Masters Weekly News Update Monday, March 24, 2025 Saturday Workout 5:30-6:30 AM

Masters Weekly News Update 
Monday, March 24, 2025

This week's announcements include the following:

1. Upcoming Swim Meets
2. Team Service Hours Policy Reminders
3. Swim School is now Hiring
4. Tips from Coach Mark

FYI: Ron O’Brien Dive Invite Saturday & Sunday, March 29-30
- Saturday Workout 5:30-6:30 AM Only (NO 7 AM)
- Sunday regular time 8:30-10:00 AM

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1. UPCOMING SWIM MEETS

Mar 29-30 (Sat/Sun)
Rose Bowl Masters SCY

Apr 24-27 (Thu-Sun)
USMS Spring Nationals
San Antonio, TX
Registration is OPEN

May 03-04 (Sat/Sun)
SPMS SCY Championships
Huntington Beach, CA

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2. TEAM SUPPORT SERVICE POLICY REMINDERS

SESSION 1 REMINDERS:

• Session 1 continues through March 31, 2025.

• Unworked hours will be billed at $25/hr on April 1, 2025.

SESSION 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Session 2 begins April 1 and continues through August 31, 2025.

• You will be assigned 6 service hours of TEAM Support.

• Session 2 meets:

  • Sunday, June 8 LC Meet 

  • Sunday, July 6 – Patrick Moore Relay Meet

  • Friday-Sunday, August 15-17 – SW ZONE Championships

• SW ZONE Summer Champs is a mandatory event where each member is required to work 3 hours. If you are not available to work at the mandatory events, you will be billed $50. This means that even if your service hours requirement is met, you will still need to work at the mandatory meet or be billed. 
   

Want to see your service hour balance and history? Check out: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/scmvnm/page/membership/team-unify-faqs

Questions? Email [email protected]

See dates and more info at MVN TEAM SERVICE HOURS SUPPORT PROGRAM

 

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3. SWIM SCHOOL IS NOW HIRING!

Calling MASTERS athletes looking for a part-time evening or weekend job – join the swim school to share your love of swimming!

• Instructor and coach positions available

• No experience required – Paid training

• Flexible schedules  - weekdays, weekends & evenings

• Fun work with a great team!

Email Josh at [email protected]

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4. TIPS FROM COACH MARK

Can You Feel the Water

What sensations do you feel when your hands go through the water?

Are you manipulating water efficiently?

 

1. Feel your hands.

Try inserting your hands into the oncoming flow instead of "attacking" the water and trying to push the water directly backward.

2. Wrap the Flow.

After feeling the oncoming flow, wrap the flow around the arm by gradually rotating your hand and forearm. The maximum elbow bend should reach approximately 90 degrees and be comfortable for you. If you need to, adjust the amount of elbow bend to suit your style.

3. Think momentum.

Your desired stroke timing depends to a great extent on your speed. Use your entry hand as a guiding sensor to judge the desired timing of your stroke.

Good Luck!