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Welcome to the December MSA eNewsletter

What a wonderful year we have had so far in the Masters Swimming world and whilst we are sad to say goodbye to such an amazing swimming year we are excited for 2017. As well as all the Branch and Club meets we had a successful 2016 Swim Series which included The Nationals and PPMG2016, many Club, Branch, National and World records broken, Millions of Metres swum and another successful Endurance 1000 program participated in.
This edition of the eNewsletter is a bumper edition - please enjoy the read.

Please note that the MSA office will be shut from 22 December 2016 and

will reopen 4 January 2017.

MSA News:

MSA 12 month 2017 Memberships now open!!!

Have you joined or re-newed your membership for 2017...now is the time to join a Masters Swimming Club. Meet new friends, get fit, have fun and experience the enjoyment of swimming in a supportive environment and you can purchase one of these new MSA swimming caps while you are at it. Visit MSA website for all your information HERE

Clubs: please make sure you have opened your subscription portal so that your members can join and also make sure you regularly check to see if you have any members waiting to be activated. We don't want anyone missing out on a swim!!

MSA Seeking new President and Finance Director in the New Year

Craig Smith and Gerry Tucker are both retiring from their NBM positions following the AGM in April 2017 and MSA is now calling for volunteers to replace them in these very important leadership positions of President and Finance Director.

If you are interested in nominating, you can get further information from your Branch Delegate or Administrator or contact the MSA Office.
Read all about Craig and Gerry HERE

Fabulous Contributors that have made MSA Tick in 2016
Who are they and what did they do? We are lucky to have many dedicated volunteers who help MSA in a variety of ways and we appreciate every single moment that they offer us. Read about some of the fabulous contributors for 2016 HERE

Million Metres
The next closing date 1 February 2017
What a great year the Million Metres have had with 42 swimmers achieving one of the distances . Successful recipients for November 2016 were One Million Metres:Christopher Fry, Katrina Burgess, Robin Griffiths, Jenna Freeman, Carol-Ann Infante, Shiralee Bielenberg, Donna French and William Eversham. Two Million Metres: Donna French. Three Million Metres: David Davies and Donna French. Seven Million Metres: Graham Senders and Kate Lewis. To see all swimmers who have gone the distance in 2016 and previously click HERE

MSA Swim Series

2016 Swim Series wrap
Since the October e-Newsletter the last 3 meets of the 2016 Swim Series were held. What a fantastc series it was this year - MSNT SC Championships, LiveLighter 2016 All Club Challenge and the Pan Pacific Games. Click HERE to read about the Winners from each age group.
2017 Swim Series Eight meets make up the MSA 2017 National Swim Series – the highlight being the 2017 NATIONALCHAMPIONSHIPS, to be held on the Gold Coast, and one nominated meet from each of the Masters Swimming Branches. The more Meets you enter, the better the multiplier for your points. To see the schedule click HERE

MSA 2016 Coach of the Year
The MSA Coach of the Year Award provides the opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions that coaches make to Masters Swimming in Australia. You can nominate someone via your Branch COY Award - contact your Branch for closing date.

MSA 2016 Official of the Year
The MSA Official of the Year Award provides the opportunity to recognise the valuable contribution that Technical Officials make to Masters Swimming in Australia. If you know a Technical Official who meets the criteria you should consider nominating them for this award via your Branch Awards - contact your Branch for closing date.

National Meets & Events:

MSSA Open Water Swims 16/17

11 Dec - 18 March 17

Across SA

More Information

WA LiveLighter Open Water Swims 2017
22 Jan - 15 April 2017
Across WA

More Information

MSV Long Course Championships 2017
19 Feb 2017
MSAC

More Information

2017 National Championships
8 - 11 March 2017
To be held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport. They are working through their list of "Things to Do" for Nationals. Read their latest e-new click HERE
For more info click HERE

2017 FINA Masters World Championships
10 - 20 August 2017

FINA, swimming’s governing body, has posted the competition schedule for the 2017 Masters World Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary next summer. The event, running from August 7-20, will feature all five aquatic sports:

Swimming – August 14-20
Open Water – August 10-12
Diving – August 7-13
Water Polo – August 7-13
Synchro – August 7-13

Don't forget, MSA has proudly partnered IST (International Sports Tours) to provide a complete package to suit all your travel needs - start planning now - click HERE
Read more about the schedule click HERE

2017 Australian Masters Games
21 - 22 October (Swimming) - the Games 21 - 28 October 2017
Swimming events will be held Launceston Aquatic Centre and is being run by the Launceston Lemmings on behalf of MST. For more info about the Swimming click HERE

For more info: click HERE

Coaching & Technical News/Resources :

MSA Coaching update
The last few months has seen lots of work being undertaken in the Coaching area with reviewing the Coach of the Year criteria and analysing the data from our recent survey. To read the report click HERE.

101 Things You Can Do that Will Make You a Better Swimmer
How much sleep should you get? Should you count laps? What should you do at every meet? The answers to these questions and 98 more will help make you a better Swimmer. Read Wayne Goldsmith's hints HERE.
Read more about Wayne HERE or check out his coaching videos HERE

Bone Health - call out to male Masters Swimmers
As part of a CQUniversity PhD research project examining the bone health of competitive MALE athletes, we are asking for any male masters swimmers, cyclists or runners aged 60 years and older to complete an online questionnaire. Interested - then click HERE

Swimming Technique vs Swimming Style
Imagine you’ve never seen anyone swim before. You’ve gone to the beach and you’ve seen dolphins play in the waves. You’ve visited an aquarium and watched the fish cruise through the water effortlessly. But you’ve never actually seen a human being swim and you’d like to give it go. How would you go about it? Let’s invent swimming from scratch HERE

Swim potential: How fast can I get? By Sara McLarty
Ever wondered how far your swimming athletic potential could take you? Well, it depends. Here’s the approach to take based on your swimming history and future racing goals. Read more about it HERE

FINA Aquatics World Magazine
In order to read the latest online edition of the FINA Aquatics World Magazine and to be sure you receive an online copy in the future, please enter your e-mail address, your name and your country of residence when you click HERE

XMetrics Swim. Track. Improve.

