[PacMasterUpdate] The Update 27 January 2008

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

Relay Meet Cancelled
February 3
Pacifica Rec Department reported that an electrical fire occurred 
late Friday afternoon at the Oceana Pool. Water from the severe 
storms had leaked through the roof and into the electrical system 
causing significant damage. The Pool will be closed for "at least a 
week" and the Marlins were told it is "very unlikely" that it will be 
available for us to hold the Relay Meet next Sunday February 3rd.

Since there is no comparable facility available on short notice, and 
getting the word out to teams about a location change on such short 
notice would be difficult, the San Mateo Marlins are cancelling the 
Meet.

UPCOMING EVENTS
USF VALENTINES DAY AFFAIR
The 2008 USF Valentines Day affair will be on 9 February 2008 at the 
Koret Recreation Center on the USF Campus. This is always a very 
popular meet and the competition will be great.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08usfscy.pdf
You are encourage to enter on line.

RINCONADA MEET
The Riconada Spring meet will be on Saturday 8 March 2008. Besides 
the regular events Rinconada has the 1650 Butterfly at the end of the 
meet. The 1650 Fly has limited number of slots open so register early.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08rincscy.pdf

WALNUT CREEK INTENSIVE 21ST TRAINING CAMP
This Training Camp is 2 1/2 days dedicated to enhancing your 
competitive swimming performance through strenuous conditioning, 
stroke and distance specificity, and stroke technique instruction, 
all in an atmosphere conducive to serious swim training.

The 2008 Coaching Staff will consist of Kerry O'Brien, Debbie Santo, 
Mike Heaney, Steve Stahl and Brian Stack. Dr. Jim Miller of Virginia 
Masters will be there.

More information can be found at the Walnut Creek web site
	http://www.swim4wc.org
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SHANE GOULD
1972 Australian Olympian Shane Gould  spoke on the upcoming XII FINA 
World Masters Championships and a wholistic way of looking at 
swimming at the Sports Basement in the Presidio. Shane has been 
working with her husband Milt Nelms on swimming technique and how to 
swim faster. She presented some of their finding at the talk.

We would like to thank Amy Meyer and the Sports Basement for making 
their community center available for Shane's presentation.
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Jon Steiner Memorial Mile
You can start competing in the Jon Steiner Memorial Mile now. 
Competition started on 22 December and will go through 29 February. 
You can swim the Memoral Mile will swimming the One Hour Swim 
(killing two birds with one stone).
      http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08tamow.pdf

ONE HOUR SWIM
The most popular even t sponsored by USMS is the One Hours Postal 
Championships. Anyone can participate in their own pool by swimming 
as far as he can  in one hour while a friend or team mate logs the 
yardage and splits. Information can be found in the current issue of
	http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats08/1hrentry.pdf
You have to swim it by 11:59 Thursday, 31 January 2008.

GO THE DISTANCE
It looks like USMS will again have the GO THE DISTANCE Challenge. I 
would urge swimmers to track their swimms for the a while until the 
2008 forms are posted on the USMS Web site. To participate just log 
your workout yardage.

	http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/gothedistance
There is a wager between a close family member and me about who will 
swim the most yards over the year. She has given me a handicap (which 
is really my sad stroke). We will see who will swim the most, but you 
may wish to compete against a lane mate or family member.

RESULTS
Results for The Olympic Club Mile and the Fog City Quatdrathon have 
been posted on the Pacific Masters web site.

Thanks to Scott Williams, Laureen Welting and the Olympic Club for 
running the TOC 1500. The Olympic Club has a fast pool and great 
facilities.

And thanks to Diane Davis, Laura Goodwin and the Fog City Masters for 
hosting the Fog City Quadrathon.

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.

REGISTER ON-LINE
You can now register on-line with United States Masters Swimming. If 
you have not yet registered for 2008, go to
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/onlineRegistration.shtml
You can fill out the form and be instantly registered. You can still 
registered by mail, but everyone is encouraged to register on-line. 
You will need a VISA or MasterCard to register. The cost for 2008 is 
$40.00 - a $5.00 increase that will be going to the national USMS 
organization.

For your teams secondary insurance to be in effect, all team members 
must be members of USMS.

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


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