Southern Pacific Masters Swimming

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September/October 2024 SPMS Newsletter

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Get ready for the SPMS Annual Meeting!

Sunday, November 10, Woollett Aquatic Center, Irvine

A day of swimming, learning and connecting, the SPMS Annual Meeting is back, featuring an exclusive Stroke Technique Clinic. The perfect way to sharpen your skills before the regional championships in December. This clinic costs $50 and is very limited so register early! Reservations are required for all events.

Why attend?

Stroke Clinic: Choose from various stations to enhance your swimming; perfect for every level
Guest Speaker: Hear four-time Olympian Milorad Cavic share his inspring story, including his near win over Michael Phelps at the 2008 Olympics
Free Taco Bar: Enjoy a delicious poolside lunch and socialize with fellow swimmers
Annual Meeting: Updates on SPMS initiatives, events and programs that affect you as a masters swimmer
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate our outstanding swimmers, volunteers and coaches

Want more details?

This is a very brief overview of the day. Read all the details here.

SPMS is now accepting bid applications for the following positions: Membership Coordinator, Top Ten Recorder and Newsletter Editor. Details of the duties and responsbilities required for those positions are available here. All bids must be received by October 20. Contractor positions are paid and shall be for a period of two years beginning October 2024. Bids must be submitted by email to chair@spmasterswim.org.

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What We're All About

Masters swimming is an organized program of swimming for adults. Masters swimming exists to promote health and fitness to its members who participate in a variety of ways ranging from lap swimming to international competition. Everyone has his or her own reason for joining Masters — health, fitness, camaraderie, fun, the thrill of competition, travel and coaching. Anyone 18 years of age or older can join. United States Masters Swimming, Inc. (USMS) provides the national administrative structure for Masters swimming, and it supports the local Masters programs. USMS was founded in 1970 and has 60,000 members with 1,000 local swim clubs located throughout the country. USMS holds national championships each year for short course yards in the spring and long course meters in the summer.

Southern Pacific Masters Swimming (also known as Southern Pacific Masters Association) is part of the Southwest Zone of United States Masters Swimming.

On the local level, Masters swimming is governed by Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSC). The LMSCs in turn are composed of smaller groups: clubs, teams and un-affiliated swimmers. This is the web site for the Southern Pacific Masters Swimming (SPMS); the local association that encompasses Southern California and parts of Nevada. SPMS has more than 5,000 members.

For fitness and triathlete swimmers, being part of a Masters Swimming program provides a coached workout for help with swimming technique, and a pool full of teammates to encourage each other to continue with the swimming regimen. USMS also offers a Fitness Series throughout the year which includes a 30-minute, 2K, and 1 mile swim. Go the Distance is a self-directed program which encourages swimmers to track their own fitness and progress. For swimmers who are interested in comparing themselves to other swimmers, USMS sponsors three ePostal National Championship Events that include a One Hour Swim, a 5k/10K Swim and a 3,000/6,000 Event.