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Coaching
If you’re a competitive Masters swimmer, then you barely have enough time for swim practice, much less starts. To make the most of whatever time you do have, here’s a quick checklist of toys,...
Biography
Cindy Perkins, 59, lives in Fresno, Calif., and works as a medical librarian. She didn’t swim growing up. She discovered Masters swimming in the early 1980s in Los Angeles. Since she doesn’t...
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Final minutes from the Board of Directors conference call held on October 22nd.
Final minutes from the Board of Directors conference call held on October 22nd.
Coaching
Open water training creates some unique challenges for Masters coaches. Some have the luxury of open water venues for practice but for most coaches, the pool is still the rule. However, to serve our...
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Preliminary relay results from the 5K and 10K Postal Championships are now posted.
Preliminary relay results from the 5K and 10K Postal Championships are now posted.
Open Water
One of the best parts of organizing your own swim is that the start is a low key affair. No one is sprinting. There are no bullhorns. You just walk into the water when you’re good and ready. Sure,...
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Final meeting minutes from the Volunteer Roles Task Force conference call on August 30th.
Final meeting minutes from the Volunteer Roles Task Force conference call on August 30th.
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