Greenville Splash Masters

Congratulations to our 4 swimmers on having the fastest 400 Free Relay in their age group! They were honored by USMS with this recognition. USMS compiles times from all over the country, swimmers with a first place ranking are awarded the honor of ALL AMERICAN!

The bubble is off at Caine Halter and GHS. Now is the best time of year to workout, come join us!

Caine Halter YMCA: MTuWF 6:00-7:00am, M 12:00-1:00pm, W 6:30-7:30pm

GHS YMCA: MTuTh 5:30-6:30am, MW 6:30-7:30pm, Th 12:00-1:00pm, S 8:00-9:15am

Middle Tyger YMCA: M-Th 7:00-8:00pm

Join us this August as Greenville Splash hosts the inaugural Upstate Splash Open Water Swim. This premier event will be held in the beautiful pristine waters of Lake Jocassee in Salem, South Carolina. Two courses will be offered: 1.2 and 2.4 mile. Proceeds from the event will support our vision to promote water safety awareness and provide swim lessons for those in need in the Upstate area. Register now to swim or volunteer at www.upstatesplash.com

May 7-10
YMCA Nationals, Sarasota, Florida
Good luck to your National Team Members: Jerry Anguiano, Sara Bopp, Amy Browning, John Coudriet, Susan DeMere, Stephanie Hance, Rick Haverland, Janice Hebel, Troy McAlister, Carolyn Moore, Stephanie Nagele, Casey Oliver, Susan Parsons, Cheryl Quinn, Pam Rogers, Wesley Sawyer, Leslie Scott, Tyler Scott, Rachel Smith, Warren White

May 30

Lowcountry Splash Open Water Swim 2.4 and 5 mile, Charleston, SC

Look who is going!: Sara Bopp, Kiah Bellows, Kyle Danner, Daniel Flavin, Tracy King, Mark Kothe, Michael Mauhar, Carolyn Moore, Bobby Nachman, Casey Oliver, Klaus Pless, Lyndsey Roka, Michael Roka, Wesley Sawyer, Leslie Scott, Karen Sturgis, Kevin Treu, Jake Young, Jayson Young

www.lowcountrysplash.com

June 6

Beaufort River Swim 3 Mile

http://www.beaufortriverswim.com/

June 6

LCM Swim Meet at University of Georgia, Athens, GA

www.dixiezone.org

July 12

Ridges 5K Open Water Swim Lake Chatuge, Hiawassee, GA

www.active.com

July 24-26
Dixie Zone LCM Championships, Greenville, SC (This is a big team event)

www.dixiezone.org

August 15

Lake Lure Olympiad 1 mile and 5K Open Water Swim, Lake Lure, NC

http://lakelureolympiad.weebly.com/

August 21-23

Growler Invitational SCY Swim Meet, Mt. Pleasant, SC

www.dixiezone.org

August 29
Greenville Splash hosts the Upstate Splash Open Water Event at Lake Jocassee

1.2 and 2.4 Mile

www.upstatesplash.com

September 26

Swim Around Charleston 12 Mile Open Water, Solo or Relay

www.swimaroundcharleston.com

Come out and enjoy a group swim this summer with Greenville Splash:
June 14, June 28, July 12, August 9
Swimmers are required to wear a safer swimmer float.
Plan to be at the lake by 9:15 and in the water by 9:30.
Email Leslie if planning to attend: leslie@greenvillesplash.com
Meeting spot: 897 Devils Fork Rd, Salem, SC 29676
We can always use kayakers!

One of the reasons to love open water swimming is that your technique does not have to be as precise as in the pool. You don't have to worry about having a high elbow recovery, pointing your fingers down, streamlining off the wall or rotating to an exact science. Also there are no worries about making an interval or comparing your time. Not having to be perfect can feel so liberating! Swimming out in the open you have the opportunity to go with whatever nature gives you. Relax and let your body adapt to the conditions. Your arms can pull wider. The salt water will aide your buoyancy making your legs stay higher in the water. Breathe comfortably, don't lift more than necessary. Utilize the elements to your advantage. In open water, flow with the conditions: punch the chop, harness the lift, and adjust your tempo to match the swells. Practice making adaptations in your stroke by swimming with us. And most important take a moment to enjoy the great wide open!

Anderson Triathlon: Kudos to Karen Bailey 1st in Aquabike, Phil North 1st in his age group!

Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run: Stephanie Hance smells the flowers in Washington D.C.

USMS Nationals: Susan DeMere and Kristi Panayotoff score big and have lots of fun with the other South Carolina swimmers.

Try Charleston Sprint: Richard Dacey dashes to a 2nd place finish!

Good luck and best wishes to James Winkler as he embarks on a journey to Budapest! We will come to visit in July 2017 for the World Masters Championships. See you soon, Rags!

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"Make a Splash in Life, Swim!"

Email: greenvillesplash@yahoo.com
Website: www.greenvillesplash.com
Location: Director, Leslie Scott
Phone: 864-283-1328
Facebook: facebook.com/gsplashmasters
Twitter: @gsplashmasters