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Aqua MasterUSMS 2004 and 2007 Newsletter of the Year

“Swimming for Life”Volume 37, Number 1 Published 10 Times Yearly by OMS, Inc. January 2010

What’s InsideChairs Corner .................................. 2Off the Block ................................. 3Fitness / Swim Bits ....................... 4Shake & Swim ................................. 5Long Distance .................................. 6Results:

Bend Pentathlon ......................... 7Articles:

Third Quarter Report ............. 9Atlanta by Storm .................... 10Swimmer Spotlight .................. 11Swim Caps .................................. 13Swim Rules Q & A ................... 14Disqualified ............................... 15

Entries:Chehalem ................................... 16Canby Animal Meet ................. 17OMS Team Registration ........ 18USMS/OMS registration ...... 19

Schedule of Events ..... Back Cover

Bend, Oregon – November 14th: As Oregon, Zoneand National records fell in both individual and relayevents, just two OMS swimmers, Jason Lassen, 37and Steve Wursta, 44 completed the three BruteSquad events, both putting in over 30 minutes ofracing in about three hours. The 200 fly, 400 IMand 1500 free are considered by most of us the mostbrutal swim pool events, and these guys took them allon in one afternoon. Congratulations Jason andSteve!

In the other pentathlon events, seven Oregonswimmers – Tara Godlove, Brian Vegter, HardyLussier, Rob Higley, Steve Sloop, Kris Calvin andDavid Amperse swam the grueling Long Pentathlonevents, swimming a 200 of each stroke, plus the 400IM. The lion’s share of swimmers stuck with themedium and sprint formats – which is still a lot ofracing in one afternoon. Congratulation to allparticipants!

Individual Oregon and Zone records were set byMary Sweat, 52, in the 800 and 1500 SCM free; and

David Radcliff, 75,added Oregon andZone SCM 50 fly and100 IM records tohis long list offreestyle records.Individual Oregonrecords were set byEmmelie Alexander,28 in the 50 SCMbreaststroke andBrent Washburne, 48in the 50 SCM fly.

On the relayfront, Joy Ward,Ginger Pierson, MJCaswell and SandiRousseau teamed upto set a WorldRecord in the W240-

279 SCM 400 Medley Relay in a time of 5:43.15,which is an astounding 26 seconds under the formernational record set by DC Masters in 2001. As abonus, they get to lay claim to the Oregon, Zone andNational records as well. Kris Calvin, James Proffitt,Rob Higley and Hardy Lussier set an Oregon Recordand established a World record in the M160-199 800SCM free relay, and the M200-239 SCM free relayOregon and Zone records now belong to BillSummerfield, David Hathaway, Steve Mann andBrent Washburne. See pages 7 & 8 for completemeet results.

COMA Pentathlonby Karen Andrus-Hughes

L to R: Joy Ward, Ginger Pierson, MJ Caswell, Sandi Rousseau

L to R: Brent Washburne, Bill Sumerfield, Stephen Mann, DavidHathaway

Aqua Master EditorAlice Zabudsky [email protected]

AwardsDianne Sherwood [email protected]

CoachesDennis Baker [email protected]

Data Manager(for swim meets)Gary WhitmanOMS Data Manager, PO Box 1072Camas, WA 98607-1072 [email protected]

Fitness ChairHelen [email protected]

Host / SocialGinger Pierson [email protected]

Long DistanceBob Bruce W 541-389-7665 H [email protected]

MembershipChristina Fox (Database)[email protected] Parker (Promotion) [email protected]

Officials (for swim meets)Jacki Allender [email protected]

OMS E-mail Group MaintenanceSusie Young [email protected]

RecordsStephen Darnell [email protected]

SafetyJoy Ward [email protected]

SouvenirBrianna Willa [email protected]

SunshineSue Calnek [email protected]

Top TenSusan Shaw [email protected]

Web MasterMJ [email protected]

Past ChairJeanne Teisher [email protected]

Founders of OMSKarl Von Tagen-FounderConnie Wilson - FounderEarl Walter - Historian

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Chairs Corner by Jody WelbornChairperson of the Board

Jody Welborn6687 SW Canyon Dr.

Portland, OR 97211 [email protected]

Vice Chairperson - SanctionsTim Waud

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TreasurerDoug Christensen

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Swimming is for Life,

and Life Matters.

Photo credits: Doug Brockbank, Tim Waud, Charlie Helm

Hi Everyone:

I hope the holiday seasontreated you well and you had manyjoyous moments with friends andfamily.

Now that the calendar year isabout to change, it is time to focus onyour fitness. Every year at this time Iperuse magazines and look at theinternet for ideas to motivate me forthe next year. And every year I comeback to an old standby: the fitness log.The fitness log has served me well overthe years. Sometimes it is mainly arecord of the days I work out, othertimes it details exactly what myworkouts are, down to the time, yardsand location. In the past it has servedas a record of my weights and bloodpressure, and in my motivated years asa dietary log.

And that is what is great aboutthe fitness log;

It is flexible. It can act aswhatever tool I need to motivate me togood health.

It tracks my progress.When I don’t necessarily see thefitness changes in the mirror, Ican see the changes on paper andknow that progress is beingmade.

It has kept meaccountable. And when I amaccountable I perform at mybest.

Fitness logs do not haveto be fancy or expensive. Mybest log was a small, spiral boundnotebook that fit in my purse.But the varieties are as diverseas the people that use them andthere are many types availableeither paper or on line.

And for USMS membersthere is a members-only on-lineFitness Log that allows you torecord swim workouts as well asother fitness activities in acalendar format tracking yourweekly, monthly and yearly totalson-line. Go to the website atusms.org and check it out.

Even if you’re on the right track,you’ll get run over if you just sit there.

www.swimoregon.org January 2010 Aqua Master

Off the Blockby Sandi Rousseau

The OMS Gold and Diamond sponsorshipprograms have been in existence since 2003 (GoldMedal) and 2007 (Diamond) when the OMS Boardsaw how successful the Gold Medal Sponsorshipprogram was for our national championships. Atnationals, one does get meals for being a sponsorof the meet, so the Board decided that a primarypurpose should be designated for these OMScontributions. This was the genesis for the OMSathlete scholarship program.

Periodically, OMS receives a request forfinancial assistance for athletes who desire toswim with OMS, attend meets, enter postalchampionships, etc. but may not be financially ableto join or participate. Most frequently, thesepersons have already been members of ourorganization but, for possibly unforeseencircumstances, are no longer able to afford toparticipate.

The request most commonly comes intosomeone on the OMS Board rather than from theperson who needs the assistance. The informationis passed on to only a select few of the Board thatincludes our Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer. Thisgroup considers the request and makes thedecision about supporting the individual for thenext year. The remainder of the Board only knowsa scholarship for a certain amount is beingprovided but does not know the swimmers name norfinancial status.

The mission of the program is to promote

participation in adult swimming for life as a meansof fitness and promoting health. The goals of theprogram are to assist with expenses associatedwith swimming and/or OMS sponsored events insituations where a swimmers financial ability topay limits his/her participation in these activities.Such activities may include but are not limited tocosts associated with OMS registration fees,Oregon LMSC swim meets and open water entryfees, USMS postal events hosted by the OregonLMSC or an Oregon team, etc. OMS funds shallnot be used for team dues or team functions as itis believed that teams can consider funding ofthese fees.

