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By coach nate, March 23, 2010 1:51 pm

Many swimmers do not understand how important strength is to excellent swimming — not only for power, speed, and endurance, but also for injury prevention. Unfortunately, solid strength training is an oft-overlooked component of the Masters Swimmer’s workout regimen, especially among distance swimmers.

Minuteman Masters in conjunction with Bosse Sports is hosting a strength training for swimmers clinic on Saturday May 15, from 4:15-6:00pm. Teaching the clinic is Peter Helliwell, a 15+ year veteran strength trainer with a specialty in corrective exercise and strength and conditioning. Peter is a triathlete himself and is excited to work with swimmers to improve their “water game” through strength training. In addition to all of these things, he is one of only two trainers in the State who is certified by the International Youth Conditioning Association.  The exercises taught will not only improve power generation and transfer in the water, but will go a long way toward preventing shoulder injuries as well.  Many of these exercises can be performed in your own home with minimal equipment.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a weight room that allows lots of range of motion.  

Date: Saturday May 15, 2010, 4:15-6:00pm
Location: Bosse Sports Club, 141 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Registration: $50 before May 10, $55 May 10 and after. Coaches $45.  Call Bosse Sports to register: 978-443-4613 Space is limited to allow plenty of individual attention, so register early! Because of Peter’s experience working with youth, this clinic will also be open to high school age swimmers.

Non-registration questions: contact David Fair at davidjfair@gmail.com

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By coach nate, March 15, 2010 11:27 am

Another great issue from NEM Newsletter Editor, Elaine Howley. Find it and all of the newsletters in our archive located here.

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By coach nate, March 5, 2010 11:51 am

USMS has released a Youtube video showing all of the staff in the USMS organization. Check it out!

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By coach nate, March 3, 2010 6:22 pm

Please contact Andrew Dalton for more information – adalton@jccns.com

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By coach nate, March 2, 2010 11:15 am

Hello all,

As some of you may know, in the current municipal budget the Portsmouth, NH Indoor Pool is scheduled to be closed on July 1, 2010. The pool is the hub pool for Great Bay Masters and has hosted several SCM mini meets over the years. The loss of this pool would severely cripple the Great Bay group.

The group working to keep the pool alive has set up a Facebook group called “Save the Portsmouth Indoor Pool!”. It would be helpful, if other members of the New England swimming community would simply join the Facebook group as a way of showing support. If you could join and encourage others to join it would be greatly appreciated.

The local media has been very active on this issue and is monitoring the Facebook page, so writing comments to the “wall” supporting the importance of a community pool will help. An important argument made by the “kill the pool” people is that the facility is in horrible shape, so any comments that include references to your experiences with the quality of the facility would also help.

Thanks,

Paul Griffin

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By coach nate, March 2, 2010 11:10 am

Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen will be swimming the New England SC Championships at Harvard. I guess she just cannot get enough of us NEM swimmers!

While in the area, she will be hosting a series of three Faster Freestyle clinic with before/after videotaping and one multi-stroke clinic in Connecticut and New Hampshire. Karlyn’s goal is to provide a FUN and energetic clinic while helping YOU become a better swimmer by keeping it as simple as possible.

If you can say yes to any of the questions below, consider signing up SOON for one of her clinics. Space is limited.

Are you tired of working so hard at going so slow?

How would YOU like to learn how to SWIM FASTER with LESS EFFORT???

Would you like to see FASTER swim times in your future?

Dates, times and locations:

Saturday, March 20th from 12:00-4:30 PM
Address: East Lyme High School ‹ 30 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT
Register online at: http://aquaticedge.org/registerNow.php

Sunday, March 21st from 9:00 am ­ 12:00 noon 3-hour Multi-stroke clinic
Location: East Lyme High School ‹ 30 Chesterfield Road, East Lyme, CT
Register online at: http://aquaticedge.org/registerNow.php

Thursday, March 18th from 5:00-9:00 PM
Location: The Racquet Club of Concord, 10 Garvins Falls Road, Concord, NH
Register online at: http://aquaticedge.org/registerNow.php

