Nova Masters Swimming (Orange County, CA)

SANTA CLARITA, CA - The Nova Masters won their 3rd concecutive SPMA championship April 21-23, 2006 at the Santa Clarita Swim Center. After an aggressive challenge sent by the Santa Clarita Masters Swimming coach, who predicted his event hosting team would crush the Nova Masters, we roared into the SPMA Regional Swimming Championships and dominated the three day event. The 25 member Nova team, despite being behind after the first day of competition, took a 200 point by the end of day two, due to strong relay performances, and it was all but over for the host team and the nearest challengers Ojai Masters and UCLA. Normally the weather out near Magic Mountain is quite warm by late April, but not this year. Competitors were faced with chilly temperatures compounded by a cold wind and clouds blocking the sun. Still, Nova Masters spirits were high as there were several outstanding swims by our members. Nova returned home with quite a few age group top point winners. Nova age group High Point Award winners: Patrick Dideum 20-24 Kathleen Barris 25-29 Don Cholodenko 45-49 Dionne Caldwell 70-75 Outstanding male and female swimmers of the meet went to Kathleen Barris and Patrick Dideum who were the top team point scorers and relay contributors. Special Achievement awards went to Ed Alonso who grabbed his first Regional Championship title by placing first in the 400 IM (thanks to coach Paul missing the event due to illness), and Meg Reilly who traveled from San Diego to help us slam the door on our competition with her 5 individual and 3 relay event swims on Sunday. Full Meet Results and splits available HERE. Nova Masters SPMA Regional Titles: 2006 Short Course Yards 2005 Short Course Meters 2005 Short Course Yards 2003 Long Course Meters Upcoming Nova Masters Competitions: Please RSVP to any you plan to attend HERE May 11-14 USMS Short Course Nationals, Coral Springs Florida Mat 21 Mission Viejo Long Course Meet(Last Qualifier for World's) Jul 14-16 SPMA LC Regionals (IMPORTANT TEAM EVENT) Aug 1-8 FINA Masters World Championships at Stanford

Are you in a rut with your training or improvement? Have you been training very hard but not seeing very good results due to a lack of technique emphasis? Are you a comptitive Masters or Age Group swimmer with poor starts, turns, pacing, or race strategy skills? Are you training for a key event that you would really like to perform at your top level in? Are you a triathlete who is highly inefficient or fearful in dealing with open water? Are you confused by all the technique and training information out there, and don't know what is REALLY important for you to follow? Are you somewhat "burned-out" from doing things the same way for a long time, and need to add some new ideas to your training to re-kindle your motivation? If you answered YES to one or more these questions then consider signing up for a 3 or 5 day Personal Swim Camp with the Nova Coaching Staff. Camps are coached by MICHAEL COLLINS, 1990 United States Masters Swimming Coach of the Year. A NOVA PERSONAL SWIM CAMP includes the following: * Initial interview to discuss training and racing history, upcoming events and goals, and biggest areas of interest for improvement. * Initial Video Technique Evaluation (above and below the surface taping from various angles and speeds including starts and turns for competitive swimmers) * Instructional videos to view to shorten your learning time. * 1-2 daily instructional sessions for technique and training development * 1-2 daily training Sessions with the Nova Masters * End of camp video analysis to see improvment * Wrap-up interview to discuss suggested follow-up actions to meet your performance goals. * One year membership to Nova Satellite Program including monthly training programs ($100 value) * Free Airport Pick-up and drop-off if coming from out of town (to John Wayne, Orange County, CA SNA). (Other close airports include Long Beach, about 35 miles, and Los Angeles (LAX) about 50 miles, but you will need to secure your own transportation from these airports) CLOSEST HOTEL La Quinta Inn Irvine Spectrum 14972 Sand Canyon Ave. Irvine, CA 92618 Online Register at: www.LQ.com Use Promotional / Corporate Rate Code: CMCC (all caps) for 10% discount or call one of the numbers below and mention the "Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce" Friends/Family rate for a Preferred Corporate Rate. (800) 531-5900 National Reservations (949) 551-0909 Direct number to hotel Addtional Items Included in 5 Day Camp * Strength & Flexibility evaluation and suggested exercise routines to address problem areas * Nutrtion evalauation and suggestions for optimal training and race day nutrtion PERSONAL CAMP COST: 3 Day Camp - $495 for 1. $350 each for 2+ athletes. 5 Day Camp - $695 for 1. $495 each for 2+ athletes. REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Camps can be scheduled during the week or on weekends with adequate notice. Contact COACH MICHAEL COLLINS to schedule a Personal Camp. Swimming Personal Clinic Sample Itinerary Day 1 7:00-8:00 Swim Training w/ Group 8:00-9:00 Video Taping and analysis 9:00-10:30 Breakfast & Discussion of goals, strengths, weaknesses 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 1:00-2:00 Lunch and discussion of training for key events 2:00-6:30 Free time (Watch instructional videos - optional) 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Day 2 5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 10:00-11:00 Dryland Training 11:00-12:00 Competitive Camp Training w/ Group 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 2:00-6:30 Free time (Watch instructional videos - optional) 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Day 3 5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 9:00-10:00 Watch instructional videos (optional) 11:00-12:00 Starts & Turns practice 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group 1:00-2:00 Follow-up video analysis 2:00-3:30 Lunch and wrap-up discussion 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Day 4 5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional) 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group 2:00-3:30 Functional Movement Screen & Strength Evaluation 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Day 5 5:45-7:00 Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) 7:15-9:00 Meeting w/ Nutritionist 10:00-12:00 Watch instructional videos (optional) 12:00-1:00 Swim Training w/ Group 6:30-7:30pm Swim Training w/ Group (Optional) Instructional Videos to Watch (Approx 40 minutes each) Quick Series - Posture, Line, & Balance Quick Series - Freestyle Quick Series - Backstroke Quick Series - Breaststroke Quick Series - Butterfly Quick Series - Underwater Travel Quick Series - Starts Quick Series - Turns Open Water Swimming Dryland Videos Athletes Peformance - Core Performance Essentails Level 1-4 Matt Wren's Shoulder Stabilization & Core Strength

