Masters Weekly News Update, Monday, December 9, 2024
Masters Weekly News Update,
Monday, December 9, 2024
Hello Team,
The following information is in our weekly news update.
Have a great week!
1. Upcoming Team Events
2. SPMS Short Course Meters Championships Results
3. Annual Team Holiday Party
4. Team Unify FAQs
5. Words from Coach Mark
FYI: 2025 USMS Membership Renewal is due before January 1, 2025.
POLAR BEAR STARTS TODAY!
TEAM PARTY FRIDAY – NO PM Workout
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1. Upcoming Team Events
Polar Bear Club Challenge
Monday, December 9 – Sunday, January 5
Annual Holiday Team Party
Friday, December 13
Home of Susanne and Ray Borzone
RSVP by Friday, December 6
SCY Meet - Saddleback College
Sunday, February 2 (hosted by the Nadadores)
Nadadores SCY Meet
Sunday, March 2 MAC 2025
U.S. Masters Swimming Spring Nationals
April 24 – 27
San Antonio, TX
SPMS SCY Championships
Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4
Huntington Beach
Nadadores LC Meet
Sunday, June 8 MAC
Patrick Moore Memorial Relay Meet
Sunday, July 6 MAC
SW Zone Champs
August 15 – 17
Mission Viejo
Nadadores Open Water Festival
Sunday, September 22
Lake Mission Viejo
Nadadores SCM Meet
Sunday, October 5
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2. SPMS SCM Champs Team Results
7 NEW TEAM RECORDS
Congratulations to the following swimmers:
Doug Barker (60-64)
50 back – 36.03
Sharon Dill (65-69)
1500 Free – 22:22.64
800 Free – 11:50.74
Bill Kennedy (65-69)
100 Fly – 1:32.57
Mark Seretan (70-74)
100 Breast – 1:50.75
Mikes Chedekel (75-79)
200m Breast - 4:47.78
50m Fly - 54.85
WAY TO GO SWIMMERS!!!!
TEAM RESULTS
(50-54) Duke, Brian
100 free (2nd place), 100 Back (4th place), 50 Free (2nd place),
100 IM (2nd place)
(50-54) Sumner, David
50 Fly (1st place), 100 Back (2nd place), 100 Fly (1st place)
(50-54) Duke, Brian
100 Free (3rd place), 100 Back (4th place), 50 Free (2nd place),
100 IM (2nd place)
(60-64) Barker, Douglas
20 back (2nd place), 50 breast (2nd place)
(60-64) Flores, Vincent
200 IM (5th place), 200 Breast (2nd place), 200 Fly (1st place),
400 IM (3rd place), 100 Fly (1st place), 100 IM (7th place)
(60-64) Olivares, Kathy
100 Free (10th place), 50 Fly (5th place), 100 Back (3rd place),
50 Free (5th place), 50 Back (4th place), 100 IM (5th place
(60-64) Zeise, Lisa
100 Free (5th place), 400 Free (14th place), 200 free (7th place)
(65-69) Dill, Sharon
1500 Free (1st place)
(65-69) Kennedy, William
400 Free (3rd place), 50 Fly (7th place) 100 Fly (5th place)
200 Back (3rd place)
(70-74) Seretan, Mark
100 back (2nd place), 100 Breast (3rd place)
(75-79) Chedekel, Miles
200 Breast (2nd place), 50 Fly (1st place), 100 Breast (3rd place),
50 Free (2nd Place), 50 Breast (2nd place), 100 IM (2nd place)
GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!
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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]g by Wednesday, December 11th.
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. Team Unify (SportsEngine) FAQs
Want to know how to update your credit card or bank account? Want to add emails to your account?
Check out these easy-to-follow instructions for these and a variety of tasks: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/scmvnm/page/membership/team-unify-faqs
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5. Words from Coach Mark
Super-Slow Swimming
Super-slow swimming drills offer several benefits, helping you improve your technique and overall performance.
Here are some key advantages:
Enhanced Technique: Swimming slowly allows you to focus on perfecting your stroke technique. You can pay attention to details like hand placement, high elbow catch, and body position without the distraction of speed.
Improved Balance and Coordination: Super-slow swimming helps you maintain balance and coordination. It ensures that your body remains aligned, and your movements are smooth and controlled.
Better Feel for the Water: By swimming slowly, you can develop a better feel for the water. This helps you understand how to move efficiently and effectively through the water.
Increased Awareness: Slowing down allows you to become more aware of your movements and how each part of your body contributes to your stroke. This heightened awareness can lead to more efficient swimming.
Reduced Fatigue: Practicing super-slow swimming can be less physically demanding, allowing you to focus on technique without getting overly tired. This can be particularly useful during recovery swims or cool-downs.
Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Swimming slowly can be a relaxing activity, helping you to unwind and reduce stress. It provides a break from high-intensity training and allows for mental relaxation.
Start now incorporating super-slow swimming drills into your regular training to help you refine your technique and become more efficient in the water.
Good Luck!
Coach Mark
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