A letter from your LMSC Coaches Chair- As the Montana LMSC Coaches Chair, I have heard from many swimmers who either swim by themselves or with a small group. They’re looking for challenging workouts. Beginning April 18 to the end of May 2022, I will post 2 workouts each week. Each workout will have a different theme, contain some coaching comments, and can be tailored to meet the needs of any swimmer. I hope you find these workouts meet your…
Happy New Year! Welcome back to USMS and to the MT LMSC I hope you are all back in the water and staying fit. Below you will find a link to our newsletter. It contains information about happenings in the MT LMSC. Please read it for information about 2022 Rebate Changes in Volunteerism Coaches Corner Officials Membership renewal Click here to read the Newsletter
The Flatwater Lake Open Water Swim Club (FLOWS) had a nice turnout at the super fun dual-sanctioned meet on January 15th in Kalispell, MT. About a dozen masters swimmers from Hamilton to Whitefish competed. This allowed the FLOWS to have two relays in each of the relay events! Way to start 2022 out strong!
Paul Landes received the USMS Kerry O’Brien Coaches Award for 2021 Below is why Paul is deserving of the 2021 Kerry O’Brien Coaches Award By Peggy Stringer Paul has brought energy and has implemented new traditions in the swimming fabric of not just Helena but throughout Montana. His dedication as a coach has improved the lives of his swimmers and strengthened our team’s bond with our community. “How we perform in the pool transfers to how we perform within our…
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…
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…
USMS says… Over the past month, the USMS Board of Directors has been discussing how best to adjust to the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting pool closures, and decided to move forward with the Modified Year-Plus membership. This promotional offer is one piece of the board’s overall strategy. The Modified Year-Plus membership will allow swimmers who join USMS or renew their membership between now and Oct. 31, 2020, to be a member for the rest of…
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BSMT club newsletter for Jan 2010 coming from club president Peggy Stringer. Click here for the newsletter.