In some years several scholarships havebeen awarded, but in other years, we have hadvery few or none requested. The scholarship is notautomatically renewable after a year but may bereapplied for at the end of a year. So there ismoney in the OMS coffers available for thispurpose. No documentation of a swimmers incomeis required. This is on the honor system. If aperson qualifies for a public assistance program,e.g. welfare, food stamps, Oregon Health Plan,housing assistance, etc., approval shall beautomatic.

If you know of anyone who is having a toughtime financially at this time and they desire tocontinue membership in OMS, please contact theOMS Chair, Jody Welborn [email protected] OMS Vice Chair, Tim Waud [email protected].

Sponsor an Athlete in Need – OMS’ Scholarship Program

You may have noticed the Gold Medal and Diamond Sponsors on the OMS registration form but didnot have a clue as to how these funds might be used. Please read on and consider making a taxdeductible donation to OMS, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.

Our success will bemeasured by what we do

with the circumstances…not by the circumstancesthemselves.


by Helen Thurlow

Fitness

Last month we talked about goalsand how mine for 2010 are to swim all ofthe postal events. Most Masterswimmers in Oregon, however, do notcompete in meets, much less go 3000 plusyards in a timed event.

What, then, are suitable goals for someonewho just wants to swim regularly? The easiest isto count the number of days per week. Ipersonally feel that three a week is a minimum foranyone who simply wants to sustain a certain levelof fitness. I try to go 5 a week and at least 20per month.

The question then is how far, or rather,how long? Thirty minutes of swimming is the easyanswer. Notice, please, that I said the swimmingtime should be at least 30 minutes. It may takeyou 40 minutes in the pool to do the 30 minutes ofswimming. Keep track with a wrist watch or thepool clock on how long you swim and record it inyour swim log.

Keeping a swim log is your next goal.I have logs that go back to 1975. You canget a blank diary, as I do, or buy a logfor runners or triathletes for Christmas.Keep track of what days you swim, howfar and how long you swam, and how youfelt.

The last simple goal for swimmerswho just want to work out is to choose one

meet or postal event or open water swim toparticipate in for the year. Why? It’s a lot of funto swim with friends urging you on!

The group I swim with focuses mainly onpostal meets because we are isolated on theOregon coast. Others, such as in Bend, are bigopen water swim devotees. People in Portland onlyseem to want meets between concrete walls.

It doesn’t matter. Chose one meet or venuefor 2010 and swim at least one individual event. Ifit is a pool meet, you could also go all of the 50s,or swim only one stroke but all of the distances,50, 100, and 200. Try a 100 IM which means youhave to learn butterfly. Whatever you do, setsome goals for 2010.

Swim Bitsby Ralph Mohr

Someone once told me that if swimmingwere easy, everyone would be doing it. Sometimesone just needs to hear comments like that to putlife back into perspective. Like a lot of peoplefitness wasn’t my top priority. Funny since that’smy job! With a new assignment at work my hourswent from crazy to crazier. Working out myselfwas put on the top shelf. I dabbled in the weightroom and jumped into the pool from time to time,but not like I was doing before September came.

I stopped attending practice at Mt. Hood.Not only did it impact me physically, but mentallyand socially as well. Physically I was turning into aslug, mentally into a drone from all the hours atwork and socially I was missing my teammates andcoach who are my friends as well.

And then my mom had a mammogram. Acouple of tests later she got a phone call; and she

received the call when she was by herself.These last few months my family and I

have been dealing with the “C” word. I shouldn’tbe ashamed of the word, just don’t like saying it.I’m always the tough one in the family who doesn’tshow that I care. Always the positive, it-will-getbetter scenario, type of person. Lighten up I say,may seem callous to some, but that’s how I dealwith issues in my life.

So, here it is with the year winding downand a small message to share. Hug your family andloved ones. Keep in touch with your friends. Reada book, brush and floss your teeth, hug your pets.Go for a quiet walk, swim or stretch. Justbreathe. Smile.

Someone once told me it’s not about whofinishes first, it’s about who keeps on swimming.

I love you mom.

Someone once told me…

Nato,ergosum


Shake and Swim with “Bake”IM for YOUCoach Dennis Baker

In the past we have discussed varioustraining methods, energy systems and techniquemethods. There is one great way to combine all ofthese into your workouts. Do more individualmedley (IM) sets in practice! Here is a list ofthings that will help you with your IM sets andwith becoming a better swimmer.

1. The hardest part of the set is usually thebutterfly part, if this becomes difficultfor you, switch to drill fly to get throughthe set until you become stronger at fly.

2. Once you master all the strokes try doingsome reverse order IMs. This is verychallenging to your aerobic system and willincrease your stamina for all strokes.

3. Think about your technique first on IMsets and the speed will come later.

4. Doing IM sets works different musclegroups all within one swim. This makes theswimmer become more coordinated in allstrokes because you are trying to maintaintechnique while fatigued.

5. You will feel shortness of breath during IMsets; this will go away the more of themyou do as your body adapts to changingstrokes.

6. It is a myth in swimming IM that youshould work your best strokes the hardest.You must maintain equal energy to allstrokes during an IM swim so you do notoverload your system and fatigue at theend.

7. Try to maintain Distance Per Stroke (DPS)during IM sets and races. A great set topractice this is doing 50 IMs. You must getall four strokes in during 50 meters oryards. Try to do an equal amount of cyclesfor the four strokes. I do 3 cycles of eachstroke for 50 yards.

8. It is a myth that triathletes shouldn’t doIM sets because they just swim freestylein their races. If you are a triathlete andcan do all the strokes, IM sets are one ofthe best things you can do. You areworking different muscle groups and this isexcellent training for switching to yourbike or to your run.

Try to incorporate more IM sets into yourworkouts and you will be well on your way tobecoming a better swimmer, because IM forYOU!!!!


Long DistanceSwimming

by Bob Bruce

We won the most recent National ClubTitle in the 5-km Postal. We won the 10-km too.We will also win the Club Titles 3000-yard and6000-yard events! Are we ready to climb the finalunconquered peak? Are we ready to challenge forthe big one? Is the Oregon Club ready to put it onthe line this January to win the granddaddy of allof the postal championships, the One-Hour Swim?

What is it? The One-Hour Swim is thefirst USMS postal swim each year, occurringduring the month of January only. It is the largestsingle-event participation event on the USMScalendar; more than 2500 swimmers across thenation swam the hour last year. It is the oldest ofthe postal swims, started in 1977. It is not only aspirited competition, but also an excellent early-in-the-year fitness event suitable for everyone.

How has the Oregon Club fared in thepast? Although we have never won this eventbefore, our club history shows improvingparticipation and improving club placement. Here’sa summary of our past five years…

• 2005—62 swimmers, 5th place in theMedium club category

• 2006—81 swimmers, 1st place in the Largeclub category

• 2007—127 swimmers, 4th place in the ExtraLarge club category

• 2008—114 swimmers, 3rd place in the ExtraLarge club category

• 2009—156 swimmers, 3rd place in the ExtraLarge club category

What will it take to win the ClubChampionship? COMMITMENT & MASSIVEPARTICIPATION. There are several other hugeclubs in the nation whose main goal each year is towin the One-Hour Swim, so this will not be easy.To beat these teams and pull this off, we willneed…

• A commitment from EVERYONE to preparefor the swim.

