Daily Archives: June 16, 2015

Oregon Swimming at the 2015 USMS Spring Nationals

June 16, 2015 in Aqua Master Online / Events / Meet Summary by Matt Miller

Mike Poplvich, Godfather of Oregon Swimming

June 16, 2015 in Aqua Master Online / Human Interest / Memories by OMS Webmaster

Memories of Mike Popovich

June 16, 2015 in Aqua Master Online / Human Interest / Obituary by OMS Webmaster

Introduction: Less than one-third of USMS swimmers identify themselves as “competitors” — but we all swim because we love swimming and want to be fit. Swimming is one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise, and it is an excellent activity for anyone who wishes to get fit and […]

What is a typical workout?

June 16, 2015 in Aqua Master Online / New Swimmer / Training by OMS Webmaster

Pentathlons in the Spring!

June 16, 2015 in Aqua Master Online / Events / Meet Summary / Records by Charlie Helm

Something New By Coach Aubree Gustafson Summer is finally here and it’s a great time to try something new. Maybe you’ve always wanted to try a triathlon, there are many beginner triathlons held all summer long. Maybe this is the year for you to compete in as many open water […]

Try Something New!

June 16, 2015 in Fitness / Motivation by Aubree Gustafson

Diving for Masters By Dennis Baker As we start our summer season of meets here are some thoughts on Diving into the pool and some tips for all the four different stroke starts. NEVER DIVE IN WARM UPS until the end when the announcer stipulates a practice start-diving lane. Don’t […]

Diving for Masters

June 16, 2015 in Coaching / Starts by Dennis Baker

2015 MASTERS OMS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP MEET SURVEY Submitted by Elke Asleson Health and P.E. Department/Western Oregon University Also, coach of Oregon Mid-Valley Masters (OMVM), based in Albany at the YMCA The students in PE at Western Oregon University were able to obtain some extra credit by volunteering for the swim […]