[PacMasterUpdate] The Update Memorial Day 2008

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

PACIFIC MASTERS MISSION STATEMENT:

As adopted by the Pacific Masters Committee the Mission of Pacific Masters is:

Pacific Masters Swimming welcomes anyone who 
would like to gain and maintain fitness through 
swimming and encourages programs to foster this 
mission.

UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING CONVENTION
The 2008 US Masters Swimming Convention will be 
held in Atlanta ,Georgia, September 24th through 
28th. Delegates are expected to attend the House 
of Delegates meetings and at least two committee 
meeting This year is a "rules" year. Rule of 
Swimming and Long Distance Swimming are the main 
items for consideration. This is also the year 
for voting on members for the Board of Directors. 
There are eight open spots. If you are interested 
please contact Nancy Ridout at 
registrar at pacificmasters.org

UPCOMING :
LAKE DEL VALLE OPEN WATER
The Lake del Valle 0.75 and 1.5 will be held at 
Lake Del Valle (where else) on Sunday, June 1, 
2008.
	http://www.teamunify.com/tvm/__eventform__/5546_DelValle2008EventSheet.doc
If you're new to open water swimming, try the _ 
mile swim.  For a good workout, do both.  Nice 
venue, plenty of parking.	  A good place to 
bring your kids: they have a swimming area that 
is roped off.  Post event snacks provided.

LAKE BERRYESSA OPEN WATER
The Lake Berryessa Open Water Swim two and One 
Mile Swims will be on Saturday June 7. This is 
one of the biggest open water meets in the United 
States. You can pre-register until 23 May.
http://www.lakeberryessaswims.org/
Biggest swim of the year.  You will run into 
people you know from your past swimming life. 
Water temp is comfortable.  Get there early or 
you'll have a long walk from the parking lots. 
Bring a chair because the grass is dead and full 
of foxtails and there is nowhere to sit.  Plan to 
be there for a long time.  You can pre-order a 
lunchŠor bring your own food.

MILLERTON LAKE OPEN WATER
A new open water event, the Millerton Lake Open 
Water Swim will be on 15 June. Millerton Lake is 
just outside of Fresno and will be the site of 
the 2009 One Mile Open Water National 
championship.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08Clovis.pdf

DICK BENNETT LONG COURSE MEET
Menlo Masters is organizing the Dick Bennett Long 
Course Meet to be held at the Sacred Heart Long 
Course Pool in Atherton. The meet will be on 14 
June.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08melolcm.pdf


Lake Mendocino 2 Mile Pacific Masters Championships
Since it's a championship swim, awards are given 
to 5th place.  A new venue but it will be put on 
by the same people who host the Spring Lake and 
Russian River swims.  They tell us that the drive 
is only 20 minutes longer than the drive to Lake 
Sonoma.  Likely to have post event food.

COACH OF THE YEAR
It is time to nominate a coach for the Pacific 
Masters 2008 Coach of the Year.  We received no 
nominations by the May 14th deadline and have 
extended it to May 30th.  If you would like to 
nominate your coach for this award, please 
respond to Michael Moore at 
chairman at pacificmasters.org  and copy the PMS 
Coaches Committee Chair, Chris Campbell at 
coachchris at mvm.org, with the nomination 
information listed below.

If you need more information or have some 
questions, please don't hesitate to let Nancy 
Ridout know by return email or at 
Registrar at pacificmasters.org.  We know there 
coaches out there worthy of being recognized by 
our organization.  We hope you'll take the time 
to let us know about yours.  The winner of the 
PMS 2008 Coach of the Year will be forwarded to 
USMS for consideration as the USMS Coach of the 
Year.

Information about the Coach of the Year award is 
at the end of the Update. The closer you follow 
the rules, the better the chance for your coach 
to be Pacific Masters 2008 Coach of the Year.

100 BEST SWIMMING DRILLS
Blythe Lucero of Berkey Aquatic Masters wrote 
"The 100 Best Swmming Drills". In the 100 Best 
Swimming Drilsl, Blythe has compliledd the most 
effective swimming drills observed during two 
decades of working with swimmers.
http://www.amazon.com/100-Best-Swimming-Drills/dp/1841262161/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211855495&sr=1-1

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

5K and 10K Long Distance Postal National Championships
The 5 K and 10 K Postal  is swum between 15 May 
and 15 September. This is a great way to swim a 
national championships at a local pool. You must 
swim the event in a 50 meter pool. Further 
information is
		http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats08/5k10kentry.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.


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Coach of the Year
  1.   The purpose of this award is to recognize 
the Pacific Masters Swimming coach who has 
demonstrated outstanding coaching qualities. 
  2.   The award criteria are as follows:
    a.   The coach and Club held current PMS 
registration during the year under consideration.
    b.  The criteria for the award will be 
considered first, since January 1 of the 
preceding year, and second, over the coach's 
career with his or her club.  Outstanding 
contributions to his or her club and its 
individuals are measured by the following 
competitive and non-competitive factors:
	* Competitive factors shall include club 
and individual performance at PMS and USMS 
Championships in any sanctioned course, as well 
as relay and individual PMS, USMS and World 
records that reflect the coach's skill and 
inspiration.
	* Non-competitive factors shall include 
club vigor, size and growth, club participation 
and volunteering, and club having hosted well-run 
events.
	* Outstanding service to PMS, USMS and to 
other public or private community organizations.
	* Outstanding professional contributions, 
such as participation in clinics and published 
works.
Nominations and Selection
There shall normally be one award given.
Nominations may be made by any registered PMS 
club officer in the form of a written statement 
addressing both the criteria above and the 
instructional and inspirational qualities of the 
coach.  The nominating letter and a maximum of 
four supporting letters from registered PMS 
swimmers shall be submitted to the Chairman at or 
before the May meeting of PMS.  Now extended to 
May 30th.

-- 
michael w. moore
michael at mwmoore.org