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USA Swimming Video: "Missy Franklin Super Happy To Get Back Into Win Column"...

Missy Franklin gets a win with a very strong swim! This is the post race interview. The pitch of her voice when questioned is very interesting; she is speaking in a lower octave, speaking more slower...

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Trailer for "Go Swim Freestyle with Kara Lynn Joyce" with a music overdub —...

I watch this DVD often for entertainment purposes rather than instructional learning more times than not. I really enjoy athleticism and grace. Watching Kara Lynn Joyce instruct is like watching...

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TULSA, Okla Former Bentonville Swim Coach Wanted In Tulsa For Soliciting...

Sigh, Though Stephen Duwel is on the banned list, USA Swimming's Safe Sport  program appears to be mostly an after the fact regulatory body. They rightfully punish but the education aspects of the...

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A gossipy book about strife and "fat shaming" on the Australian Olympic swim...

Leading up to the 2012 London Olympics, Leisel Jones and Stephanie Rice were the "gold medal" candidates for the Australian women's team. According to Leisel Jones they were also friends as well....

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OMSC Member and Coach Christmas Party

The event takes place Saturday, December 12th at the Gate Keeper Restaurant and Lounge at the Holiday Inn in Westbank from 5:30pm – to 9:00 pm. Family and spouses are welcome! When you arrive, you can...

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Fright-Fest Results are here

We had a great meet yesterday. 80 swimmers from Ok Falls to Sicamous, from three clubs in Kelowna (OMSC, Wine Country and the new UBCO-Heat) and from as far away as Calgary.  Thanks to all our...

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Opportunity to Volunteer for the Kelowna AquaJets (KAJ) Swim Meet

The KAJ youth swim club is hosting their first meet of the season on Nov 21, 22 at the H2O.  The 3 swim sessions are: - Saturday, November 21 – morning session 7:20 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Saturday, November...

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100×100?s December 13th 5:00 am to 9:00 am

OMSC is proud be putting on this important event. The proceeds support local children, youth and families in need by providing financially sponsored Memberships, program participation or child care...

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Looking for new swim gear or suits to start the season?

OMSC has a team store at Team Aquatic Supplies where you can find the list of coach-recommended equipment and purchase it with our OMSC discount. Website: http://www.team-aquatic.com/okmasters.html...

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OMSC announces coaching staff for the 2015-16 swim season

OMSC announces that Sue Morrison will be the new Head Coach for the coming swim season. Sue has been with OMSC for a number of years and we are pleased to be able to promote from within the coaching...

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Masters Swimming Canada announces host for 2016 National Championships

TORONTO – Masters Swimming Canada is very pleased to announce that Etobicoke Olympium Masters Aquatic Club will be hosting the 2016 National Championships. The event will run May 20th to 23rd, 2016 at...

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Okanagan Masters swimmers receive top honours

OMSC recognized several of its members for their achievements and demonstration of the spirit of Masters Swimming at its 2015 AGM

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Welcome 2016

I have really had a wimpy 2015.  With a total of 221 miles.  Very sub-par for me.  So this year I'm setting a goal to swim 750 miles total.  That's doable, and with my goal of swimming Tahoe this...

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Swimming with Sam

This morning I coached SDM and had them do the Red Mist workout.  I had to get home to help Jonas with Eagle Scout Service Project, but afterwards went to Rush and Sam asked to go with me.  Here's what...

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Kirsten's IM workout

This morning's workout was fantastic.  Had energy, and strength to get through it and lead most of the sets: 500 warm up freestyle 4 x 50's free on :35 4 x 50's free on :45 4 x 50's free on :50 200...

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Double take

This morning I swam at SDRC since I slept in.  Was in the water at 5:40am and did this workout: 500 warmup 6 x 50's kick no fins 3 x 100's back/breast on 2:00 8 x 100's free strong on 1:30 4 x 50's...

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Black Diamond

Yesterday evening I shaved down for this weekend's pentathlon in St. George and afterwards wrote up this workout for Chad and I to do for this morning.

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2016 SHAC Pentathlon

Lucy, Jonas and I went to the Dinosaur museum before the meet Last night we finally made it down to St. George after that 4 1/2 hour drive.  Bruce Schroeder was kind enough to let us stay in a room at...

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500 Pyramid

Total 9,500 yards Felt good about this workout.  Stayed strong and didn't lose it mentally.  Liking the alternate breathing side every 25 routine I've been getting into.  Makes me focus on my stroke,...

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Review of Garmin Vivoactive

I'm a fan of the biggest loser show.  I do appreciate the fact that it's promoting wellness, but instead of measuring success purely by the number on the scale, a more productive and useful measure...

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