What a great clinic! Special thanks to Deniz Hekmati for leading us through swimming-specific stretches & strength training exercises!
We learned about static and dynamic stretching, principles of strength training and we even had the opportunity to transition right onto the blocks and work on swimming starts!
If you are interested in learning more or setting up a training session with Denz contact him at: Deniz(at)swimmerstrength(dot)com, 480-359-9579.
Here is a link to his website as well!
Here is some more info on the Las Vegas Meet from the Meet Director:
We are excited to announce that our annual Las Vegas Masters meet is now held at the UNLV Buchanan Natatorium, which recently cut the ribbon as the Jim Reitz Pool!
The “2018 Fabulous Las Vegas Masters SCY Meet at UNLV” will be on Saturday, January 20, 2018 with warmups beginning at 2pm, first event at 3pm. Our Masters meet will follow the UNLV Rebels collegiate swim meet.
Online entry is open now! For those of you who like to be first to sign up (ie Freshley, wink wink), you’ll have to battle it out for 2nd, as a speedy young woman from The Olympic Club already got in first! We look forward to a fun and fast swim meet with all of you from clubs all around the U.S. and Canada. Tell your friends!
The pool is walking distance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hofbrauhaus, and Hyatt Place, and a VERY short drive from the airport. Make sure to read all our published info regarding the location of the UNLV pool. It doesn’t have a real address, so use the map tips on our online entry info.
How about Vegas activities during your swim visit! Here are just a few you might like to add to your weekend here:
Fri, Jan 19
Sat, Jan 20
Sun, Jan 21
We expect to have some bonus items available from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, such as buffet dinner deals and slot play vouchers. We’ll update you as we know more details.
Happy Holidays to you and yours. Happy training, and we’ll see you January 20!
Check this page often for updates!
Winter and Early Spring is the time for Utah Masters meet season! Check out some upcoming meets!
Nationals is an amazing expierence and ANYONE CAN SWIM! You can qualify and swim more events, but you can go even if you don’t!
Here are some sanctioned meets that are in driving distance…
This is a big one… swimmers from North ,South and Central America will come together for an amazing swim meet. But wait…its not just a swim meet. It is everything aquatic, from synchronized swimming to water polo. This event is one not to be missed. This is a good meet to plan a vacation around! More details to come!
The South Davis Masters annual swim meet will be held Saturday, November 11th – Veterans Day!
We are excited to swim and pay tribute to our vets. In addition to the AMAZING SHIRTS great swims and awesome prizes we will be offering FREE ENTRY TO ALL VETS! If you have or are currently serving in the military we want to extend our thanks. This swim meet is not-to-be-missed.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Head over to our Swim Meet page and find out about the next opportunities to race!
A great team throws a great party and this year was no exception! This year was Hawaiian-inspired luau complete with music and leis.
A huge thank you to Julie Keyes for party coordinating and decorating. How many swim teams have an official “party coordinator”? We sure love ours! Thank you Julie!
It is wonderful to meet the families of our Masters swimmers. We are so grateful to their support of each of our swimmers, allowing them the time to wake up early or stay late to get a workout in. What a great team of families we have!
Kids treasure hunt and treasure box is the best! It would not be possible without the kindness and support of the Wheeler family. Thank you Scott and Stacie for the cool prizes and amazing Krabby treasure chest!
Our own Russ Walter has generously offered to do some underwater filming! Come to practice this Saturday at 6am to have a good workout and some underwater filming done! Come and SEE what you are missing!
This is the primary reason most seek out coaching and video analysis. If you can see something you are doing, your mind can begin to process the connection to what that feels like in the water. Many times, things feel ‘normal’ or even ‘good’ in the water but when it is caught on on video, you may begin to feel differently.
Ever feel like your arms are just spinning? Some times that because you just did 200 yards of pulling and now you are attempting to sprint without paddles. Other times and most often, we find ourselves inefficiently moving through the water because we are not paying attention to the all so important catch or power phase of our stroke.
When you can see yourself under the water, you will be able to see and analyze ( with your eyes at least) what you can do to create more power.
I remember watching in the 1996 Olympics a then 14-year-old Amanda Beard racing breaststroke in in a way you have never imagined a body to move. She was so high above the water, almost appearing going vertical with every stroke.
I also remember going to the pool and attempting moving my body just like she did. I couldn’t do it. I just couldn’t move my body in the same way. I had a great coach that saw my struggle and explained to me that my body is just that, mine! She helped me custom-fit my breaststroke to me. It helped, a lot.
By being aware of your own position in the water and knowing your own body, you will be able to create more efficiency and power with every stroke.
We are not too fancy at the Rec Center with our GoPro, but with some good footage and analysis you will be off and swimming faster and better!
It’s about time! The website got a new look! Check it out!
The website now has aTeam News Section! Look for lots of up-to-date articles and info as well as fun photos!
Can remember how you did at theFlash Mini Meet? Want to know what the State Long Course 200 Fly Record is? The website now has links to club, state and national records as well as USMS Top Ten.
Need a new suit? How about those paddles that are falling apart? We have a Team Store through Swim Outlet and 10% of all sales goes back to the team so we can buy cool gear for our team! Check it out!
We hope to continue to add cool and new features in the future. If you have any ideas, send them along to Coach Blair!
Thank you all who helped in the Wheeler Family Yard project! It was amazing to see such great support!
Thank you for your donations of time, money and manual labor! Thank you for your kind words and love for our team members.
WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6am – 7am
Saturday……………………….: 6am – 7:30am
Tuesday, Thursday…………..: 8pm – 9pm
COST
SDRC Members: $40 per Month
Non-Members..: $50 per Month
We Want to Help You Achieve Your Swimming and Fitness Goals!
South Davis Masters is a registered team with United States Masters Swimming organization