SwimFest 2010

RE: SwimFest 2010

Chris Stevenson — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:41:44 GMT

Nice pics, Ahelee! Richmond's very own Jay Peluso started a blog about SwimFest (from a coach's perspective): forums.usms.org/blog.php He should be adding to it in the coming days. Hopefully other attendees can add their experiences either here in this thread, or in Jay's blog or one of their own. :bump: I strongly advise you check out Jay's blog if you are at all interested in what happened at SwimFest.

RE: SwimFest 2010

debaru — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:43:36 GMT

Swimfest was an amazingly awesome experience!!! :applaud: Attending as a swimmer, I can tell you I learned so much and had an wonderful time doing so! The morning rotations were terrific. Being video taped and receiving immediate personal feedback, then being revideo taped was very helpful. Playing with all the FINIS toys was great. With the MP3 player attached, I was smiling from ear to ear! Learning to use the tempo trainer, which seemed impossible at first, was, once I actually got to use it, fantastic. I can't wait to "obey the beep" in future workouts! The dryland training, the starts and turns, and the talk by Gary Hall Sr, were also incredibly valuable. As if that were not enough, the best part for me was the wonderful, helpful on deck coaching. That was really invaluable. I'm sunburned, sore, and so very happy I went to Swimfest! I highly reccomend this to everyone. :cheerleader: Definitely everything you said, Ricochet51! I too, am so glad I made the trip. What a great experience! I would like to attend the next one and asked Rob Butcher when and where it will be. He said he's not sure yet, but having regional SwimFests is being considered so that more people will have an opportunity to attend one. The Butterfly instruction from Gary Hall, Sr. was outstanding. For the first time in my life, I actually swam 25 yards of (real) Butterfly, and I repeated it this morning at the end of my morning workout. :D I made sure to thank him in person after the event was over. In one day, I learned what it would have taken me weeks to accomplish. A great big thanks to everyone at USMS who made SwimFest '10 happen! :applaud: You people rock! Here's a link to photos I posted on Flickr: www.flickr.com/.../

RE: SwimFest 2010

Former Member — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:45:44 GMT

HOW DO WE DO A BETTER JOB AT GETTING LMSCs, CLUBS AND COACHES TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF COACHES EDUCATION? AND ACTUALLY SEND THEIR COACHES TO SWIMFEST & ASCA'S WORLD CLINIC? My coach has been missing the last few days... maybe he was at swimfest? Ahelee, did you see a guy walking around wearing a qbrain's coach look on his face? The look is a cross between glee and elation, at least when he is in CA and I am in TX :)

RE: SwimFest 2010

aquageek — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:55:41 GMT

My coach went and send back great reviews. No telling what pain she has in store for us as a result.

RE: SwimFest 2010

Chris Stevenson — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:22:15 GMT

OMG Chris! Your sweet little puppy who looked like you - grew up while I was at SwimFest! Physically grew up, maybe; he's 1.5 years old now. Mentally/emotionally? I don't know. Family went out to dinner and came back to a mostly-eaten cantaloupe (including rind and seeds) he had stolen off the kitchen counter. We didn't think he'd be interested in it, silly us...every time we think there are limits to what he'll eat, he proves us wrong. At least he has a cast-iron stomach.

RE: SwimFest 2010

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:40:53 GMT

Just home late tonight to beautiful Simi Valley after spending 3 days with some of the most outstanding masters swim coaches in the world at SwimFest10 in San Diego. There are articles to write, videos to edit, and photos to POST! I'll do a few here tonight - more tomorrow. If you couldn't make it to SwimFest10 this year, I'm sorry. Lets' just say that USMS and it's Club Development group made huge strides in improving last year's model of SwimFest... and there were coaches all around gushing with ideas of how to do it even better next year! My 2-cents is... HOW DO WE DO A BETTER JOB AT GETTING LMSCs, CLUBS AND COACHES TO UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF COACHES EDUCATION? AND ACTUALLY SEND THEIR COACHES TO SWIMFEST & ASCA'S WORLD CLINIC? Swimmers, I say its up to you. You pay the club & LMSC fees. You want better coaching. Demand it - Support it and you just might get - better coaching. My LMSC approved 20 travel stipends which literally covered a free weekend to attend the San Diego SwimFest10 Clinic for 1 coach from each of 20 clubs. 7 Clubs sent coaches. And we are one of the largest LMSCs in the country. And closest LMSC to the hosting LMSC San Diego who sent 1 single coach! I know I'm a bit of a swim geek, but this is a real frustration... TOTAL missed opportunity. There are so many coaches who would do anything to experience this literal swim coach's Disneyland. Hope I see you - or your coach in Indy for ASCA. SwimFest10 San Diego Photos: conejo-valley-masters.smugmug.com/.../12463107_w7t9i

RE: SwimFest 2010

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:20:25 GMT

OMG Chris! Your sweet little puppy who looked like you - grew up while I was at SwimFest!

RE: SwimFest 2010

ricochet51 — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:18:47 GMT

RE: SwimFest 2010

Former Member — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:29:43 GMT

And can 2011 be somewhere on the East Coast? It's a fantastic event, just wish it was a little closer. Since the first year was in the middle(ok, lower middle in texas) this year out west, it makes sense to be on the east coast next year.

