[PacMasterUpdate] The Update Presidents Day 2008 -

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

UPCOMING EVENTS
Monterey Clambake 23 February 2008 - Note late starting time
The Monterey Clambake will be on 23 February 2008 at the Patullo Swim 
Center in Seaside California. . The meet start time is 10am. Please 
note the 10am starting time. This will allow  swimmers from the Bay 
area to drive down without leaving before the sun comes up.  Race day 
entries will be taken. Almost all the short course yards events will 
be run.

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

STRAWBERRY CANYON AQUATIC MASTERS MEET
The Strawberry Canyon Masters invitational Meet wil be Saturday 29 
March 2008 at the Spieker Aquatic Complex, University of California 
Berkeley. You can register on line by going to 

	http://scam.mastersswim.com
Online registration will be taken until 11:59 pm Wed March 26. Race 
day registration will be taken. The 500 Freestyle must be pre-entered.

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 dates 
are 7-9 March 2008.

The 2008 Coaching Staff will consist of Kerry O'Brien, Debbie Santo, 
Mike Heaney, Steve Stahl, Scott Williams and Brian Stack. Bob Bruce 
of Oregon Masters will be there.

More information can be found at the Walnut Creek web site
	http://www.swim4wc.org
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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 Memorial Mile will swimming the One Hour Swim 
(killing two birds with one stone).
      http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08tamow.pdf

OPEN WATER SWIM DIRECTOR'S MEETING
The Open Water Swim Director's meeting will be Sunday 30 March.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
If you have not registered for Pacific Masters, you can register on 
line. It is quick and easy and you can do it in the privacy of your 
home. To compete you must be a current member of United States 
Masters Swimming, if you go to a meet to register and compete, you 
will just stand in line longer. By registering now you will get the 
USMS Swimmer and all the benefits of being a member, besides 
belonging to a group that has great people.
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/onlineRegistration.shtml

BREASTSTOKE IN THE FREESTYLE EVENT
For those swimmers who would like to swim the Breaststroke in the 
Freestyle event, please be aware of the freestyle rule, that past 15 
meters some part of the swimmers body must be above the water. Most 
breaststrokes have an undulating motion where they will be submerged 
during part of the cycle.

If you receive a DQ for this infraction, remember it is a freestyle 
event and you must comply with the Freestyle rules.

FINA WORLD MASTERS PERTH
For those who are thinking of making the trip to Perth, the current 
airline fares are:
Air New Zealand $1820.00
Qantas $1785
United Airlines $2341
But they change all the time. When you find a fare you like - BOOK IT!

PACIFIC MASTERS NEWSLETTER
The March April Pacific Masters newsletter is posted on the Pacific 
Masters web site. Besides the Open Water Points competition, there is 
information on the Service Award nomination and information about 
upcoming meets.

There is also information about the Pacific Masters Mission statement 
and Goals for Pacific Masters Swimming Committee. All swimmers are 
invited to swim and comment on the Mission Statement and Goals.

BAY AREA SENIOR GAMES
The Third Bay Area Senior Games will be 15-16 March 2008 at Stanford 
University.  The swimming will be Sunday 16 March at the Avery 
Aquatic Center. To swim at the Nationals, one must qualify at a State 
Games. The state games this year will be in Pasadena, CA. You can 
also qualify at the Nevada State Games in Las Vegas (more information 
later).

You can get a registration brochure at:
	http://2009seniorgames.org/2007_web/pdf/registration08.pdf

XIII FINA WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
FINA announced that the XIII FINA World Masters Championships will be 
in Goteborg and Boras Sweden between 28 July and 7 August.

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.

USMS SHORT COURSE TOP TEN
Congratulations to the 33 Pacific Masters Swimmers who took 88 top 
times in Short Course meters season. 2007 (All Americans). If you 
competed in SCM events, you might want to check the
	http://www.usms.org/comp/tt/

FINA ALL TIME TOP TEN
On the FINA website is the all time top ten. It is a great look to 
see who is on the two lists (short course meters and long course 
meters). There are many, many Pacific Masters on the lists. 
Congratulations to those who are on the lists, you should be proud
	http://www.fina.org/project/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=707&Itemid=331

APPLICATION TO OFFICIATE AT USMS NATIONALS
For Officials who would like to officiate at the 2008 USMS SCY 
National Championships, you can apply on line at the USMS web site:
	http://www.usms.org
USMS LONG DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
The USMS 25 KM long distance championships will be at Morse Resevoi, 
Noblesville, IN, July 19, 2008
	http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats08/25kentry.pdf
This is the inaugural event of for the 25 KM event.

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

Looking for one or two additional roommates for Worlds in Perth.
A swimmer reserved a 2 bedroom apartment at the City Stay 
Hotel/Apartment in Perth arriving Wednesday, April 16, leaving 
Saturday, April 26 (10 nights).  It's on the complimentary busline to 
get to and from the venue.

There are 4 single beds, complete kitchen, television -- more below.
http://www.discoverwest.com.au/masters/accdesc/event_citystayapartmenthotel_accdesc.html

2 Bedroom Apartment

The two bedroom apartment accommodates up to five people with the 
choice of a queen bed or single beds in each bedroom. Some apartments 
have a double bunk.
Each two bedroom apartment has a kitchen, a laundry, an 
air-conditioned lounge with a writing desk, and a private bathroom.
Total cost is $1550 for ten nights.
With 2 people it's $775 a piece
With 3, it's $517.00 a apiece
With 4, it's $380.
Send a note to chairman at pacificmasters and I will pass along the information.

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