• A commitment from each local team toschedule opportunities for swimmers toswim it.

• A commitment from each local coach andcaptain to motivate teammates to swim it.

• Participation from everyone!

Can we do it? Of course! We rallied likecrazy to crush the rest of the nation when wehosted the Long Course Pool Championships in2008, and we have dominated the other postalchampionships in the past year. But I estimatethat it will take 400 swims to win this thing.That’s right, 400! Sure, that’s way more thanwe’ve ever had before, but that’s fewer than halfof our membership. Together, we can do this! Yeswe can!

As OMS Long Distance Chair, I will puttogether information packets for each team anddistribute them in late December. These packetswill include…

• An information letter to Coaches, TeamReps, and One-Hour Swim Captains;

• A copy of the event information and entryform;

• Instructions on how to run a successfulgroup postal swim;

• Our current OMS One-Hour Swim TopTwelve; and

• A large-print copy of the “Top Ten Reasonsto Do the One-Hour Swim”, suitable forposting.

I would like to see a swimmer from eachlocal team with more than ten swimmers to stepforward to be Team Captain for this event andhelp your coach coordinate this effort and rallythe troops. Please work it out within your teamstructure, then let me know who you are [email protected]. This would be anenormous help!

Good luck and good swimming.


COMA (Bend) Pentathlon SCM- November 14, 2009

Women 25-2950 SC Meter Free1 Gustafson, Aubree 28 OREG 30.702 Alexander, Emmelie 28 OREG 31.67100 SC Meter Free1 Taylor, Kathryn 28 OREG 1:17.99200 SC Meter Free1 Alexander, Emmelie 28 OREG 2:30.801500 SC Meter Free1 Caloca, Victoria 27 OREG 28:09.1450 SC Meter Back1 Gustafson, Aubree 28 OREG 38.90100 SC Meter Back1 Taylor, Kathryn 28 OREG 1:37.0550 SC Meter Breast1 Alexander, Emmelie 28 OREG 39.34 O2 Gustafson, Aubree 28 OREG 39.89100 SC Meter Breast1 Taylor, Kathryn 28 OREG 1:45.4650 SC Meter Fly1 Gustafson, Aubree 28 OREG 35.282 Alexander, Emmelie 28 OREG 35.55100 SC Meter Fly1 Taylor, Kathryn 28 OREG 1:31.39100 SC Meter IM1 Gustafson, Aubree 28 OREG 1:17.692 Alexander, Emmelie 28 OREG 1:19.363 Caloca, Victoria 27 OREG 1:38.67Women 30-34100 SC Meter Free1 Pryor, Evelyn 32 OREG 1:14.54100 SC Meter Back1 Pryor, Evelyn 32 OREG 1:30.79100 SC Meter Breast1 Pryor, Evelyn 32 OREG 1:43.93100 SC Meter Fly1 Pryor, Evelyn 32 OREG 1:30.61200 SC Meter IM1 Pryor, Evelyn 32 OREG 3:06.06Women 35-3950 SC Meter Free1 Hoekstra, Tashia 37 OREG 52.21200 SC Meter Free1 Godlove, Tara 36 OREG 2:38.272 Criscione, Anicia 36 OREG 2:45.7550 SC Meter Back1 Hoekstra, Tashia 37 OREG 49.03200 SC Meter Back1 Criscione, Anicia 36 OREG 2:56.082 Godlove, Tara 36 OREG 3:06.1250 SC Meter Breast1 Hoekstra, Tashia 37 OREG 58.86100 SC Meter Breast1 Hoekstra, Tashia 37 OREG 2:04.97200 SC Meter Breast1 Godlove, Tara 36 OREG 3:01.222 Criscione, Anicia 36 OREG 3:29.47200 SC Meter Fly1 Godlove, Tara 36 OREG 3:13.55200 SC Meter IM1 Criscione, Anicia 36 OREG 3:01.86400 SC Meter IM1 Godlove, Tara 36 OREG 6:31.57Women 45-4950 SC Meter Free1 Caswell, Mj 48 OREG 31.02

2 Candelaria, Sharron 45 OREG 35.563 Schmidt, Sandra 45 OREG 36.45200 SC Meter Free1 Fox, Christina 49 OREG 3:06.5950 SC Meter Back1 Candelaria, Sharron 45 OREG 43.872 Schmidt, Sandra 45 OREG 47.83100 SC Meter Back1 Fox, Christina 49 OREG 1:37.6650 SC Meter Breast1 Schmidt, Sandra 45 OREG 49.98100 SC Meter Breast1 Caswell, Mj 48 OREG 1:28.652 Candelaria, Sharron 45 OREG 1:41.21200 SC Meter Breast1 Fox, Christina 49 OREG 3:42.8650 SC Meter Fly1 Schmidt, Sandra 45 OREG 46.922 Fox, Christina 49 OREG 51.34100 SC Meter Fly1 Caswell, Mj 48 OREG 1:15.31100 SC Meter IM1 Candelaria, Sharron 45 OREG 1:33.692 Schmidt, Sandra 45 OREG 1:39.45Women 50-54100 SC Meter Free1 Peterson, Connie 54 OREG 1:56.85200 SC Meter Free1 Goodman, Ann 50 OREG 2:47.46* Sweat, Mary 52 OREG 2:41.74400 SC Meter Free* Sweat, Mary 52 OREG 5:27.08800 SC Meter Free* Sweat, Mary 52 OREG 11:00.01 Z1500 SC Meter Free1 Sweat, Mary 52 OREG 20:44.78 Z100 SC Meter Back1 Peterson, Connie 54 OREG 2:24.44200 SC Meter Back1 Goodman, Ann 50 OREG 2:58.66100 SC Meter Breast1 Peterson, Connie 54 OREG 2:16.60100 SC Meter Fly1 Peterson, Connie 54 OREG 2:21.81200 SC Meter IM1 Goodman, Ann 50 OREG 3:16.282 Peterson, Connie 54 OREG 4:36.93Women 55-5950 SC Meter Free1 Douglas, Deb 55 OREG 39.02200 SC Meter Free1 Gray, Jane 58 OREG 3:17.911500 SC Meter Free1 Summers, Jeanna 55 OREG 25:27.462 Gray, Jane 58 OREG 27:39.3750 SC Meter Back1 Summers, Jeanna 55 OREG 41.132 Douglas, Deb 55 OREG 43.8450 SC Meter Breast1 Douglas, Deb 55 OREG 54.422 Summers, Jeanna 55 OREG 56.3750 SC Meter Fly1 Douglas, Deb 55 OREG 50.27100 SC Meter IM1 Douglas, Deb 55 OREG 1:42.47400 SC Meter IM

W = Breaks listed World Record (includes National, Zone & OR) Z = Zone Record, (includes OR)N = Breaks listed National Record (includes Zone & OR) O = Oregon Record* = Split

