Masters Team Weekly Announcements Monday, January 19, 2026
| Masters Team Weekly Announcements
Happy Monday, Team — and welcome to Day 15 of Polar Bear! We’re kicking off a brand‑new week, so let’s hit the water with purpose. Before we get moving, take a moment to check out our upcoming event calendar, this week’s workout lineup, Swim Drills, and a few key updates about USMS membership, our Team Support Policy, and the Vegas Team Travel Trip. Let’s make this week count and keep the momentum strong. Upcoming Team Events
New Year’s Week Workout Schedule Monday, December 29 |
More Drills from Coach Mark
Fingertip Drag Drill
During freestyle, lightly drag your fingertips across the surface of the water as your arm recovers forward. The goal is a high‑elbow recovery, a relaxed arm, and a smooth, controlled shoulder rotation.
Why we use it: This drill trains you to keep a strong, efficient recovery path. By keeping your fingertips in contact with the surface, you naturally lift the elbow, improve body balance, and build awareness of proper freestyle mechanics. Over time, this leads to a cleaner, more efficient stroke and better alignment in the water.
Alternating Fly/Breast Drill
This drill is exactly what it sounds like: one full butterfly stroke, followed by one full breaststroke, repeated down the pool. The key is rhythm. Let the dolphin‑like undulation of breaststroke carry into your butterfly stroke so your whole body—shoulders through hips—moves as one connected unit.
Why we use it: Alternating Fly/Breast helps you find the ideal body position for both strokes. It teaches you to lift the hips, maintain forward momentum, and hold a longer, more powerful glide. When your hips stay high, your stroke becomes smoother, faster, and far more efficient.
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1. USMS MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
All MVN Masters swimmers will need to renew their USMS Masters Swimming membership for 2026 by December 31, 2025, or swimmers will not be allowed to attend practice until the renewal is complete.
Renew now on https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew
| **************************************************************************************************** 6 hrs. Session 1 - Sept. 1 - March 31, 2026 Next Nadadores Home Meets: Sunday, March 6 – SCY Meet Additional Volunteer Opportunities (contact Coach Mark if interested)
Would you like to view 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 |
| **************************************************************************************************** 2026 Fabulous Las Vegas Masters SCM Meet at UNLV Friday–Sunday, January 16–18 Pack your suits, grab your teammates, and get ready for an unforgettable team getaway in Fabulous Las Vegas. We’re heading to UNLV for a fast, fun, high-energy SCM meet — and an epic weekend together. Entry Fees & Dates
Entry Limits
Meet Schedule
Hotel recommendations are coming soon — but trust us, it’s Vegas, it’s the team, and it’s going to be a blast. We’d love to have you there for this fun, fast, team-bonding weekend. Let’s make Vegas our best travel meet yet.
Mission Viejo Nadadores Masters …a lifetime of… Challenge... Achievement...Recognition! |
