Masters Weekly News Update, Wednesday, March 31, 2025

Mark Moore
 

Masters Weekly News Update 
Monday, March 31, 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. 3 Team Records Broken
4. Tips from Coach Mark

 
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1. UPCOMING SWIM MEETS and CLINICS

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

May 3-4 (Sat/Sun)
SPMS SCY Championships
Huntington Beach, CA

May 10 (Sunday)
Breaststroke & Butterfly Clinic

June 8 (Sunday)
MVN Long Course Meet

July 13 (Sunday)
Starts and Turns Clinic

 

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2.  TEAM SUPPORT SERVICE POLICY REMINDERS

SESSION 1 REMINDERS:
  • 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. Even if your service hours requirement is met, you must still work at the mandatory swim 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 who are looking for a part-time evening or weekend job – come 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.  3 TEAM RECORDS BROKEN 
Congratulations to our 3 swimmers who set records at the last 2 swim meets!!!
Rose Bowl Swim Meet
Bev Montrella (75-79)
200yd Breaststroke - 3:56.21
CVMM 10TH Annual Matt Biondi SCY Masters Meet - Pentathlon
David Sumner (50-54)
100yd IM - 58.14
CVMM 10TH Annual Matt Biondi SCY Masters Meet - Pentathlon
Loren Gillilan (25-29)
50y Fly - 23.00
Way to go Nadadores!
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5. SWIM TIPS FROM COACH MARK

Improving timing in breaststroke is crucial for efficiency and speed.
Here are some tips to help you synchronize your stroke:
Pull and Kick Coordination: Your arms should be propulsive while your legs recover, and vice versa. This continuous propulsion helps maintain momentum.
Rhythm and Flow: Focus on developing a smooth and natural rhythm. Your stroke should feel like a continuous cycle without pauses or jerks.
Drills:
One Pull, Three Kicks: After your arms sweep out, begin your in-sweep, kick, and glide. This drill emphasizes the importance of gliding after each stroke.
Breaststroke Arms with Flutter Kick: This drill helps maintain a steady speed and improves arm recovery speed.
Remember, practice makes perfect. Incorporate these tips into your training, and you’ll likely see improvements in your breaststroke timing.
Keep swimming!
 
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