U.S. Masters Swimming in Western Washington Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers Volume 35, Issue 1 January-February 2015
PSM Master Sets Record...... 1 Happy New Year, swimmers! Get out your calendars PNA Pioneer Tom Foley Passes...... 2 and start penciling in the next few months of SINK OR SWIM: The Year in Review...... 3 upcoming swim-related events: Meets, postal Major Rule Changes for 2015...... 4 swims, and workout schedules for the whole region Upcoming Meets...... 5 are included in this issue. And while you’re at it, Want To Get More Involved in PNA?...... 9 check out some of the volunteer opportunities PNA Board Meeting Highlights...... 10 available on pages 9 and 10. It’s clear a lot of work What’s New in the Registrar’s Lane?...... 11 goes into providing all the support for these clubs 38Th Annual USMS National Championship and teams throughout the Pacific Northwest, and Postal Swim ...... 12 elections are coming up this spring for the next slate 2014 Speedo–USMS 3000/6000 ePostal of board leadership. Here’s to a year of fun, challenge, National Championship Results ...... 13 and adventure to all you swimmers out there! MASTERS CALENDAR...... 14 —Jessica Dubey, editor PNA Masters Swimmers Club and Team Listings and Workout Schedules...... 15 PNA Membership Application...... 22 Competition Instructions and Entry Forms... 24
PSM Master Sets New World Record Submitted by Steve Peterson CHARLOTTE – Oct. 26. A few athletes from SwimMAC —ed.] Graham, 60 years old, posted a 27.53 in the 50m Carolina’s Team Elite squad showed up to the North Carolina Masters Short Course Meters championships and put on a show for those in attendance, but it was Donald Graham butterfly, taking down Rich Abraham’sYep. six-year-old And recordmeet who left the event with a Masters world record. [Residing ofr 27.87 in the 60-64 age group. By allat indications, FINA/ this is mainly in Los Angeles, Don maintains allegiance with PSM. Graham’ssummer. —ed.] first Masters He went world after record. [ he set ecords in 50 and 100 LCM backstrokeDonald GrahamMontreal last record of 1:03.67 in the 100 posted a 27.53 in Takeo Hiramoto’s world the 50m butterfly. hefly, swam but that fell 100 short time with during a 1:05.80. The kicker was that
the 200 fly event, so he had to swim 100 more meters of 50butterfly show that in order it was toanything make thebut easy. time count! His splits of 1:35.36 on the third 50 of the 200 and 1:23.01 on the final Swimming World [updated 1/17] Donald Graham Excerpted/edited from The WetSet 1 January-February 2015 PNA Pioneer Tom Foley Passes
By Steve Peterson After a tough battle with both ALS and cancer, I’ll always remember first getting to know Tom at a ban- Thomas K Foley passed away on November quet he MC’d long ago, donning swim goggles to tell a hilar- 11 at age 80. Tom’s beloved wife Lillian “Lil” ious story. I thoroughly enjoyed our lively discussions of politics and sometimes swimming on the several occasions I hitched a ride with him to PNA board meetings. Not long preceded him in death in 2011. Born in New ago I was talking with a new acquaintance at the Silverdale and served inYork the Navy City, Tom was raised in Port Angeles, Y who mentioned he played softball. I was pleasantly graduated from Seattle U with BSEE and MSEE degrees, (though not entirely) surprised that this younger man knew manager. Reserve (1952-1960). Tom enjoyed Tom, who was as fervent a ballplayer as he was a swimmer a successful 34-year career at Boeing as an engineer and and contributor to both organizations. mers with the late Steve Engel and served ...He swam the killer – Steve Peterson as Tomour second co-founded president. PNA He Masters continued Swim to- events and was a true Tom contributed in so many ways to volunteer for over three decades, most sportsman. He is Masters Swimming in the Pacific North- missed. west. Not only was he at virtually EVERY swim meet, but he contributed to the orga- unattached,recently as and an At-Largesenior members representative, and as nization as a board member for ourvoicing PNA the Historian. concerns This of Tigers our small-team, member gained admiration uncountable years. His smiling face has been missed the last for competing at virtually every local Masters meet, couple of years. So sorry to hear he is gone from us but hope famous for always swimming at least one grueling race (if he is swimming lots of laps in Heaven! – Sally Dillon Tom convinced me to start swimming Masters, he was a thenot more).hospitality Teammate suite at Bob the Dorsey last two commented, Nationals “I that couldn’t PNA charming and fun man. He and Lil were a great couple. He bear to watch him swim the 200 Fly!” Tom and Lil headed had a great sense of humor, always kind; he swam the killer Swimmer in 1990 and was awarded a USMS Dorothy Don events and was a true sportsman. He is missed. nellyhosted Service in 2001 Award and in 2007. 2008. Tom was PNA’s Inspirational Our condolences go out to Tom’s family. PNA has made- Tom’s obituary is here. Phoebe Terhaar– Carolynpresented Baldwin a poi gnant PowerPoint presentation at Tom’s Celebration of Life, which you can see here. - a donation to the ALS Association in memory of and thanks to Tom. A life well lived!
Go “Old School” in Sunny Sequim! SARC Hosts SCY Meet in March
Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center (SARC) will host a USMS-sanctioned SCY meet on Sunday, March 8. War- mups 11AM, meet starts at noon. Five competition lanes, plus one lane for continuous warmup/warmdown. Free lockers, hot tub, sauna, steam room. Enter online by March 2. Entry info & ClubAssistant link in this WetSet.
