[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update November 13, 2005

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PACIFIC MASTERS SHORT COURSE METERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The two World Records were broken through the efforts of Margery 
Meyer and Laura Val. Margery broke the 1500 free record in the 80-84 
age group in a time of 15:30.51 and a set a new Pacific Masters 
record in the 100 breast (2:27.99.) Laura broke the 200 fly 50-54 
record in a 2:39.11.

A few swimmers broke multiple Pacific records.

Roque Santos broke six Pacific Masters Records, one in each event he 
swam. He set new records in the 35-39 age group in the 50, 100 and 
200 breast (31.20, 1:07.28, 2:24.58) as well as the 100, 200 and 400 
IM (1:02.00, 2:12.47,4:44.95.)

Liesl Tanner and Jim Clemmons each broke two Pacific Masters Records apiece -
Liesl broke the 50 free (27.05) and 200 free (2:13.77) records in the 
25-29 age group, and Jim lowered the 55-59 marks in the 200 IM 
(2:32.44) and 200 Fly (2:33.74.)

Single Pacific Masters record breaking swims were seen by the 
following swimmers:
John Engs - 40-44 100 back (1:03.60)
Stan Morner -	70-74	100 fly (1:37.08)
Barbara Owens - 75-79 100 IM (2:06.72)
Gina Pietras -	25-29 100 breast (1:21.73)
Linda Schoenberger - 55-59 800 free (11:34.76)
Rebecca Tukua - 19-24 200 breast ( 2:56.26)

Two Relay teams set new Pacific Records in the 800 Mixed Free Relay.
The Walnut Creek Masters 200+ team of John Porcella, Mike McGowan, 
Lieanne Crittenden and Regina Brittingham lowered the mark in their 
age group as did the Walnut Creek Masters 280+ team of Bob Mayo, Ann 
Hirsch, Emory Haworth, and Donna Monroe.


PACIFIC MASTERS SWIMMING ANNUAL MEETING
Our Annual meeting will be the 16th of November at the Oak Hill Park 
Community Center, Danville, CA and begin at 7:00 PM. All are welcome. 
Directions: On I 680, take Stone Valley Rd. EAST. Go approximately 2 
miles. Oakhill Park is on the right, just before Monte Vista High 
School. Parking lot is in front of the building. All teams are 
invited to send a representative. All Pacific Masters swimmers are 
welcomed.

UPCOMING MEETS
The Reno's Winners meet will be Saturday December 3rd in Reno. The 
meet starts at noon. As this is a small meet, it is best not to 
schedule back to back events.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/05snmscy.pdf
Pre Meet entries must be received by November 28th.

For those who are traveling:
Dixie Zone Championships are at Delta State University Aquatic 
Center,Cleveland MS December 2-4.
	 http://www.visitclevelandms.com/index.html

Colony Masters
Colony Masters will be holding their 2005 Short Course Meters 
Championship  at Wheaton College, near Norton, Ma
	http://greatbaymasters.org/05scmchamp.php

For those in the Gulf region there is the Jesse Coon Memorial 
Invitation Swim Meet in Byron, Texas
	http://www.ntmasters.org/meetinfo/2005/051203_info_mob_aerofit_jesse_coon.pdf

The Postal Pentathlon Meet is currently going on. For those who would 
like to participate contact
postalpentathlon at usms.org
	http://www.swimpna.org/pdf/entry_form/2005/2005_postal_pentathlon.pdf


COACH WANTED
For San Ramon Masters
(925) 833-2407


NEW YEAR REGISTRATION
It is that time again - time to re-register. The 2006 year will be a 
big one for Pacific Masters Members. There will be the three annual 
championships as well as the XI FINA World Championships will be held 
next year at Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center. This will be a great 
time to compete in great competitive conditions.

It is very important that clubs re-register, as we cannot register 
members for a club UNTIL the club is registered.

For athletes that wish to change clubs without an extra cost, you can 
register with a new club without waiting 60 to compete.

Forms that are available are

     Individual Registration Form 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06memberappform.pdf

     The Club Application  http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06clubapp.pdf

     FAQs  http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regfaqs.pdf

     Registration check list 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regchecklist.pdf

     Registration instructions 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06reginstruction.pdf

Opportunity Knocks
- Swim for Malaria!
Pacific Masters Swimming encourages you to support the World Swim for 
Malaria, a global grassroots swimming initiative partnering with 
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Speedo, and Microsoft that can be swum on or 
before December 3rd. The goal is to have a million people participate 
in this event. 100% of all monies raised will go toward the purchase 
and installation of mosquito netting - the single most effective way 
of preventing malaria.

Though we don't experience malaria first hand here in the US, at 
least a million people die from malaria each year. Some put the 
estimates as high as 2.7 million. 70% of the deaths are of children 
under 5. You can find all the information you need at 
http://www.worldswimformalaria including sponsorship forms, how to 
collect and submit donations, the background and goals of this event, 
and the pledges of participation of individuals, groups, Masters 
teams, and corporate organizations around the world.

You can swim this event at Stanford Swimming pool this event on 
December 3rd or you can organize this event at your own pool. Pacific 
Masters encourages you and your friends and teammates to join in this 
effort to make a real difference in the world.
To be considered will be the Dispute Resolution. It is proposed to 
change the Administrative Handbook to:

PROPOSED CHANGE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION

101.9 Dispute Resolution

A. Disputes during competition shall be resolved at the event, if at 
all possible.

B. Disputes arising within a single club shall be filed directly with 
such club and handled pursuant to the clubs rules and procedures.

C. Disputes arising between two clubs shall be attempted to be 
resolved between the clubs. If resolution attempts are unsuccessful, 
both clubs shall file a written summary of their dispute with the 
Chairmen of Pacific Masters Swimming.

D. If a dispute arises outside of competition, or cannot be resolved 
at the event, the complainant shall inform the Chairman of Pacific 
Masters Swimming, in writing, of the nature and details of the 
dispute within 30 days of the incident.

E. The Executive Committee shall investigate any written complaints 
and make a recommendation as to the resolution for action by the 
Pacific Masters Swimming Committee.

  (Items B and C are new)


NOVEMBER-DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
The November-December newsletter is available on line. The newsletter 
includes all the meet sheets for December and a couple for January. 
It also has the individual membership registration.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/05/05novdec.pdf

Have a good week

michael

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michael
Michael W. Moore