Masters Weekly News Update, Monday, November 25, 2024

Masters Weekly News Update,
Monday, November 25, 2024

Hello Team,

The following information is in our weekly news update.

Have a great week!

1. SPMS Short Course Meters Championships
2. Polar Bear Club Challenge
3. Annual Team Holiday Party
4. Words from Coach Mark

FYI: 2025 USMS Membership Renewal is due before January 1, 2025.

Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day) 9:00-10:30 AM

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1. SPMS SCM Championships

*****SPMS/SW Zone SCM Championships****

Friday-Sunday, December 6,7,8 – Friday/Saturday/Sunday
(Long Beach City College)

DEADLINE - Sat, Nov 30, 2024, 11:59 PM  

Register Now

WE NEED SWIMMERS UNDER 50!

SIGN UP TODAY!!!

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2. Polar Bear Club Challenge

Day 1 Monday, December. 9
 

Swim between Monday, December 9th, and Sunday, January 5th (4 weeks), and make as many practices as you can. (26 days)
(No Workouts on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day)

Membership is available at three levels depending on the number of practices attended. All are invited to a pizza party in January to help celebrate the winners.

GOLD – 18 practices gold-level membership (a very special prize and a Pizza Party)

SILVER – 15 practices silver-level membership (Pizza Party)

BRONZE - 13 practices bronze-level membership (Pizza Party)

RULES

1. To ensure that all your practices count in your totals you must have completed your 2025 USMS registration.

http://www.usms.org/reg/register.php  

All practices completed before USMS registration will not count.

2. Each coach/swimmer will be keeping individual records of who was in attendance (a roll sheet will be available FOR you to sign in). These records will be combined at the end of the challenge. You are welcome to keep track of your practices, but please do not have coaches mark practices that you attended with another coach. (give those to coach Mark, must get signed off from the coach you swam with)

3. Double daily workouts do not count.

4. Swim workouts out of town must be with a USMS club and must provide a picture of the workout/coach.

5. Cost: $25.00 (includes a Polar Bear T-Shirt).  (make sure your shirt size is on your account information and/or t-shirt size is in the comment box when signing up)

6. Billed in January through your Team Unity account.

7.  SIGN UP HERE (log into your account and click yes to sign up)

We'll see you in the pool . . . just watch out for the icebergs!

Don’t forget - Polar Bear Club Logo Contest - Submit your design to enter the competition – The winner will be announced at the party!

Send the design to [email protected]  by Friday, December 6th.

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3. Masters Annual Team Holiday Party

Please join us for a great time at this year’s Masters Annual Team Holiday Party at the home of Susanne and Ray Borzone.

We have many fun activities and great food planned for this NOT TO BE MISSED EVENT

RSVP: By Friday, December 6
COST: $10.00 per person collected at the door
(Main Course will be provided)

Please bring the following for 4-6 people
Last name (A-G) - Small Appetizers
Last name (H-P) - Small Salad/or Bread
Last Name (Q-Z) - Small Side Dish

Adult beverages are not included, please BYOB

****FUN THINGS***
Polar Bear Club Contest - Submit your design to enter the competition.
Send the design to
[email protected]  by Friday, December 6th.

Also, don't forget to bring a gift of up to $15 to participate in the White Elephant Gift Exchange.

There will also be a dessert competition, so don’t forget to bring your favorite HOMEMADE dessert.

Please include your full name, with your EVITE reply, if you are attending the Holiday Party.
 

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4. Words From Coach Mark
 

How to Maximize Your Swimming Training

Hey team! Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your training sessions. Let’s dive in!

1. Train Smarter, Not Harder: Listen to your body during each workout. Remember, it’s about training, not straining! Adjust your intensity based on how you feel.
    
2. Consistency is Key: Aim for 3 to 4 workouts per week. Regular training is essential for achieving your goals and improving your performance.
    
3. Progress Gradually: Take your time to adapt to your current training level before increasing intensity. Slow and steady wins the race!
    
4. Monitor Your Heart Rate: Keep an eye on your heart rate while swimming. This will help you ensure you’re training at the right intensity for optimal results.
    
5. Count Your Strokes: Focus on your technique by counting the number of strokes it takes to cover a distance. This can help you become more efficient in the water.
    
6. Use Swim Fins: Incorporating fins can help reduce the intensity during tough sets, allowing you to focus on form without overexerting yourself.
    
7. Try a Snorkel: A swim snorkel can make breathing easier during challenging sets, letting you concentrate on your stroke technique while keeping your face in the water.
    
8. Incorporate Recovery Swims: Don’t forget to include easy-paced swims, drills, and sculls in your routine. Recovery is just as important as hard training!

Stay motivated and remember that every small step counts towards your improvement.

Let’s make each workout count!

Coach Mark  

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