The WetSet 2 September-October 2014 SINK OR SWIM The Year in Review by Skagit Valley Masters Swim Club member Greta Perales
Most Awkward: appropriate to recap some of the oddest or most embar With the beginning of a new year, I thought it would be I tried to be hip and throw my hand up in in or around the pool. Here it goes: - a “What’s up?” sign to the new kid manning the front desk; rassing moments I have experienced at the YMCA this year, however, to this day he still flinches a bit when I walk by The Oddest: the desk. I may have inadvertently thrown a gang sign and now he believes I am packing heat. I am itching to buy a I saw a gal shave her toes in the sink at the Y. bandanna and some low riding jeans. Oh, and a pair of I am not kidding. I know some people do a bit of house- Theboxers. Scariest: Do they make boxers with kittens on them? mustkeeping have in somethe shower, seriously but hairy in the toes sink? to Yikes.feel compelled I guess she to gets a B for flexibility but definitely an F for etiquette. She friendly, but wonderfully The almost friendly. hug. Barbara After not or seeing Barb her in thefor Skagit Masters Program is very friendly. Not creepy self:shave Do at notthe brushlocal Y. my Note teeth to self: at the Check Y, as to there see if may the Ybe has toe a snake in case the drains are now clogged. Second note to a bit, we met up in neighboring lanes. I stopped to say hi toand get she my flung bubble her wet. arms Noticing out wide. the Isheer was paralyzed.panic on my I don’t face, Thehair flutteringFunniest: in A thelady sink. in the Arthritis Swim Aerobics class hug. I have a bubble. I like my bubble. I certainly don’t want
she lowered her arms and said a simple “hi.” Now I am announced loudly, in the women’s locker room, that since worried I missed out on an amazing hug. Would it be weird says:her dad “No had gum his firstchewing, marriage no running,annulled andshe wasno bastards.”a bastard. to ask for a make-up hug? I felt so bad having to tell her that the sign on the pool deck Arthritis swim class, but more on them in a later issue. —Greta “I am a tad awkward” Perales Luckily she burst into laughter. Gotta love the ladies in the Most Ridiculous:
My swim coach, Shannon, asked me today if I would compete in a swim meet this January. For the safety of all participants I said no and then immedi- ately hugged my pull buoy to my bosom. God, I love my runningbuoy. The down day theythe sides. allow pull buoys is the day I will dust off my competition swim suit; it has sparkles and flames
The WetSet 3 September-October 2014 Major Rule Changes for 2015 By USMS Rules Chair Kathy Casey Starts: The Championship Committee may establish an entry
At the referee’s long whistle, a swimmer may take a position with one foot at the front of the block or deck receipt deadline. The postmark deadline for entries has but on the command “Take your mark” is required to place Thebeen meetdeleted. host (Article of a 104.5.4C[3]).national championship meet shall at least one foot at the front of the block or deck. (Article Backstroke101.1.1) Ledge: appoint a meet referee, an administrative referee (defini- with the end wall orA backstrokeface of the ledgetouchpad. is allowed (Articles for tion added to glossary), a head starter, and a chief judge backstroke starts. The toes of both feet must be in contact subject to standards established by the USMS Officials Committee. Minimum stroke and turn judges include: two Warm-up:101.1.2B and 107.12) turn judges at each end of each course (jurisdiction not to exceed 5 lanes per judge), one stroke judge on each side of Backstroke starts are permitted only in desig- a 50-meter course, and one official at the 15-meter mark Breaststroke:nated lanes during After warm-up the start at and meets. after (Article each turn, 102.4.2) a single of each course for all starts and turns except breaststroke. Pool(104.5.10B) Measurement: measurement is required for USMS records set at events butterfly kick is permitted at any time prior to the first sanctioned or approvedA bulkhead by USA placement Swimming. confirmation (Article Entries:breaststroke A swimmer kick. shall enter a meet with the full name
105.1.7E) Qualificationas it appears on of the Officials: USMS registration card. (Article 102.7)
The list of USMS-approved cer- tifying bodies for officials has been moved from 103.3.1, Meet103.3.2, Committee: and 104.5.10B The to list Appendix of responsibilities B. has been expanded to include verifying proper certification of pool USMSlength Nationaland completing Championship record applications. Meets: (Article 103.5) of the Championship Committee, dates other than August 1 – September 15 may be considered Withfor a thelong approval course http://www.orcaswimteam.org We offer 6 coached practices per week at Seattle U in Capitol Hill Neighborhood Meetnational schedules championship for USMS meet. national (Article championship 104.1.2) meets Announcing ship Committee will publish the meet schedule for each M W & F 7:45-9pm Women's Only have been removed from the rule book. The Champion- T & Th 6:05-7:20am Practice each meet. A schedule used at one national championship Sundays 2-3:30pm Second Wednesday national championship meet at least six months before of Every Month We Welcome All Masters Swimmers Themeet Championship will not be repeated Committee for at mayleast choose two years. one (104.5.2A)or more of Quarterly and Punchcard Passes Available ORCA SWIM TEAM is comprised of gay/lesbian and the following entry limitations for the 800/1000 and/or gay/lesbian-friendly swimmers. The team is a member of Pacific Northwest Association (PNA), Puget Sound Masters the 1500/1650 freestyle: a) each swimmer may enter only (PSM), and International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA). one of those events, b) only swimmers who meet the qual- ifying times in both events may enter both events, and/or c) one of those events may be restricted to only those who meet the qualifying times. (104.5.3C[2]) The WetSet 4 January-February 2015 Thunderbird Aquatic Club Masters 2015 TAC SCM Masters Meet Sunday, January 25, 2015 Warm-up: 9:00 AM Meet starts at 10:00 AM Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #365-S001 LOCATION: Fidalgo Pool, 1603 22nd 98221 ORDER OF EVENTS - TAC - SCM St. Anacortes, WA, # EVENT # EVENT FACILITY: warm-up area. Temp 1 400 Free 12 100 Free 83 F ° Break 13 200 Back 25/m pool, 6 lanes, two side 2/3 W/M 200 Free Rly 14/15 W/M 200 Medley Rly 4 50 Breast Break The length of the competition course without a bulkhead articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1. 5 100 Fly 16 200 Breast is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with MEET DIRECTOR: , 6 200 Free 17 200 Fly 7 50 Back 18 50 Free Jason Hunter [email protected] MEET REFEREE: 8 100 IM 19 100 Back 360-293-0673 ext. 14 com Break 20 200 IM Heather Brennan brennan@wavecable. 9 Mixed 200 Free Rly Break CONCESSIONS: None 10 100 Breast 21 Mixed 200 Medley Rly Current USMS rules will govern the meet. RULES: 11 50 Fly 22 400 IM ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2015 USMS or foreign registered PAPER ENTRIES: Use the PNA Generic Entry Form avail copy of your Masters registration card if you are not a The WetSet USMSswimmers member. 18 and Age above groups as based of January on age 25, of swimmer 2015. Bring as of a TAC and mail to: Jason Hunter, Fidalgo- Dec 31, 2015 ablePool, on 1603 the 22PNAnd Website or in (page 24). Make checks payable to DIRECTIONS: ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events. St. Anacortes, WA, 98221 20 to its end in Anacortes. Turn right onto Commercial From I-5, take exit 230. Go west on Highway accepted.Entries must be postmarked by January 19th or online by 11:59 PM (Pacific) January 22nd. NO race day entries theAve. left. and go about ten blocks to 22nd street and turn left. SEEDING: Go up the hill to J Ave (about six blocks) Fidalgo pool is on ENTRY QUESTIONS: contact info above All events slow to fast, age group and sexes LODGING: CHECK-IN: Jason Hunter mixed. Pre-seeding except for the 400 IM and 400 Free. Positive check-in required for 400 Free by the9:30AM event. and for the 400 IM by the end of event 13. Swim- The Marina Inn 3300 Commercial 360-293-1100 mers missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from Anaco Bay Inn 916 33rd (kitchens) 360-299-3320 RELAYS: Islands Inn 3401 Commercial (complimentary Dutch breakfast) 360-293-4644 entry card Deck-enter carefully to relays ensure at thecorrect meet intent at no charge.and results. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Mark your relay AWARDS: Available for purchase at meet. ENTRY FEES: $16.00 (US or Canadian; includes LMSC and timing surcharges) PLUS $1.50 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry ONLINE ENTRIES: fees include WA State sales tax. No charge for relays. www.ClubAssistant.com/club/meet_ information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6039
