Pool update : Mon (13 Jan) and Wed (15 Jan)

CMA will be in the small pool on Monday (13 Jan) and Wednesday (15 Jan) this week.  However, the team was informed that the small pool will be significantly warmer (86 F) this week compared with this past week (80 F).  The team will have the option to swim in the competition pool (long course) from 5:30am to 6am but will need to move to the small pool promptly at 6am because the competition pool is reserved for a visiting swim team.

No practice on New Year's Day (Wed) / Other notes for January

 

Practice updates:

There is no CMA workout on New Year's Day (Wednesday).  However, if you want to swim on New Year's Day, the La Jolla Cove Swim Club is holding their annual "Polar Bear Plunge" at 9am at Kellogg Park / La Jolla Shores.  More details can be found on their website at- https://www.lajollacoveswimclub.com/event-5918680.

Facility updates:

The pool is scheduled to be configured for long-course on Friday (3 Jan) and later this month on the 24th (Fri).  The team will be practicing in the smaller/warmer instructional pool on the 8th (Wed), 10th (Fri), and 13th (Mon).

CMA parka update and other merchandise

The parkas are now available.  If you have ordered a parka, you can pick up the parka at practice and submit payments to the team Venmo account.  CMA also purchased 2 extra parkas (1 size medium and 1 size large), so if you did not order a parka but want one, the team has two available for $130 each.  In addition to the parkas, the CMA silicone swim caps are available for $10, and the CMA towels are available for $40.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due shortly. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of next month. You can pay via Venmo or check – NO CASH. Remember to include in the Venmo/check comments who payment is for (first and last name) and the month for which you are paying.  

US Masters Swimming membership: CMA’s rental contract with the BBMAC requires that CMA swimmers have a USMS membership. Membership is now available for 2025.  To obtain or renew a membership, visit this URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

CMA Holiday (Dec/Jan) Practice Schedule

Mon, 23 Dec: regular times, short course, competition pool

Tue, 24 Dec: Open water swim at Coronado North Beach at 12 noon.  Details available from the La Jolla Cove Swim Club website- https://www.lajollacoveswimclub.com/event-5994464

Wed, 25 Dec: no practice (Christmas)

Fri, 27 Dec: regular times, short course, competition pool

Mon, 30 Dec: regular times, long course, competition pool

Wed, 1 Jan: no practice (New Years Day)

Fri, 3 Jan: regular times, long course, competition pool

Mon, 6 Jan, regular times, short course, competition pool

Wed, 8 Jan, regular times, short course, instructional pool

Fri, 10 Jan, regular times, short course, instructional pool

No practice on Friday (29 Nov) / Other notes for December

 

Practice updates:

There is no CMA workout on Friday, 29 November.  The pool will not open until 2pm, so the facility is not available for practice.

CMA Parka Order

CMA is looking into the possibility of another parka purchase.  The individual cost of each parka (including printing and taxes) was in the range of $115 to $125 in 2023.  The final cost may depend on sizes (e.g. XL are more expensive), and the total number we are able to purchase.  The parkas are Navy blue with the CMA logo printed on the back.  See coach Rhonda if you are interested.

CMA Silicone Swim Caps

Team swim caps are available for $10.  The caps are identical (royal blue and white) to the original swim caps.  The silicone caps are more durable than latex caps and have a textured interior to help reduce slippage.  Contact Jinny if you are interested in purchasing one.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due shortly. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of next month. You can pay via Venmo or check – NO CASH. Remember to include in the Venmo/check comments who payment is for (first and last name) and the month for which you are paying.  

US Masters Swimming membership: CMA’s rental contract with the BBMAC requires that CMA swimmers have a USMS membership. Membership is now available for 2025.  To obtain or renew a membership, visit this URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

Veterans Day Practice Time Change / Only 6am to 7am workout

We were informed that the pool will open at 6am on Veterans Day, Monday, 11 November.  As a result, we will have only one practice group on Monday: 6am to 7am.  There is no 5:30am practice start on Monday.

CMA club notes for November

Practice updates:

We plan to have regular practice on Veteran's Day (Monday, 11 Nov).  Practice on the Friday after Thanksgiving (29 Nov) will be determined later this month depending on the pool availability and swimmer interest.

CMA Silicone Swim Caps

Team swim caps are now available for $10.  The caps are identical (royal blue and white) to the original swim caps.  The silicone caps are more durable than latex caps and have a textured interior to help reduce slippage.  Contact Jinny if you are interested in purchasing one.

CMA Treasurer Position Opening

The CMA treasurer position will be open at the end of the year.  CMA is looking for volunteers to support part or all of the roles associated with the position.  Anyone interested in learning about the position can contact Jane or coach Rhonda at practice.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due shortly. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of next month. You can pay via Venmo or check – NO CASH. Remember to include in the Venmo/check comments who payment is for (first and last name) and the month for which you are paying.  

US Masters Swimming membership: CMA’s rental contract with the BBMAC requires that CMA swimmers have a USMS membership. Membership is now available for 2025.  To obtain or renew a membership, visit this URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

CMA club notes for October

Pool updates:

The BBMAC pool schedule is posted for October at https://bbmac.org/Lap-Swim/ although the link for October 2024 actually appears to be showing a calendar for October 2022.  We will contact the facility about the schedule to confirm any closures or changes (e.g. long-course vs short-course) for the month.

Practice updates:

We will have a guest coach on Wednesday, 9 Oct, and Friday, 11 Oct, while coach Rhonda is out-of-town.

Future Liberty Station Swimming Pool / Community Input Request

The city of San Diego has requested input from community members and active swimmers regarding a potential multi-pool facility (50-meter and 25-meter pools) called the NTC Park Aquatic Center to be built in Liberty Station.  The city has posted a survey at https://engage.counsilmanhunsaker.com/ntc-park-aquatic-center with questions about pool usage and swimmer preferences.  The survey will close after 4 Oct.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due shortly. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of next month. You can pay via Venmo or check – NO CASH. Remember to include in the Venmo/check comments who payment is for (first and last name) and the month for which you are paying.  

US Masters Swimming membership: CMA’s rental contract with the BBMAC requires that CMA swimmers have a USMS membership for 2024. To obtain a membership, visit this URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.