Rules



Matt Miller
This article is targeted toward people new to competitive swimming or those with physical limitations.  Since part of the intended target audience is new swimmers, I’ll keep it fairly fundamental in terms of instruction, and explain terminology for people who aren’t highly familiar with the sport of swimming. In individual […]

In-Water Starts


      A Breaststroke Clinic Sunday, November 5, 2017; 8:30 am–12:30 pm in Oregon City, Oregon This Breaststroke clinic, offered by Oregon Masters Swimming coaches, will help fitness swimmers learn important swimming drills that will improve stroke technique.  Learn how to be efficient in the water and enjoy your swimming experience.  […]

A Breaststroke Clinic Hosted by Oregon Masters Swimming



Several rules were changed by the House of Delegates during the USMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta in September. A summary of the major changes that will take effect on January 1, 2017, can be found at: http://forums.usms.org/entry.php?39868-Major-Changes-for-2017&utm_source=SL+Nov+2016&utm_campaign=SL+Nov+2016&utm_medium=email) Below are selected rules. Event Limits: A swimmer may compete in not more […]

Major USMS Rule Changes for 2017