1 Summers, Jeanna 55 OREG 7:15.96Women 60-64100 SC Meter Free1 Rousseau, Sandi 62 OREG 1:23.6950 SC Meter Back1 Rousseau, Sandi 62 OREG 45.2750 SC Meter Fly1 Rousseau, Sandi 62 OREG 39.52100 SC Meter IM1 Rousseau, Sandi 62 OREG 1:37.13Women 65-6950 SC Meter Free1 Ward, Joy 67 OREG 38.2550 SC Meter Back1 Ward, Joy 67 OREG 41.9150 SC Meter Breast1 Ward, Joy 67 OREG 54.7750 SC Meter Fly1 Ward, Joy 67 OREG 41.34100 SC Meter IM1 Ward, Joy 67 OREG 1:42.85Men 18-24100 SC Meter Breast1 Mays, Dayton 21 OREG 1:33.43100 SC Meter Fly1 Mays, Dayton 21 OREG 1:06.89Men 30-34100 SC Meter Free1 Overley, Travis 31 OREG 1:09.03100 SC Meter Back1 Overley, Travis 31 OREG 1:28.74100 SC Meter Breast1 Overley, Travis 31 OREG 1:32.65100 SC Meter Fly1 Overley, Travis 31 OREG 1:14.78200 SC Meter IM1 Overley, Travis 31 OREG 3:00.63Men 35-3950 SC Meter Free1 Singer, Andrew 36 OREG 27.102 Binder, Franz 36 OREG 27.593 Williams, Trevor 38 OREG 27.79100 SC Meter Free1 Yanes, Ralph 38 OREG 1:02.76200 SC Meter Free1 Vegter, Brian 38 OREG 2:55.201500 SC Meter Free1 Lassen, Jason 37 OREG 26:18.4450 SC Meter Back1 Binder, Franz 36 OREG 34.942 Williams, Trevor 38 OREG 36.533 Singer, Andrew 36 OREG 39.86100 SC Meter Back1 Yanes, Ralph 38 OREG 1:20.22200 SC Meter Back1 Vegter, Brian 38 OREG 3:38.9550 SC Meter Breast1 Singer, Andrew 36 OREG 36.712 Binder, Franz 36 OREG 38.903 Williams, Trevor 38 OREG 39.48100 SC Meter Breast1 Yanes, Ralph 38 OREG 1:26.20200 SC Meter Breast1 Vegter, Brian 38 OREG 3:49.3350 SC Meter Fly1 Williams, Trevor 38 OREG 31.49


2 Binder, Franz 36 OREG 32.103 Singer, Andrew 36 OREG 33.65100 SC Meter Fly1 Yanes, Ralph 38 OREG 1:12.85200 SC Meter Fly1 Vegter, Brian 38 OREG 4:01.322 Lassen, Jason 37 OREG 4:24.44100 SC Meter IM1 Singer, Andrew 36 OREG 1:13.842 Binder, Franz 36 OREG 1:15.743 Williams, Trevor 38 OREG 1:18.37400 SC Meter IM1 Lassen, Jason 37 OREG 7:21.862 Vegter, Brian 38 OREG 7:39.82Men 40-4450 SC Meter Free1 Miller, Scott 44 OREG 29.31200 SC Meter Free1 Lussier, Hardy 44 OREG 2:11.972 Higley, Robert 44 OREG 2:27.783 Wursta, Steve 44 OREG 2:34.504 Sloop, Steven 44 OREG 2:58.921500 SC Meter Free1 Wursta, Steve 44 OREG 23:04.2650 SC Meter Back1 Miller, Scott 44 OREG 36.98200 SC Meter Back1 Proffitt, James 44 OREG 2:26.602 Lussier, Hardy 44 OREG 2:38.983 Higley, Robert 44 OREG 2:46.744 Sloop, Steven 44 OREG 3:38.1550 SC Meter Breast1 Miller, Scott 44 OREG 41.49200 SC Meter Breast1 Lussier, Hardy 44 OREG 2:45.042 Higley, Robert 44 OREG 3:09.803 Wursta, Steve 44 OREG 3:18.214 Sloop, Steven 44 OREG 3:25.7050 SC Meter Fly1 Miller, Scott 44 OREG 32.37200 SC Meter Fly1 Lussier, Hardy 44 OREG 2:21.582 Higley, Robert 44 OREG 2:54.733 Wursta, Steve 44 OREG 3:37.484 Sloop, Steven 44 OREG 4:01.37100 SC Meter IM1 Miller, Scott 44 OREG 1:20.26400 SC Meter IM1 Lussier, Hardy 44 OREG 5:17.602 Proffitt, James 44 OREG 5:34.893 Higley, Robert 44 OREG 5:53.884 Wursta, Steve 44 OREG 6:48.195 Sloop, Steven 44 OREG 7:20.83Men 45-4950 SC Meter Free1 Washburne, Brent 48 OREG 26.022 Hathaway, David 49 OREG 28.013 Ribkoff, Mark 49 OREG 34.75* Sumerfield, Bill OREG 28.08100 SC Meter Free1 Sumerfield, Bill 49 OREG 1:02.92200 SC Meter Free1 Calvin, Kris 47 OREG 2:21.7250 SC Meter Back1 Washburne, Brent 48 OREG 32.242 Hathaway, David 49 OREG 32.92200 SC Meter Back1 Calvin, Kris 47 OREG 2:40.8550 SC Meter Breast1 Hathaway, David 49 OREG 36.442 Washburne, Brent 48 OREG 36.643 Ribkoff, Mark 49 OREG 45.67100 SC Meter Breast1 Sumerfield, Bill 49 OREG 1:18.42

200 SC Meter Breast1 Calvin, Kris 47 OREG 3:02.7050 SC Meter Fly1 Washburne, Brent 48 OREG 28.61 O2 Hathaway, David 49 OREG 30.503 Sumerfield, Bill 49 OREG 35.274 Ribkoff, Mark 49 OREG 42.78200 SC Meter Fly1 Calvin, Kris 47 OREG 2:42.40100 SC Meter IM1 Washburne, Brent 48 OREG 1:07.392 Hathaway, David 49 OREG 1:09.21200 SC Meter IM1 Sumerfield, Bill 49 OREG 2:51.54400 SC Meter IM1 Calvin, Kris 47 OREG 5:42.78Men 50-5450 SC Meter Free1 Peyton, Mike 54 OREG 29.842 Douglas, Michael 52 OREG 31.663 Thompson, Ron 50 OREG 32.254 Carter, Walter 54 OREG 44.5650 SC Meter Back1 Peyton, Mike 54 OREG 38.732 Douglas, Michael 52 OREG 42.393 Thompson, Ron 50 OREG 48.454 Carter, Walter 54 OREG 59.4150 SC Meter Breast1 Peyton, Mike 54 OREG 42.712 Thompson, Ron 50 OREG 44.103 Douglas, Michael 52 OREG 45.204 Carter, Walter 54 OREG 1:21.3050 SC Meter Fly1 Peyton, Mike 54 OREG 33.622 Douglas, Michael 52 OREG 38.713 Thompson, Ron 50 OREG 46.09100 SC Meter IM1 Douglas, Michael 52 OREG 1:29.712 Thompson, Ron 50 OREG 1:29.743 Carter, Walter 54 OREG 2:09.65Men 55-5950 SC Meter Free1 Mann, Stephen 57 OREG 28.192 Larson, Allen 56 OREG 34.16200 SC Meter Free1 Amperse, David 55 OREG 2:51.471500 SC Meter Free1 Penn, William 58 PNA 19:13.1850 SC Meter Back1 Mann, Stephen 57 OREG 35.91200 SC Meter Back1 Amperse, David 55 OREG 3:21.4450 SC Meter Breast1 Mann, Stephen 57 OREG 37.192 Larson, Allen 56 OREG 53.26200 SC Meter Breast1 Amperse, David 55 OREG 3:20.3250 SC Meter Fly1 Mann, Stephen 57 OREG 31.852 Larson, Allen 56 OREG 41.61200 SC Meter Fly1 Amperse, David 55 OREG 3:19.29100 SC Meter IM1 Mann, Stephen 57 OREG 1:11.822 Larson, Allen 56 OREG 1:38.25400 SC Meter IM1 Penn, William 58 PNA 6:37.102 Amperse, David 55 OREG 6:44.91Men 60-6450 SC Meter Free1 Dasch, Vern 60 OREG 29.532 Carew, Michael 60 OREG 40.043 Gillham, Larry 60 OREG 46.68100 SC Meter Free

