[PacMasterUpdate] Update June 17, 2002

Mon Jun 17 09:30:08 EDT 2002

THE ENDLESS SWIMMER
 From the San Francisco Weekly : When people learn that Pedro Ordenes, 
55, has swum to or from Alcatraz 126 times, or that he crossed the 
Strait of Magellan in 39-degree water, they often joke about his 
sanity. That's before they hear about his idea to swim the Bering 
Strait.

The feature article of the SF Weekly is at:
	http://www.sfweekly.com/issues/current/feature.html/1/index.html

INSURANCE
The USMS Insurance Program, funded by a portion of the National 
Registration Fee, provides Excess Accident Insurance coverage for 
USMS members. Liability coverage is provided for USMS Members, Member 
Clubs, LMSC officials and volunteers acting on behalf of and with the 
approval of USMS. More Information is available on the USMS web site.
	http://www.usms.org/admin/lmschb/lmsc

BAY AREA SPORTS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEETING
The Bay Area sports organizing committee (to bring the Olympics to 
San Francisco are having a get together at Max's Diamond Grill - 
across from Pacific Bell Park - 128 King Street, San Francisco 
CAThursday, June 20, 5:30pm to 7:30pm for more info:
	http://www.evite.com/r?iid=MODGOIDPNXUVVXFJMRJQ&li=ir

UPCOMING EVENTS:
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/
and click on the internet icon.

BURLINGAME SPLASH AND DASH
The Burlingame Splash and Dash is a sprint LCM meet on June 30th. 
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."
Events 17 and 18 are the 200 meter freestyle events, not the 800. The 
800 meter freestyle are events 43 and 44.

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.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/02cruzlcm.pdf

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. Contact Carol Berendsen for further information 
510-430-3351 or mailto:carolb at mills.edu

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

RAFT TAFT
Dale Finch of The Marlins reports that Ray Taft is doing much better 
and is starting to walk. If you would like to send Ray a get well 
card send it to:
            Menlo Park Place
            1275 Crane Street
            Menlo Park, Ca
              Room 214

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BECOME AN OFFICIAL
June 17th there will be a clinic in Chico at 6:30 p.m. at In Motions 
Fitness at 1293 E. 1st Ave.  Take 1st Ave. exit off of 99 and go 
east.  To become carded one must pass the test for Stroke and Turning 
and work the deck with officials.

have a good week

michael

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michael w. moore
michael at mwmoore.org