The WetSet 5 January-February 2015 South Sound Masters Beat the Clock IX Masters Meet Saturday, February 7, 2015 Warm-up: 8:30 AM Meet starts at 9:00 AM Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #TBD
LOCATION: , 1530 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, ORDER OF EVENTS: # Description # Description Briggs YMCA FACILITY: 1 1650 Free Warm down pool available for 500 Freestyler warm ups WA 98501, (360) 753- 6576 Temp 81.5°F - - - 15 min Warm-up - - - 25 yd pool warm up for 500 freestylers. 25yd pool, 6 lanes, separate warm-up pool. 2 500 Free - - - 30 min Warm-up - - - 25 yd pool warm up for rest of meet 3/4 W/M 200 Free Relay 16 50 Breast articlesThe length 105.1.7 of the and competition 107.2.1 course without a bulkhead 5 100 Back 17 400 IM is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with MEET DIRECTOR: Mel Smith, , 6 200 Free 18 25 Back 7 50 Fly 19 25 Fly [email protected] 8 200 Breast Break 15 minutes MEET REFEREE: 9 25 Breast 20/21 W/M 200 Medley Relay 360-970-9466 CONCESSIONS: Available 10 25 Free 22 50 Back Mike Stein, [email protected] 11 100 IM 23 100 Free RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. Break 15 minutes 24 200 Fly ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2015 USMS or foreign registered 12 200 Mixed Free Relay 25 100 Breast 13 200 Back 26 200 IM 14 50 Free 27 200 Mixed Medley Relay 15 100 Fly swimmers 18 and above as of 02/07/2015. Age groups ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events. based on the swimmer’s age as of 02/07/2015. PAPER ENTRIES: Use the PNA Generic Entry Form avail The WetSet - Entries must be postmarked by Friday, January 30 or able on the PNA Website or in (page 24). Make 18online entries. by 11:59 See Note PM below. (Pacific) Enter Wednesday, at: www.ClubAssistant. February 4th . checks payable to Aquatics Dept, Briggs YMCA and mail to: NO race day entries accepted. 1650 is limited to the first Mel Smith, Masters Coach; c/o Aquatics see location DIRECTIONS: SEEDING: (above) for address. com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6040
From the North-- take I-5 South to Exit 105. 500 free. All events slow to fast, age group and sexes Stay to the right onto 105B and go left at first stop light mixed. Pre-seeding except for 1650 free, 400 IM, and CHECK-IN: about(Henderson and continue Blvd.). Stayto the to corner the left of as Yelm the Hwyroad andmakes Hender a “Y” (do not take the Portland onramp), go through the round- Positive check-in required for the 1650 Free by corner. - line8:45 may AM, be500 scratched Free by from9:15am the and event. the 400 IM by the con- son Blvd. (approx. 2 miles). The Briggs YMCA is on that clusion of event #8. Swimmers missing the check-in dead- RELAYS: From the South--take I-5 North to Exit 101, Tumwater entry card Deck-enter carefully to relays ensure at thecorrect meet intent at no charge.and results. Mixed Blvd. Turn Right onto Tumwater Blvd. and follow it until it relays require two men and two women. Mark your relay AWARDS: Available for purchase at meet dead-ends at Henderson Blvd. Turn left and down a long hill; back up the other side to a light at the Yelm Highway. ENTRY FEES: $16 (US or Canadian; includes LMSC and NOTE: The Briggs YMCA is on that corner. If there are open lanes for the 1650 after the posi- timing surcharges) PLUS $3 per individual event (optional tive check-in deadline, swimmers already in the meet may for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry fees deck enter the 1650 and will be placed in open lanes in the ONLINE ENTRIES: Enter online at: www.ClubAssistant. will be available at the meet for swimmers interested in include WA State sales tax. No charge for relays. first heat only. A first-come first –served sign-up sheet com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6040 deck entering the 1650. Only swimmers already entered in the meet may deck enter.
The WetSet 6 January-February 2015 Lake Washington Masters LWM Invite Sunday, February 22, 2015 Warm-up: 9:00 AM Meet starts at 10:00 AM Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #365-S002
LOCATION: ORDER OF EVENTS: Juanita Aquatics Center, 10601 NE 132nd St. FACILITY: 1 400 IM 13 50 Free Kirkland, WA 98034 @ Juanita High School Temp 82°F 200 Mixed Medley 800 W/M/Mixed Free 25 yard, 6 lanes, separate warm-up area. 2 Relay 14 Relay The length of the competition course is in compliance and 3 200 Fly 200 W/M Medley 15/16 4 200 Back Relay on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 5 50 Breast - - - 10 Minute Break - - - 107.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length con- 6 100 Free 17 100 Fly firmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and Records - - - 15 Minute Break - - - 18 50 Back MEET DIRECTOR: Linda Chapman, will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement. 7/8 200 W/M Free 19 100 Breast comcast.net chapman_family@ 9 200 IM 20 200 Free MEET REFEREE: , 425-890-3751 10 50 Fly - - - 5 Minute Break - - - cast.net 11 100 Back 21 100 IM Dick Chapman dick_chapman@com- CONCESSIONS: 12 200 Breast 22 200 Mixed Free Relay RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. 23 500 Free None. Bring your own snacks ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2015 USMS or foreign registered ENTRY FEES: $16 (US or Canadian; includes LMSC and swimmers 18 and above as of 02/22/2015. Age groups ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events. based on the swimmer’s age as of 02/22/2015. timing surcharges) PLUS $3 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry fees ONLINE ENTRIES: Enter online at: www.ClubAssistant. include WA State sales tax. No charge for relays. FebruaryEntries must 18, be2015 postmarked by Saturday, February 15th, 2015 or submitted online by 11:59 PM (Pacific) Tuesday, PAPER ENTRIES: Use the PNA Generic Entry Form avail www.ClubAssistant.com/club/meet_ com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6041 DECK ENTRIES: Only in OPEN LANES and available only The WetSet information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6041 to swimmers already entered in the meet, and who are - entered in less than the entry limit of 5 individual events. able on the PNA Website orRedmond, in WA 98052(page 24). Make checks payable to Wave Aquatics and mail to: Linda Chap- DIRECTIONS: SEEDING: man 17532 NE 142nd St. All events slow to fast, age groups and sexes From I-405 take the NE 124th St exit and CHECK-IN: mixed. Pre-seeding except for 400IM and 500 Free. head W. Turn right at 116th Ave NE. Turn left on NE 132nd St. Turn left on Juanita HS Dr. Pool is located next to the the 500 Free Positive by the check-in conclusion required of event for the #17. 500 Swimmers Free and ENTRY QUESTIONS: Linda Chapman, west parking lot. 400 IM. Check in for the 400 IM by 9:20 AM and check in for comcast.net, chapman_family@ event. LODGING: missing the check-in deadline may be scratched from the RELAYS: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seatc-court- entry card Deck-enter carefully to relays ensure at thecorrect meet intent at no charge.and results. Mixed yard-seattle-kirkland/ relays require two men and two women. Mark your relay AWARDS: Available for purchase at meet.
