try Masters Swimming Month, offering two free swims at participating clubs.
Pacific Masters is holding its own Try Masters Event for two months! The majority of new members say that word-of-mouth, and seeing information about adult swimming at their pool was the main way they discovered Masters Swimming.
Our Marketing and Membership Committee has designed a beautiful banner (pictured above) that can be proudly displayed at your aquatic facility. There is no better way to announce that "adult swimming happens here" than by hanging one of these eye-catching banners at your pool, available at no cost to all of our clubs. Inquire about receiving your club's banner with an email to Michael Moore.
As an added incentive, Pacific Masters clubs with 29 members or more with the highest participation will be eligible to win some big cash. Help get the word out with these Try Masters Swimming opportunities.
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Want to Transfer Clubs?
Specific Rules to Follow
Sometimes our members need to switch their club affiliation mid-year. Not surprisingly, USMS has a process for club transfers.
1. IMPORTANT: YOU CANNOT USE YOUR MEET ENTRY AS AN OFFICIAL CLUB TRANSFER.
If you want to transfer clubs for a meet, you must go through official channels to transfer before the meet. Selecting a new club on your meet entry form is not enough and causes major clerical problems if your meet entry club does not match your affiliated USMS club.
2. If you wish to transfer, please email the Pacific Master Administrator with your name, membership number and club to which you wish to transfer, we will submit your request to USMS.
3. Please note that USMS currently requires a 60-day period after a member competes for a club before they may transfer to a new club. If a swimmer wants to compete in an event during that 60-day wait time, they may transfer to “unattached” and then complete the transfer when the 60 days are up. The exception to this rule is the annual membership renewal – a member may select a new club at that time without regard to the 60 days.
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Assistant Swim Coach Wanted
Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM)
The Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM) is seeking a part-time assistant coach who can help carry on the great tradition and mission of our nearly 50-year-old club. Complete job description can be found here.
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USMS Summer Nationals
Long Course Meters, August 2-6
U.S. Masters Swimming and Sarasota Sharks are excited to bring Summer Long Course Nationals to the Selby Aquatic Center in sunny Sarasota, Florida. Entries are open now and will close on July 10 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Late entries will not be accepted.
Besides enjoying the competition, plan to explore the sights in Sarasota, including the "best beach in America." Meet Information and Registration
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Mastering the Seven Competitive Flip Turns
Could that be right? Seven flip turns?
One of the big changes in our Pacific Masters swimming season is the transition from short course yards to long course meters. It takes some getting used to: one lap being twice as long, plus an added ten percent due to the meter format. We may bemoan the extra distance, but we can balance any negatives with the fact that there are fewer flip turns required. For those who do not love executing flip turns, this is a very positive "turn" of events.
No matter how many flip turns are in your particular race, mastering them can make a significant difference in the outcome. Watch this informative video to learn the basics of
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