Week of November 13, 2023

Hi Christine,

Through November 15

USMS 3000/6000 Virtual Champs

November 18-19

Puget Sound Masters SCM Championship Meet

Registration is now closed

November 1-30

15th Annual Brute Squad Virtual Swim

December 1-3

SPMS Short Course Meters Championships,

December 1-31

MEMO 400 Kick for Time

January 1- February 29

Tamalpais Masters 1500-Miracle Mile Postal

January 13

Santa Rosa Masters Resolution Meet

January 27

The Olympic Club 1500 Meter Swim

Registration is full and now closed.

February 10

Vacaville Super Bowl Meet, Walter Graham Aquatic Complex, Vacaville, CA

February 24

Splash and Dash Sprint Pentathlon, Albany Aquatic Center, Albany, CA

February 25

The City Mile, City College of San Francisco

USMS 3000/6000 Virtual Champs, Through November 15

Last few days to swim a continuous 3000 or 6000 in either a yards or meters pool. You must register before swimming the event. Information

Puget Sound Masters SCM Championships, November 18-19

In addition to the usual event lineup, three 400m Relay events will be offered: 400 Free Relay Women and Men, and 400 Medley Relay Mixed on Sunday – in case anyone would like to try for records. Information

15th Annual Ross Yancher Brute Squad Virtual Swim, November 1-30

It's Brute Squad season brought to you by Davis Aquatic Masters. Tackle the Brute Squad by swimming a 200 Fly + 400 IM + 1650 Free or the Brute Squad Lite by swimming a 100 Fly + 200 IM + 500 Free. Information. Registration opens Nov. 1st.

SPMS Short Course Meters Championships, December 1-3

Get in some last-of-the-year racing at these champs, sponsored by Southern Pacific Masters, to be held at the Long Beach City College pool, 3990 Faculty Ave #3940, Long Beach, CA. Three full days of competition with a full roster of events, these champs are guaranteed to showcase some amazing swims. Information and Registration

400 Kick for Time, December 1-31

Kicking is good for you and more kicking is even better! Compare yourself to others without leaving your pool. USA Swimmers are invited to participate with USMS. Special awards for Parent-Child combined time. Information and Registration

The Miracle Mile, January 1- February 29

Swim a Postal mile and help fund a cure for lung cancer. This important event is sponsored by Tamalpais Aquatic Masters. Information and Registration

Santa Rosa Masters Resolution Meet, January 13

Stay tuned for details.

The Olympic Club 1500-Meter, January 27

Sold out! Information

All February Events

Details to follow as they become available.

Annual Meeting and Celebration Recap

Held November 12

Attendees at the celebration of our past year began with their choice of a coached workout or two clinics conducted by Nick Thoman. Nick, a multiple Olympic medalist and our featured speaker, got in the pool with our members to help them improve their turn and stroke techniques. 

Tucker DuPree followed with stories of losing his eyesight and his transition from All-American high school swimmer to a medal winning Paralympian. After a scrumptious catered lunch, Nick regaled us with his amazing and amusing swimming journey that culminated with gold and silver medals at the 2012 London Games. Both speakers were joyous and passionate and left everyone inspired to double down on their own swimming pursuits. 

Our new Executive Committee members are:

• Chair – Ian King
• VP Communications & Technology – Michael Moore
• VP Pools – Chad Holbrook
• VP OW – Rebecca Friedlander
• VP Clubs & Coaches – Shari Cruse
• Secretary – Sally Guthrie
• Treasurer – Laura Shope

Our 2023 Pacific Masters Service Award Winners are:

• Nancy Ridout Award for Distinguished Service -- Carol Nip
• Contributor of the Year Award -- Missy Hunter
• Peggy Lucchesi Award -- Ian King
• Appreciation Awards -- Rebecca Friedlander, Judah Grossman, Matt Roper, David Spitzler
• Personal Achievement Award -- The Olympic Club English Channel Relay: Allison Arnold, Catherine Breed, Thomas Dowley, Matthew Korman, Felicia Lee, John Piirainen
• Personal Achievement Award - Honorable Mention -- The ALTS Swimmers who swam in their first meet at the SCM Champs in Walnut Creek: (from MAQ): Chiedozi Acholonu, Janet Hurtado, Moses Isang, Elsa Leung, Grace Leung, Ferenc Paczka, Arivuchelvi Raju, Rafael Razo; (from GFDM): Tanya Angell, Michael Casterline, Bob Sands, Teresa Stormberg

Sincere congratulations to all from Pacific Masters!

Where to Find Meet Results

Swim Phone, Pacific Masters.org, USMS.org

There are three places to find Pacific Masters pool meet results. The easiest to use may be at SwimPhone. SwimPhone has updated their servers so that Pacific Masters unofficial pool meet results are database driven and online at

https://www.swimphone.com/meets/?ngb=USMS&lmsc=38&range=past

The unofficial results from October 2009 to the present are on our Pacific Masters website. Swimmers and coaches can easily point and click to get the individual and club’s results. Compiled there are pool meet results from 1996 (27 years of results). Pacific Masters will continue to post meet results in a .pdf format in the meet section of our website. Results for the Pacific Masters pool meets on the Pacmasters server is at:

https://www.pacificmasters.org/page.cfm?pagetitle=Pool%20Competition%20Results&year=2016

 Pacific’s official meet results are on the USMS website at

https://www.usms.org/comp/meets/meetlist.php?CourseID=0&LMSCID=38

The USMS website has Pacific’s pool meet results from October 2006.

Join the Pacific Masters Update Editors Team

Winning awards in and out of the pool!

Pictured here is our award-wining Pacific Masters Update Newsletter editorial team: (from left) Missy Hunter, Linda Hepworth, Rich Burns, Jenn Hwang, and Michael Moore.

Do you have an interest in copywriting, design and/or editorial work? Would you like to join us in editing our bi-weekly newsletter? Please contact the Update Editors at updateeditors@pacificmasters.org.

2024 USMS Individual Registration

Don't miss out in 2024! Renew here.

A USMS membership will help you take your swimming to the next level. You can read about all the great benefits on the USMS site, but here are just some highlights:

• Technique and training advice in SWIMMER magazine, STREAMLINES newsletters and at usms.org 
• A vast workout library that features seven specialties and loads of workouts for every swimming level
• Ability to participate in USMS pool, open water or virtual events
• Access to local club workouts
• Exclusive discounts from our partners
• Ability to link your account with Swim.com and analyze your workout or race information 
• Discussion forums to communicate with coaches and members nationwide
• FUN social interaction with like-minded adults

Swimmers, check with your coach or club representative to make sure your club is registered for 2024. Your club must be registered with USMS in order for you to select that club when you register.

Cold Water Swimming

Essential Tips to Stay Safe

Winter is just around the corner and there are brave souls among us who enjoy swimming right through the cold season. Besides the benefits of swimming in cold water, there are also inherent dangers.

As with every endeavor, following certain rules and guidelines will ensure a successful swim. Here is a short video providing information about what happens to the body in cold water, and tips on staying safe while you indulge in this brisk, exhilarating activity.