Congratulations
to our
Go The Distance Swimmers of the Month!
Lynn Foley, Valerie Anderson, Bob Esposito and Nancy Crossman
Click here for more information about Go The Distance and other U.S. Masters Swimming fitness events.
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Really Cool Club Website of the Month...
Omaha, NE |
Places to Swim needs your help!
Click here to visit Places to Swim. Click on your LMSC and make sure your home pool's information is updated.
Places to Swim is one of our most popular resources, but we need your help to keep all information updated.
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Do you have a story to tell?
We are always looking for stories and personalities to feature on www.usms.org and in USMS Swimmer. If you or someone you know would like to see their story featured click here to contact us! |
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Greetings!
U.S. Masters Swimming is looking forward to the 2009 U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course National Championships and other events this summer and fall. Be sure to check out www.usms.org for meet results and recaps.
Swimming for Life!
Your friends at U.S. Masters Swimming
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Swimming During Pregnancy
by Ashley Gangloff
Pregnancy: Miracle and gift of life. But
how does it affect your swimming and, more importantly, how will
swimming affect your pregnancy?
USMS recently spoke with Nadine Day, Masters swimmer, member of
the U.S. Masters Swimming Board of Directors, physical therapist and
new mom; and her doctor, Millie Nelson MD, FACOC, MMM, the Chair of the
OB-GYN Christie Clinic, and also a Masters swimmer. Day and Nelson were
asked a series of frequently asked questions regarding pregnancy and
swimming in order to better understand how to safely swim while
pregnant.
"How much can I swim in practice if I am pregnant?"
"Why does it feel so good to swim while pregnant opposed to other forms of exercise?"
"Can a woman do flip turns during pregnancy?"
"How far into pregnancy can I swim?"
"Is there anything that should be avoided in practice during pregnancy?"
"Obviously women find their swimsuit fitting a little differently during pregnancy. Is there a different style that might fit a growing belly better?"
"Can a pregnant swimmer compete in a meet?"
"What other forms of exercise in the water are effective during pregnancy?"
Read what these medical professionals have to say... Read more |
Nothing Like the Open Water
U.S. Masters Swimming's calendar includes a total of six U.S. Masters Swimming Open Water Championships and it is not too late to participate!
Click here for more information about these upcoming events and other Open Water/Long Distance events.
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Maximizing a Race: Choosing a Suit
by The Professionals at TYR Sport, Inc.
Whether looking to break an age-group record or go a personal best time, Masters swimmers put in countless hours in the pool, on dry land and through proper nutrition to achieve their personal goals. When the time comes to race there is another component that the world of swimming looks to in order to maximize performance: the suit.
The professionals at TYR help differentiate between various styles of racing suits and offer advice for the care of your suit and even how to pull your suit on without rips, snags or tears... Read more |
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USMS Has Arrived
U.S. Masters Swimming has officially arrived at its new, permanent, location. The U.S. Masters Swimming headquarters is located in the historic Pagoda Building in Sarasota, Fla.
The opening of the headquarter's doors marks the first time that U.S. Masters Swimming and its staff has existed in one location rather than operating virtually from every corner of the country. U.S. Masters Swimming looks forward to taking advantage of efficiencies that occur when staff members are able to collaborate and work under one roof.
U.S. Masters Swimming's new address and phone number are below.
U.S. Masters Swimming
655 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 256-USMS (8767)
As always, U.S. Masters Swimming looks forward to continuing to serve you and your swimming and fitness goals.
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Click here to register for the
USMS 5k and 10k Postal National Championships
registration begins 5/15/09
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We've Got Spirit!
U.S. Masters Swimming is so excited about its new headquarters and can't wait to share it with you. This month's spirit picture captures the new U.S. Masters Swimming headquarters and staff members (left to right): Nick Florio, Rob Butcher and Laura Hamel.
To see yourself, your coaches, or your program featured, send us a photo that displays outstanding spirit to press@usms.org | |
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Do You FLOG?
U.S. Masters Swimming continues to deliver new tools to assist you as you work towards your swimming and fitness goal and is proud to present the FLOG.
What is a FLOG?
FLOGs are online fitness logs available to all U.S. Masters Swimmers. FLOGs allow members to track swimming workouts, walking, running and weight training workouts, among others, online. Your FLOG will count the number of cumulative hours, yards, meters and miles of your workouts for the month and year. Your FLOG is even linked to the Go The Distance program if you choose to participate.
What do I have to do to FLOG?
Set up your MY USMS account and FLOG away. Click here for complete instructions for setting up a MY USMS account and more information about how to get started FLOGGING.
Why should I FLOG?
FLOGGING will help you track your progress and provides a convenient method for goal setting and sharing information with the Go The Distance program and other members if you so choose. FLOGGING is easy and may even motivate you to stick around for that extra 300 yards. |
Calendar Updates: July/August
July
07/20/09
President appoints Delegates-at-Large for 2009 convention
07/25/09
Deadline for submission of information to be included in the summer issue of Streamlines... from the National Office
August
08/01/09
08/06/09-08/10-09
2009 U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course National Championship; Indianapolis, Ind.
8/15/09
08/31/09
Approximate mailing date for September/October issue of USMS SWIMMER |
About U.S. Masters Swimming
U.S. Masters Swimming, founded in 1971, is a membership-operated national governing body that promotes adult health, fitness and wellness through aquatics. It does so by partnering with more than 1,000 adult swim clubs across the country that offer swim/fitness programs, promoting information via a bi-monthly member magazine and www.usms.org, and sanctioning and promoting pool, open water and virtual competitions. Nearly 50,000 adults are registered members of U.S. Masters Swimming.
About "Member News from Behind the Blocks"
U.S. Masters Swimming encourages all U.S. Masters Swimming members to subscribe to "Member News from Behind the Blocks", however if you would rather not receive this update, please do not click the unsubscribe button, as that will remove you from all other U.S. Masters Swimming National Office mailings. Rather, please click on the "Update Profile/Email Address" link at the bottom of this email. Here you can select to discontinue your "Member News from Behind the Blocks" service or sign up for the U.S. Masters Swimming coaches' newsletter, "News from the Deck" and "Featured Articles," a weekly update.
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