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-          2 models to choose from
-          Data sharing with coaches available
- 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee
XMetrics is not just a lap counter, but a valuable support tool for your training. Check it out HERE

Branch News:

MSSA
November saw MSSA's Annual Branch Dinner held - and what a successful night was had! Want to read more, check out the pictures from the night and keep up with the 2016/17 Summer Pool Series and Channel Nine Open Water Swim Series then click HERE

MSNT
Congratulations to MSNT for holding a successful and well attended SC Championships in Alice Springs. We enjoyed all the photos from various clubs FB pages. MSNT clubs have been busy holding end of year celebrations and preparing for 2017 - check out their updated Pool training sessions - click HERE to check out MSNT FB page.

MSNSW
MSNSW has also been incredibly this year and are preparing for an even busier one in 2017 - with another 'pop-up' event at Hornsby Pool on 14 January which is a great way to start of Endurance 1000 for 2017. Check ou their Meet Calendar HERE While you are at it check out their FB page to see all the amazing events and interesting articles that they post. If you don't follow them already make sure you do HERE

MSWA
MSWA is pleased to announce that the City of Mandurah has been selected as the host venue of the 2018 Masters Swimming National Championships. Read more about it HERE. And they have been busy over west. A very successful State Open Water was held recently in conjunction with the Fremantle Ports Swim Thru event. The weather was very kind and this was reflected in the large number of participants. Congratulations to Perth City who won the Champion Club Award and Westcoast Masters who won the Club Performance Award. Read more HERE

MSQ
Congratulations to MSQ for a very successful PPMG 2016. They had a wonderful photographer Gary Brinkman, who compiled a You Tube from the PPMG 2016, which is on the MSQ website and definatley worth a look. They are now busy looking forward to Nationals in 8 - 11 March and Great Barrier Reef Masters Games 25 - 28 May 2016. Check out the results from PPMG 2016 HERE

MSV
The last few months have been very busy at MSV. We saw off the last 2 ‘Swim into Spring’ events, a celebration of 40 years of Masters Swimming in Victoria, some well supported MSV and Club meets and another Coaching Course. Read more from MSV HERE

MSTAS
A lovely bit of Christmas reading from MST who have just published the latest edition of their newsletter, Platypus Press. MST welcomes contributions. Of special interest is anything historic associated with Masters from Tasmania. Pictures would be even more appreciated. Don't miss out on this read click HERE

Volunteers of the Month:

Normally we only highlight 1 of the MANY Volunteers that are integral to MSA but as December is about celebrating the year we are excited to celebrate 2 Volunteers. We would love to hear more about our Volunteers so please get in contact with your Branch and share these wonderful stories with us.

MSNSW Volunteer - Sue Wiles
Sue is President of Blue Mountains Phoenix Adult Swim Club AND is a trusty Board member of Masters Swimming NSW AND an Official at many, many MSNSW swim meets usually at the far end of the pool in the capacity of Inspector of Turns. We also hear that she also volunteers at a local RSPCA gardening group who are currently struggling with Agapanthas as they’re a noxious weed in the Blue Mountains. Read all about the wonderful Sue from an article from The Age HERE

MSSA Volunteer Profile – Melissa Beames
Let us show our appreciation for the efforts of MSSA Swim Meet Director, Melissa Beames. Melissa took on the role in May 2015 after returning to Adelaide from Sydney due to illness and was inspired by her parents involvement. Melissa organises the Pool Swims and makes sure that they are run to a high standard. Read all about her HERE

Club & Members News:

A BIG MSA welcome to the following new Clubs.
In the last 3 months there have been 5 new clubs join the Masters Swimming Club family.
Welcome to Maccabi Amateur Swimming Club in NSW, Boddington Masters and Northam Masters in WA and Diamond Creek Swimming Club and Eltham ESSDolphins in Vic. We look forward to meeting swimmers from all these clubs at meets next year. WELCOME!

Jen’s Hawaii Ironman World Championships Race Report
Two of MSSA's Marion Masters swimmers recently competed in the Ironman World Masters in Hawaii. What an incredible story they have. To read more click HERE

Margaret Cunningham inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame
Margaret was one of 6 swimmers to be inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame in the USA recently. Since 1986, Margaret Cunningham, a very popular member of North Mackay Sinkers, has been in the FINA Top Ten 23 times. She has set 14 long course and 20 short course FINA Masters World Records, mostly in the freestyle and individual medley. She has supported and competed in 4 FINA World Championships since 1990 winning 10 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals. To read all about her incredible swimming journey click HERE

Gladstone Gropers - Pearl Anniversary 1986 - 2016
Congratulations to the Gladstone Gropers from MSQ recently celebrated 30 years - we at MSA received a wonderful book detailing their history. The club was formed with the assistance of the Rocky Crocs club with sessions in the South Gladstone School pool of a Sunday during the summer months with a membership of 24. After outgrowing the South School pool the club shifted and grew in size for the next 20 years at the John Dahl Pool the home of Western Suburbs Swimming Club, membership rising to over 100 at the maximum. Read a brief blurb from their recent celebrations HERE

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