Tuesday, March 23rd from 5:00-9:00 PM
Location: The Racquet Club of Concord, 10 Garvins Falls Road, Concord, NH
Register online at: http://aquaticedge.org/registerNow.php

Monday, March 30th from 5:00-9:30
Location: The Workout Club, 16 Pelham Rd. Salem, NH (Boston area)
Register online at: http://aquaticedge.org/registerNow.php

The benefits to taking an Aquatic Edge clinic are many:

· See yourself swim! Two videotaping sessions before/after with review
· Learn the techniques used by top triathletes and Olympians
· The teaching methods used are simple and easy to understand
· Training tips and recovery suggestions will also be provided
· Great for swimmers and multi-sport athletes of ANY age or ability

Cost is $135. Don’t wait to register as these clinics are ALMOST FULL and space is limited. The length of the clinic is 4 1/2 hours with approximately 2 hours spent in the water. The remaining time we will discuss current techniques, do dryland body awareness, watch portions of Karlyn’s DVD and review YOUR video shots.

Pre-order Karlyn¹s Go Swim Freestyle DVD and pay only $35 or purchase @ clinic for $40

Who is Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen? Regarded as one of the best swimmers in the world, Karlyn is 2008, 2007 & 2004 World Masters Swimmer of the Year. While Karlyn is known for being an accomplished swimmer, she is equally as talented as an instructor. Karlyn uses her high energy to deliver a fun and face paced clinic. Her teaching techniques are simple, easy to understand and make sense!

In the meantime, please visit the Aquatic Edge website at http://aquaticedge.org for GREAT articles by Karlyn on technique, training and motivation that you might find helpful written for Swimming World Magazine.

Mahalo!

Karlyn
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Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Aquatic Edge Swim Camps & Clinics
Kona, Hawaii and beyond
(808) 756-0195
website: http://aquaticedge.org
email: aquaticedge@hawaii.rr.com

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By coach nate, January 15, 2010 11:37 am

Cambridge Masters will be providing lane space for the ONE HOUR POSTAL SWIM on Monday, January 18th (MLK Day) from 12:00-2:30 PM at Blogett Pool, Harvard University.  You must have a partner to count your laps.Then your partner can swim while you count his or her laps.  Non CMSC members are welcome but you must reserve a spot.  Please fill out the online waiver (http://www.cambridgemasters.com/drop_in.pdf) and bring in $10 per person.  Space is limited.  

OnlineEntry Form: http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats10/OHPentry.pdf
OfficialSplit Sheet: http://www.usms.org/longdist/1hr_3000_6000_splits.pdf

PLEASE RSVP TO CMSC HEAD COACH ABE ROGERS TO SECURE A SPOT.  
abe@cambridgemasters.com

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By coach nate, January 8, 2010 3:50 pm

Another great issue from NEM Newsletter Editor, Elaine Howley. Find it and all of the newsletters in our archive located here.

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By coach nate, January 7, 2010 9:54 am

“Good body alignment = good swimming.  Improper body alignment = bad swimming”
-Former US National Team Coach Jonty Skinner

25+ year veteran physical therapist and swimmer Cynde Reilly will be leading a clinic on shoulder health for swimmers.  She will focus on proper spine and shoulder alignment, and will teach a number of effective strengthening exercises and stretches to improve posture, alignment, and flexibility.  These techniques will not only help you to become a faster and more efficient swimmer, but will also go a long way in preventing or rehabilitating shoulder injuries.  She will also teach a number of proprioceptive tools to increase your ability to feel your body’s position in the water and to correct it.  Please bring comfortable dryland clothes as well as your swimsuit, cap, and goggles. 

Time:  Sunday, February 7, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location:  Bosse Sports Club
Registration information: please contact Bosse Sports at 978-443-4613 to register and with all registration questions.  Cost is $40 until Feb 1, $45 to register after Feb 1. 
Non-registration Questions:  contact coach David Fair at davidjfair@gmail.com

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By coach nate, December 30, 2009 1:14 pm

Our great friends over at Dynoswim are hosting their annual January Jam in 2010 and their website now has all of the details! Head over to:

http://www.dynoswim.com/januaryjam/

to get all of the latest information. It’s a great swim for a great cause!