1 Monahan, Bill 61 OREG 1:38.772 Gillham, Larry 60 OREG 1:40.911500 SC Meter Free1 Carew, Michael 60 OREG 26:17.3550 SC Meter Back1 Dasch, Vern 60 OREG 40.862 Gillham, Larry 60 OREG 55.203 Carew, Michael 60 OREG 55.51100 SC Meter Back1 Monahan, Bill 61 OREG 1:57.7150 SC Meter Breast1 Dasch, Vern 60 OREG 39.182 Carew, Michael 60 OREG 50.9650 SC Meter Fly1 Dasch, Vern 60 OREG 34.442 Carew, Michael 60 OREG 52.10100 SC Meter IM1 Dasch, Vern 60 OREG 1:18.65Men 65-69200 SC Meter Free1 Landis, Tom 67 OREG 2:28.22400 SC Meter Free* Landis, Tom 67 OREG 5:37.85800 SC Meter Free* Landis, Tom 67 OREG 11:24.41500 SC Meter Free1 Landis, Tom 67 OREG 21:19.03Men 70-74100 SC Meter Free1 Thayer, George 73 OREG 1:21.69Men 75-7950 SC Meter Free1 Radcliff, David 75 OREG 31.312 Weick, Dick 75 OREG 33.463 Weber, George 79 OREG 51.3450 SC Meter Back1 Weick, Dick 75 OREG 43.382 Radcliff, David 75 OREG 45.9650 SC Meter Breast1 Radcliff, David 75 OREG 45.242 Weick, Dick 75 OREG 45.5650 SC Meter Fly1 Radcliff, David 75 OREG 38.05 Z2 Weick, Dick 75 OREG 40.63100 SC Meter IM1 Radcliff, David 75 OREG 1:29.33 Z2 Weick, Dick 75 OREG 1:32.07

--------------Relays-------------

Women 160-199 400 SC Meter Medley Relay1 OREG 5:45.611) Goodman, Ann 2) Criscione, Anicia3) Pryor, Evelyn 4) Fox, ChristinaWomen 240-279 400 SC Meter Medley Relay1 OREG 5:43.15 W1) Ward, Joy 2) Pierson, Ginger3) Caswell, MJ 4) Rousseau, SandiMen 160-199 800 SC Meter Free Relay1 OREG 9:06.65 W1) Calvin, Kris 2) Proffitt, James3) Higley, Robert 4) Lussier, HardyMen 200-239 200 SC Meter Free Relay1 OREG 1:49.56 Z1) Sumerfield, Bill 2) Hathaway, David3) Mann, Stephen 4) Washburne, BrentMen 200-239 200 SC Meter Medley Relay1 OREG 2:05.371) Washburne, Brent 2) Sumerfield, Bill3) Hathaway, David 4) Mann, StephenMixed 160-199 200 SC Meter Medley Relay1 OREG 2:46.131) Higley, Robert 2) Candelaria, Sharron3) Amperse, David 4) Hoekstra, Tashia


Moving ForwardIn 2010, we will continue to build on thesefour pillars while taking additional action withthe initiatives outlined below. All initiativessupport our purpose, “to promote health,wellness, fitness and competition throughaquatics.”

Club Development• In 2009, USMS staff visited more than 10

states. Our goal was to meet with coaches,promote the value of USMS, encouragemembership and incubate new USMSprograms. We visited in part because ofour club development efforts, USMS hasadded 46 new clubs in 2009 for a total of626, or an 8 percent growth rate from2008.

• Under Mel Goldstein’s leadership of ourclub services program, we have added thefollowing regional club developmentcoordinators:¨ Jim Halstead – Jim is a coach with Curl

Burke Masters. He will be responsiblefor Dixie Zone and Colonies Zone.

¨ Susan Ingraham – Susan is head coachof Masters of Southwest Texas. Susanwill be responsible for South CentralZone, Southwest Zone and the SPMALMSC

¨ Lisa Dahl – Lisa is Vice President of thePacific Northwest LMSC. Lisa will beresponsible for the Northwest Zone andthe Pacific LMSC.

• With the help of The Woodlands MastersSwim Team, we hosted our first everMasters coaches experiential weekend.More than 35 Masters coaches attendedthe inaugural SwimFest, sharing bestpractices from the dry side of coaching aswell as learning from each other in boththe pool and open water environment.SwimFest 2010 is planned for San Diego.

Events• USMS will serve as the host for the

2010 Summer Nationals in Puerto Rico.

Third Quarter, 2009, USMS Business ReportEdited from an article by Rob Butcher

This report of the third quarter businessupdate for U.S. Masters Swimming will includea look forward into 2010. We covered the lookback into 2009 in the December, 2009, AquaMaster.

Mark Gill will serve as our event director,with all of the USMS staff providingsupport. Our goal is to create a trulyrewarding experience for our members,sponsors and the swimming community.

• Our open water task force hasrecommended the creation of the H2OpenSeries, an open water series under the U.S.Masters Swimming banner. The idea forH2Open is to use the national reach of U.S.Masters Swimming to provide nationalexposure, promotion and eventenhancement for key open water eventsthat are part of the series. We haveincluded some seed capital in the 2010budget to secure clinicians and forbranding at the venues.

• The 2010 YMCA Masters Nationals willbecome a U.S. Masters Swimmingsanctioned event.

Membership Enhancement• We are reviewing our insurance offerings

to members to see what new benefits wecan add that would increase the value ofmembership.

• We are supportive and are encouragingLMSC sanctioning of even more events.Our new membership coordinator will be aresource to LMSCs in this initiative.

• SWIMMER magazine is getting a shot ofenergy with new features and departments,more letters from members, moreauthentic photos and product reviews.

• Beginning in 2011, the national office staffhas been charged with operation andpromotion of our Postal events. We will becrafting and implementing a strategy thatallows for additional participation fromboth fitness and competitive swimmers.

Marketing and Promotion• The January/February issue of SWIMMER

magazine will include a pullout, high-energyevent promotion poster and accompanyingfeature article on USMS’s 2010 eventlineup.

• We are adding more marketing tools thatcan be available to LMSCs and clubs.

• We will seek additional publicity from themedia and continue to grow promotionalpartnerships with organizations that shareour values.


ATLANTA BYSTORM!

Third in a seriesby Jeanna Summers

Never swam in a Masters’ Nationals Meet?Worried about if you’re ‘good enough’? Haven’tswam in a big meet for decades, if at all? Thisarticle will address some of your concerns.

