[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update 16 December 2008

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

IF YOU HAVE MOVED
If you have moved and want to still receive  your copy of Swimmer 
Magazine, please  go to the Pacific Masters On-Line Change of Address 
page. Fill it out and your address will be changed and you will 
continue to receive USMS Swimmer Magazine.
         http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/members/memberupdate.shtml

JANUARY- FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
The January-February  Pacific Masters Newsletter has been posted on 
the Pacific Masters website. It contains the 2008 schedule and meet 
information for meets in December and January.
    http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/08/08janfeb.pdf

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.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC MASTERS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEET
In the last Update, I forgot to mention the one of the newest members 
of Pacific Masters,  Paul Carter, broke the World Record in the 50 
Fly,  and 100 Fly. The Manatee Masters were just edged out of fifth 
place and came in sixth.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING CAMPS
A training camp program is offered to Masters Swimmers and coaches 
who will be attending the XII FINA World Championships in Perth. Pool 
time will be dedicated to conditioning and technique improvement.
This program is designed for dedicated Masters Swimmers who are 
committed to advancing their performances and skills.

Swimmers will train in 50m pools and attend one to two workouts a day 
training and getting to know fellow swimmers and coaches.

Further information can be found at
	http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?p=114501

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AIRFARE
If you plan to go to the XII FINA World Championships in Perth, 
Australia, they competitor airfares with Star Alliance carriers have 
been extended, but for groups it is essential to book before 
Christmas. For more information go to their web site at 
http://www.2008finamasters.org

If  you are not on the World Championships email list and wish to be, 
please go to http://www.2008finamasters.org and sign up. They send 
out information about once every three weeks.

PACING DEVICES
USMS Swimmer Info Incorrect
In the USMS Swimmer there is a quote "Since a wristwatch can be used 
as a pacing device it is illegal to wear one while racing"- That 
information is INCORRECT!!!!

Bruce Stratton, Chair of the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations 
Committee, issued the following interpretation regarding swimmers 
wearing watches during competition, "Watches are not necessarily 
pacing devices and each case must be decided on its own merits."

INFORMATION FOR THE OLDER ATHLETE
Sports Geezer is the website for the older athlete. There is plenty 
of information about the mature athlete and information about 
training for swimming as well as other sports. It says is it has 
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for men and women over 40 who 
still like to play hard:
	http://www.sportsgeezer.com/
The most recent articles it has are: Finally: Yoga for the Upper 
body; Three and half Reasons to play computer games; How long can you 
stay firt with no exercise and Pedometer Wearers walk more, lose more 
weight.
 From Sports Geezer:

REGISTRATION
Pacific Masters members can now register for the 2008 year. The 
registration for is on the first page of the November - December 
newsletter. The cost for 2008 is $40.00 - a $5.00 increase that will 
be going to the national USMS organization.

Almost all the clubs have re-registered. Nancy has sent out invoices 
to most Pacific Masters members. You might have already sent sent in 
your money and still received an invoice - they are two different 
systems (we are working on  a new registration system for 2008). For 
those who have sent in their 2009 registration, 2009 cards will start 
to be sent out the end of this week (after Thanksgiving).

The Pacific Masters Committee hopes that you will register early. By 
registering early, you will continue to USMS Swimmer, your club will 
continue to be covered by USMS secondary insurance (if all the 
swimmers are USMS members), you receive borrowing privileges from 
Pacific Masters Video library and there is a central Pacific Masters 
office to answer your questions:
         http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/07/07novdec.pdf

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