What's New in the LMSC: January 2011

• We've had a face lift!
  • The LMSC website has been completely re-designed. Check it out and let us know what you think.
    
    
• Renew USMS membership for 2011
  • Did your USMS registration just expire? It's time to renew! Register online or by mail; discount available for swimmers 18-24 if you register by mail.
    
    
• January issue of Wet Gazette available
  • Get the latest news and meet info, as well as articles by Betsy Durrant (“Breathing and Streamlining”), Lisa Bennett (“Notes from the Registrar”), and Meghan Satterstrom (“500-yd Freestyle”).
    
    
• Dr. Jim Miller on Open Water
  • Former USMS President and USMS Coach of the Year, VMST's Jim Miller, is featured in a video and podcast on the Open Water Source.
    
    
• The Chesapeake Bay Check-Off Challenge
  • Interested in a challenge? This year the Maryland Masters Swim Team is sponsoring the USMS 2011 Check-Off Challenge.
    
    
• The Lighter Side of Swimming
  • A lifeguard with a sense of humor (Credit -- or blame -- Dave Holland for this contribution).
    
    
• Upcoming LMSC Meets
  • Feb 12-13: VMST is hosting the David Gregg III Memorial Meet at the NOVA Aquatic Center in Richmond, VA. Mail entry only; deadline is Feb 4.
  • Mar 6: WAVA is hosting its 3rd Annual Dreaming of Spring Meet in Warrenton, VA. Online entry (preferred) and mail entry available; deadline is Mar 1.
  • Mar 26: RCA is hosting its second Dive Into Spring Meet. Mail entry deadline is Mar 21.
    
    
• Nutritional Cheat Sheet
  • Mike Mejia has written a two-part article of advice about nutrition: Part I deals with general nutritional advice, while Part II focuses on race day choices.
    
    
• Go the Distance 2011
  • Need a New Year Resolution? Participate in Go the Distance (GTD) in 2011 and set an annual fitness goal for yourself!
    
    
• One Hour Postal 2011 National Championship
  • The 2011 One Hour Postal Championship will be hosted by the Tualatin Hills Barracudas and will run Jan 1-31.
    
    
• Final Top 10 Listing for LCM 2010 Published
  • The official Top 10 listing for the 2010 LCM season has been posted. It is also available in a nice format suitable for printing; a printed booklet can also be ordered from USMS. Information for ordering Top 10 patches are in the printed booklet.
    
    
• SCM Zone Championships
  • A handful of VMST swimmers -- seven -- traveled to Boston to represent the LMSC at the 2010 SCM Colonies Zone Championship, but what a handful!
    
    
• Resources for Meet Hosts
  • Are you considering hosting a meet? The LMSC Board has collected some resources to help you.