IRVINE, CA - A total of 28 swimmers completed all 3 parts of the Nova Triple Crown Event. Part 1 was 50 repeats on 1:30 interval. Part 2 was 75 repeats on 1:20 interval, and part 3 was 100 repeats on 1:15 interval. The of the 3 sets is to total as much yardgae as poosible while never missing a repeat. There were extremely good turnouts for all 3 parts but only 28 swimmers (so far) completed all 3 practices. 9 new team records were set in the event including: Ian Pyott 18-24 Jen Schumacher 18-24 Kevin Brown 25-29 Bernie Zeruhn 30-34 Fiona Petersen 30-34 Jeff Crossen 40-44 Ed Reynolds 45-49 Dick Stewart 65-69 Dionne Caldwell 70-74 To download the full Excel file of Nova Triple Crown results, records, and past results visit our TEAM RECORDS SECTION. Here are the 28 who did all 3 parts: 2005 Triple Crown First Last Age 50 75 100 Total Record 1 Bernie Zeruhn 34 6,375 7,800 10,250 24,425 30-34 2 Jeff Crossen 44 6,250 7,500 10,000 23,750 40-44 3 Craig Taylor 52 5,850 7,500 10,000 23,350 4 Fiona Peterson 32 5,650 7,500 9,650 22,800 30-34 5 Ian Pyott 23 5,250 7,500 9,650 22,400 18-24 6 Michael Collins 39 5,250 7,500 9,650 22,400 7 Jen Schumacher 20 5,350 7,500 9,400 22,250 18-24 8 Ed Reynolds 46 5,250 7,500 9,475 22,225 45-49 9 Ryan Chapman 34 5,250 7,500 9,200 21,950 10 Larry Cohen 43 5,000 6,025 7,750 18,775 11 Robert Custer 46 4,800 6,075 7,750 18,625 12 Jeff Brown 44 4,750 6,000 7,525 18,275 13 Greg Amber 49 4,750 5,675 7,525 17,950 14 John Dauser 49 4,750 5,650 7,525 17,925 15 Ed Alonso 47 4,450 5,650 7,525 17,625 16 David Bourguignon 33 4,425 5,675 7,525 17,625 17 Dick Stewart 65 5,000 6,250 5,725 16,975 65-69 18 Thorin Southworth 30 3,750 5,675 7,525 16,950 19 Kevin Brown 29 3,750 5,000 6,250 15,000 25-29 20 Joel Sayers 30 3,750 5,000 6,250 15,000 21 Patty Naruse 47 3,750 5,650 5,500 14,900 22 Mark Wolff 33 3,750 4,675 5,500 13,925 23 Dionne Caldwell 73 3,500 4,375 5,500 13,375 70-74 24 Paula Fell 40 3,325 4,375 5,500 13,200 25 Tim Harward 52 2,900 4,675 5,500 13,075 26 Laurie Chin 29 2,900 4,375 5,000 12,275 27 Birgit Burgess 46 2,900 3,750 5,000 11,650 28 Paul Tran 46 2,500 3,750 5,000 11,250

