KMSC families with Senior & Senior development swimmers: Saturday practices are quickly approaching as the coaches move into a full practice schedule. The first Saturday is scheduled for Oct. 4. Many parents would like to continue the tradition of offering breakfast or snacks after the Saturday morning workouts. We believe this is an opportunity to build a stronger team bond, give our kids a social outlet after practice, and also recognize that our swimmers' appetites are raging after a hard Saturday morning practice. They need to refuel! However, we want...

Marlin parents, this event is just for YOU!   KMSC parent and expert baker Olimpia Ochoa will be offering a Bread Baking Class on Oct. 4. The class is limited to 10 people and costs $25, and all of the money will be donated to the KMSC Booster Club. (Thank you, Olimpia!)   It'll be a great time. You'll have a chance to meet other parents, learn how to bake delicious bread, and take home dough to make your own bread at home!   To sign up, email [email protected] with your name...

Most athletes experience them at some point, and getting them during a kick set is never fun. Yep, they're muscle cramps. If you or your swimmer experiences muscle cramps during practice, read this article from USA Swimming on what the potential causes are and whether nutrition can help prevent them. (Hint: Good hydration and salt intake are two keys!)

The KMSC Pro-Am Classic in December has been designated as an Officials Qualifying Meet (OQM) for 2014. The four-day event, which was founded by KMSC head coach John Brown more than 20 years ago, will be held at OCCC's Olympic Festival Pool. The Meet Referee will be Steve Potter and the National Evaluator will be Paul Memont, who started every race in the 2012 Olympics.  Officials wishing to participate must apply at this link by Nov. 18. KMSC will provide double occupancy rooms to any official who works all sessions during...

KMSC and the KMSC Booster Club believe giving back to the community is important both as organizations but also in building the character of our young swimmers. Therefore, we have volunteered to run a bicycle aid station at the upcoming RedMan Triathlon in OKC. This event is often regarded as a world-class triathlon and its organizers and the city take pride in this well-known event. KMSC will be able to show our support for the community, and we can cheer on many of our parents and friends who participate in...

Take a look back at KMSC's first long-course season in the August edition of The Inside Lane. The monthly newsletter, which is a joint publication of KMSC Boosters and our coaching staff, features the team's Oklahoma Swimming Age Group championship and other season highlights. You can always find the latest edition of The Inside Lane on our website. Log in to your account at kingmarlin.com, then go to Team Information --> Newsletter. You'll also find past editions of the newsletter there. If you are new to the team, perusing these...

KMSC believes in building great character as well as great swimmers. That means learning how to give back to the community and to support important causes. Join us Thursday, Aug. 28 at 5:45 p.m. as KMSC's swimmers take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the Lighthouse. To participate, you must donate $10 for a bucket to be dumped on your head. All donations will be given to the ALS Association.  :)  All swimmers are encouraged to join us for this cause. Besides, you don't want to miss seeing your coaches get drenched!...

KMSC families are invited to join the team Sat., Sept. 6 from 4-7:30 p.m. for the Marlins' Season Kick-Off Party. Come to the Lighthouse outdoor pool to swim and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with hot dogs, ice cold drinks, and potluck-style side dishes and desserts. KMSC finished the long-course (summer) season in grand fashion, culminating with the Oklahoma Swimming Long Course Age Group Championship title. Now, September marks the beginning of the short-course season, when swimmers return competing in a 25-yard (or 25-meter) pool instead of the Olympic 50-meter pool....

USA Swimming's executive director Chuck Wielgus attended the Phillips 66 Swimming National Championships in Irivine, Calif., earlier this month. In his latest blog post for USA Swimming, he talks about familiar legends of the past and where they are now.  "I saw many other alums at this year’s National Championships," Wielgus writes, "and I was reminded once again just how extraordinary swimmers are. There’s something about the sport that it helps forge young athletes into thoughtful adults who have so much to contribute to society." Read more from the blog...

Read the July edition of The Inside Lane, now available attached to this email and on our website. In this month's newsletter, learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities that will benefit the KMSC Boosters, read about accomplishments of some of our senior-level swimmers, and find out what Coach Trent's favorite meal is. It's all for you, in The Inside Lane! Interested in helping with the newsletter? We'd love to have more contributors. You can write a story, submit a story idea or send us a photo from a recent meet/event....