First of all, “am I good enough?” Start outby going to http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats10/and navigate to ‘qualifying times.’ Find your ageand sex. Have you met any of those qualifyingtimes? If you haven’t met any, you can swim threeindividual events at nationals. Have you met one?If so, you can swim that event plus three otherindividual events. And so forth. Relays don’tcount. Maybe you aren’t sure of yourcurrent times. You don’t have to be exact. You justneed to do your best to enter a time that you canreasonably expect to swim. If you know your timesfrom a different course, go to http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/results/conversions.asp to estimate what your short courseyards times would be. No one will send you homepacking if you’re off a bit.

“Is it REALLY OK to swim at nationals if Ihaven’t met qualifying times?” There is absolutelynothing wrong with going to nationals and swimmingone, two or three events. They even have aregistration category for people who swim relaysonly! (More on relays in subsequent articles)The Masters Swimming powers that be haveweighed in on this issue. In keeping with thephilosophy of supporting and encouraging ALLmasters swimmers, and to prevent national meetsfrom becoming a twice-annual gathering of thesame old folks, ANY master’s swimmer can swim atNationals. New blood is welcome, wanted andneeded.

OK, let’s be honest here. How many of youare thinking “What if I am LAST?” Well, someonehas to be last, and that person who is last is atleast at the meet swimming, and is not at homebeing a couch potato! If you do want to get someidea of how you might fare, go to http://www.usms.org/comp/nationals.php and click on

‘results from previous nationals’. Again, you canuse the conversion website to compare your timesfrom meters courses.

There are a lot of similarities to those agegroup meets you might have swam as a kid. Exceptthere are a few clear advantages to swimming as amaster. Remember being hungry and waiting forsomeone to take you to a restaurant, or give youmoney for a snack? As a master, you eat wheneveryou want! Remember sharing a hotel room or tentwith any old teammate who happens to be yourgender? Masters choose their roommates! Notonly do you choose your roommates, you alsochoose your accommodations. Check out theaccommodations section of the meet website fordesignated meet lodgings. You can, however, stayanywhere you want, from a Hilton penthouse to atent at the KOA Kampground.

Would your partner or another familymember like to come? Family members who attendMasters meets do so because they want to, not outof parental obligation. Nancy Radcliff, wife ofacclaimed Oregon master swimmer Dave Radcliff,has refined the art of Master’s Swimmer Spouse.Often, she lends valuable assistance at meets. Atother times, she can be seen lounging in acomfortable chair, reading a book, chatting withfriends, or reviewing plans for travel adventuresafter the meet. On the other hand, many mastersswimmers attend meets on their own. Oregonswimmers congregate together at away Nationalmeets; bring your gear and a friendly smile, andyou won’t be alone.

Nationals For First Timers

Work like you don’t need the money.Love like you’ve never been hurt.Dance like nobody’s watching.Sing like nobody’s listening.Live like it’s Heaven on Earth.


Dan Gray, 64Occupation: Semi-retired building contractorLocal Team: Rogue Valley Masters (OPEN for teamevents)

Following a 23 year hiatus, I was reintroduced toswimming in 1984 when the Rogue Valley Masters Club wasformed. I am Dan Gray, a 64 year old, semi-retiredbuilding contractor from Ashland. Locally there are noMasters Swim Clubs that offer coaching. Lynn Sacks andI swim on our own at the Ashland YMCA where we maintain our fitness level as best we can. The upsideto the “Y” is the access to the fitness equipment and the Tai Chi classes that have enriched me in body,mind and spirit. While in Hawaii this past winter we did receive some personalized coaching from KarlynPipes-Neilson. Once I discovered the joy of open water swimming the pool meets held less interest forme, though I love going to Association Championships to see who’s still standing! Pool events aredifficult, as it is physically unwise for me to do flip turns or dive off the blocks. To compete, one mustbe somewhat whole in body and spirit. Darwin reminds us to adapt in order to survive. This past decadehas created lifestyle changes for me which are injury related. Two auto wrecks, two seriousconstruction falls added to an already fused back and shattered ankle and make me realize how lucky Iam just to be here. These injuries have required a seemingly endless cycle of inactivity, weight gain,rehab and recovery which are tough on a training schedule, and can leave a person emotionally drained. Swimming is my physical and mental therapy. I enjoy participating in Masters events, especially the openwater. Summer brings the open water events, training in the lake, camping, barbeques as well as thefamily of friends that continue to expand. If I miss an open water event, I am probably rafting on someriver. While as an OMS board member, I worked with Steve Johnson, Matt Mercer and others beginningin 1996 to develop the Oregon Open Water program. Seeing participation expand and watching Mastersswimmers encourage their children to participate is a great joy. Finally, at Applegate Lake, when DougStewart was passed by his son Taos he was such a proud Papa. Truly, this is what it is all about!

SWIMMER SPOTLIGHTcompiled by Karen Andrus-Hughes

Lynn Thompson, 51Occupation: Elementary School Teacher/English LanguageDevelopmentLocal Team: Oregon Reign Masters (ORM)

Her personal philosophy is you’re never too old to learn,and thus Lynn started swimming Masters with Oregon Reign inJuly, 2008, at the age of 50. She was in good shape from anactive lifestyle, and had also begun training for and competing inbiking, running and triathlon events near the same time. Shethought the transition to swimming would be smooth since sheenjoyed quick success in other sports. Her first runningcompetition was the annual Portland Shamrock Run in March,2009, and she placed third! So far swimming has been a bitmore difficult, so she hasn’t entered a meet yet. Just gettingpast the swimming lingo has been a challenge, she explains. “Ican’t tell you how many times Dennis (Baker) has explained a setto me, which itself is a challenge because of the language:descending, building, 2-1-2, on the 2:40, etc., it was all foreign

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Lynn Sacks, 64Occupation: Retired teacherLocal Team: Rogue Valley Masters (OPEN for team events)

My early morning aerobics class has been canceled, nowwhat do I do? My answer, more than 15 years ago, was to joinRogue Valley Masters in Ashland. Growing up in SouthernCalifornia I spent endless hours swimming and body surfing,and loved everything about water ... sailing, boating, andfishing ... so how difficult could 5:30 a.m. workouts be? Littledid I know how much I needed to learn about the art andscience of swim technique.

As I reflect on those early years of learning how to swim at50, I remember words of wisdom from team mate, Dan Gray,“Lynn, don’t get discouraged, ‘cause it’s going to take you ayear to build strength and endurance, one days practice at atime.” And I’m still at it! As a novice, I committed toswimming because of the energy, enthusiasm andencouragement of my teammates and friends. As a memberof RVM, I served on the board as a planning committee

member for open water events.Now, as a recently retired teacher, I no longer need to get up early, so the Y offers many pool

time options for me, and my lane mate, Dan Gray. Swimming is a passion in my life for both my physicaland emotional well being. As a fitness swimmer,participating in competitive events was not an easytransition, but I have come to enjoy the challengesof open water. So, I stay in shape as best I can,which now includes water aerobics and Tai Chi, andlook forward to the Open Water swim series eachsummer. Swimming outdoors, in our beautifulOregon lakes, camping, and the camaraderie offriends from all around the state embodies thespirit of Oregon Masters Swimming to me.

to me. And I’m thinking to myself, I’ve never rested such a short time, and I don’t have four differentspeeds!”

