Dive Into Fall: NELMSC Meets & Events Ahead | | |
We’ve got a packed lineup of racing and connection across New England — here’s what’s coming up:
📌 October 19 – HAWKtoberfest Adult SCY Swim Meet
📍 Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
📌 October 26 – UVAC Leaf Peepers Masters SCY Meet
📍 White River Junction, VT
📌 November 8 – New England College Club & Masters Swimming Meet
📍 Boston University, MA | 400+ swimmers expected
📌 November 15 – Polar Bear SCY Masters Meet
📍 Brunswick, ME
📌 November 16 – Concord Carlisle Masters SCM Mini Meet
📍 Concord, MA
📌 November 22 – Charles River Aquatics Masters Fall SCM Meet
📍 Wellesley, MA
📌 November 23 – Portsmouth SCM Mini-Meet
📍 Portsmouth, NH
📌 December 5–7 – Colonies Zone & NE LMSC SCM Championship
📍 Boston University, MA
This is your chance to connect, compete, and celebrate with fellow Masters swimmers across New England.
💦 Get involved, race hard, and cheer loud!
And don’t forget — check back with NELMSC for even more meet announcements coming soon!
— Your NELMSC Leadership Team
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2025 New England College Club & Masters Swimming Meet
Get ready for "Swimming through the Decades” — the 2025 New England College Club & Masters Swimming Meet is coming Saturday, November 8 at Boston University!
Imagine 400+ swimmers—college club & masters—sharing the pool, racing with energy, cheering with heart, and bringing together generations of swimmers for one unforgettable short-course yard meet. Under upbeat music, with relays, personal bests, team spirit, and that awesome “poolside buzz” you don’t want to miss.
This year’s New England College Club & Masters Swimming Meet (Dec. 5–7 at Boston University) is taking a fun retro twist! From the 1950s to the 2000s, we’re celebrating every era of swimming greatness. Come dressed in your decade of choice—whether that means breaking out your old varsity jacket, rocking 70s disco flair, 90s neon, or 2000s tech-suit vibes. It’s your chance to dive into history, have some fun, and show off your team spirit across the ages!
Entries close Sunday, November 2, so get your name in, pick your events, and join the fun. Whether you’re firing up for fast times or just loving the vibe, this meet delivers.
🎥 Meet videos: 2024 IG | 2024 | 2023
| | | Have You Heard? The New England Short Course Meters Championship is Coming Home to Boston! | | |
After a decade-long run at WPI in Worcester, the New England Short Course Meters Championship is returning to Boston University this December! We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 Colonies Zone & New England LMSC Short Course Meters Championship will be held December 5–7, 2025 at BU’s world-class pool.
This annual event brings together Masters swimmers from across the region — and beyond — for fast swims, great company, and the perfect way to close out the year. All sessions will be held in the afternoon, with the order of events to be announced soon.
Event Details:
- Meet: 2025 Colonies Zone & New England LMSC Short Course Meters Championship
- Dates: December 5–7, 2025
- Location: Boston University, Boston, MA
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Schedule: Friday, Dec 5: Warm-up 2:15 PM & Meet Start 3:00 PM
Saturday, Dec 6: Warm-up 12:30 PM & Meet Start 1:00 PM
Sunday, Dec 7: Warm-up 12:30 PM & Meet Start 1:15 PM
We can’t wait to return to Boston for another unforgettable weekend of racing, reconnecting, and celebrating our New England Masters swimming community.
Stay tuned for the meet information and entry link, coming soon — and start planning your trip to BU!
| | Summer Highlights: Records, Races & Memories | |
Glen Lake Swim 2025 Recap – “Fangs”🦈
The Glen Lake Swim in Goffstown turned the water into shark territory this summer, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws with the theme “Fangs.” Swimmers braved one- and two-mile races under the watchful eyes of inflatable sharks, themed trophies, and plenty of ocean-movie spirit.
The event blended fast swims with pure fun — from fierce finishes to playful costumes — proving once again why Glen Lake has become one of the most unique stops on the USMS New England Open Water Series.
The Union Leader even featured the swim on its front page with a spotlight on local legends and pop-culture flair. Dive into the full article here: Union Leader coverage.
You can also check out results, history, and more details at the Glen Lake Swim website.
