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 52 Days to the Start of the Meet!
We hope that your training is going well and are excited for this year’s big trip down under.
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2008 USMS FINA Team Merchandise
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2008 USMS FINA Team merchandise is now on the Kast-A-Way Swimwear Web Site.
www.kastawayswimwear.com
All athletes and coaches can log on and purchase discounted team merchandise, as well as all the other items we carry, right over the web 24/7.
To access this secured site have your swimmers do the following
1. Log on to kastawayswimwear.com
2. Click in TEAMS in the upper right corner
3. Enter the username: USMSUSA
4. Enter the password: PERTH
5. Start Shopping!!
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Masters World's Prep/Training Camps
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There is only one Masters World's Prep/Training camp left on the west coast and it will be March 14-17.
Here is the direct link to registration:
www.clubassistant.com/.../reserve.cfm
The training camp program is designed for dedicated Masters Swimmers who are committed to advancing their performances and skills.
This program is offered to Masters Swimmers and coaches who will be attending the XII FINA World Championships in Perth. Pool time will be dedicated to conditioning and technique improvement. Swimmers will train in 50m pools and attend one to two workouts a day training and getting to know fellow swimmers and coaches.
Other available sites:
Colorado - March 14, 15, 16, 17
Contact Coach Tiffany (tafswim@comcast.net) for more information
Ft Lauderdale - April 4, 5, 6, 7
Contact Coach John (swimjohnswim@bellsouth.net) for more information
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Meet Registration
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A number of people have asked for more information on registration for the XII FINA World Masters Championships.
What follows is the detailed instructions on how to register.
If you do not wish to register on-line you can download the forms from the website, complete them at home and post them to Challenge Stadium by March 23, 2008.
Instructions:
1. Log-on to www.2008finamasters.org and click on the “Registration” link in the left-hand menu.
2. To go to the electronic registration system and register on-line, please click on that link on the webpage.
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FINA World Championships Travel Information
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Please note that all travelers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they cannot apply for a visa on arrival.
Visa applicants are advised to apply for a visa at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your intended date of travel. Check with your travel agents.
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Words from Coach Mark
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"All things are difficult before they are easy" Thomas Fuller
Swimmers of all levels, abilities, and ages who consistently demonstrate a positive "confidence attitude" share three common traits:
Belief, Desire, and Persistence
1. They believe it's possible to improve their fitness.
2. They have a genuine desire to improve their fitness.
3. They are persistent in improving their fitness.
Ask yourself – Do you possess an 'achievement attitude'? Do you believe in your ability to accomplish your goals?
If so, what can you do this year to reinforce it?
If not, what's stopping you from applying yourself to commit? – transform those obstacles to opportunities
"Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect"
Remember each workout you should be working on:
Perfect Streamlines
Perfect Turns
Perfect Finishes
Perfect Starts
Coach Mark Moore
USMS Head Coach
for the 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 52 Days to the Start of the Meet!
We hope that your training is going well and are excited for this year’s big trip down under.
**************************************************************************************
2008 USMS FINA Team Merchandise
**************************************************************************************
2008 USMS FINA Team merchandise is now on the Kast-A-Way Swimwear Web Site.
www.kastawayswimwear.com
All athletes and coaches can log on and purchase discounted team merchandise, as well as all the other items we carry, right over the web 24/7.
To access this secured site have your swimmers do the following
1. Log on to kastawayswimwear.com
2. Click in TEAMS in the upper right corner
3. Enter the username: USMSUSA
4. Enter the password: PERTH
5. Start Shopping!!
**************************************************************************************
Masters World's Prep/Training Camps
**************************************************************************************
There is only one Masters World's Prep/Training camp left on the west coast and it will be March 14-17.
Here is the direct link to registration:
www.clubassistant.com/.../reserve.cfm
The training camp program is designed for dedicated Masters Swimmers who are committed to advancing their performances and skills.
This program is offered to Masters Swimmers and coaches who will be attending the XII FINA World Championships in Perth. Pool time will be dedicated to conditioning and technique improvement. Swimmers will train in 50m pools and attend one to two workouts a day training and getting to know fellow swimmers and coaches.
Other available sites:
Colorado - March 14, 15, 16, 17
Contact Coach Tiffany (tafswim@comcast.net) for more information
Ft Lauderdale - April 4, 5, 6, 7
Contact Coach John (swimjohnswim@bellsouth.net) for more information
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Meet Registration
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A number of people have asked for more information on registration for the XII FINA World Masters Championships.
What follows is the detailed instructions on how to register.
If you do not wish to register on-line you can download the forms from the website, complete them at home and post them to Challenge Stadium by March 23, 2008.
Instructions:
1. Log-on to www.2008finamasters.org and click on the “Registration” link in the left-hand menu.
2. To go to the electronic registration system and register on-line, please click on that link on the webpage.
**************************************************************************************
FINA World Championships Travel Information
***************************************************************************************
Please note that all travelers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they cannot apply for a visa on arrival.
Visa applicants are advised to apply for a visa at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your intended date of travel. Check with your travel agents.
**********************************************
Words from Coach Mark
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"All things are difficult before they are easy" Thomas Fuller
Swimmers of all levels, abilities, and ages who consistently demonstrate a positive "confidence attitude" share three common traits:
Belief, Desire, and Persistence
1. They believe it's possible to improve their fitness.
2. They have a genuine desire to improve their fitness.
3. They are persistent in improving their fitness.
Ask yourself – Do you possess an 'achievement attitude'? Do you believe in your ability to accomplish your goals?
If so, what can you do this year to reinforce it?
If not, what's stopping you from applying yourself to commit? – transform those obstacles to opportunities
"Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect"
Remember each workout you should be working on:
Perfect Streamlines
Perfect Turns
Perfect Finishes
Perfect Starts
Coach Mark Moore
USMS Head Coach
for the 2008 FINA World Masters Swimming Championships
www.mastersmvnswim.org
