[PacMasterUpdate] [The Update] 6 of May 2010

[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.

PARKSIDE MILE  - 16 May
The Parkside Mile is on Sunday 16 May, This is a bay swim near San Mateo. The Early entry deadline is 5 May.A swim that has grown in size each year.   Water can be chilly but in recent years it has been close to 70 degrees. It depends on the weather the week before. You can have a hot shower at the Joinville pool just down the street. It is free to all swimmers in the event. Get there early if you want to park close. Post event snacks provided. 

http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10smmmow.pdf

Spring Lake 1 mile - 22  May 
A one mile loop. Water temp is normally in the mid 60’s, but last year, it was closer to 70 degrees. There are some weeds. This swim is always very well run; they will have you out of there by 11:00 am, even if you stay for the awards. Parking is easy. Nice green lawn to sit on. Post event snacks provided. 

    http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10rcmspringOW.pdf

PACIFIC MASTERS MEETING
The next monthly Pacific Masters meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 June at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek. One of the main topics will be rules proposals for the US Masters Swimming Annual Convention that will be held in September.
Lake Del Valle .75 & 1.5 miles - 6 June - National Championships

The 1.5 mile swim is the 2010 USMS National Open Water Championship. USMS Long Distance National championship medals will be given for 1st through 6th place in each age/sex division.  Expect a crowd.   If you’re new to open water swimming, try the ¾ mile swim. It’s run first.  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.

    http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10tvmow.pdf

Lake Berryessa  One and Two Mile 12 June - Part of new H2Open Series

One of the biggest swims of the year. This season, Lake Berryessa has been chosen to be part of a new USMS open water series, USMS H2Open.  A very popular swim that brings in the crowds.  Water temp is comfortable. Plenty of parking and a shuttle runs frequently to haul you and your stuff from the parking lots. Bring a chair because the grass is full of foxtails and there are only a few picnic tables to sit at. You can pre-order a lunch…or bring your own food.
 	 http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10damOW.pdf

SWIMFEST 5-7 June - Coaches closed - Swimmers still open
Come share the deck with some of the world’s top Masters swim coaches. Join us for a weekend of clinics and instruction in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Whether you are looking to learn the basics, hone your skills or become a more efficient coach, SwimFest ‘10 is for registered Masters swimmers and coaches of all levels and abilities.Ten of the most respected Masters coaches came to one location to educate, mentor and share best practices with other Masters coaches. There were 35 coaches who attended last year's SwimFest.

Friday, June 4 is a coaches-only seminar. Saturday, June 5 will be geared towards pool swimming and Sunday, June 6 will focus on open water swimming. We suggest you register early; attendance is limited. The three-day clinic is FREE for Coaches. For swimmers, the cost is $130/day or $200 for both Saturday and Sunday.

Pacific Masters will sponsor coaches to go to SwimFest and PacMasters will pick up the a coaches plane fare to San Diego and 1/2 of the hotel room (if two coaches buddy up at the hotel, your hotel is covered). The number of coaches is limited. If you would like to go, please register NOW. For further information about Swimfest, please contact Cokie Lepinski mailto:coaches at pacificmasters.org

	http://www.usms.org/swimfest
  
PacMasters Calendar
The PacMasters Calendar is now in a calendar format (Monday to Sunday). It has the meet deadlines as well as the dates of the meets themselves. Thanks to Caroline Lamber who created the calendar.

   http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/calendarl.shtml

Updated Results File
The Results file of Pacific Masters has been updated. The old file was getting so big and combersome that it had to be trimmed down. Now there are three results files one from 1996-2000, one from 2001-2009 and one that has 2008-2010 results .

KNOW THE BENEFITS OF YOUR US MASTERS SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP
What do you receive for your $42.00 for joining PacMasters and US Masters Swimming. US Masters Swimming has list on USMS website that lists the benefits of US Masters Swimming. Also add to that, you receive the The Update on a somewhat weekly basis.
 http://www.usms.org/articles/articledisplay.php?a=260

COACH OF THE YEAR
The coach of the nominations are due at the May Pacific Masters meeting (12 May 2010). This is the time to publicly show your coach how much you mean to him. Coaches are underpaid and overworked. They do the job for the love of the sport and Pacific Masters honors one coach a year as the Coach of the Year.

If you want to nominate your coach I would suggest that you write a one page letter telling the committee why s/he should be the coach of the year. Read the nomination procedures (at bottom of page), let the committee know what the coach has meant to you and your team mates.

After you write your letter and if you have letters from your team mates send it to chairman at pacificmasters.org. Unfortunately, there is only one person who can be coach of the year. Many times the coach of the year has been nominated before. Those who have been nominated will be listed at the long course championships  (where the coach of the year  presentation is made). Also since Pacific has such a plethora of great coaches, we have not yet awarded the Coach of  the Year to the same person twice.

BY THE NUMBERS
Pacific Masters has reached 8408 members for 2010. We are about 7% ahead of last years same time membership. 
Grand Total 	8408
DAM  	558
WCM  	438
TCAM  	399
STAN  	394
MELO  	305
USF  	294
SCSC  	272
CRUZ  	230
MAM  	196
MVM  	194
TVM  	184
MAAC  	164
TSUN  	164
TEME  	159
SCAM  	158
PCAM  	152
BAC  	148
SNM  	138
BAY  	137
SERC  	133
RAMS  	132
TOC  	131
DC  		126
SMMM  	117
CLOV  	116
AAM  	107
SRM  	106

Congratulations to all the coaches whose dedicated work inspire the swimmers


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Pac Masters 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  Pacific Masters 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:
     i.Competitive factors shall include club and individual performance at PMS and USMS Championships in any sanctioned course, as well as relay and individual  Pacific Masters, USMS and World records that reflect the coach's skill and inspiration.
      ii.Non-competitive factors shall include club vigor, size and growth, club participation and volunteering, and club having hosted well-run events.
      iii.Outstanding service to  Pacific Masters, USMS and to other public or private community organizations.
      iv.Outstanding professional contributions, such as participation in clinics and published works.
3. Nominations and Selection
  a.There shall normally be one award given.
  b.  A nomination announcement shall be published in the appropriate Pac Masters Newsletter.  Nominations may be made by any registered Pacific Masters 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  Pacific Masters swimmers shall be submitted to the Chairman at or before the May meeting of  Pacific Masters
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