And don’t miss the official event photos — from swimmers flashing toothy grins to “shark bait” finish-line triumphs — this year’s Glen Lake Swim proved once again: you’re gonna need a bigger smile.
| | | | Summer 2025 was one to remember. From sunrise swims and open water adventures to championship meets and local gatherings, New England Masters swimmers filled every lane and lake with camaraderie, competition, and joy. As the season winds down, we celebrate the memories made, the friendships strengthened, and the shared love of swimming that connects our community year after year. | |  | |
🎉 Celebrating Excellence!
Our 5th Annual NELMSC Awards & Hall of Fame Celebration was filled with joy, recognition, and inspiration — relive the highlights in our video recap below!
This year, we’re especially proud to honor Bill Brenner, USMS Senior Director of Club & Coach Development, with the NELMSC Lifetime Appreciation Award for his extraordinary impact on swimmers and coaches nationwide.
💙 Share your stories, memories, or photos for Bill in our online Appreciation Book —
https://www.newlywords.com/bill-brenner-nelmsc-lifetime-appreciation
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Richard Baughman (NEM-GSP, age 72) rewrote the record books with a 20:17.22, breaking both the U.S. Masters Swimming National Record and the World Record for men 70–74, previously held by Dan Kirkland (20:26.12, 2018). Kirkland’s mark had been the oldest national record on the books for this age group.
Baughman established control from the outset with an aggressive 1:16.13 opening 100, then settled into a smooth, consistent rhythm, maintaining splits in the 1:21–1:22 range through 1400 meters before closing hard in 1:18.33. He finished more than 17 seconds ahead of the runner-up, capping a masterful performance that showcased endurance pacing and precision execution. Congrats Richard!
| | 🎃 Spooky Season Swim Vibes! 👻 | | |
🎧Halloween Swim Playlist
Turn up the chills and keep your stroke in rhythm!
👉 Listen on Apple Music (full 48-song playlist)
🎃 Thriller — Michael Jackson
👻 Ghostbusters — Ray Parker Jr.
🩸 Theme from Halloween — John Carpenter
💀 Heads Will Roll — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
🧛♀️ Bloody Mary — Lady Gaga
🦇 Monster Mash — Bobby “Boris” Pickett
🕷️ Somebody’s Watching Me — Rockwell
🧙♀️ Disturbia — Rihanna
🪩 In the Night — The Weeknd
🔥 Highway to Hell — AC/DC
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The New England LMSC is diving head-first into Halloween spirit — and yes, even the water feels a little haunted this month! The Granite State Penguins hosted a “Spooky Practice” featuring DJ’s Cursed Set — a three-round monster of a main set:
🩸 200 on standard interval (SI)
🧛♀️ 50 easy on 1:00
🕷️ 100 on SI – 5
👻 50 easy on 1:00
Rinse and repeat… if you dare.
Have you tried these creative “ghostly drills”:
- Tombstone Kickboards – hold your board vertical for that extra drag (and extra doom).
- Zombie Arms Kicking – outstretched arms, flutter kick, and no sign of life.
- Frankenstein Freestyle – stiff arms, high recovery, and a look that says “I’ve been stitched together for this.”
- Witch’s Brew Bubbles – group kicking with cauldron-worthy underwater exhalations.
🎧 Keep the chills going with our Halloween Masters Swim Playlist on Apple Music — packed with eerie beats, aquatic anthems, and just the right amount of spook-tempo to keep your stroke in rhythm.
💀 Watch the Granite State Penguins’ spooky practice videos (complete with costumes, laughter, and probably a ghost or two in lane four), and share your team’s Halloween swim traditions with us — tag us on social media and we might share your team next!
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Share Your Stories, Photos, and
News with the NELMSC Community!
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Do you have a great meet photo, team announcement, or personal swimming milestone to share? Have you been thinking about writing an article about your training, a teammate’s journey, or a memorable swim experience? We’d love to feature your voices, stories, and snapshots in the next issue of the New England LMSC Newsletter!
We’re looking for:
- 🏊♀️ Event recaps and meet reports
- 📸 Photos from practices, meets, or team socials
- 💡 Articles about training, motivation, or Masters life
- 🎉 Announcements — records, awards, new members, or club news
Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just want to share a quick update, your contribution helps celebrate the spirit and diversity of Masters swimming across New England.
📬 Submit your stories and photos to nelmsccommunications@gmail.com
We can’t wait to highlight the amazing people who make our LMSC so special!
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