The WetSet 7 January-February 2015 Sequim Aquatic Recreation Center Masters Meet “Old School” Masters Meet Sunday, March 8, 2015 Warm-up: 11:00 AM Meet Starts: 12:00 Noon Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #365-S003
LOCATION: 10 98382 ORDER OF EVENTS: FACILITY: SARC 6 North 5th Ave., Sequim, WA 1 200 Medley Relay (M) 9 100 Free Competition 25 yard, 5 lanes (Lane 6 = Continu- 2 200 Medley Relay (W) 10 50 Breast ous Warmup & Warmdown). Temp 82°F. The length of the 3 200 Free 11 200 IM andcompetition 107.2.1. courseManual without timing. a bulkhead is in compliance 4 50 Back 12 200 Free Relay (W) and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 5 100 IM 13 200 Free Relay (M) MEET DIRECTOR: 6 100 Fly 14 100 Back MEET REFEREE: Teri White ( ) Jason Ridle ([email protected]) 7 200 Med Relay (Mixed) 15 50 Fly CONCESSIONS: 8 50 Free 16 100 Breast [email protected] 200 Free Relay (Mixed) RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. BREAK (15 Min) 17 Snacks for Sale in SARC Lobby CHECK-IN Deadline 18 500 Free ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2015 USMS or foreign registered for 500 Free
AWARDS: PNA medals for purchase. swimmers 18 and above as of 03/08/2015. Age groups ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 5 individual events. based on the swimmer’s age as of 03/08/2015. DIRECTIONS:
Entries must be postmarked by Thursday, February 26, From Edmonds-Kingston Ferry: WA-104 to US-101 to 2015 or submitted online by 11:59 PM (Pacific) Monday, ENTRY FEES: $13 (US or Canadian; includes LMSC and tim Sequim (45 mi). March 2, 2015. NO Deck Entries. From Bainbridge Ferry: N on WA-305 & WA-3 to WA-104 - (at Hood Canal Bridge) to US-101 to Sequim (56 miles). ing surcharges) PLUS $3 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). Entry fees include In Sequim, take Washington St exit from US-101. Turn ONLINE ENTRIES: Enter online at: www.ClubAssistant. WA State sales tax. No charge for relays. right (N) on 5th Ave, 3 blocks to SARC. 5thFrom Ave Port to SARC.Angeles: East on US-101 to Sequim (15 mi), PAPER ENTRIES: Use the PNA Generic Entry Form avail com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1534&smid=6042 take River St exit, then E on Washington St & left (N) on The WetSet LODGING: - Mention “SARC Masters Meet” for $59 rate able10 on the PNA Website or in (page 24). Make Olympic View Inn, 830 W Washington St (800- checks payable to SARC. Mail to: Gail Sumpter / SARC / 810-4195). ENTRY QUESTIONS: 6 N. 5th Ave., Sequim WA 98382 (double or single). SEEDING: Herb Cook ([email protected]) Quality Inn & Suites, 134 River Rd (360-683-2800), $114-$124. All events slow to fast, age groups and sexes CHECK-IN: mixed. Pre-seeding except for 500 Free. Positive check-in required for the 500 Free by end of break between Events 8 & 9. Swimmers missing the RELAYS: check-in deadline may be scratched from the event. relays require two men and two women. Deck-enter relays at the meet at no charge. Mixed
The WetSet 8 January-February 2015 Want To Get More Involved in PNA? Call For Nominations
the ballot, but it’s a bit more tedious: “Nominations shall is currentlyThe Nominations assembling Committee a formal (Sarahslate of Welch, one or Markmore Bencan- be PNAaccepted bylaws directly offer afrom “write-in” the membership option to addif a petitiona name tois ishek, and Kim Boggs) for PNA’s spring election of officers received prior to February 1 and contains the nominee’s President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and- consent and an endorsement by at least 10% of the cur didatestwo At Large for each Director position. The elected offices for PNA are: rent PNA membership.” - positions. All officers must be cur- appointsrent PNA twomembers, Directors of course. PNA officers are elected to leastThe two Board of those meets meetings about eight are timesdone strictlya year atvia locations confer servetwo-year a calendar terms inyear odd term. numbered years. The Board also around Western Washington with call-in capability. At , additional Board members who - consider serving as an elected or appointed member of rolesence call.and activitiesBoard members with PNA, are but always the primary welcome responsibil to partici- We are reaching out to all PNA members to ask you to itypate is byto servephone. on Board the board members and perform may volunteer any duties for associ other it means to serve and we want you to get involved. PNA ated with their role. - recentlythe PNA Board.posted We generic are available to talk to you about what Election ballots will be distributed in early March with-
job descriptions for Board posi- calltions a andmember other of volunteer the nominating roles on committee the PNA website. and we Take will survey.ballots due Paper one ballots week willbefore be availablethe Champs upon meet request. which More will a look at these to get an idea of what’s required, or just informationbe held April 11-12will bethis providedyear. Voting as will the be doneelection via online date tact any one of us. The committee will develop the ballots approaches. answer your questions. If you’re interested, please con- by the end ofSarah January. Welch Mark Benishek Kim Boggs
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 206-359-2588 574-339-2880 253-677-6746
Voting Board Members (updated 25 October) PNA’s Coordinators/Standing Committees:
President Bylaws Appointed Director Awards Postal Swim Updates Lisa Dahl Hugh Moore Kerry Ness Sally Dillon
Vice President JaneMeets Moore Appointed Director Coaches Records/Top Ten Michael Grimm Linda Chapman Open Open
Secretary Membership Club Representative Fitness DougSafety Jelen Sally Dillon Registrar Open Open Arni Litt Treasurer SarahClub Representative Welch Historian Webmaster Open Steve Peterson 206.849.1387 360.692.1669 MarkImmediate Benishek Past KimClub Boggs and Team The WetSet Editor President PO Box 12172 Development Open swimpna.org Steve Peterson Seattle, WA Officiating webmaster@ 98102-0172 Database Support At-Large Director [email protected] Water open! Kathy Casey Kathy Casey Coordinator Jon Walker At-Large Director Jan Kavadas Open Jim Davidson
The WetSet 9 January-February 2015 PNA Board Meeting Highlights Sally Dillon, PNA Secretary August 26, 2014 October 25, 2014 dale. The PNA Board met at Steve Peterson’s home in Silver- The PNA Board met at Sally Dillon’s residence in Treasurer Jeanne Ensign report included detail for Issaquah. For the “retreat” portion of the meeting, Presi- hasJuly andbeen through collected August compared 20. 100% to lastof registration year. The feesbalance are dent Lisa Dahl led the group in an exercise of transforma- in as budgeted. Comparing January-August, $3800 more strategictive learning, review which for wasthe explainedupcoming asyear an that awareness included of standing debts. increasingthings that ourcreate volunteer decision-making. “pool”, promoting The exercise swimming led to as a sheetMembership indicates weCoordinator have $42K Arni in theLitt bankreported with that no outwe- available to all, promoting open water and pool participa have 1633 members, which is one member short of last tion, enhancing our communication, providing clinics, and year’s end of year total. USMS registration changes will training volunteers to teach adults to swim. - allow new members to register as of September 1 and pay Also during the retreat, volunteer recognition was dis for 16 months, with a discount for the last four months as sented recommendations that included forming a- cussed. Hugh Moore, Sally Dillon, and Sarah Welch pre- approvalwell as one for for changes next year. to the PNA Policies in response to a motionBylaws passed Chair at the Jane last Moore meeting submitted that would and guarantee received a committee to organize a banquet or event for the purpose formof recognizing a special LMSC volunteers, Awards swimmer Recognition achievement, Committee and to for at least 7 hours total duration. conducting a brief annual meeting. It was also decided to $12 per swimmer profit for any 2-day meet that is planned position of PNA Appointed Director. The appointee serves seek out nominees for PNA awards. Jan Kavadas expressed interest in the unfilled board During the General Business meeting, Treasurer Jeanne Ensign announced that Mark Benishek has volunteered to for one year and is selected each December. Jan was complete Jeanne’s term as Treasurer. Mark is the facility thatapproved they wouldto serve not through be conducting the end of the 2014. Fat Salmon open manager at Bainbridge Aquatics Center. Mark was nomi- GLAD notified Open Water Coordinator Jim Davidson nated and approved. The Board enthusiastically thanked willing to continue in their positions and replacements theJeanne USMS for website, her 20+ PNAyears has of 1,729service registered to PNA. members and withinwater event the club in the have future. not The been key found. people An in effortcharge is are being not With Arni Litt being absent, Sally reported that as per
4 clubs:A schedule BWAQ for (268 the swimmers), 2015 board PSMmeetings (1,409 was and distributed 34 work- made to find another group to take on the event. out groups), ROCK (10), VO2 (1).
