Colorado Masters Swimming Association

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United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized swim practices, competitions, and clinics for adults 18 and over. USMS is open to all swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive and non-competitive) who want to improve their fitness and swimming technique.

COMSA the Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC) is charged with regulating all masters swimming activities in the states of Colorado and Wyoming.

 

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Calendar   News Updates

January 21, 2012
2nd Annual Colorado Swimming Hall of Fame Pentathlon and Ironman Swim
George Washington High School, Denver
Meet Web site and Entry Info
Online entries due 1/18 by 8PM
Contact: Mark Johnston

January 21, 2012
Durango Swim Club Age Group/Masters Meet
Durango Recreation Center, Durango
Contact: Suzanne Schieltz

February 11-12, 2012
Sweetheart in the Tetons
Teton County Parks & Recreation Center, Jackson WY
Information coming
Contact: Cindy O’Dwyer

February 21 - March 27
Mastering Masters Class
***New Dates!***
Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, Thornton
Information and Registration
Coach: Kevin Juliano

February 25, 2012
Sweetheart Meet
Loveland, CO
Meet Info and Entry
Contact: Scott Allen

March 3, 2012
Highlands Ranch Masters Short and Sweet Meet
Northridge Recreation Center, Highlands Ranch
Meet info and entry
Contact Matt Beck

March 23-25, 2012
2012 COMSA Short Course Swimming Championships
Veteran's Memorial Aquatic Center (VMAC)
New location - read more
Meet Information (PDF)
Online Entry and Information
Thornton, CO
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Ongoing Events


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Sunday, January 22
COMSA Bylaws Update
Attention COMSA Membership – our bylaws have been updated with some proposed revisions. Most of the revisions are housekeeping and modernization, and several clarify the voting processes. Please review them (download the pdf) and submit your comments by February 14th.

Important Dates:
02/14/2012 - Send all comments, including concerns and corrections to Heather
02/28/2012 – A final version will be posted to the COMSA website
03/24/2012 – Membership will vote at Annual Meeting (state meet in Thornton)

Sunday, January 15
Upcoming Opening COMSA Board Position: Secretary
Here is another chance to contribute to COMSA. Please consider applying for the COMSA secretary board position. The election is at the State Meet during the Annual COMSA meeting on March 24. Please read the description for the COMSA secretary.

Monday, January 9
SCM Preview Top Ten Times
Please review your short course meter times. Report any errors to Kent Carney by January 21 so he can submit them for top 10 consideration.

Monday, December 26
COMSA Board Position Open - Vice Chair
COMSA needs a passionate person to fill the Vice Chair position. This is a key board position and an excellent opportunity to contribute to COMSA. Please read the description for this volunteer position.

Monday, October 31
COMSA Volunteer Position Available
The COMSA Coach's Chair position is available. Please read the description for this volunteer position. Many thanks to Heather Melrose for her great work as Coach's Chair and good luck in California, Heather!

Monday, October 24
COMSA Swimmers in the News

COMSA open water swimmers
See the Denver Post article about long distance open water swimmers in Colorado.

Monday, October 3
Rich Abrahams Inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame
Rich Abrahams
Colorado Masters swimmer, Rich Abrahams, recently received one of Masters swimming highest honors when he was inducted in the IMSHOF at the USAS Convention. A Masters swimmer must compete at least 16 years and accumulate enough points through world records and world rankings to be considered for the IMSHOF. Read some highlights of Rich's swimming successes here. Congratulations Rich!

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