BELMONT SHORES, CA - The Nova Masters overcame numerous obstacles to win one of the closest team battles in the history of the SPMA SC Meters Championships. The top 3 teams battled throughout the meet spread by less than 50 points most of the way. FINAL TOP 5 TEAM SCORES 1. Novaquatics 1,522.5 2. San Diego 1,495 3. LB Grunions 1,483 4. Mission Viejo 1,345.5 5. Heartland 761 Going into the meet it looked like it would be a tough challenge for the Novas to win the title since the host team Long Beach Grunions had the most entries in the meet. Also, the San Diego Masters, made up of the entire County of San Diego, had many entries and recently won the United States Masters Long Course Nationals. San Diego is well known for having very strong relays. Mission Viejo Nadadores also looked to be contenders for the title. The meet started off well for the Nova's when the team took the lead after day 1 of the 3 day competition, which consisted of the distance events (1500 Free, 400 IM, and 800 Free). The Novas led by 40 points which was hardly a comfortable margin. Mission Viejo held the second spot with Long Beach and San Diego just a few points behind. At the midpoint of the meet on Saturday the LB Grunions had taken over 2nd, but at the end of Saturday the Novas still led, but by only 32 points over San Diego who pushed the Grunions back into 3rd. "I wasn't feeling confident in a victory", Coach Michael Collins said about starting the final day. "We had several disasters happen on Saturday. Our top two 65-69 contenders were out of the meet. Dick Stewart with a stomach flu, and Tom Angel injured his leg jumping into the warm-up pool. One of our top 45-49 swimmers, Fran Wasko, jammed his hand on a touch and was out of the meet half way through Saturday. Kathy Barris dislocated her shoulder on a freak accident and she did a breaststroke turn, but it popped back in and she actually finished the race and even came back to swim two more races that day. However, I knew it would be too sore for her to come back to swim on Sunday. Finally, our top women's relay which won the 400 Medley relay by nearly 20 seconds was disqualified for an early takeoff. It was crazy! We never had so many injuries and accidents at a meet." Somehow the team managed to hold it together though. Collins tune changed after the final race. "We had excellent individual event swims on Sunday. We pretty much re-wrote our team record books with so many new age group records, and also swam strong on the relays, and even went without any disqualifications which was extremely important to taking the title. I was very happy with how the team rallied to swim the last relay to protect the slim lead. We won the meet by only two swims! Every person on the team was a critical factor in the victory." The meet ended somewhat ironically as the Nova 72-99 age group mixed team of Micha Burden, Brandy Bound, Ian Pyott, & Chris Amber won the final relay with a time that will probably rank them in the top 3 in the nation, but the anchor swimmer, Chris Amber, broke his finger on the final touch. He did win the high point in his age group though, and Coach Collins even let him skip the warm-down. For full meet result click HERE. For additional meet photos click HERE. ====

BERMUDA - Nova Masters swimmer Patrick Dideum traveled to Bermuda the weekend of October 1, 2005 to participate in the Bank of Bermuda Team Triathlon Relay and anopen water 10k swimming combo. Patrick led off the triathlon relay, giving his team a 45-second lead over the field out of the swim. His teammates, cyclist Kris Hedges and runner Dirone Minors, held off the field as the team won the relay by 25 seconds overall. Shortly after completing his leg of the relay, Patrick was back in the water, winning the 10k "Around the Sound" swim through Harrington Sound in a new island record of 2 hours 15 minutes. For his efforts, Patrick’s name was engraved on the Winner’s Cup which is held year-round on the island.