Open Volunteer Opportunities for PNA and approved. April 2015 brings the election of new officers • The WetSet Editor: Right now we have a critical and a nominating committee was appointed:The Sarah WetSet. Welch, Lisa need for an Editor to coordinate the electronic pub Kim Boggs, and Mark Benishek. An official “call for nomina- tiontions” for will the appear Club and in Teamthe January Development issue of board position, as • Fitness Coordinator - and Sarah provided and received approval for a job descrip- nesslication events of our and six activities, bimonthly provides newsletters. articles for The Linda Chapman recommended and the board approved WetSet, and coordinates: This clinics volunteer for PNA promotes members. fit- 5one meets did not for previouslythe 2015 calendar: exist. • Club and Coach Services Coordinator: Also a Masters groups and coordinates their interests with the January 25 SCM Anacortes - Thunderbird Board member who works with clubs and workout February 7 SCY Olympia - SSMS Board activities. February 22 SCY Kirkland - LWM March 8 SCY Sequim - SARC (new meet) April 11-12 SCY Federal Way - BWAQ approval as well. She expects there will be other meets submitted for
The WetSet 10 January-February 2015 Welcome, New Swimmers! What’s New in the (Registered as of 12/19/2014) Registrar’s Lane?
Bellingham Masters Swim Club Skagit Valley Masters Swimming By Arni Litt, PNA Registrar Matt McCoy Rebecca Graves Blue Wave Aquatic Masters Brenda Harter Welcome to all you renewing and new South Whidbey Island Masters Clubs in the PNA Nicholas Murphy swimmers! BainbridgeDon Erickson Aquatic Masters The PNA welcomes any group that Thunderbird Aquatic Masters wants to register as a club: the upside Kalea Ralph MeganBernadette Hawgood Fay UC36 MichaelMartha Devereaux Cyger – you are a more recognizable entity David Coddington – your pool of relay swimmers for than a workout group; the downside Columbia Athletic Masters Unattached to a Workout Group Vince Carmosino - UNAT registeredofficial competition for 2015 becomes in the limited. PNA: Green Lake Aqua Ducks Clay Dawson We currently have five Clubs Dustin Gilbert Bellingham Athletic Club Swimming MeganBrian Williamson Slater Georgia Steenberge (BACS), Blue Wave Aquatics (BWAQ), Clifton Oleszko MarlyceErica Boivin Stein Puget Sound Masters (PSM), Husky Masters isUniversity the largest Place and Aquatics only one (UPAC), consisting and Vashon Island Rockfins (ROCK). PSM Rachel Wester ShelleyJoshua ScheckFarber Sean McCormack of many workout groups around the Ken Weller Western Washington University the other three generally have fewer Lake Washington Masters Teri White thanLMSC. ten BWAQ members is second each atin thesize time while of Lianna Doherty Masters Swimming Emily Monsen this writing.
YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties selves associated with club “UC36.” MukilteoScott Imlay YMCA Paige Seaborg Sea Dragons A very few of you may find your-
North Kitsap Masters This is a FINA-inspired administrative NOTE: Please email error corrections Roberta Moore Bradie Haner entity (Unaffiliated Club of LMSC #36, (and names of unattached swimmers swimmers who are not members of Pacific Northwest) representing those bers of PNA. As a UC36 member, how NorthTeresa Whidbey Beaudoin Masters Megan Daniel who want to change their affiliation ever,the five you named are restricted clubs but from are still relays mem or- earning points during competition. - Ohana Swim Team to a specific workout group) to [email protected] Workout Group Registration As many of you have found, not all the ORCAAustin Swim Williams Team
Brian DesRoches trationworkout system. groups To (USMS-speak date, of our for63 Erin Johnson “teams”) are listed in the online regis- Jefferson Lee mers, 33 have registered and are Ky Akazawa listed.known This workout does not groups mean with that swim your- SequimMark WhitingAquatic Recreation Center because you are still swimming Andrea Cortani team does not exist. You know this team has not registered with USMS. together. What it means is that your —continued next page
The WetSet 11 January-February 2015 continued from previous page 38Th Annual USMS National Championship One-Hour Postal Swim outThere group are other– including benefits requesting for spending free bannersthe $25 to register your club or work- Spend a “HAPPY HOUR” in your local pool
! By Sally Dillon, PNA ePostal Coordinator schedules.Recently, These many are of maintained the workout on Here are a few more details: groups have sent in updated workout of Masters swimmers around the you have information about your January has arrived and thousands will need to record your splits groupthe website that underneeds Placesupdating, to Swim. please If lenge to see how far they can swim in • afterAn officialevery 2 timer/laplengths. counter send it to or country will be taking up the chal- the webmaster. This event is open to any USMS regis [email protected] one hour. Will YOU join in this year? 30 Day Trial tered swimmer whether they are fast, • Your swim MUST take place - • DURINGEntries mustthe month be submitted of January… by be swum in ANY pool 25 yards or lon not before or after! slow, or in-between. The “hour” can February 10. Unsure about joining? USMS offers a - free one-time 30-consecutive-day how FAR you can swim in one hour so ger. The objective, of course, is to see sheet are available at www. andtrial youmembership. are covered It’s by good the USMS for check par- • The official entry info and split At ing out one or more workout groups most people swim freestyle. But it’s the bottom of that screen you - good for competition, however. ok to swim backstroke, breaststroke, usms.org/longdist/ldnats15/ ticipant accident insurance. It’s not or any other stroke and you can even chart and a form for recording switch strokes whenever you choose. yourwill findsplits. a downloadable pace It is important that all trial mem- forIt is speed. NOT ok to wear fins, buoys, pad- detailsbers fill andout andthe sign form the can both be pages found of dles,Once snorkels, the swim wetsuits is completed, or other youraids Will your swim group organize herethe 2015. 30-day form. Additional opportunities to swim the 1-Hour Coaches, remember that you must online. Paper entries are no longer an Postal National Championship in send these signed forms to USMS. optionofficial so entry if you do must not use be a submittedcomputer, January 2015? Can you offer lane Keep a copy for yourself. for you. The cost for an individual to Have a wonderful year swimming please ask a fellow swimmer to enter space to others? Please let PNA Postal Coordinator Sally Dillon know of your clubs will enter and pay for their own is here to help you have a great swim plans and she will spread the word! relayenter teams is a mere using $7. the PSM results and BWAQ from comcast.net. and remember the entire PNA Board Questions - Contact Sally at salswmr@ - individual entries once that entry ming experience. deadline has passed.
