[PacMasterUpdate] Update May 27th 2002

Tue May 28 01:12:52 EDT 2002

UPCOMING EVENTS:
LAKE BERRYESSA OPEN WATER
Davis Aquatic Masters is sponsoring the Lake Berryessa Annual One and 
Two Mile Swims on Saturday June 1st.   Carpooling is strongly 
suggested. Expected Water temperature is 65-70 degrees.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/02damow.html
The race will have a new procedure where swimmers will wear an anklet 
sensor. When the swimmer crosses the finish line, the swimmers time 
will be recorded. After passing the finish line there will be a 
corral where swimmers will remove the anklet and give it back. The 
anklet will replace the paper tag that swimmers pinned to their suits.

Herb Marsden said that the Cal-Aggie band will be playing before the 
race. Race day registration is available.

WALNUT CREEK INVITATIONAL
The annual Walnut Creek Invitational June 7th and 8th. June 7th is 
the 800 M freestyle is Friday evening. The pre-entry deadline is June 
1 and race day entry is available for all the events EXCEPT the 800 M 
Freestyle.
  	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/02wcmlcm.pdf
Ann Hirsch of Walnut Creek said swimmers could use the regular 
consolidated forms for meet entry. You do not have to use the pink 
and blue forms.

SHADOWCLIFFS OPEN WATER
Registration for the TriValley Masters Shadowcliffs Open Water Swim, 
June 29, 2002, can be done on the internet. Go to
	http://www.trivalleymasters.com/news
and click on the internet icon.

BURLINGAME SPLASH AND DASH
The Burlingame Splash and Dash is a sprint LCM meet.  The 200 meter 
relays and the all  the 50 events are the only events on the 
schedule. The deadline is June 19th, with race day entry available.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/02bmwlcm.pdf

LONG COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
A couple of extra things about the Long Course Championships in Santa Cruz
Facility: "Dogs or other pets are not allowed on the campus."

Entries:  "All relays will be deck seeded."

Entry Fees: Add after the address "PLEASE DO NOT SEND ENTRIES THAT 
REQUIRE A SIGNATURE.  THEY WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER.  If you want 
an entry confirmation, include a SASE or post card.  Sorry, entries 
cannot be confirmed by phone.

TRANS TAHOE RELAY OPEN WATER SWIM
The Olympic Club sponsors the Trans Tahoe Relay every year. This is 
the Nevada to California relay swim. Get five of your swimming 
buddies together to make up a relay team. For more information 
contact Scott Williams (415) 775-3088 x 1241.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/02tocow.html

ALCATRAZ INVITATIONAL OPEN WATER
South End Rowing Club is sponsoring the Alcatraz invitational this 
year. (This is not a Pacific Masters sanctioned event). This is a 
very popular event - it always fills up. If you are interested in 
making the 1.25 mile swim on September 14th, 2002, check out the 
South End Rowing Club web site:
	http://www.south-end.org/invitational_2002/

MAUI CHANNEL SWIM
The Maui Channel Swim, "the only masters inter island relay race in 
the world" is scheduled for August 31, 2002. If you are interested in 
making the swim yourself, or getting together five of your swimming 
information for the 9 mile swim, check out the web site:
	http://www.mauichannelswim.com/

For those who are not tired of traveling to swim meets, THE 
INTERNATIONAL BERIMBAU SWIMMING MASTERS 2002 1st CUP will be held 
June 26th through 29th in Mexico City, MX. Regina Brittingham will be 
giving a swim clinic there also. If you are interested in swimming 
and participating contact Regina  mailto:swimmers at inreach.com 
Information on the meet is at http://swimmex.homestead.com/b.html

RAY TAFT
Ray suffered an injury to the brain recently (broken aneurysm ?). He 
is in a peninsula hospital where he is recovering. We all hope for a 
speedy recovery for Ray and our hearts go out to Zada, Lynn and Roy. 
Ray holds many national and world swimming records. Ray is an honoree 
of the International Swimming Hall of Fame

SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES
Carol Berendsen will be teaching an Safety Training for Swim Coaches 
Class at Mills College  the evening of Tuesday June 18 (You are asked 
to register  by June 10th. Contact Carol Berendsen for further 
information 510-430-3351 or mailto:carolb at mills.edu

MASTERS COACHES AT ASCA CLINIC (IF A COACH WANTS TO GO THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE)
The American Swim Coaches Association is hosting its annual World 
Clinic in Las Vegas from September 2-8, 2002. Twelve of the top 
Masters coaches in the country are scheduled to give presentations on 
Masters coaching and team building on Saturday, September 7, and 
Sunday, September 8.

The clinic is an outstanding opportunity for current coaches to 
enhance their knowledge of Masters coaching, while potential Masters 
coaches can learn more about the trade.

For more information on the clinic, go to ASCA's site at
HTTP://www.swimmingcoach.org, or contact

To enhance participation, USMS will pay the registration fee ($165 
value) to the first 20 coaches who apply - no limit on the LMSC.

(For coaches if you go to expedia.com you can get a flight to Las 
Vegas for as low as $38 r/t and hotels are inexpensive if you book 
early).

RULES YEAR
This year's USMS convention will focus on the Rules part of the Rule 
Book (articles 1 and 3). If you have any suggestions about changes 
for the Rule book, please contact Alan Levinson, the Legislation and 
Rules chair of Pac Masters mailto:swimdogz at pacbell.net

This year the Championship Committee will be considering the order of 
events for the National Championships. If you would like to see 
changes to the order of events please contact Barry Fasbender, the 
USMS Championship Chairman, mailto:fasbenderb at aol.com

OFFICIALS CLINICS
The Red Bluff Tritons requested that Sherry King present a clinic to 
card stroke and turn officials and marshalls. The clinic will be in 
Red Bluff on May 30th in the evening. She would be happy to have 
folks from Reddingand the surrounding areas join her. The time will 
be 6:30 PM at 14220
Wyndhaven Drive, Red Bluff 530-527-8001.

Email Sherry King for further directions or questions at <eyedoc at tco.net>

Pacific Masters AFFILIATE - LANDS END
Lands End is a maker of fine sports apparel for the active person. 
Click on the link to Lands' End from the Pacific Masters web site 
Lands' End will rebate some of the money of your purchase to Pacific 
Masters.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org

REGISTRATION UPDATE
If you have moved or changed your address be sure so update your 
address with Pacific Masters so that you will continue to receive 
your copy of Swim Magazine.
   	http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/members/memberupdate.shtml

have a good week

michael
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michael w. moore
michael at mwmoore.org