Team News
Team News
November 23, 2025 Update
November 23, 2025 Update
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Coach's Corner
Coach's Corner
Happy Thanksgiving week, Swimmers!
A brief team update for you...
PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
Normal masters' practice schedule for M, T, W and Saturday.
No Practice on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27th).
Friday, Nov. 28th: 6:15-7:30am practice ONLY.
SAVE THE DATE!
Team Holiday Party - Sunday, December 21, 2025, @Horseshoe Bend Clubhouse - details coming soon!
REMINDER
Please remember to renew your USMS registration before the start of 2026. You should already be receiving emails from USMS. If you renew now, you will be eligible for some big swimming-related discounts through the end of the year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Looking forward to witnessing Mary Hollister, Margy Cramer, Kelly Meyers, and Erin Pryles competing in the 2K Virtual Relay in practice on December 1st! Swimmers take turns swimming 100 FR until they reach 3600 yards; a very difficult task, but these incredibly tough ladies are up to the challenge! Check out the link if you are interested in participating; relays can be 2,3, or 4 swimmers, and you need to complete the swim by Dec. 6th.
Get ready for the 2025 MEMO 400 Kick for Time, our annual December challenge! In addition to the usual 400 KFT, there is now also a 100 Fin Kick For Time, and a Just For Fun 400 KFT. Start prepping those legs now!
Mark your calendars for the 2026 NAC Masters New Year Classic, which is being hosted at the Centennial Sportsplex. A great way to get some official event times at a nearby facility! Let's get a big group to attend for some fast swimming and fabulous team spirit!
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with yummy food, great fun, and special family time.
😊 Coach Chris
Event Results
Event Results
CONGRATS to...
Margy Cramer and Kevin Davis for participating in the 3000yd Virtual Championship in practice this month. Results will be posted by Dec. 1st; stay tuned!
our running phenoms, Shannon Chelsvig, for cranking out the Half and Half Marathon in Mt. Juliet and Kelly Myers, for crushing the Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Half-Marathon in Percy Warner Park.
Val Bates, Coach Dee Davis, and Shawn Donaldson for crushing their OW swims last weekend at Oceanman Miami. On Saturday, Dee and Val swam the 2K race, then Shawn joined them later for the Oceanteams (3x 500m Relay). Dee placed 3rd in the 50-59 age group, and Val placed 1st in the 20-29 age group. On Sunday, Dee took on the 5K, while Val swam the 10K option and placed 2nd. Proud of you three, especially since the water was apparently quite wavy and rough. Complete Results.
Halloween Workout 2025
Halloween Workout 2025
Teammate Tidbits
Teammate Tidbits
Lexi Karpinski repping Ensworth Aquatics Masters on her trip to Belize!
Matt McPherson surprising Coach Chris (aka Mom) by showing up to swim!
Coaches Lauren and Chris schmoozing with the Commodore at the Vandy v LSU game.
Coach Dee, is that a margarita you are drinking in practice??? Josh Petrin seems to think so...
Congrats to Michael Carter, who made headlines as part of the Nashville Business Journal 's 2025 Power 100 Dealmakers list.
ENSW "Bulletin Board"
ENSW "Bulletin Board"
Team Apparel and Gear - Options for Purchasing
Team Apparel and Gear - Options for Purchasing
We have created a TEAM STORE on SwimOutlet.com, so that you can purchase team logo apparel, as well as swimming gear, with a portion of the proceeds going to ENSW Masters! Note: We can add items, If there is something you want that is not already in our Team Store!
Team logo caps (latex and silicone) are available for purchase. Coach Chris also has some extra CAPS, T-SHIRTS, PULLOVER T-SHIRTS, AND SWEATSHIRTS in stock.
Misc Reminders
Misc Reminders
GroupMe!
Be sure to sign up for the app under our team account, as any last-minute practice changes will be communicated this way, as well as info on various other items including apparel orders and social events. ENSW Masters GroupMe. NOTE that there are now two topics for our account - the main chat, where everyone can communicate, and also "announcements from Coach Chris," which only includes notices from me. You are able to mute the group chat and keep the announcements on, if so desired.
Natatorium Doors to be Locked @7:10am During the School Year
Those swimmers attending late workout (8:15-9:30am) will need to enter a code on the pin pad (next to the doors on the right side) to enter the building. The entry code is specific to our Masters' team and allows access Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 9:45am only.
Our Masters code is 2314#.
Donation Ideas!
If you are looking to donate to a good cause, you have some excellent choices at your fingertips...
Our Swim Across America team page for 2025 will remain active through the end of October, so it's not too late to solicit donations!
The WALT Fund, created in honor of our dear pal Walt, with the intention of supporting adult swimming in general, plus specifically as booster funds for our Ensworth Aquatics Masters team. See donation instructions at bottom of newsletter.
The Nashville Dolphins, a wonderful organization supporting special needs swimmers, that is led by our teammate, Brenda Vroon.
The WALT Fund
The WALT Fund
Created in Walt Lenard's memory to honor his enthusiasm for all things Ensworth Aquatics Masters.
Please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our team.
You can hand-deliver to Coach Chris or send by mail to: "The WALT Fund" at 2100 20th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.
Regular ENSW Practice Schedule
Regular ENSW Practice Schedule
Monday 5:45-7:00am, 8:15-9:30am
Tuesday 5:45-7:00am
Wednesday 5:45-7:00am, 8:15-9:30am
Thursday 5:45-7:00am
Friday 5:45-7:00am, 8:15-9:30am
Saturday 6:30-7:45am
Sunday Off
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