The WetSet 12 January-February 2015 2014 Speedo–USMS 3000/6000 ePostal National Championships (25 yard or 25 meter pools only) September 15–November 15, Hosted by Central Oregon Masters (COMA) -- by Sally Dillon, PSM ePostal Coordinator Listed here are results for the 9 male and 11 female PSM (scroll to page bot swimmers who submitted times for these national events. PSM set two national relay records and had a num The relays were assembled after the fact from those who www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats14/ - swam. National results are available at tom). - ber of individuals and relays that earned 1st place finishes! PSM SWIMMERS Time AG Finish RELAYS Time Finish INDIVIDUALS - 9 men, 11 women Men’s 18+ 3X3000 Bruce Deakyne 3000 yd postal (men) 1:41:32.02 National record! Mats Nygren Bruce Deakyne 32:16.40 18-24 1st Dan Phillips Michael Scott 40:31.97 25-29 3rd Aaron Miller 40:12.41 30-34 11th Men’s 25+ 3X3000 Brock Jones Brock Jones 38:51.40 30-34 9th 1:58:50.82 3rd place Aaron Miller Mats Nygren 34:31.98 45-49 3rd Kyle Geiger Dan Phillips 34:43.64 50-54 1st Kyle Geiger 39:47.01 55-59 5th Men’s 18+ 3X6000 Ron Hansen 54:44.99 65-69 12th Bruce Deakyne 3:34:11.72 1st place David Dahl 6000 yd postal (men) Dan Phillips Bruce Deakyne 1:03:38.85 18-24 1st Women’s 18+ 3X3000 David Dahl 1:17:34.34 25-29 1st Christina Thomas 1:51:49.37 3rd place Brock Jones 1:18:23.92 30-34 4th Michelle McRae Dan Phillips 1:12:58.53 50-54 1st Lianna Doherty Ron Hansen 1:49:18.99 65-69 8th Women’s 45+ 3X3000 Julie Voss 3000 yd postal (women) 2:12:48.17 5th place Sheila Moore Christina Thomas 35:34.68 18-24 3rd Lucy Shaw Jenny Ferries 41:00.99 30-34 3rd Michelle McRae 38:20.06 35-39 1st Women’s 25+ 3X6000 Lianna Doherty 37:54.63 40-44 2nd Meghan Meinerz 3:55:19.56 1st place Heather Clarke 49:15.70 40-44 14th Michelle McRae Lisa Keith 43:53.58 45-49 7th Haleigh Werner Julie Voss 44:41.88 50-54 21st Mixed 18+ 4X3000 Sheila Moore 44:48.04 55-59 11th Bruce Deakyne Lucy Shaw 43:18.25 55-59 8th Brock Jones 2:27:43.47 3rd place Christina Thomas 6000 yd postal (women) Jenny Ferries Meghan Meinerz 1:25:15.99 30-34 2nd Michelle McRae 1:18:42.13 35-39 1st Mixed 35+ 4X3000 Haleigh Werner 1:11:21.44 45-49 1st Mats Nygren Dan Phillips 2:25:30.31 1st place Michelle McRae CLUB RESULTS Men Women Mixed Lianna Doherty 3000 ePostal 4th 4th 4th Mixed 18+ 4X6000 rd th nd 6000 ePostal 3 6 2 Bruce Deakyne Dan Phillips 4:46:40.95 National record! Michelle McRae Haleigh Werner
The WetSet 13 January-February 2015 MASTERS CALENDAR
LOCAL REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS POOL EVENTS POOL EVENTS August 5-16, 2015 January 25, 2015 MEET: MEET: LOCAL/REGIONAL Thunderbird Masters Meet OPEN WATER FINA World Masters Championship Kazan, Russia Anacortes, WA NATIONAL EVENTS FebruaryMore info: 7, Jason 2015 Hunter MEET: POSTAL EVENTS April 23-26, 2015 January 1 - 31, 2015 MEET: MEET: USMS SCY Nat’l Champs MoreBeat the info: Clock Mel Meet Smith One Hour Postal San Antonio, TX Olympia, WA August 6-9, 2015 February 22, 2015 All Year Add’l Info MEET: MEET: USMS Go the Distance USMS LCM Nat’l Champs
MoreLake WAinfo: Masters Linda ChapmanMeet Kirkland, WA Spire Institute, Geneva, Ohio March 8, 2015 MEET: SARC Masters Meet PNA BOARD MEETINGS
Sequim, WA JanuaryVia conference 20, 2015 Call PNA Board Meeting AprilMore Info:11-12, Herb 2015 Cook MEET: PNA Champs USMS Calendar of Events February6:45 pm - 9:0024, 2015 pm PNA Board Meeting Pool, OW, Postal: Via conference Call Federal Way, WA More Info: Steve Freeborn Advanced Search Basic Search March6:45 pm 21, - 9:00 2015 pm PNA Board Meeting/Mini-Retreat @ Sally Dillon’s, Issaquah
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
See the online calendar at swimpna.org for the latest information.
