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.
Coached workouts (25-yard short course): Mon, Wed, and Fri from 5:30a-6:30a, 6a-7a, or 5:30a-7a
Brian Bent Memorial Aquatic Center (BBMAC), 818 Sixth Street,
Coronado, CA
All levels welcome: General fitness, Competitive (USMS), and Triathletes
Fees: $80/month, First 2 workouts free, $10 drop-in fee, USMS membership required
Contact: swimcma@gmail.com for more information
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Veterans Day Practice Time Change / Only 6am to 7am workout
Monday, October 28, 2024
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.Saturday, September 28, 2024
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.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Labor Day swim schedule and other notes for September
Labor Day swim schedule:
There will be only one practice on Labor Day (Monday, 2 Sep) from 6am to 7am. There is no 5:30am practice.
Pool updates:
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
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Reminder: No practice tomorrow (Friday, 26 July) and other August notes
No Practice on Friday, 26 July:
There
will be no practice on 26 July because of a youth swim meet at the BBMAC.
Pool updates:
CMA merchandise:
The team may place another order for silicone caps similar to the caps available previously. The silicon caps are more durable than latex caps and have a textured interior that help prevent the caps from slipping off your head. Contact Jane if you are interested.
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
Saturday, June 29, 2024
July 5th practice update and other notes for July
No Practice on Friday, 5 July:
There will be no practice on 5 July because of changes to the pool operating hours on that day. The pool has lap swimming (short course) available from 10am to 7pm.
Pool configuration and closures:
CMA merchandise:
- CMA Latex swim caps $3.00
- CMA Crew neck Sweatshirts $32.00
- CMA Hoodie Sweatshirts $28.00
- CMA T-shirts $15.00
- CMA Towels $40.00
Substitute Coach:
We will have a substitute coach on 1 July (Mon) and 3 July (Wed) while Coach Rhonda is out of town.
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
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Memorial Day swim practice and other updates for June
Memorial Day Swim Practice:
CMA will have a single, 1-hour practice on Memorial Day from 6am to 7am. There is no 5:30am practice on Memorial Day.
La Jolla Pier to Cove Swim:
The La Jolla Swim Club's Pier to Cove Swim is on 30 June. A link to the
event is below:
https://www.lajollacoveswimclub.com/event-5471333
A few CMA swimmers are planning to swim, so if you plan to sign-up, contact Jane.
CMA merchandise:
There are still a few items available:
- CMA Latex swim caps $3.00
- CMA Crew neck Sweatshirts $32.00
- CMA Hoodie Sweatshirts $28.00
- CMA T-shirts $15.00
- CMA Towels $40.00
Guest Coach:
Maddy will be coaching a few days while Rhonda is out-of-town in late May / early June.
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
Saturday, April 27, 2024
CMA Updates for May
Summer Open Water Swims:
There are a few open water swims around San Diego this summer beginning with the La Jolla Swim Club's Pier to Cove Swim on 30 June. A link to the event is below:
https://www.lajollacoveswimclub.com/event-5471333
The swim is ~1.5 miles beginning at the Scripps Pier and ending in La Jolla Cove. There are separate divisions for those who want to swim with wetsuits/fins/paddles and those who do not. A few CMA swimmers will be participating, so if you have interest, contact Jane.
In addition, groups of CMA swimmers occasionally meet up at La Jolla Cove or Shores during the weekends beginning around May to do open water swims. If you have interest, you can talk to Jane to see if there will be a meet-up during the weekend.
CMA merchandise:
There still a few items available:
- CMA Latex swim caps $3.00
- CMA Crew neck Sweatshirts $32.00
- CMA Hoodie Sweatshirts $28.00
- CMA T-shirts $15.00
- CMA Towels $40.00
Guest Coach:
Maddy is coaching us while Rhonda is out-of-town through 3 May.
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
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
CMA Team Towels Now Available
In addition to the CMA apparel referenced in the previous post, team towels are now available for purchase for $40. Contact Jane if you are interested. The artwork depicted in the towels was designed by Jinny and inspired by the "glorious sunrises" over the pool at the end of practices! Pictures of the new towels are shown below (click image to view in full resolution):
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CMA Updates for April
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
CMA merchandise:
-Items available include-
- CMA Latex swim caps $3.00
- CMA Crewneck Sweatshirts $32.00
- CMA Hoodie Sweatshirts $28.00
- CMA tee shirts $15.00
All sizes available - Sm Md Lrg XL XXL
Contact Jane if you are interested in purchasing any items.
Facility: The pool is expected to be configured for long course more frequently in April as teams from out-of-town visit the facility for training.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
CMA Updates for March
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-
CMA apparel: CMA is looking into team towels. Contact Jane if you might have interest.
Other: The city aquatics center is expected to be closed through August 21, so the BBMAC may appear busier with more public lap swimmers in the mornings.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
No practice on Monday (19 February) President's Day
Due to a swim meet, CMA will not be able to hold practices on Monday, 19 February.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Practice on Wednesday (7 Feb) is cancelled
Practice for tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 February, has been cancelled. We expect to have normal practice hours on Friday.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Normal practice times on Martin Luther King Day (Monday, 15 January)
CMA will have normal practice times (5:30a to 6:30a and 6a to 7a) on MLK Day (Monday, 15 January).