Club notes for April

Facility updates:

The pool schedule for April is now available at https://bbmac.org/Lap-Swim/.  The pool will be set up for short-course during our practice times for the entire month.  In addition, no closures are scheduled for the month.

Coronado Open Water Swim 

For anyone interested, Coronado Swim Team Elite (CSTE) is hosting an open water swim on 5 July in Glorietta Bay with distances of 750m, 1.5km, and 3km.  Details of the swim can be found at this link- https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Coronado/LibertyCelebrationSwim

CMA Apparel

If you have interest in purchasing any CMA apparel such as sweatshirts, T-shirts, or swim caps, contact Coach Rhonda or Jinny at practice.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due now. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of the 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 insurance coverage.  To obtain or renew a membership for 2026, visit the following URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

Club notes for March

Facility updates:

The pool schedule for March is available at https://bbmac.org/Lap-Swim/.  No closures are scheduled, and the pool appears to be configured short-course during practice times for the entire month.

CMA Swag Still Available!

We still have a few hoodies, crew necks, and zip-up hoodies in various sizes available for $32 each. If you’d like one, please reach out to Coach Rhonda or Jinny to snag yours before they’re gone!

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due now. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of the 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 insurance coverage.  To obtain or renew a membership for 2026, visit the following URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

No practice on President's Day (Monday, 16 February)

The BBMAC is hosting a youth swim meet on Monday February 16th, so CMA will not have practice on that morning.

Club notes for February

Facility updates:

The pool is scheduled to be closed on Monday, 16 February, for a swim meet.  We are unlikely to have practice that morning but will provide an update when we confirm the pool availability.  The full pool schedule for February is available at https://bbmac.org/Lap-Swim/.  The pool is scheduled to be configured short-course for the entire month.

Team apparel:

The team ordered a few extra zip-up hoodies for anyone who is interested in purchasing one. The zip-ups are navy blue, feature the same design as before and are $32 each.  Contact Jinny if you are interested in one or any other apparel / swim caps.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due now. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of the 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 insurance coverage.  To obtain or renew a membership for 2026, visit the following URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

Normal practice times for MLK Day (Mon, 19 Jan)

 CMA will have the usual practice schedule (5:30-6:30a and 6-7a) on MLK Day (Monday, 19 January).

Club notes for January

Facility updates: 

CMA will be in the smaller 25-yard instructional pool for these dates: 1/2, 1/5, 1/7, 1/9, 1/12, and 1/14.  The pool is scheduled to be set up for long course on 1/30.  The changes are to accommodate visiting teams renting the main pool.  The full pool schedule is available for January at https://bbmac.org/Lap-Swim/.

Payment Reminder: Coronado Masters Association (CMA) monthly payments are due now. Please send your payment no later than the 5th of the 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 insurance coverage.  To obtain or renew a membership for 2026, visit the following URL: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew.

Christmas and New Years Holiday Swim Schedule / No practices on 24 Dec (Wed) and 26 Dec (Fri)

The pool is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, 24 Dec, and opens late (in the afternoon) on Friday, 26 Dec, so CMA will have no practices on the 24th and 26th.  We will have practices on Monday, 29 Dec, and Wednesday, 31 Dec, but the practices will be in the smaller 25 yard instructional pool.  For those days, the water temperature will be adjusted to match the 50 meter pool.