[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update 29 January 2006

[Update on Pacific Masters Swimming sent to members and friends.]

HAPPY NEW YEAR
FOG CITY PENTATHLON
The results of the Fog City Masters Quadrathon have been posted. Many 
thanks to Diane Davis, Laura Goodwin and the Fog City Masters for 
sponsoring the the meet.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml

THE OLYMPIC CLUB MILE (1500M)
The results of the Olympic Club Mile are now posted. Thanks to Scott 
Williams, Laureen Welting and the Olympic Club members who worked 
hard to make the meet a success.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml

PACIFIC MASTERS OFFICE CLOSED FOR A WEEK
The Pacific Masters Office will be closed from 2 February through 10 
February. If you need any help, be sure to contact Nancy before the 
2nd or after the 10th.

FINA AWARD FOR LOCAL CHAIR
Cornel Marculescu, executive director of FINA sent the following to 
Michael Moore, "I have the pleasure to inform you that the FINA 
Bureau, at the meetings held in September 2006 in Madrid (ESP) has 
awarded you the FINA Certificate of Merit.

"The Certificate of Merit has been awarded to you in recognition for 
your outstanding contribution for the organisation of the 11th FINA 
World Masters Championships - San Francisco 2006.

"Please note that the FINA Awards Ceremony will take place during the 
FINA Gala Dinner to be held on 23 March 2007 in Melbourne, Australia 
with the occasion of the 12th FINA World Championships 2007."

JON STEINER MEMORIAL MILE (POSTAL)
The Jon Steiner Memorial Mile (Postal) is taking place during the 
months of January and February. If you are registered with US Masters 
Swimming, you are eligible to compete. Just swim 1650 yards, while 
swimming have someone track your times and submit your entry.
Jon was the meet director for the Tamalpias event for many years. He 
passed away this year - Tam renamed the mile in his honor. Jon was 
one of the good guys - you can use your times from the USMS hour 
postal.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/07tamscy.pdf

MARLINS RELAY MEET
The San Mateo Master Marlins Relay day meet is on 25 February 2007. 
There are a few changes from prior years. There is pre-registration 
and there will be a late fee forindividuals and teams who register 
after 22 February. See the meet sheet for further information.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/07smmmscy.pdf

USF VALENTINES AFFAIR EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE ON WEDNESDAY
The USF Valentines Affair will be on Saturday 10 February, 2007. The 
meet will start at 9:00am. the early  entry deadline is 31 January 
2007.
    http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/07usfscy.pdf

ASSISTANT COACH NEEDED
Davis Aquatic Masters is looking for an assistant coach to start 
immediately. Position includes salary and benefits. For details 
contact Head Coach Rick Powers at rpswimmer at hotmail.com

EICHLER SWIM CLUB NEEDS COACHES
The Eichler Swim and Tennis Club in Palo Alto is searching for one or 
more coaches for the Eichler Gators Swim Team. The season begins in 
April and ends in late July. Interested candidates areencouraged to 
contact Joe Drake at 650-856-4891 or jnldrake at pacbell.net =

DAM GOING TO GREECE
DAM is going to Greece from June 18-July 3. There are still openings 
for 5 more swimmers. Trip will include a meet and open water swim. 
Travel will include Crete, Hydra and Milos islands. Cost 
approximately $2,500 all inclusive. Interested swimmers contact Coach 
Rick Powers at rpswimmer at hotmail.com

USMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
USMS is looking for an executive director. Information about the 
position, qualifications and responsibilities are at
	http://usngbjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=11035

NEW REGISTRATION YEAR
The 2007 USMS registration year is upon Pacific Masters. All club and 
individual registrations expire on 31 December. From 1 November, 
clubs and individuals can register for 2007. The individual 
membership is $35 / year, the same as 2006 and includes a 
subscription to USMS Swimmer Magazine, the Pacific Masters 
newsletter. Membership also includes a secondary accident insurance 
policy, borrowing privileges from the video library and the privilege 
of participating in any of our pool and open water events.

The 2007 individual application is available along with the 2007 Club 
and Individual Registration instructions and the Frequently Asked 
Questions. All the clubs that have registered by 27 December 06 are 
listed at the end of this email. If your club is not registered, the 
club is not covered by USMS insurance in 2007. Also all swimmers of 
the club must be members of USMS for your club to be covered by 
insurance.

Number of swimmers registered for 2007:  4766
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Have a good week

-- 
michael
Michael W. Moore