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In this issue, you will find information on upcoming swimming events and stories of interest.
August is Try Masters Swimming month. Take advantage of this opportunity to introduce your friends to the benefits of Masters Swimming.
The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a dramatic closing ceremony, featuring Tom Cruise boldly carrying the Olympic flag, by motorcycle, plane, and parachute, to Los Angeles in preparation for 2028. We Pacific Masters members do not have to wait that long to witness more world-class swimming; the USMS Summer Nationals are finally here! All eyes will be on Mission Viejo, as we wish everyone a successful meet.
Thanks to Scotty Patterson for the gorgeous heading photo of Donner Lake, pre-race on August 10. The next Update will appear the week of September 2, 2024. The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 30, 2024.
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One Woman's Olympic Quest
Jenn Hwang - Miss Universality
Jenn Hwang of Walnut Creek Masters is a record-breaking champion with Olympic dreams. She is Taiwanese American and wanted to represent the country of her parents' birth, the Taiwan/Chinese Taipei (TPE)* Olympic team. Using the concept called Universality, she followed a different pathway to make her dreams come true. Learn more about Universality and Jenn's story here.
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Kerry O'Brien Short Course Meters Championships
Heather Farms Pool, Walnut Creek, Oct. 4-6
Take your mark and get set! Walnut Creek Masters will be hosting The SCM Champs at Heather Farms Pool again this year. This annual meet is the perfect showcase for your year's hard work and training. Because of its popularity, Pacific Masters has announced a few changes in the program, including:
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10 heat/60 person caps on the 1500, 800 and 400 Freestyle events. No waiting lists.
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There will be in-person check-in for all 200-and-up events. 200-meter event swimmers MUST CHECK IN. This is different from our other two championships.
We are anticipating lovely fall weather and some spectacular racing. See you there!
Information and Registration
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Rowdy Gaines in Person
Annual Meeting, November 17
Attention! Anyone who watched the Olympic swimming! Rowdy Gaines, the longtime eminent NBC announcer for National, International, and the Olympic Games and Gold medal winner himself, is all set to be our keynote speaker at this year’s Annual Celebration, November 17.
Do you have questions about his experience, the Olympic Village, how the events were run, specific races or athletes, French hospitality, or anything else you think Rowdy might be able to answer? Please write them down and email them to Nancy Ridout, and then join us on November 17 for his insights and answers to your questions. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
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Try Masters Swimming
August is the month - pass it on!
Twice a year, USMS has a Try Masters Swimming program. It is usually offered in January and July. However, due to the excitement of the Olympics, this year, USMS Try Masters Swimming is being held in August.
Twenty-two of our clubs formally participate in this program with either a week for free or two workouts for free. See what your club offers and invite a friend to Try Masters Swimming! For more information and list of participating clubs, click here.
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Open Water Challenge Hats for Sale
Trouts and Manatees!
We’ve received so much positive feedback this season (and we’re only half-way through!) about the Open Water Challenge patches that we’re now selling hats for the first two animal tiers, Trout and Manatee, in our virtual store.
There are bucket and baseball styles, in a variety of colors. Place your order now through September 30. Our print minimum this time is 22 of each animal (22 Trout hats of any style combo and 22 Manatee hats of any style combo, so 44 total). All proceeds go towards supporting this on-going event. Thank you!
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Adult Learn to Swim Program
Monthly Instruction and Program Management, by Zoom, 6 PM
Do you have questions about instruction or program management? Join the Pac Masters ALTS once a month for Zoom office hours where we will discuss and answer questions related to the ALTS program. Email ALTS chair Kim Elsbach to submit questions, obtain the Zoom link, or for past office hours minutes.
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Sebastopol Masters 400 Fastest ePostal
7th Annual, Through August 31
August is here, and with it, the Sebastopol Masters 400 Pull competition. Dust off your favorite paddles and buoys and add your name to the list of pullers in this traditional event. Information and Registration
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Eight Bridges Virtual Swim
The Second Annual, Through September 30
Swimmers log pool and/or open water swims to move virtually from bridge to bridge across the San Francisco Bay. As an unsanctioned event, all are invited to participate—swimmers may be affiliated with any club, organization, or none, can be of any age, and reside within any country.