However, she has worked to stay positive and has continuously been surprised that she is able todo the sets Dennis throws her way, even if at times she has to reach for her fins to get through it. “Dennis has really helped me stretch my limits,” Lynn says. “As I look back to where I was a year ago,my times have improved and my rest time has decreased.” Currently her goals for swimming are #1) tostick with it and #2) to compete someday. It’s clear Lynn is quite self-motivated as evidenced by theAbraham Lincoln quote she shared: I will study and get ready and perhaps my chance will come. She saysshe feels this way about swimming, that you are never too old to learn. “I love to learn new things. Don’tyou?!” she quips.

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News Flash!A NEW WORLD RECORD!The Mens 200-239, 400 SC Meters Free Relayfrom the Lincoln City Meet, has been confirmed asa world record. The winning guys are BrentWashburne, Wes Edwards, Pat Allender and DavidHathaway. Congratulations! Great swim!


Brute SquadJason Lassen is one of only two OMS swimmerswho completed thethree Brute Squadevents at the COMAPentathlon. TheBrute Squad group ofevents consist of the200 fly, 400 IM and1500 free. Theseguys took them all onin one afternoon. CongratulationsJason and Steve (nopicture)!

Editors Note: In order to not confuse swimmersby the tips on Page 8 of the December, AquaMaster, we just wanted to add the following.Those tips were not USMS or FINA rules, just tipsthat some places follow and some do not. SueCalnek wrote that she swam in Spain and these tipswere very strictly followed; Pat and Jacki Allenderand Walt Reid wrote that some events run ‘overthe swimmer’ starts to help large meets run faster.Pat also said that touch-pads are deactivated oncea particular race is finished. However, in relays, itis a good idea that swimmers 1 through 3 hang ontothe lane lines and away from the touch-pads afterthey complete their swim, since other swimmerswould like their splits to be accurate.

Differences In Swim Cap Materialsby Eric Teske, Kast-A-Way Swimwear, Inc.December 4, 2009

A swim cap is any of a number ofrubberized or otherwise elastic devices worn onthe head during participation in aquatic activities.Over the years, the swim cap has fluctuated inpopularity as a result of its function, composition,and style of the times. Nowadays, the swim cap isconsidered essential equipment for competitiveswimming – just don’t call it a “hat,” or you’re sureto invite some confused expressions from yourteammates.

Different materials and styles offerdifferent functional advantages. The variety ofcaps available today is driven by the needs ofswimmers.Lycra Spandex Caps

Fabric caps made of Lycra spandex aredesigned to cover the head and hair, and stay inplace without a chin-strap, unlike older cloth orrubberized bathing caps. Lycra caps are used toprotect hair and skin from UV rays, and to keepthe hair out of your face. These caps don’t providemuch in the way of drag reduction, but can easilybe put on or taken off without pulling hair.Because the caps are made of fabric, they do notkeep hair dry. Lycra caps are perfect for anyonelooking for a comfortable and affordable way tokeep their hair tucked back and covered whileswimming.Latex Caps

These stretchy, tight-fitting swim capsbecame standard equipment for competitiveswimmers in the 1980’s. The latex material is non-permeable, and holds hair tightly against the scalp

– significantly decreasing resistance through thewater. Because latex caps are so elastic, they areconsidered one size fits all. Latex caps are thinand inexpensive, so they may rip as a result ofregular use. Because latex caps are not sized, it iscommon for extra material to gather in wrinkles onthe top of the head. These wrinkles can causeturbulence in the water, a problem that wasaddressed by later developments.Silicone Caps

These caps are thicker and slightly lesselastic than their latex counterparts – whichmeans they are more durable and provide a sleekerprofile in the water. Silicone caps are still verystretchy, but are offered in youth and adult sizes,and even a style designed for long hair, to providea more custom fit for racing. These caps carry anoticeably higher price tag when compared tolatex. However, because of their durability, theyhave become the new favorite among mostcompetitive swimmers.

The most advanced racing caps are alsomade of silicone, and include a multi-densitydesign. This new design has a panel of thickersilicone covering the top of the head, thuseliminating all wrinkles. After extensive testing,such caps have shown to significantly decreasedrag.

Although swim cap technology is obviouslymoving forward, a wide variety of caps are stillavailable because the form and compositionoffered truly follow the function desired.A wide variety of swim caps are available forpurchase from Kast-A-Way Swimwear. Kast-A-Way, a USMS sponsor, also offers custom printingfor team caps. Custom caps are a great way toshow team spirit, and can be ordered in latex orsilicone.


The following is U.S. Masters Swimming’sofficial interpretation of Swimwear rule 102.14.U.S. Masters Swimming has chosen to maintain itsrules and interpretations until FINA has completedits processes and informed us of its interpretationas it applies to Masters Swimming. The FINABureau will meet January 15-16, 2010. While ourpolicy remains unchanged during this interimperiod, there is new information in the questionsand answers following the interpretations.

#1. USMS SWIMWEAR INTERPRETATIONFINA approval or rejection of new swimsuitsintroduced after September 30, 2007, will beaccepted by U.S. Masters Swimming for USMSsanctioned and recognized competition.#2. USMS SWIMWEAR INTERPRETATIONFor purposes of Article 102.14 of U.S. MastersSwimming Rules of Competition, Swimwear, theuse of more than one swimsuit at a time duringany USMS sanctioned or recognized competitionis prohibited.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:1. Question: If FINA changes the Masters

swimwear rule in mid-January, will the newswimwear rule then immediately apply to theremaining two weeks of the One Hour PostalSwim in January?

Answer: No. The swimwear rule in effect onJanuary 1, 2010 will apply for the duration ofthe One Hour Postal Swim being conducted inJanuary 2010. The swimwear rule in effect onJanuary 1, 2010, will be the interpretations aspublished in this notice.

2.Question: Can I still wear my LZR, TYRTracer, or Blueseventy at meets including shortcourse yard meets?

Answer: Yes, because the LZR, the TYR Tracer,and Blueseventy models are on the list ofFINA-approved suits that was published June22, 2009. LZR, TYR, and Blueseventy suits onthe FINA-approved list are legal for Mastersuntil FINA issues a ruling on swimwear forMasters. Those suits could be banned by FINAin mid-January if the FINA Bureau, whichmeets January 15-16, approves therecommendation of the FINA MastersTechnical Committee that Masters follow theelite swimwear rules.

3.Question: Why don’t I see the Xterra suit onthe June 22, 2009 list of FINA-approvedsuits?

Answer: One model, the Xterra Velocity Red (1),was inadvertently left off the June 22, 2009FINA-approved list. It was approved by FINA.

4.Question: Can I wear a regular racing suit thatis not a body suit?

Answer: Yes, suits introduced prior toSeptember 30, 2007, are legal for USMScompetition.

5.Question: How will this impact Masterscompetitors?

Answer: Suits on the FINA list that waspublished June 22, 2009, or suits that wereintroduced prior to September 30, 2007, arelegal at this moment. The USMS swimwearinterpretation will be reconsidered by theUSMS Rules Committee and the USMSExecutive Committee when the FINA Bureau,which meets January 15-16, issues a swimwearruling for Masters or issues more definitiveinformation on its new swimwear rules.

6.Question: My coach is forcing me to swim the1650 Free as a training swim. Can I wear adrag suit over my jammers?

Answer: No. Although wearing an extra dragsuit may not be perceived as having anadvantage, the interpretation is that only oneswimsuit is permitted.

7.Question: Does “one suit for competition”mean I can only wear one suit for the wholemeet?

Answer: No. You can change suits during themeet, but you can only wear one suit at a time.This restriction applies only to the actual races(competition). You can wear more than one suitduring warm-up and warm-down.