The WetSet 14 January-February 2015 PNA Masters Swimmers Club and Team Listing Clubs: PSM, BWAQ, BACS, ROCK and UPAC
Team/Abbreviation Team Rep/Coach Pool Workout Times Blue Wave Aquatics Hugh Moore 1. Weyerhaeuser King County 1. KCAC: BWAQ (260) 550-6713 Aquatic Center KCAC 5:30-6:30 am [email protected] 650 SW Campus Dr, Federal Way M,T,Th,F www.fwmasters.com 2. Federal Way Community Center 9:30-10:30 am Judy Williams 876 S 333rd St M,W,F 206-399-8947 Federal Way 98003 7:00-8:00 pm [email protected] M,T,W,Th 3. Covington 18230 SE 240th St 2. FWCC: Wendy Neely Covington, 98042 7:00-8:00 am Sat 206-793-9391 3. Covington [email protected] 4. Fife Swim Center 2111 54th Ave E, Fife 98424 5:30-6:30 am M, W, F 1. KCAC: 253-296-4444 5. Evergreen Community Aquatic Center 4. Fife 2. FWCC: 253-835-6900 606 SW 116 St, Seattle, 98146 8:00-9:00 pm 3. Covington: 425-413-7665 Tu, Th 6. Sumner Pool 6:00-7:00 pm 4. Fife: 253-922-7665 1707 Main St, Sumner 98390 F 5. Evergreen: 206-588-2297 5. Evergreen 6. Sumner: 253-891-5550 5:30-6:30 am M,T,W,Th Check the website for times and 8:00-9:00 am locations updates. Sun 6. Sumner: 5:30-6:30 am M, W 7:30-8:30 pm T, Th
Bellingham Athletic Club Yusa McKenzie Swimming 360-676-1800 BACS aquatics@bellinghamathleticclub. com www.bellinghamathleticclub. com/ Puget Sound Masters Sarah Welch See Teams & Pools below PSM 206-359-2588 [email protected]
Vashon Island Rockfins Dayna Jessen Rogers Vashon Athletic Club 11:00-1:00 pm M-Su ROCK 206-384-1859 19120 Vashon Hwy SW times may vary [email protected] Vashon, WA www.vashonathleticclub.com University Place Aquatics Ken St John 253-460-2949 Curtis (High School) Aquatics Center 6:30-8:00 am Sat UPAC [email protected] 8520 40th St West Schedule varies, please Matt Beal University Place, 98467 email to verify www.upacsharks.org [email protected]
The WetSet 15 January-February 2015 Puget Sound Masters (PSM) Teams / Workout Groups
Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times Bainbridge Aquatic Masters Rick Stafford 206-842-8211 Bainbridge Aquatic Center 5:15- 6:30 am T, Th BAM [email protected] High School Rd & Madison Ave 9:00 -10:15 am M –Th www.bainbridgeaquaticmasters. April Cheadle 206-842-2302 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 10:30-11:45 am M, W com [email protected] 206-842-2302 Noon -1:15 pm M -Th 7:00-8:30 am Sat
Bellevue Club Melissa Stepp 425-688-3127 Bellevue Club Must be members of BC [email protected] 11200 SE 6th St the Bellevue Club or a www.bellevueclub.com/aquatics/ Karen Dugan 425-688-3127 Bellevue, WA 98004 Hotel Bellevue guest [email protected] 425-455-1616
Bellingham Masters Swim Club Lisa Kaufman 360-734-2506 Arne Hanna Aquatic Center 5:30-7:00 am M, T, Th, F BMSC [email protected] 1114 Potter St, Bellingham 7:00-8:00 pm T-Th www.b-m-s-c.org Jof Abshire 360-319-2813 360-647-7665 [email protected]
Bremerton Aquatics Club Krysta Gomes Bremerton Tennis & Athletic 6:30-8:00 am T, BTAC [email protected] Club with coach www.bremertontennis.com/ Kate Flikkema (740) 739-0955 1909 NE John Carlson Rd 6:30-8:00 am F [email protected] Bremerton WA 98311 without coach
Central Area Aquatics Team CAAT Team Registrar Seattle U. Connolly Center 6:10-7:10 am M-F CAAT [email protected] 550 14th Ave & Cherry St www.swimcaat.org Karla Ruff Seattle, 98122 [email protected] Kieran Schafer [email protected]
Columbia Athletic Clubs 1. Vincent Cucinell 425-313-0123 1. Pine Lake Club 1. 5:30-6:30 am T, Th CAC [email protected] 2930 228th Ave SE 7:00-8:30 am Sat www.columbiaathletic.com 2. Sarah Bradley 425-313-0123 Sammamish WA 98075 2. 6:00-7:00 am, [email protected] 2. Silver Lake 12:00-1:00 pm M,W 505 128th St SE 10:00-11:00 am Everett 982202 7:00- 8:00 PM T, Th Downtown / Bellevue Swim Team Michael McKinlay 425-417-9770 1. Bellevue Eastside YMCA 1. 5:00-6:15 am MWF DBST [email protected] 14230 Bel-Red Rd, 6:00-7:30 am MWF www.dbstmasters.org Bellevue, 98007 8:00-9:00 am Sat 425-746-9900 2. Downtown Seattle YMCA 2. 6:00-7:00 am T, Th 909 4th Ave, Seattle 98104 5:30-6:30 pm T, Th 3. Coal Creek Family YMCA 3. 6:00-7:00 am T, Th 13750 Newcastle Golf Club Rd Newcastle, 98059 Everett Masters Swimmers Adam Yanasak 425-691-0348 Forest Park Swim Center 5:00-6:00 pm M, W EMS [email protected] 802 E Mukilteo Blvd 4:30-5:30 pm F Dale Cary 425-238-7532 Everett WA 5:00-6:00 pm occasionally T, Th
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The WetSet 16 January-February 2015 Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times Fins of the San Juans James A Frampton 360-378-2428/ San Juan Island Fitness Cntr. 1:00-2:15 pm M-F FSJ 360-5239 435 Argyle Open swim: www.SanJuanIslandFitness.com [email protected] Friday Harbor, WA 98250 6:00–11:00 am M, W, F 360-378-4449 4:30-7:30 pm M, W, F Stan Wakeman 360-378-5580 6:00-3:15 pm T, Th [email protected] 9:00-3:30 pm Sat 11:00-3:30 pm Sun Gold’s Aquatics Masters Tom Wunderlich 425-418-6016 Aquatics Center at Gold’s Gym 5:00-6:00 am M-F GAM [email protected] 18600 Woodinville 8:00-9:00 am M-F Snohomish Rd Ste 100 12:00-1:00 pm M, W, F Woodinville, WA 98072 Gold’s Eastside Masters Stella Preissler 425-868-1883 Gold’s Gym Redmond 8:00-9:00 am M, W, F GEM 206-240-9691 (mobile) 7959 178th Pl [email protected] Redmond, WA 98052 425-883-9494 Gig harbor Old Swimmers Team Mike Kelly 253-265-2739, 253-906- Gig Harbor High School Pool 5:30-6:30 pm M, W GOST 3668 5101 Rosedale St [email protected] Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Greenlake Aquaducks Tom Harrylock 206-783-5319 1. Evans Pool 206-684-4961 1. 