Greetings Mission Viejo Nadadores Masters and Friends,

 

In This Update:
 
1.  SANTA CLARITA SCM MEET

2.  2006 SPMA REGISTRATION

3.  POLAR BEAR CLUB INFO

4.  TURKEY CLASSIC SWIM MEET

5.  WORKOUT ACCESS

6.  SWIM TIPS

 

Please check the web site for current information on meets, practice times, weekly news, special events, meet results and more!

www.mastersmvnswim.org

 

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Santa Clarita SCM Meet

 

The Santa Clarita short course meters meet will be held on Saturday, November 5th. The day will start off with a 1500 for the distance swimmers, followed by additional warm-up, with the remainder of the meet starting at noon. 50s, 100s and 200s of all strokes are offered, along with 100, 200 and 400 IM, and 400 free, and 200 mixed free and medley relays.

 

Deck entries are available this Saturday for $30.

 

http://www.spma.net/meetforms/SC_SCM2005form.htm (HTML format) http://www.spma.net/meetforms/SC_SCM2005form.pdf (pdf format)

 

The consolidated entry card can be downloaded from:

http://www.spma.net/Cardboth.PDF

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 2006 SPMA Registration

 

Membership renewal forms for 2006 can now be printed off the SPMA web site, or obtain in the swim office.

 

http://www.spma.net/regform.htm

 

The yearly USMS fee is $35.00. 

 

All swimmers must be 2006 current to continue swimming in January.

 

Forms are due back to the swim office by December 15^th!

 

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2005-2006 Polar Bear Club Information

 

Masters swimmers will again have the opportunity to become MVN Polar Bear Club members by attending a specified number of practices during the holiday period. 

 

Dates:  December 14 – January 4

 

Membership is available at three levels depending on the number of practices attended.

 

GOLD – 16 practices

SILVER – 12 practices

BRONZE 10 practices

 

Gold level membership entitles the swimmers to a t-shirt and a cap.  Sliver membership entitles the swimmer to a shirt.  Bronze membership entitles the swimmer to a cap.

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

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TYR Turkey Classic 'AB' Meet.

 

November 18-21, 2005 --- The Mission Viejo Nadadores are once again proud to host this year's TYR Turkey Classic 'AB' Meet

 

MVN Volunteer Opportunities -  http://www.mvnswim.org/news/VolunteerOpportunities.htm

 

Workout Time Changes:

Friday, 5-6 AM only

Saturday, 6-7 AM only

Sunday, NO Practice

Monday, NO Evening Practice

 

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Daily/Weekly Workouts

 

Daily workouts are posted on our bulletin board for your convenience.

This feature is available to the MVN Masters Team members only.

 

http://www.mastersmvnswim.org/phpBB2/index.php

 

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Swim Tip - Can You “Feel the Water”?

 

What sensations do you feel when your hands go through the water?  Are you manipulating water efficiently? 

 

1.  Feel your hands.

 

 Try inserting your hands into the oncoming flow instead of “attacking” the water and trying to push the water directly backwards.

 

2.  Wrap the Flow.

 

After feeling the oncoming flow – wrap the flow around the arm by gradually rotating your hand and forearm.  The maximum elbow bend should reach approximately 90 degrees and should be comfortable to you-  If you need to- adjust the amount of elbow bent to suit your style.

 

3.  Think momentum. 

 

Your desired stroke timing depends to a great extent on your speed.  Use your entry hand as a guiding sensory to judge the desired timing of your stroke.

 

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Mission Viejo Nadadores Masters

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 A REMINDER FROM COACH

 

Workouts will be conducted regardless of weather!

 

-wear warm sweats, carry a plastic bag to keep your things dry, and cover your feet and head.

STAY WARM AND DRY AFTER PRACTICE!

 

 

Check the Web site frequently

www.mastersmvnswim.org