Breaking down the Start

To continue from today's discussion about starts, I have found this helpful video that breaks down the mechanics of the start. It explains the differences in the conventional (grab) and track start dives and offers some quick tips to remember when starting.

RECAP:

Body Position 

1. Wrap toes around the edge of the block
2. Keep you hips high and hold head in a neutral position
3. Lead forward

The Dive

1. Push off with your hands and feet 
2. Stay in a tight streamline position with pointed toes
3. Aim hands at the flags
4. Kick once you have entered the water 

For another description check out Alex's video : http://youtu.be/OCsQyU4Zops - be aware that he does a slightly more advance dive. Notice how Alex throws his arms backwards to propel himself forward off the blocks for added momentum.

MMSC on a Friday Night

A big thanks to Nate and Dania for organizing the pub night, what an awesome way to kick off the season! The live band was great, most of the members were up and dancing at one point in time or another - although I am still unsure if that was actually a dance floor. Way to get it started guys! - and they had local beer on tap!

Great pick you two, I'm looking forward to the next social!

1st Offical Pub Night!

Attention all MMSC Members

It is the time you all have been waiting for.....

the 1st official Pub Night of the season *hurray* so I hope to see the MMSC members out it full force tomorrow (Oct 12th) at Failte Irish Pub @ 8pm (201 City Center Drive) - I know some of you were out last Friday night warming up for this event, with the UTM masters members. So please forgive the rest of us who might not be up to snuff. -  Just make sure you come on out & get to know your fellow swimmers and share in a few drinks and a good time.  

I know some of us will be sore & tired from today's practice, but a pub night has PROVEN to make it all just go away. - So I'll see you at the Bar

What do goals and t-shirts have in common?  You can't reach your goal unless you bring a t-shirt to practices.  They will make you strong like bull in the water. So, please don't forget yours.  Bring it with you the next time you swim.

Time to splash into another year!

So its September and its time to put away that summer bikini and get out the old training suit - just try to make sure its not too see thru! – and dive into another swim year. So whether you are dreading that 1st splash into the cold pool or anxiously waiting that 1st set, you won’t have to wait long! As our 1st practice is September 18th @ 8 pm!

For those of you who are new/ interested in the club feel free to contact us with any questions you might have, or let us know if you want to come out a “try” a practice. The coaching staff is always looking for members to torture, so the more of us there are the less likely you are to be singled out! – Just joking...well maybe, only kind of :p

Go Girl!!! Nicolette demos IM for Club.

Nicolette Goncalves - the fastest swim suit in the Mississauga Masters Swim Club (hey - she is on the coaching staff and even her dog paddle is quicker than ... well, anyone!!) - demoed the IM to the club. At least we now know what it looks like!!! Now .. if we could only get ours to look the same!! (play in full screen mode - it is in HD!!)
Thanks Nicolette!!!

(Ed Note: A special congratulatory note of thanks to our most senior member Doug Elsey who photographed the whole IM by holding the camera in his teeth and keeping up the blistering pace alongside Nicolette without use of fins ... and if you believe that, we have a bridge you may be interested in purchasing too!! :-) )