NEM Swimming

Registration is now available at https://www.keyinfoinc.com/html/bsgWeb/registrationStep1.asp?action=&sportID=31.

Greetings Swimmers!

The date is set (June 24-26, 2011)…discounted room blocks have been held (Middlebury Inn and Courtyard Marriott)…the event order has been determined…and the meet website is live (http://www.middleburymuffintops.org/LCMChamps/Default.aspx). Now it is up to you. Block the date, book your room, and start training for the Colonies Zone LCM Championships! New this year will be online entries (available soon!)

Best wishes in your training and we hope to see you all at Middlebury this summer!

– Middlebury Muffintops

Swimworks Summer 2011 Masters Clinics at Bowdoin College–three great clinics, three focus points, on three weekends, June 25-26, July 16-17, August 6-7 with head coach Brad Burnham. Go to http://www.swimworks.org/summer-swim-clinics-2011/ for details and registration information.

Head over to our Newsletter page to get the latest issue.

Coach Rick Batt has obtained pool time tues and thurs 5:45am-6:55am through end of Jan at Haverhill HS.(Exit50 off 495n). They will offer lanes for 1 hour swim and workouts for a $4 splash fee. For more information, contact Coach Rick at battwave@verizon.net.

Wellesley Masters is accepting applications for a part-time assistant swim coach. Wellesley Masters (WELL) is a program for adult swimming enthusiasts who wish to improve their aquatic fitness and technique. Wellesley Masters offers comprehensive training to adult swimmers of all abilities. Our team consists of competitive swimmers, fitness swimmers, and triathletes; all of who are enthusiastic athletes. Applicants should be energetic, personable and knowledgeable. It is also essential that the individual have excellent communications skills.

The part-time assistant will take direction from the head coach and team president as well as offer ideas and input to improve and enhance the training experience of our master’s athletes. Assistant must also take initiative to expand his/her knowledge base.

Responsibilities include writing practices for their group, with provided direction and points of focus from the head coach and giving feedback to swimmers during training to improve stroke technique and efficiency. Candidate must be comfortable working with adults of all abilities and have a positive attitude. The assistant coach will also attend all scheduled team events and assigned weekend meet sessions as scheduled. Assist with other training groups as needed.

?Minimum Qualifications: Past coaching experience preferred. Certifications needed: current Masters Coach, CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications. Salary commensurate with experience. Background check required.

?Please e-mail a resume, cover letter, and references to Head Coach Carlos Vega at cmvega@wellesley.edu. Additional information about our program can be found on the team web site at www.wellesley-masters.com.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who completed the One Hour Swim in January. Remember, it doesn’t count if you don’t submit it to national. It’s easy – you can either mail in your results to the national coordinator or register on-line. Just go to https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1308&smid=2508 for the details.

You did the swim. Get the credit and help us achieve our goal of regaining the national championship crown! It’s a tight race so please submit your entry today. Once again, thanks and congratulations for participating!

All 2011 Meet Entry forms can now be found in the Meet Entry Repository located here.

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