It continues to be a busy summer - 10 topics today:
- Registration open for Gopher Masters Mania meet July 8-10
- Registration is open for the Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series
- Fitness Challenges
- 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
Registration open for Gopher Masters Mania meet July 8-10
Don’t miss your GOLDEN opportunity to support Minnesota swimming!
The University of Minnesota Swim Teams are hosting GOPHER MASTERS MANIA July 8-9-10. Profits from this meet provide travel funds for the college swimmers to attend Speedo Nationals. You can even make an extra donation to the travelling fund when you register.
MN Masters get the benefit of swimming FOUR LCM sessions in this beautifully fast pool while mingling with the Gopher swimmers that will be on deck as our timers and other assistants. So sign up TODAY and show your support for the Golden Gophers! Ski-U-Mah!
Although registration is open until July 1, we'd appreciate it if you would sign up today so that we have a better estimate of the number of swimmers and can plan the logistics for the meet.
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.
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).
And we have results from the Lake Harriet swims:
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
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
- 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 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.