2021 Short Course Relay ePostal June 14 until July 18, 2021 Hosted by Virtual Aquatics Swim Team Sanctioned by Arizona LMSC for United States Masters Swimming, Inc. GENERAL INFORMATION: This event is a virtual relay meet designed to build camaraderie and get the competitive juices flowing. All five official relays will be offered in three categories: Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed. Coaches are encouraged to promote this event at their facilities throughout the duration of the ePostal. Entrants complete a timed…
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The New Year is upon us and many of us are thinking about our fitness goals for 2021! We are, however, still in a pandemic that has canceled or postponed many of our in-person swimmeets, triathlons, and open water swims. For me, swimming is not just about physical fitness, but the mental health fitness it provides as well. There is nothing more therapeutic than the steady rhythm of your breath as you glide through the water, the high you feel…
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This month’s edition puts a spotlight on our wonderful volunteers, who have continued to help despite the pandemic! There is also information about a Swim for Hope event that runs through the month of February. Did you know that Swim for Hope has a chapter in Montana to help save lives by bringing hope to people whose lives are affected by suicide? Click here to read the latest edition of the Big Sky Masters Newsletter
At the end of October, the Montana LMSC approved a Story Sharing Campaign for the month of November. One story will be published online and distributed via email each week. A couple survey responses suggested the LMSC to promote positive stories about its members. The LMSC is making it a priority to shine some light on stories of hope, inspiration, and the strength to overcome. We recognize that with many of us out of the water, swimming may not be…
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On Sunday, October 25, the MT LMSC voted to offer a benefit program to acknowledge renewing members’ loyalty. People who renew their membership between November 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021 can direct the LMSC to do one of the following with the $12 LMSC fee that is part of their USMS registration. Receive a rebate check from the LMSC for $12. Send the member’s $12 rebate to any swimming club or workout group in Montana that is registered with…
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This is not a USMS sanctioned event, but members of the LMSC BOD find it important to still provide information and opportunities to our members in Montana about opportunities to keep swimming during these trying times. Details In 2010, a 4 year old female Grizzly made her way across Flathead Lake while wearing a GPS collar. That epic journey went from Painted Rocks, Cedar Island, Wild Horse Island, Rocky Point, Bird Island, and finally to the west shore near Blue…
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Our Montana lakes and ponds are at their warmest during the month of August, and we challenge you to swim at your local swimming hole.
Register online today to participate in a World Wide Virtual Open Water Swimming Event hosted by Montana’s Flathead Lake Open Water Swimmers Club. Complete the different triathlon swim distances throughout summer and submit your results to see how you rank internatioanally. Though it is not a USMS sanctioned event, the Montana LMSC wants to continue to encourage adults to swim.
Swim Virtually with the Ridley Master’s team located in Helena, Montana. Through the month of July, rack up points for completing event challenges. Though it is not a USMS sanctioned event, the Montana LMSC wants to continue to encourage adults to swim.
Register online today to participate in a 1 mile swim in Whitefish Lake, starting and finishing at Whitefish City Beach. This event takes place on August 8, 2020. Though it is not a USMS sanctioned event, the Montana LMSC wants to continue to encourage adults to swim.
