In This Weekly Update:

1.  LAS VEGAS

2.  SW ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS

3.  MEET SPONSORS

4.  SPMA TOP TEN

5.  WORDS FROM COACH  

          

Current workout schedule:  http://mastersmvnswim.org/workouts.htm

Current meet schedule: http://mastersmvnswim.org/MeetShedule.htm

 

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Team Breaking News

Meet Entry Due Dates

Santa Barbara Long Course - Thursday, June 29

SW Zone Meet (Mission Viejo) - Wednesday, July 5

 

Summer Workout Times  

Mornings
M-F: 5-6 AM (50 meter pool)
M-W-F: 6-7 AM (dive pool)
Noon
M-F: 12-1 PM (50 meter pool)
Evenings
M-Th: 8:00-9:00 PM (50 meter pool)
Saturday
7:00-8:00 AM (dive pool)
Sunday
8:30-10:00 AM (50 meter pool)

 

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Las Vegas Meet

 

The Las Vegas LCM meet will be held at the Desert Breeze pool on Saturday June 24th.

50s and 100s of all events, plus the 400 free, 200 and 400 IMs and relays are offered.

The 400 IM is added, and will be event 4a.

Warm-ups start at noon, so you can drive from Mission Viejo on Saturday morning, compete, then enjoy the sights and sounds of Las Vegas!

 

This is a good tune up meet for Worlds! Test those relay exchanges!

Deck entries are available for an additional $10 charge.

Additional information can be found at:

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

 

The consolidated entry card can be downloaded from:

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

 

Hope to see you there! 

 

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2006 South West Zone Championships

Mission Viejo, July 14-16  

 

Enter on-line today at:  http://www.mastersmvnswim.org/2006SWZone.htm.

 

AWARDS:      Custom medals for individual places 1^st – 3^rd, SPMA ribbons for places 4^th – 6^th, for each age group and gender will be awarded.  1^st place relay teams will receive custom medals, SPMA ribbons for 2^nd and 3^rd places.  Male and female high point awards for each age group will be awarded.  Team awards for each team finishing 1-8 will be awarded.

 

SCORING:      9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points for places 1-8 in each age group.  Double points for relays.

 

Swimmers are limited to a total of 7 individual events, not including relays for the entire meet, no more than 5 per day.  Age on December 31^st, 2006 determines the age group of the swimmer for the entire meet.

  

Also attached is the official meet information and entry form.  Please get your entries in early.

 

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SW Zone Meet Sponsors

 

Sponsorships/Volunteers Needed for Our Swim Meet! Help us obtain meet/program sponsors (Individuals or business)

 

Meet Sponsors are needed to help with the costs of awards and other items.  If your business or friends would like to join in supporting this meet please contact Coach Mark ASAP.  We accept all donations $25.00 - $500.00!

 

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SPMA 2006 SCY MVN Top Ten

 

Congratulations to the following 28 MVN swimmers for achieving a TOP TEN time in Southern Pacific for one or more individual events!

 

Jean-Marie Garayburu

Carol Kolarov

Jen Batcheller

Anne-Marie Larsen

Lisa Zawistoski

Wendy Theders

Jennifer Richter

Tami Engel

Alison Mitchell

Gwen Uthus

Andy Villarete

Michael Kolarov

Steve Steed

Rick Brotherton

Nick Theders

Steve Willment

Ken Hoffman

Phil Albright

Jeff Taylor

Ray Borzone

Byron Snow

Mark Longworth

Val Trowbridge

JJ Chao

John Campbell

Waayne McCauley

James Clyne

Bob Rolph

 

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Words from Coach Mark- Mind over Matter (Water)

 

Congratulations to all swimmers on making the commitment to a healthier lifestyle!

 

The trick to staying motivated is to stay positive and see that you’re making progress.

 

If things get off track, stop for a minute and refocus. 

 

Once you think about looking great, feeling energized and achieving success you’ve always wanted – and you will- you’ll be able to maximize your results.

 

…both in the pool and out!

 

"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right!"

-Henry Ford

 

 

 

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Mission Viejo Nadadores Masters

…a lifetime of

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An Adult Fitness Program for Triathletes, Fitness Swimmers, Competitive Swimmers and You!

All practices have a coach on deck who provides expert assistance in training techniques, stroke mechanics and goal setting. Each workout accommodates all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, or triathlete.  Practices last one hour and the total distance ranges from 800 to 4000 yards/meters, depending on the skill of the individual.

SWIMMING FOR FITNESS, SWIMMING FOR FUN, SWIMMING FOR LIFE!     
   

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