USMS Coaching Support at the 2008 World Masters Championships
Perth, Australia
Program Purpose & Goals
The purpose of this program is to provide USMS swimmers with the best possible coaching support as they strive for excellence at the World Championships in Australia, 2008. We know that many of you do not have coaches or whose coaches will not be traveling with them to Perth-we're here for you!
The coaching staff will be available before and during the meet to provide these services to USMS swimmers at the meet:
 Schedule and hold a pre-meet meeting for USMS swimmers on the day before the meet.
 Designate an USMS "team area” & hang the USMS banner. Please sit with us.
 Offer guidance & splits during warm-up to those who desire it.
 Offer pre-race guidance & post-race comments throughout the meet to those who desire it.
 Assist videotaping if possible.
 Offer encouragement as needed.
 Serve as advocate for USMS swimmers regarding protests & administrative problems.
 Arrange for team picture(s).
 Perform other coaching tasks as needed.
We welcome all USMS swimmers and coaches present in Perth to join us at the meet, in the spirit of fellowship that is United States Masters Swimming!
Coaches
The USMS Coaches Committee has named four Masters Coaches to assist USMS swimmers planning to compete at this spring's FINA World Masters Swimming Championships in Perth, Australia April 15-25, 2008.
Head Coach
Mark Moore, Mission Viejo Masters – coachmark@mastersmvnswim.org
Assistant Coaches:
Michael Collins, Irvine Novaquatics - mcollins@multisportsOC.com
Tiffany Forbes, Boulder Aquatic Masters - tafswim@comcast.net
John Grzeszczak – Florida Gold Coast Masters - swimjohnswim@bellsouth.net
If you are planning to swim in Perth, please contact Coach Mark Moore by e-mail at coachmark@mastersmvnswim.org
If possible, indicate the events and days that you will swim, so that the coaching staff can plan their daily coverage.
The coaching staff is working on Regional Training Camps and USA Masters logo apparel for swimmers attending the meet.
More information and details will be posted on the USMS web site in the near future.
Greetings USMS World Championship Team Members,
The Official USMS TEAM E-Newsletter for the 2008 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Only 18 Days to the Start of the Meet!
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Hello, USMS Perth World Masters Swimmers! Tiffany Forbes from the Colorado Front Range town of Boulder; where we actually had snowfall last night, after a day of sunny and sixty-five. It’s springtime in the Rockies, for sure!
As we enter our final weeks of race preparation, a few reminders to try to incorporate into your remaining swims. If you have a watch, and better even, a coach to man it, try to be very pace aware this week. If you have not yet done so, jot down a few goal times for yourselves. Then, try to determine the splits you need to swim to accomplish each time. Try your best to achieve these goal times in some of your practices. But, don’t forget the importance of recovery, especially as you enter your taper.
Focus on streamlines and turns off every wall. Be sure to practice these at race pace, so it is not a surprise at the meet. Try to hold your breath off your walls on free and fly. Work your legs, especially your dolphin kicks off your walls for free, fly and back.
Try to eat as well as you can in these next few weeks. Life can always get in the way, forcing a quick drive through of your favorite fast food restaurant. But, that silly little saying is true; “we are what we eat”. So, to best prepare your body to perform well, treat it extra nice, and eat as healthy as possible. And, always remember to hydrate regularly throughout each day.
As you prepare your swim bag, a few things you may want to consider to bring along may include extra goggles that are race ready; sunscreen, as we are swimming outside; an extra towel (though this may be better acquired at the hotel to maximize luggage space); and, extra swim caps (you may want to trade, too). I would suggest you bring your own water bottle to have at the meet each day. It must be empty to be carried on the airplane, however! It may be smart to check for any travel restrictions at www.tsa.org prior to departing for the airport.
Most of all, be very excited you are about to embark on a swim journey all the way across the world. Your week will be filled with culture, competition and camaraderie. These meets are great venues to give the world a look at what an American really is, and for us to learn more about other people from around the world. And, you get to individually challenge yourselves in a great swimming facility while you are there. What a joy!
Racing begins 20 days from the writing of this article. I will be meeting you all very soon. Safe travels to you all and we’ll see each other on the other side of the world, literally.
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Additional Meet Information
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Warm-up procedures
Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed except in designated sprint lanes. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed in the warm-up pool. One or more lanes shall be designated as ONEWAY SPRINT lanes during the pre-meet warm-up sessions in the competition pool only. No sprint lanes will be designated in the warmup pool.
ANY SWIMMER WHO ACTS IN AN UNSPORTSMANLIKE OR UNSAFE MANNER WITHIN THE SWIMMING VENUE MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION OR PENALTY BY THE FINA MASTERS COMMISSION. Pull-buoys, kick boards, fins, and hand paddles are not allowed in the competition pool or warm-up pool.