8.Question: Does “one suit for competition”mean I can’t wear a modesty suit under mycompetition suit?

Answer: No. This restriction applies to alltypes, makes, and models of swim suits, but itis not intended to apply to athletic supportersor modesty type wear (a single set of garmentssuch as a pair of “briefs” or “bikini bottomsand/or top” or a sports bra worn to ensuremodesty and privacy) that must be for modestyonly, not for the purpose of providingadditional compression.

NOTICE TO ALL U. S. MASTERS SWIMMING MEMBERSDecember 6, 2009 Updatefrom USMS Member News


“In my forties I breaststroked along a 50-meter pool in my first race ever. Nearing the end of therace I looked ahead to see that I had no more thanthree strokes until I would touch the wall. One… two…three. ‘Finished.’ As I climbed out of the pool, satisfied,I heard, ‘Disqualified.’ What?! Why?! How?! EvidentlyI had not touched the wall with both handssimultaneously and thus provided grounds fordisqualification.”For more information on this disqualification refer torule 101.2.4 on page 2 of the U.S. Masters SwimmingRule Book.

“Some years later, at my first Senior Olympiccompetition, I decided to try the 50 breaststroke again.As I made my way down the lane a huge wave from anearby competitor came rushing at me. With an openmouth I swallowed some water and began to panic. Toregain my cool I stepped on the bottom of the pool andre-established my breathing pattern. Refocused, Ireturned to my breaststroke and finished the race. ‘Ifyou stand on the bottom, you’re disqualified,’ one of theofficials explained to me. ‘You might as well learn thisearly in your swimming career.’ Although I was 54, itwas early in my swimming career. Discouraged? Yes,but I appreciated this official’s implication that therewas, “life ahead” for me. She was right; I had manymore breaststroke races to swim.”For more information on this disqualification refer torule 102.15.5 on page 14 of the U.S. Masters SwimmingRule Book.

“Now, fast forward a few more years and seeme at the age of 60. This time I was on deck to swimthe 200 meter individual medley. At some point duringmy swimming career I got the impression thatbreaststroke was the first leg of the IM. I was wrong.‘We start with the fly,’ a man in my heat said. Iimmediately tracked down my coach to get some clarityon the subject of stroke order. He gave me a clearexplanation of the stroke order and I promptly made myway back to the block.”For more information on this disqualification refer torule 101.6.3B on page 4 of the U.S. Masters Swimming

Because U.S. Masters Swimming invites and embraces athletes of every shape, size, age, ability andexperience level, this often means that we see adults in their forties, fifties and beyond at thestarting blocks for the first time. Racing can be intimidating for anyone, but not understanding therules of a race can cause even more angst for the newbie behind the blocks. Donna Springer of St.Louis, Missouri, shares her experience of getting disqualified, the confusion it caused her and herdisqualification research that she hopes will help others better understand the race and all of itselements.

Disqualified!by Donna Springer and Ashley GangloffOctober, 2009

Rule Book.“After my race I looked over to my coach who

seemed somewhat confused as he held up the yellowdisqualification slip. ‘Wrong order?’ he asked. EvidentlyI had heard and understood bits and pieces of hisstroke order explanation, but it seemed as though I hadnot paid close attention to the explanation of the middletwo strokes, which I had swum out of order. The orderof my strokes was not the only mistake that I had madeduring that race. I also read, ‘underwater recovery’ onmy yellow slip.”For more information on this disqualification, you mayrefer to rule 101.3.2 on page 3 of the U.S. MastersSwimming Rule Book.

“Determined not to let this race affect myupcoming events, I refocused; my next race, the 50-meter butterfly, was about to begin. Whoosh … I dovein for the 50-meter butterfly and much to my dismay,my goggles slid down my cheeks. Careful not to touchthe bottom of the pool (I had already learned thislesson), I adjusted my goggles for the next 40 or moremeters as I swam. ‘Your stroke looked good this time,but any non-stroke movement during a competitionmeans automatic disqualification,’ said the official. Ugh.Again?!”

For more information on this disqualification,you may refer to rule 101.3.2 on page 3 of the U.S.Masters Swimming Rule Book. According to the RuleBook, both arms must be brought forward over thewater and pulled back simultaneously in butterfly. Abreak in the stroke cycle is not allowed (not even toadjust goggles).

Disqualifications can be a hazard in the life ofthe swimmer. Each of us learns the hard way most ofthe time. Some of us are lucky enough to learn fromothers’ mistakes. After a string of disqualifications,Donna researched her DQs in the U.S. MastersSwimming Rule Book.

Donna Springer hopes that her experienceshave shed some light on the issue of disqualification andencourages everyone to learn the rules of racing.


Chehalem Short Course Yards Meet

WARM-UPS: 8AM

MEET STARTS: 9AM

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Seventh Annual Animal Masters MeetOREGON MASTERS SWIMMING SHORT COURSE YARDS MEET

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Multnomah Athletic Club ....................................... MACNorthwest Blue Crush Aquatic Club ................. BCACNorth Clackamas Masters ................................. NCMSOregon Pool-Less Elite Narwhals ..................... OPENOregon Reign Masters .......................................... ORMPendleton Masters ................................................ PENDRogue Valley Masters ............................................ RVMSeaside Masters ........................................................ SMSherwood YMCA Dragons ..................................... SYDSouth Coast Aquatics Masters ......................... SCAMSwimmers in Sweet Home .............................. SWISH

Tornadoes Master Team ....................................... TORTualatin Hills Barracudas ...................................... THBVancouver Swim Club ............................................... VSCRegistered for 2010Central Oregon Masters Aquatics COMACircumnavigation Beavers Aquatic Team CBATLaCamas-SW Wash. Masters Swimming SWMSMittleman Jewish Community Center MJCCPortlant Community Cllege Masters PCCMPortland State Masters PSMSalem YMCA Masters SYM

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Pool Meets*Jan. 30 SCY Chehalem, Newberg https://www.ClubAssistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1352&smid=1896*Feb. 14 SCY Canby Animal Meet online entry: swimoregon.orgMarch 20 SCY THB Pentathlon swimoregon.orgApril 10 SCY Association Meet swimoregon.orgMay 16 SCM Hood River swimoregon.orgMay 20-23 SCY USMS Nationals, Atlanta, GA USMS.orgJune 5 LCM Summer Sizzler, Tualatin Hills swimoregon.orgJuly 9-11 LCM Gil Young Meet/MHCC, Gresham swimoregon.orgAug 9-13 LCM USMS Nationals, Puerto Rico USMS.org

•ENTRY BLANK INCLUDED IN THIS ISSUE OF THE AQUA-MASTERYou may also enter on-line at http://swimoregon.org

Board MeetingsAll Board Meetings are open and OMS members are encouraged to attend.Contact Jody Welborn, OMS Chair, or Tim Waud, OMS Vice Chair, for details.

Meeting Dates:Jan. 12, 2010 ....................... RivermarkFeb. 9, 2010 ......................... Oregon ClinicMar. 9, 2010 ........................ RivermarkApril, 2010 ........................... Association MeetMay 11, 2010 ........................ Oregon ClinicJune 8, 2010 ........................ RivermarkJuly, 2010 ............................ Gil Young MeetAug. 24, 2010 ...................... Oregon Clinic

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Results: COMA (Bend) Pentathlon

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