[PacMasterUpdate] 19 July 2009

[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.

THE PACIFIC MASTERS 2009 COACH OF THE YEAR
There were six nominations for Pacific Masters 2009 Coach of the 
Year. Linda Gilchrist, AAM, Ray Laughlin, SMMM, Mike Lynch, PCAM, 
Daniel Redosko and Mary Ann Nygren, TVM, Jay Christianson, CVAS, and 
Dana Kirk, SPAS.

The letters of the swimmers about their coach were passionate. Each 
spoke very highly of their coach and what the coach brought to the 
pool each day. The committee of Chris Campbell, Bill Grohe and Stu 
reviewed all the nominations and letters of support.

The 2009 Pacific Masters Coach of the Year is Linda Gilchrist of 
Alameda Aquatic Masters. Linda has been the Coach of Alameda for the 
past 30 years. She has worked with her team so each swimmer can 
achieve his potential. She was a member of the 2006 XI FINA Masters 
World Championships Open Water Organizing Committee. Congratulations 
Linda and the Alameda Aquatic Masters.

OPEN WATER 101-  FULL
The 2009 Open Water 101 has reached the maximum number of swimmers 
that the clas can handle. There is a waiting list - contact Glenda 
Carroll

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR GAMES
The 2009 National Senior Games (formerly the Senior Olympics) needs 
volunteers for swimming and the other competitive sports. Swimming 
will be August 1 though 5 at the Stanford swim center. The time line 
is for the events to start at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday and 9 am on 
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The competitive day will be over by 
about 1 pm on all days except Tuesday, when the 500 Free will be 
contested.

If you can help, please contact Stephanie at 650-323-9400 or 
stong at 2009seniorgames.org.

OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2009 PMS Open Water championship will take place at the Santa 
Cruz Roughwater Pier Swim, Saturday August 1, 2009.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09cruzroughwater.pdf

CRUZ CRUISE
The Cruz Cruise will be Sunday, August 2, 2009. The the cost is 
$30/person if the entry is received by 27 July.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09CruzOWCruise.pdf

DONNER LAKE SWIM
Registration for the Donner Lake swim is open. This event is limited 
to the first 350 swimmers. You can register on line at:
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1731258&assetId=F90C0138-D95D-4178-9007-ED3DD53996E2

MAAC SUMMER SCM
Modesto Area Aquatic Club is organizing the 3rd Annual MAAC Summer 
SCM. It will be at the Modesto Junior College Aquatic Complex on 
Saturday 15 August 2009.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09maacscy.pdf

HOT AUGUST CHILL
The Donner Lake 1/2 mile, one mile and 500 yard Hot August Chill will 
be on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the west end of Donner lake. This is 
the first year of the event organized by the Truckee Tahoe Swim Team. 
Debbie Meyer will be the Master of Award Ceremonies.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09donnerow.pdf

2009 Whiskeytown Lake Open Water Swim
The 2009 Whiskeytown Lake Open Water Swim will be on Sunday September 
13th at Whiskeytown Lake (just outside Redding, California). It is a 
one and two mile swim. Both swims count in the open water points 
competition.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09redowwhiskey.pdf

CHANGES IN CALENDAR
RUSSIAN RIVER SWIM MOVED LAKE SONOMA
The 2009 Russian River Swim has been moved to Lake Sonoma. It will be 
on the same day. From the organizing committee "Swimmers itch is a 
parasite that appears as a skin rash.  It is an allergic reaction to 
a small  parasite that burrows into the skin.  It is common in open 
bodies of water, especially during the summer months.  It has become 
more prevalent in the Russian River in past years.  The parasite, 
also known as cercarial dermatitis is excreted by snails in the 
water.  With the low flow coming out of Lake Mendocino, there is a 
higher percentage of  shallow water and a greater likilhood of these 
snails in the Russian River.  We have had 1 reported case, and 
environmental health has posted signs in our Memorial Beach Park.

We want happy swimmers, not itchy swimmers."

SMMM SWIM AND EAT
The San Mateo Master Marlins Swim and Eat meet will be on Sunday 20 September.

FRESNO SCY SWIM
A SCY meet has been added to the calendar -  Saturday 7 November at 
the Clovis North High School Pool. This is the very fast pool that 
hosted the 2009 US Masters Swimming SCY Championships. Thank you to 
the Clovis Valley All Stars for organizing the meet.

US MASTERS SWIMMING CONVENTION
The 2009 US Masters Swimming convention will be in Chicago, ILL 
September 17-20. Pacific is looking for a few more delegates who 
would like to learn about the Masters organization and be willing to 
help Masters swimming over the next year.  A delegate is expected to 
attend  the House of Delegate meetings, a workshop and the Zone 
meeting. You get to meet scores of enthusiastic Masters swimmers who 
have been dedicated to make the Masters swimming work.

If you are interested in attending and meet wonderful people from all 
over the US, please contact Nancy Ridout at 
mailto:registrar at pacificmasters.org.

ELLEN TAIT IN HOSPITAL
Ellen Tait, the oldest swimmer at the XI FINA Masters World 
Championships, is in Stanford Hospital recovering from colon cancer 
surgery last July 8th. She is recovering slowly, but doing well. She 
may be going to rehab next week. Ellen's daughter, Carol MacPherson, 
is the coach of Rinconada Masters.

Fitness Logs Available for US Masters Swimming Members
U.S. Masters Swimming has released a new online service that is 
available exclusively for our members. Members may now track their 
swimming and other fitness activities via our new online Fitness Logs 
(FLOGs) tool. With this exciting new online service, you can log a 
wide variety of fitness activities such as swim workouts, running, 
weights and yoga on your flog calendar and track your weekly, monthly 
and annual totals online.

Members who are participating in the popular "Go The Distance" 
fitness event will also enjoy the convenience of having the data from 
their flog automatically included in the monthly event reports

	http://www.usms.org/features.php?id=142

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