Heidi George Exceeds Expectations at the U.S. 10k World Championship TrialsA Palo Alto Masters swimmer swam in her first 10k open water race on June 14 and almost made the U.S. World Championship Team. Though she was the oldest competitor in the group, Heidi George came within five seconds of placing in the top six, which would have secured a spot on the team. How did Heidi prepare? What made her so confident going into the race? What other events will we see her in this year? Read more... |
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Fitness Logs Available for MembersU.S. Masters Swimming has released a new online service that is available exclusively for our members. Members may now track their swimming and other fitness activities via our new online Fitness Logs (FLOGs) tool. With this exciting new online service, you can log a wide variety of fitness activities such as swim workouts, running, weights and yoga on your flog calendar and track your weekly, monthly and annual totals online. Members who are participating in the popular "Go The Distance" fitness event will also enjoy the convenience of having the data from their flog automatically included in the monthly event reports. Details are provided here on setting up and using your FLOG. Read more... |
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An application to officiate at the USMS Long Course National Championships is now available. The meet will be held from August 6-10 in Indianapolis. Applications are due by June 30 for specific assigned positions.
Early Registrations for Long Course Nationals Due 6/23 6/19/2009
The early registration period for the 2009 Long Course National Championships in Indianapolis ends on June 23 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. After this time, the meet surcharge will increase from $40 to $50 and entries will be accepted online at the increased rate until July 3. Don't delay - get your entries in early! The meet will be held from August 6-10.
Slate of Candidates for Fall Election Announced 6/19/2009
The slate of candidates for the Executive Committee positions has been announced. The election will take place during the annual convention in Chicago September 16-20. Read more...
May, 2009 Go The Distance Results 6/7/2009
Now serving over 900 participants! Come join the fun of "Going the Distance" in 2009! Read more...
Official Interpretation of the Swimwear Rule 6/3/2009
U.S. Masters Swimming has issued an official interpretation of swimwear rule 102.14 as it applies to Masters Swimming.
1 Mile National Open Water Championships 5/30/2009
Results for the 1 Mile Open Water Championships are now available.
Meeting Minutes 5/27/2009
Minutes for the March 31, 2009, Board of Directors conference call are now available. Read more...
Meeting Minutes 5/27/2009
Minutes for the April 23, 2009, Board of Directors conference call are now available. Read more...
Meeting Minutes 5/27/2009
Minutes for the May 5, 2009, Executive Committee conference call are now available. Read more...
Long Course Nationals 5/19/2009
The complete meet information, paper entry form (PDF) and online entry system are now available for the 2009 USMS Long Course National Championships to be held in Indianapolis August 6-10.
Coaching Multi-Sport Athletes 6/23/2009
Team Unity. Team Spirit. Team Suit 6/15/2009
Baby Wrinkles; Leather Faces 6/14/2009
By Any Means Necessary 6/1/2009
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