LAWRENCE MASTERS SWIM CLUB

Sharks Registration/Information Form

Application Process

• Complete the Lawrence Masters Swim Club registration form and sign the waiver on the bottom of this page.
• Complete a USMS registration form and make a check payable to Missouri Valley Masters Swimming for the annual   registration fee.
• Select Membership and Payment Schedule and write a check to Lawrence Masters Swimming for dues.
• Please give both registration forms and both checks to the club president.

 

• To provide the best possible environment for each of us to enjoy the sport of swimming in our own unique way.
• Swim year round.
• Employ high quality coaches to run organized workouts.

The club staff

Coach                    Kent McDonald          785-843-4290     kentmcdonald@usa.net
Coach                    Annette McDonald      785-843-4290     amcdonal@usd497.org
President                David Longhurst         785-842-4223      dlonghurst@sunflower.com

What is United States Masters Swimming?

USMS is a national organization that exists to help swimmers enjoy the sport to its fullest.  United States Masters Swimming’s (USMS) prime credo is fitness. Masters swimming means wanting to be fit, having the pleasure of being with other swimmers sharing these interests, and for some releasing the competitive juices from time to time.  USMS encourages swimmers of all abilities to become a part of this great sport and stay fit for life.

USMS organization is composed of several zones, regions and local clubs. For example, the Sharks is our local club and we are in the Missouri Valley region that is part of the Breadbasket zone. Competition is based on this organizational structure with local, regional, zone and national championships.

Who are the club members?

Founded in 1994, the Sharks are a represented by fitness swimmers, competitive swimmers, and triathletes. Our team is composed of all levels of swimming ability from beginner to national caliber.

What are practice sessions like?

The first fifteen minutes of the 1.5 hours are for general warmup. The coach then starts practice with a set designed to get the swimmers ready for the main set(s). The main sets are designed to stress the different energy systems and are designed with the swimmers ability in mind. Some sets will be included to improve stroke technique.

Practice Schedule (please consult the Monthly calendar for the most recent information):

Short Course Season:

• Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and at Carl Knox Natatorium on Saturday from 5:30-7:00 am.

• Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Days and times vary.

United States Masters Swimming Registration and Fee

• All members must be registered with USMS. There are no exceptions to this rule due to compliance with insurance regulations unless the member is registered with USA Swimming.
• New members must be registered within two weeks after joining. Please complete the attached USMS registration form.
• All members must renew their registration by the second week of January.
• Unregistered members will not be allowed to swim.
• Visitors must be registered with USMS or USA.