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Attention all US Masters Swimmers!

Want to speed up your Butterfly and Breaststroke before the next swim meet? The Short Axis Sprint Clinic might be for you! Registration is limited to 30 participants, so sign up soon!

Two-time Olympian, Tatiana Lemos de Lima, returns for Part 2 of her SPRINT Clinic series, this time to speed up your short axis strokes, namely butterfly and breaststroke. Tatiana held the Brazilian and South American record in the 100 Free from 2008 to 2015. Since retiring from professional swimming in 2013, she has coached age group swimmers across the U.S. and has presented numerous swim clinics for Masters Swimmers. She is currently Head National Group Coach at Wave Aquatics in Kirkland.

Clinic Details

You spoke and we listened. This clinic will be limited to just 30 sign-ups. And a talented on-deck coach will be specifically assigned to your lane to assist with Tatiana's instruction and provide individualized feedback.

This will be a two hour clinic focusing on improving the efficiency of your butterfly and breaststroke. Be prepared to learn from the best!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to swim fast and increase your speed. Space is limited, so sign up early!

Mentor Coach

Tatiana Lemos de Lima is a two-time Olympian from her native country of Brazil. She represented her country in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.

Tatiana also participated in numerous FINA World Championships where she broke both Brazilian National Record and South American Record in the 100m Freestyle several times. At the 2009 LC FINA World Champs in Rome, she qualified for Finals (Top 8 in the world) in the 4x100 Medley Relay. Also at the 2002 SC World Champs in Moscow and the 2012 SC World Champs in Istanbul, she qualified in the 4x100 Free Relay to swim Finals. Tatiana competed in the following FINA World Championships: 1997 Gothenburg, 1998 Perth, 1999 Hong Kong, 2000 Athens, 2002 Moscow, 2003 Barcelona, 2004 Indianapolis, 2009 Rome, 2010 Dubai, 2011 Shanghai, and 2012 Istanbul.

Since retiring from professional swimming in 2013, she has molded and coached many age group swimmers in the U.S. and has presented numerous swim clinics to Masters Swimmers. Tatiana is currently Head National Group Coach at Wave Aquatics in Kirkland.

Our annual focus swim is back and so should you. Come out and join us at our focus meet and help show some representation!

FACILITY: Competition – Ray Williams Pool: 25 yard, 6 lanes – starting end 12.0 feet deep; turning end 3.5 feet deep. Temp 76-81°F. Warm-up – Don Nakata Pool: two continuous lanes in the 25 yard recreation pool during competition.

Registration

Bernardo's All Stars is proud to announce the return of the annual Swim Defiance taking place at Owen Beach, in Tacoma, Washington. We welcome back returning swimmers as well as everyone else planning to participate in August for the first time.
 

2024 Swim Defiance offers a 3K event; participants will receive the following:

• Brightly colored custom race cap provided at race check-in.  Ability to purchase discounted brightly swim buoy, both required for swim.

• FREE post-race celebration with yummy refreshments and fun music

Race Information

Registration

WHERE: MADISON PARK BEACH on Lake Washington  (1900 43rd Ave E, Seattle WA) - Pre-race check-in and finish line of the swim

COURSE: Point-to-point course will follow the western shore of the lake from I-90 in a straight line marked with buoys.  In water start immediately offshore from Day Street Boat Ramp, finish across timing mats on shore at Madison Park Beach; participants will need to ascend 4 stairs at the completion of this race. Water temperatures are typically 67-73 degrees fahrenheit during the summer but can vary significantly; be prepared for a cold swim. See RACE MAP.

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE:

• 6:00 - 7:00 AM: MANDATORY Check-in

• 7:05 AM: Pre-Race Meeting - MANDATORY for all swimmers

• 7:20 AM: Carpool to 3.2-mile start at Day Street Boat Ramp (1402 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA)

• 8:15 AM: Start 1st wave from Day Street Boat Ramp, swimmers will be sent off in 5 separate waves scheduled every 3 minutes.

Registration