Reporting
It is the responsibility of all swimmers to report to the clerk of the course (marshalling area) at least 15 minutes prior to their designated races
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held at Challenge Stadium on Thursday 17 April (in the evening- time to be advised).
Live bands, entertainment, bars, restaurants, and cafes will all be located in the main arena of Challenge Stadium operating throughout every day
of the Championships. The closing ceremony will be held at Challenge Stadium on Friday 25 April (in the evening- time to be advised).
The Great Aussie Barbecue will be held for all visitors at Challenge Stadium on the 25th April after the closing ceremony. The barbecue will
include a selection of delicious Australian barbecue favorites and terrific Aussie music. This will be everyone’s last chance to soak up some true
Aussie culture and farewell old and new friends.
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Good Luck – and see you soon!
Coach Mark Moore
USMS Head Coach
2008 FINA World Masters Swimming Championships
www.mastersmvnswim.org
Greetings USMS World Championship Team Members,
The Official USMS TEAM E-Newsletter for the 2008 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Only 18 Days to the Start of the Meet!
*****************************************************************************
Hello, USMS Perth World Masters Swimmers! Tiffany Forbes from the Colorado Front Range town of Boulder; where we actually had snowfall last night, after a day of sunny and sixty-five. It’s springtime in the Rockies, for sure!
As we enter our final weeks of race preparation, a few reminders to try to incorporate into your remaining swims. If you have a watch, and better even, a coach to man it, try to be very pace aware this week. If you have not yet done so, jot down a few goal times for yourselves. Then, try to determine the splits you need to swim to accomplish each time. Try your best to achieve these goal times in some of your practices. But, don’t forget the importance of recovery, especially as you enter your taper.
Focus on streamlines and turns off every wall. Be sure to practice these at race pace, so it is not a surprise at the meet. Try to hold your breath off your walls on free and fly. Work your legs, especially your dolphin kicks off your walls for free, fly and back.
Try to eat as well as you can in these next few weeks. Life can always get in the way, forcing a quick drive through of your favorite fast food restaurant. But, that silly little saying is true; “we are what we eat”. So, to best prepare your body to perform well, treat it extra nice, and eat as healthy as possible. And, always remember to hydrate regularly throughout each day.
As you prepare your swim bag, a few things you may want to consider to bring along may include extra goggles that are race ready; sunscreen, as we are swimming outside; an extra towel (though this may be better acquired at the hotel to maximize luggage space); and, extra swim caps (you may want to trade, too). I would suggest you bring your own water bottle to have at the meet each day. It must be empty to be carried on the airplane, however! It may be smart to check for any travel restrictions at www.tsa.org prior to departing for the airport.
Most of all, be very excited you are about to embark on a swim journey all the way across the world. Your week will be filled with culture, competition and camaraderie. These meets are great venues to give the world a look at what an American really is, and for us to learn more about other people from around the world. And, you get to individually challenge yourselves in a great swimming facility while you are there. What a joy!
Racing begins 20 days from the writing of this article. I will be meeting you all very soon. Safe travels to you all and we’ll see each other on the other side of the world, literally.
********************************************************************************************
Additional Meet Information
********************************************************************************************
Warm-up procedures
Swimmers must enter the pool feet first in a cautious and controlled manner. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed except in designated sprint lanes. No diving or backstroke starts will be allowed in the warm-up pool. One or more lanes shall be designated as ONEWAY SPRINT lanes during the pre-meet warm-up sessions in the competition pool only. No sprint lanes will be designated in the warmup pool.
ANY SWIMMER WHO ACTS IN AN UNSPORTSMANLIKE OR UNSAFE MANNER WITHIN THE SWIMMING VENUE MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION OR PENALTY BY THE FINA MASTERS COMMISSION. Pull-buoys, kick boards, fins, and hand paddles are not allowed in the competition pool or warm-up pool.
Reporting
It is the responsibility of all swimmers to report to the clerk of the course (marshalling area) at least 15 minutes prior to their designated races
Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony will be held at Challenge Stadium on Thursday 17 April (in the evening- time to be advised).
Live bands, entertainment, bars, restaurants, and cafes will all be located in the main arena of Challenge Stadium operating throughout every day
of the Championships. The closing ceremony will be held at Challenge Stadium on Friday 25 April (in the evening- time to be advised).
The Great Aussie Barbecue will be held for all visitors at Challenge Stadium on the 25th April after the closing ceremony. The barbecue will
include a selection of delicious Australian barbecue favorites and terrific Aussie music. This will be everyone’s last chance to soak up some true
Aussie culture and farewell old and new friends.
******************************************************************************************************
Good Luck – and see you soon!
Coach Mark Moore
USMS Head Coach
2008 FINA World Masters Swimming Championships
www.mastersmvnswim.org
