[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update 30 September 2007

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

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ARTICLE ON THE MASTERS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Jean Duncan and Suzanne Heim Bowen were inducted into the 
International Masters Hall of Fame.

	http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/15635.asp

Suzanne Heim Bowen gave a heartwarming speech about her swimming 
career from an age group swimmers to her open water career. She 
thanked her parents and especially her husband Phil.

Jean Durston was  honored for her championship swimming and record 
breaking swims. Jean's daughter accepted the honor for Jean who 
passed away in 2001.

2008 MASTERS INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME CLASS NAMED
The 2008 Class to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of 
Fame was named at the Induction ceremony. Among the inductees are

Robert Strand; Bob has been the king of the breast stroke in his age 
group. Every time he ages up he breaks all the records. Currently Bob 
owns National Yards records 10 World Records(SCM/LCM and 15 National 
Meter Records.

Jim McConnica: Jim from Ventura County currently owns 10 Long Course 
World Records, 11 Short Course Meters Records and a gaggle of 
National records.

Russ Haverkamp. Russ is a water polo player from the Olympic Club. He 
is part of the incoming class of 2008.

The induction ceremony will be  next year in Atlanta during the US 
Aquatic Sports convention.

USMS SHORT COURSE YARDS CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO PACIFIC
At the 2007 USMS Convention the House of Delegates chose Clovis to be 
the organizing committee for the 2009. The new Clovis North High 
School will be the site of the Championships. The Championships will 
take place in May 2009. The long course meters championships were 
awarded to Indianapolis.

CHANGE IN CHAMPIONSHIPS SCORING RULE FAILS
Pacific Masters sponsored legislation to change the team scoring at 
national championships. Pacific wanted to break up the scoring into 
regional clubs (that have members from many places of a geographical 
area (state teams)) and club teams that have a single pool or common 
ownership. Under convention rules the change required a 2/3 majority. 
It failed by 4 votes.

Next year Pacific Plans to reintroduce the measure. Next year it will 
only require a simple majority and Pacific is hopeful it will easily 
pass.

MAGERY MEYER INJURED
Margery Meyer broke her pelvis  a week ago.  She was at a triathlon 
in Santa Cruz watching Marguerite and just before the start of the 
swim someone knocked her over.  Fortunately her husband, Bruce, an 
orthopedic surgeon was there and able to quickly diagnose the 
problem. She broke her pelvis. Everyone wishes her a speedy recovery.

ANNELIESE EGGERT PRESENTED THE USA SWIMMING AWARD
Anneliese Eggert was awarded the USA Swimming Award at the USAS 
Sports Banquet in Anaheim California. Established in 1982, the USA 
Swimming Award is the highest honor in the sport of swimming, given 
to the individual or organization with the most outstanding 
contribution to the sport of swimming.

Anneliese, a lifetime member of Pacific Masters, said she would share 
this award with Walt, her husband of 60 years. She has been a member 
of USA Swimming for 42 years, serving on the Officials Committee and 
advisor to the Rules Committee. Besides Walt attended the banquet 
with her children and grandchildren. Congratulations Anneliese!!

DUES INCREASE
The USMS House of Delegates voted a $5.00/year dues increase for the 
next year. These funds will be used for the professionalization of 
the organization.

SACREMENTO MASTERS PENTATHLON
The results of the Sacramento Masters Pentathlon have been posted on 
the web site. Thanks to Andrew Brennan and the rest of the Sacramento 
Masters for organizing the event.

Laaura Val broke her own SCM world records in the 50 free, the 50 
back and the 100 IM.

	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml

PACIFIC MASTERS 2008 SCHEDULE
The 2008 Pacific Masters Schedule has been posted on the web site.

http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/schd.html

Currently 35 events are planned for the next year. Included in the 
schedule are short course yards, long course meters, short course 
meters and open water.

LIVERMORE SCY MEET CANCELLED
The first Livermore Short Course Yards meet  14 October has been cancelled.

PACIFIC MASTERS SHORT COURSE METERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Pacific Masters Short Course Meter Championships will be held 
19-21 October at the Clarke Swim Center, Heather Farms, Walnut Creek. 
Distance events are Friday.

http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/07wcmscm.pdf


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