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July 6, LCM Swim meet in Federal Way, WA

July 6, LCM Swim meet in Federal Way, WA

PNA has sanctioned a 1-day LCM meet, which will take place at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The link to registration is here: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1534&smid=12024 Please spread the word within your LMSCs via your newsletters and email blasts. We obviously want this to be a successful meet, not only for the swimmers but for the budget (KCAC is an expensive pool to rent!). The event date is the day before entries are due for LCM nationals, which makes…

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18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers at USMS Spring Nationals

18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers at USMS Spring Nationals

The U.S. Masters Swimming 2019 Spring Nationals in Mesa, Arizona wrapped up earlier today. There were some great performances by the 12 swimmers representing the Montana LMSC at this meet. Among them were a total of 18 Montana LMSC records broken by five swimmers: Lou Albershardt, BSMT, W 55-59 50 yd. free 50 yd. breast 100 yd. breast 100 yd. I.M. 200 yd. I.M. Wendy McNamara, BSMT, W 60-64 50 yd. free 100 yd. free 50 yd. back 100 yd….

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Montana swimmers competing at USMS Spring Nationals in Mesa, Arizona this week

Montana swimmers competing at USMS Spring Nationals in Mesa, Arizona this week

13 swimmers from the Montana LMSC will be competing at the U.S. Masters Swimming 2019 Spring Nationals in Mesa, Arizona this week. They are: Louise Albershardt (BSMT) Brady Baughman (MMMT) Nikki Carr (UC31) John Cole (UC31) Zachary Divilbiss (MMMT) Charles Henry (MMMT) Wendy McNamara (BSMT) Patrick Murtagh (BSMT) Charlotte Sanddal (BSMT) Peggy Stringer (BSMT) Jordan Teller (BSMT) Flora Wong (BSMT) Morgan Zimmer (MMMT) If you want to check in and see how they’re doing, you can do so at https://www.usms.org/events/national-championships/pool-national-championships/2019-pool-national-championships/2019-spring-national-championship/2019-spring-nationals-event-coverage. There will even be…

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April is Adult Learn-to-Swim Month

April is Adult Learn-to-Swim Month

April is Adult-Learn-to-Swim Month, a national campaign to raise awareness to the problem of adult drowning and help people find quality swim lessons near them. For the third year in a row, the Bozeman Masters Swim Club, in conjunction with the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation, is offering swimming lessons for adults in the Bozeman area with little or no swimming skills. Lessons will be taught by experienced, adult swimmers who have been specifically trained to teach adults how to swim….

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Upcoming Swim Events in Northern Idaho

Upcoming Swim Events in Northern Idaho

From: Paige Buehler Subject: Clinic and Meet opportunities in Northern Idaho Date: March 10, 2019 at 10:58:42 AM MDT TO:  Montana masters swimmers U.S. Masters Swimming STROKE CLINIC – Sunday, March 31st in Coeur d’Alene, ID It’s not medical, it’s Technical! Improve your swim technique in all 4 strokes at the USMS Stroke Development Clinic. Dry and wet instruction time is included in this 4-hour session. Fins and paddles are recommended. Enrollment is capped at 36 participants. Grab your spot…

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Cancelled – Montana State Championships

Cancelled – Montana State Championships

As you know, last month we changed the date of the Montana State Championships from March to April, and the location from Butte to Missoula. We thought the change to local (for the meet directors) rather than at a distance and a new date (not spring break) would facilitate getting officials, computer and electronic timing operators, a venue and caterer for the social, etc. It didn’t. Our co-meet directors Mark Comfort and Donn Livoni have worked tirelessly since December to…

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A flurry of Montana records set by Albershardt and McNamara at Coeur D’Alene meet

A flurry of Montana records set by Albershardt and McNamara at Coeur D’Alene meet

Several members of the Big Sky Montana Masters and one member of the Missoula Masters traveled to Coeur D’Alene, ID this weekend to compete in the Kroc Masters February Flurry. Wendy McNamara lowered three of her Montana records in the 60-64 age group at the meet and a new name in our record books, Louise Albershardt, broke four Montana records in the 55-59 age group.

Bozeman Masters Swim Club seeking head coach

Bozeman Masters Swim Club seeking head coach

The Bozeman Masters Swim Club is seeking a head coach. Here is a brief rundown of the duties: Write workouts appropriate for the skills and speeds of each workout group. Provide on-deck supervision and instruction at all workouts (currently three days a week) year-round. Facilitate record-keeping and fee collection. Head up membership recruitment and on-boarding activities. Keep the membership informed about schedules and club activities through email, club website, social media accounts and on-deck announcements. Attend most board meetings. Previous…

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Charlotte Sanddal sets national and world record at Huntsman

Charlotte Sanddal sets national and world record at Huntsman

Charlotte Sanddal traveled to St. George, Utah last month for the Huntsman World Senior Games. In addition to setting several Montana LMSC records at the meet (see latest SCM update), she also set a USMS national record and a FINA world record for women 95-99 in the 200 meter individual medley (short-course) with a time of 9:32.59. The national record has been confirmed. The world record won’t be updated until 60 days after the swim. Congratulations, Charlotte!