No awards, just heaps of fun, personal satisfaction, and bragging rights! It’s an opportunity to support a terrific Bay Area nonprofit: The San Francisco Baykeeper.
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Coaches Clinics
September 28 and 29, 2024
USMS is offering Coach Certification for Level 2 & Level 3 on September 28 in San Rafael (Four Points Hotel) Click each level for registration. Openings are still available but filling fast. Register ASAP.
"How-to-coach-a-clinic" sessions in classroom on September 28 in San Rafael (Four Points Hotel) and on deck on September 29 in Novato (Miwok Aquatic Center). Registration for both days.
USMS is offering The Nationals Coaches Clinic, October 18-20 (Houston). Receive guidance from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced mentors in our field. This is a fantastic learning event for coaches with speakers, networking, and pool time. Information and Registration
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USMS LCM Summer Nationals
Marguerite Aquatics Complex, Mission Viejo, This weekend! August 21-25
U.S. Masters Swimming is excited to bring Summer Nationals back to Mission Viejo. Let the Olympic excitement continue throughout August! Hosted by Mission Viejo Nadadores, the USMS LCM Summer Nationals meet is sure to be filled with great weather and fast swims. Registration is closed for individuals. Relay team registration will be open until 7 PM Aug. 23.
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Eight Bridges Virtual Swim
Registration open
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400 Fastest Pull ePostal for Sebastopol
Registration open
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USMS Summer Nationals, Marguerite Aquatic Complex, Mission Viejo, CA
Good luck, everyone!
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Keller Cove Swim for Kids' Sake, Keller Beach, Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, Richmond, CA Registration open. | | |
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Coaches Clinics, Miwok Aquatic Center, Novato, CA
Don't delay - spaces filling quickly
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Kerry O'Brien Short Course Meters Championships, Heather Farms, Walnut Creek
New Limits on Distance Events
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Swim Across America, SF Bay Area Open Water Swim, Little Marina Green, San Francisco
Note: This is not a USMS-sanctioned event.
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USMS Summer Nationals, August 21-25
Marguerite Aquatic Complex, Mission Viejo, CA.
Best of luck to all! Information
14th Annual Keller Cove Swim for Kids' Sake, September 15
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, Richmond, CA
Final event of the Pacific Masters OW season. SF Bay swim in protected cove at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. ½, 1 and 2-mile distances. Expected water temp 62 to 66. Start and finish on sandy beach with sweeping views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate, Angel Island, and Mt. Tam. Hot showers on the beach! Finish the 2024 OW season with a flourish! Information and Registration
Kerry O'Brien Short Course Meters Championships, October 4-6
Heather Farms Pool, Walnut Creek, October 4-6
This is the third of our Annual Championships, the Short Course Meters, which completes our year of competition. Due to the popularity of this meet, please note:
- There will be 10-heat/60-person caps on the 1500, 800, and 400 Freestyles with no waiting list available.
- All events 200-meters or longer will require in-person sign-ins.
Be sure to register ASAP! Information and Registration
Swim Across America, October 5
Little Marina Green, San Francisco
1.5-mile swim, starting at Little Marina Green and ending at Aquatic Park. Take part in this memorable event as a swimmer, volunteer, or kayaker and help fight cancer. This is a benefit for UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. This is not a USMS-sanctioned event. Information and Registration
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Sebastopol Masters Annual 400 Fastest Pull ePostal, Through August 31
Only a few weeks left to pull a 400. You must submit your time(s) by September 14. There are two categories, using paddles, or using buoys. You may enter both categories. Information and Registration
Eight Bridges Virtual Swim, Through September 30
Swimmers log pool and/or open water swims until September 30, to virtually move from bridge to bridge across the San Francisco Bay. Instead of awards, you'll have heaps of fun, personal satisfaction, and bragging rights! It’s an opportunity to support a terrific Bay Area non-profit: San Francisco Bay Keeper.
Information and Registration
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