Not quite as much news news today - 10 topics:
- Results available for Swim Into Summer meet and SWIM-OFF to Summer open water swims
- Registration is open for the Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series
- Fitness Challenges
- Registration open for Gopher Masters Mania meet July 8-10
- Minnesota Masters Swim Store now open
- Accepting 2022 Hall of Fame Nominations
- 2022 USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships
- Registration open until July 11 for 2022 Summer Nationals (Aug 3-7, Richmond, VA)
- Upcoming events - meets and summer open water competitions
- Help us keep our website up to date
Results for Swim Into Summer and SWIM-OFF to Summer
We had to great events this past weekend and many fantastic swims. Here are links to the results.
- Compact version of results of Swim Into Summer
- Comprehensive results of Swim Into Summer
- SWIM-OFF to Summer Results (use drop down at top where it says Half Iron to change course/distance
Registration open for Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series
Registration is now for the Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon series including swims on June 18 (1 & 2 miles at Lake Harriet), July 16 (5K at Square Lake), August 13 (5 miles at Lake Minnetonka, and September 10 (JJ Hill 1 & 2 miles).
You can find the entry form for the Lake Harriet swim here via active.com - you will need to log in to access the entry form.
Fitness Challenges
There are a lot of ongoing fitness challenges to help keep you motivated in your swimming. Some of these are sponsored by USMS, some are not. Many are to support good causes. Let us know if you are aware of others to add to the list.
- Red Cross 15 Mile Swim Challenge - June 1-30
- USMS Summer Fitness Challenge - June 1-30 - 2K Swim or 45 minute dry land workout
- 25 mile swim challenge to Stop Soldier Suicide - June 1-30
- Blue 70 Swim Challenge - June 10 - Aug. 2
- Go the Distance - Jan. 1 -Dec. 31
- Active.com 2022 Endurance Swim Challenge - Jan 1 - Dec. 31
Swim Angels Needed for Lake Minnetonka Triathlon
Lake Minnetonka Triathlon (Saturday, June 18, the Commons in Excelsior) is looking for swim angels for the swim portion of the triathlon. The swim angels will be in the water, on the watch for participants that need redirecting, verbal encouragement, or someone to swim along side them. Please contact Carrie Stolar (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to sign-up or for more information.
Registration open for Gopher Masters Mania meet July 8-10
We'll hold a three day meet at the University of Minnesota pool on July 8-10.
- Friday evening session with the 800, 800 Free Relay, 200 IM and all the 50s
- Saturday sessions with all the events 400 meters and shorter (except the 200 IM)
- Sunday morning session with the 1500 and a third chance to swim 50s
Registration is open through July 1. You can find full information about the meet here
Relay entries can be submitted using this form by July 4 - there will be no deck relay entries for this meet.
Get your gear in the new Minnesota Masters Store
Get your new Minnesota Masters gear in our recently opened online store. We've got t-shirts, sweats, hats, and towels to show off your love of masters swimming.
2022 USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships
Go looong this summer with the 2022 USMS 5K/10K Virtual Championships. Entries are open now, and swims are to be completed between May 15–Sept. 15. All participants receive an event cap. Clubs with the most swimmers can win up to $300 and prizes from our partners. Get more information here.
Hall of Fame Class of 2022 nominations open through August 1
Do you know someone who has a strong swimming record of top performance or a long-term coach who has made a difference. Then please nominate them for the MN Masters Hall of Fame by sending an email to the cochairs, Marc Anderson and Tom Hodgson. You can find all the details of the process here.
Registration Open for Summer Nationals
Ever think you'd swim in the same pool where Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, and several others set world records as they qualified for the Beijing Olympics? Now is your chance as this event will be held Aug. 3-7 in the 2008 Trials pool now housed at SwimRVA in Richmond, VA. With abundant outdoor adventures, eclectic food and drink options, and history galore, you'll be plenty busy outside of pool as well. Discounted entries now through Entries are open now through June 21. Full price registration through July 11 More information here.
Upcoming events - meets and summer open water competitions
Pool Competitions
- June 12 - Summer Iowa Senior Games (SCY) - Des Moines
- June 18 - Wisconsin Masters State LCM Champs at Schroeder (Milwaukee)
- July 8-10 - Gophers Masters Mania (LCM) - U of MN
- July 29 - State Games of America (SCY) - Des Moines
- July 30-21 - State Games of America (LCM) - Des Moines
- August 3-7 - Summer Nationals (LCM) - Richmond, VA
- August 12 - Minnesota State Senior Games (50+) (Mankato)
Open water competitions
- June 18: Lake Harriet (1 mi, 2 mi)
- June 25 - Central IL Open Water Swim - Hudson, IL (Near Peoria)
- July 16: Square Lake 5k (near Stillwater)
- Aug. 6: Point to La Pointe - Bayfield, WI
- Aug 13: Minnetonka Challenge (5 mi, 10 mi)
- Sep 10: JJ Hill (2 mi, 1 mi)
We want your events
This organization seeks to promote swimming and fitness in our region (Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin). We are always looking for news for our weekly emails, to please let us know of any upcoming events in your area. We've set up an online form for submissions.