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The greatest thing about Mission Viejo Nadadores Masters swimming
is that we all can choose our own level of involvement. We all can
strive to meet our individual needs in a variety of ways. There are
Competitions
for all levels and abilities. |
| Types
of Competitions |
Traditional
Meets - Are held in 25 yard(SCY), 25 meter(SCM), and 50 meter(LCM)
pools year round with a full complement of events, including relays
(single sex and mixed) Meets are held on the local, regional, zone
and national levels.
Open Water Races - Open water races take place in the ocean
and lakes. Swimmers compete on the local, regional and national level.
Wet suits are not allowed!
Postal Events - Unique to Masters swimming, the postal event
is the most convenient way to participate. We swim at are own pool
and submit times by mail to be scores and tabulated. Distances are
usually quite long: 5K, 10K, 3000 yards, 6000 yards.
Fitness Events - Fitness events are designed to be noncompetitive
and usually involve counting laps completed in a given time. Another
example is the virtual swims. Record your distance every day and plot
your course swimming around the world. What a challenge!
Is competition really necessary?
Not always, but one of the best ways to motivate yourself to train
harder is to compete. The goal is to improve one's physical and emotional
well-being. Whether you finish first or dead last is not the issue.
The only losers are those who make no effort to take care of themselves.
The competition in Masters swimming isn't against the swimmer in the
next lane. It's all about you, your goals, feeling great and having
fun! Everyone who participates with the Nadadores Masters is a winner
because we are all taking actions to better ourselves in a positive
and confidence building team environment. |
Challenge
Achievement
Recognition
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Annual USMS National Championship
Events |
January
1 - Hour Postal Championship
May - Short Course Yards Nationals
May - Sept. 5 & 10K Postal Championship
July 2 - Mile Cable Championships
July 1 - Mile Open Water Championships
August 2 - Mile Open Water Championships
August - Long Course Meters Nationals
Sept - Oct 3,000 & 6,000 Yard Postal Championship
September - 6+ Mile Open Water Championship
September - 5K Open Water Championship
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"Our
main goal is to help swimmers feel competent and confident in their
abilities to reach their goals and maximize their performances."
-Coach Mark
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