RE: SwimFest 2010

Chris Stevenson — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:08:27 GMT

RE: SwimFest 2010

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:40:33 GMT

Here we are in amazing San Diego... wish y'all were here! Today is the open water segment of SwimFest10. Venue is the La Jolla Shores which connects to the famous La Jolla Cove. I've been up and down the SoCal coast between SwimFest, The OpenWater Symposium in Long Beach and today will do it again. Well, with a stop in Mission Viejo for the LC Meet. Big swimming in SoCal this weekend. But the secretaries need to talk to eachother about scheduling next year!! Hear there will be some great video available from the event. No doubt since Ben Crisstofel is roaming the decks and shore.

RE: SwimFest 2010

tjrpatt — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:44:56 GMT

Since the first year was in the middle(ok, lower middle in texas) this year out west, it makes sense to be on the east coast next year. in addition, since the first two were in lower states, the next one needs to be in a higher east coast state as well.

RE: SwimFest 2010

pwolf66 — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:41:11 GMT

And can 2011 be somewhere on the East Coast? It's a fantastic event, just wish it was a little closer.

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ande — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:43:54 GMT

toe on the medicine ball leg up in the air push up style looks like a great way to get hurt what's happening there post session notes

RE: SwimFest 2010

debaru — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:26:43 GMT

Lakewood High from 1976-1979. I was on the swim team and volleyball team. My sister went to LHS from 1969-1972, so you two may have crossed paths at some point... Ah, the Lakewood Lancers -- one of our best rivals. Did your sister swim? If she did, I may have raced her. Small world, isn't it? Okay, how about a little trip down memory lane? One of my favorite memories of Lakewood while growing up was Lakewood Center -- not the enclosed mall it is today, but the totally awesome outdoor shopping center it used to be. It was one of the cool places to hang out when I was a teen. And, I can't forget Wallach's Music City, which later became a Licorice Pizza. Me and my sisters would head to Wallach's on a regular basis to listen to the latest 45's in their soundproof listening rooms. I'm getting homesick just thinking about all of this. Growing up in southern California in the fifties and sixties is something I am so very grateful for. Lots of great times and memories to last me a lifetime. Okay, I'm done hijacking this thread. I'm looking forward to SwimFest and it's too bad you won't be there Elaine. Hopefully, I'll get to meet you some day in the not too distant future. When we do meet, maybe we could swap Long Beach stories while enjoying a brewski. :chug:

RE: SwimFest 2010

Elaine Krugman — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:20:03 GMT

OK, I was just thinking the same thing: I've highjacked this thread! :bolt: So, I'll bolt out of here and send you a private message. :D

RE: SwimFest 2010

Elaine Krugman — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:24:59 GMT

Cool! I don't run across too many people from Long Beach. I was born in Long Beach in 1954 and lived there until 1980. I wonder if we ever crossed paths? I went to Jordan High (1969-1972) and swam on the girls swim team, where did you attend High School? Lakewood High from 1976-1979. I was on the swim team and volleyball team. My sister went to LHS from 1969-1972, so you two may have crossed paths at some point...

RE: SwimFest 2010

debaru — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:31:41 GMT

Hey, I grew up in L.B. (1962-1980) then moved to San Diego and lived there from 1980-2004!:D I wish I could join you at the clinic! Sorry I'm going to miss it! :cry: Cool! I don't run across too many people from Long Beach. I was born in Long Beach in 1954 and lived there until 1980. I wonder if we ever crossed paths? I went to Jordan High (1969-1972) and swam on the girls swim team, where did you attend High School?

RE: SwimFest 2010

Elaine Krugman — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:22:46 GMT

I'm attending the Saturday session, which will be a great start to a week-long vacation in my native state. I have family in the San Diego area and grew up in Long Beach, so between the swimming clinic and visiting family, it's definitely a win-win. :) Hey, I grew up in L.B. (1962-1980) then moved to San Diego and lived there from 1980-2004!:D I wish I could join you at the clinic! Sorry I'm going to miss it! :cry:

RE: SwimFest 2010

debaru — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:16:49 GMT

Bump. Anyone going? I'm attending the Saturday session, which will be a great start to a week-long vacation in my native state. I have family in the San Diego area and grew up in Long Beach, so between the swimming clinic and visiting family, it's definitely a win-win. :)

RE: SwimFest 2010

floswimmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:31:24 GMT

Just noticed this on the site yesterday: http://www.usms.org/swimfest/ So who all is planning to attend? I'm thinking about it since my parents live in San Diego. :DAhoy!!!! I plan to attend...just have to finalize the arrangements. I've never been out West; it's not competitive, a great learning experience, and the location.:cheerleader::cheerleader:

RE: SwimFest 2010

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:07:31 GMT

SwimFest is going to be a sellout for the coaches. It is nearly sold-out already. California alone has nearly 50 attending coaches. I don't know about attending swimmers. If you're looking for a clinic for masters swimming - Walnut Creek is over and this is IT!

RE: SwimFest 2010

Elaine Krugman — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:55:26 GMT

Anyone going? Ugggghhh! I wish I COULD go! :cry: I'm from San Diego (now in Georgia) and would love to go back. For those who are going, La Jolla is beautiful and I know you will enjoy the area! :D P.S. I can't go, because I will be on a cruise in Alaska...:D

RE: SwimFest 2010

knelson — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:27:38 GMT

Bump. Anyone going?

RE: SwimFest 2010

Former Member — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:59:26 GMT

Last year we discussed the fact that the clinic was more of an intro or novice clinic than a true competitive clinic. And most of the attendee swimmers were novice competitive swimmers. It will be interesting to see if this is different in 2010. The changes to the format in 2010 are in some cases interesting and in others very good.