5:00-6:00 am M-F GLAD [email protected] 7201 E Green Lake Dr N 7:30-8:30 Sat www.gladswim.org Seattle, 98115-5301 2. Saturdays: David Tourigny 206-719-3695 6:30-8:00 am [email protected] 2. Colman Pool (Outdoor, 50m) end of May-Sept Labor Lincoln Park, West Seattle Day Open to all USMS members Check website to confirm dates Husky Masters Jacquelyn Braggin (408) 921-7037 U of W Pool, Hec Ed Pavillion 5:30-7:00 pm M, W, F HMST [email protected] South of Husky Stadium 11:00 am-12:30 pm Sun www.huskymasters.org University of Washington Summer: Seattle, 98195 M, W, TH 7:00-8:30 pm Check website for updates Lake Washington Masters Becca Watson 425-939-1627 Juanita Aquatic Center Aug-Feb LWM [email protected] 10601 NE 132nd St. 6:15-7:30 am M-F www.lakewashingtonmasters. Kirkland, WA 98034 12:00-1:00 pm M-F com 425-936-1627 10:00-11:30 am Sat March-July 6:00-7:00 am M-F 12:00-1:00 pm M-F 10:00-11:30 am Sat Lone Wolf Aquatics Ron Belleza Forest Park Swim Center 6:00-7:00 am LWA 206-718-2324 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd. M, W, F [email protected] Everett 98203 425-257-8309 Lynnwood Sharks Suzanne Way Lynnwood Pool 8:15-9:30 pm M, W LWS [email protected] 18900 44th Ave W Lynnwood 98012-5737 Logger Masters Bob Moore 206-356-6875 Various Various LOGS [email protected]
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The WetSet 17 January-February 2015 Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times Mercer Island Redwoods Thomas Grandine 425-391-7833 Mercerwood Shore Club 5:30-7:00 am M-F MIR [email protected] 4150 E. Mercer Way redwoods.freehostia.com Mercer Island, WA 98040 call to see when pool Michael Schaeffer reopens in 2015 206-232-6552 [email protected] Mercer Island Country Club 206-232-5600 Mercer Island Country Club 6:00 7:00 am M, W, F MICC 8700 SE 71st St Mercer Island, WA 98040 Middle Aged Marlin Swimmers Kirby Schaufler 425-322-5581 Marysville-Pilchuck High School 5:30-7:00 am M, W, F MAMS [email protected] 5611 108th St NE Marysville 98271 Monroe YMCA Masters Leif Ellsworth 360-805-1879 Monroe YMCA 6:00-7:00 am T, Th, F MYM [email protected] 14033 Fryelands Blvd Monroe, WA 98272 360-805-1879 Mukilteo YMCA Joel Dodds (321) 266-4748 Mukilteo YMCA 8:00-9:00 pm M, W MUKY [email protected] 10601 47th Place W 7:00-8:00 pm Th Mukilteo, WA 98275 North End Otters Mary Lippold 206-365-8805 Shoreline Pool, 206-296-4345 6:30-7:30 am M-F NEO [email protected] 19030 1st Ave NE Shorelinemasterswimming.org Wayne Methner 206-234-5724 Shoreline, 9155 [email protected]
North Kitsap Masters Mary McClusky 360-598-1070 North Kitsap Pool 5:15-6:30 am T, Th NKM [email protected] 1881 Northeast Hostmark St 7:00-8:00 am Sat www.northkitsapmasters.com/ Laura Tetrick Poulsbo 98370 open to all USMS members Northshore Y’s Guys Marc Norsen Northshore YMCA 5:00-6:30 am M-F NSYG [email protected] 11811 NE 195th St 8:30–9:45 pm M, W Bothell, 98011 North Whidbey Masters 360-675-7665 John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool 6:00-7:00 am M, T, Th NWM [email protected] 85 SE Jerome St 12:00-1:00 pm M, W, F www.oakharborpool.com/nway/ [email protected] Oak Harbor 98277 360-675-7665 nwm Ohana Swim Team Kris Speir Stadium High School 6:15-8:15 pm M-F OST 253-279-6127 111 N E St Drop-ins welcome www.ohanaswimteam.com [email protected] Tacoma WA 98403 Dan Balderson 253-209-7693 [email protected]
Olympic Aquatic Club Greg Mercer Olympic High School 7:30-8:30 pm M, W OAC [email protected] 7070 Stampede Blvd www.oacswim.org Bremerton WA 98311-8927 Olympic Cascade Aquatic Brad Kickert 206-588-1117 Mary Wayte Pool 7:00-8:00 pm T, Th Masters [email protected] 8815 SE 40th St 12:00-1:00 pm W OCAM Mercer Island, WA 98040 JT Hunter 206-588-1117 [email protected] Orca Swim Team Steven Potokar Seattle U-Connolly Center 14th 7:45-9:00 pm M, W, F ORCA [email protected] Ave & Cherry St 6:05-7:20 am Tu, Th www.orcaswimteam.org 2:00-3:30pm Sundays Please check for the latest version of these pages at www.swimpna.org/w/PNA/places-to-swim/
The WetSet 18 January-February 2015 Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times Port Townsend Masters Ann Bailey 360-385-6351 Mountain View Pool 360-385- 9:00-11:00 am Sun PTMS [email protected] 7665 1919 Blaine St Pt. Townsend, WA 98368 PRO Sports Club Justin Berry 425-895-6588 Pro Sports Club Pool 6:30-7:30 pm T, Th PRO [email protected] 4455 148th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98007 425-885-5566 Phinney Ridge Swim Club Caroline Brown 206-783-4436 1. Ballard Pool 1. Oct-May: PSC [email protected] 1471 NW 67th 6:00-7:00 am T, Th Peter 206-Hays 206-706-1184 Seattle WA 98117 2. June-October: Open [email protected] 2. Lake Washington Water
Puget Sound Aquatics Kathrine Casey 253-588-4879 Lakewood YMCA 253-584-9622 PSA [email protected] 9715 Lakewood Drive SW Varies: Call Kathy Lakewood, WA 98499 Queen Anne Swim Club Edward J. Artis (206)793-3099 Queen Anne Pool 8:00-9:30 pm Wed QASC [email protected] 2121 1st Ave W Seattle 98119 8:00-9:00 pm Fri 9:30-11:00 am Sun
Seattle Athletic Club-Downtown SAC 6:30-7:30 pm T, Th SAC 2020 Western Ave 8:00-9:15 am Sat Seattle 98121 Samena Masters Stephanie Segovia 425-746-1160 ext Samena Swim & Rec Club 5:45 am-6:45 am SAMM 15 15231 Lake Hills Blvd M, W, F [email protected] Bellevue, WA 98007 Mathieu Signoretty 425-830-3625 [email protected]
Sand Point Country Club Bob Moore 206-356-6875 Sand Point Country Club Members only Club SPCC [email protected] 8333 NE 55th Ave various times Seattle WA 6:15 am M-F 9:00 am Sat Sequim Aquatic Recreation Herb Cook 360-797-7097 Sequim Aquatic Recreation 6:00-7:00 pm T, Th, F Center [email protected] Center SARC Jason Ridle (818) 397-9980 610 N 5th Ave www.sarcfitness.com [email protected] Sequim WA 98382 Seattle Open Water Irregulars Lucian Wischik 206-792-6418 Lake Washington Irregular-Call SOWI [email protected]
Skagit Valley Masters Swimming Kerry Ness 360-770-1969 Skagit Valley Family YMCA 5:45-7:00 am T, Th SVMS [email protected] 215 E Fulton St Noon- 1 pm M, W, F www.swimsvms.org Mount Vernon, WA 98273 7:30-9:00 am Sat Shannon Singer (619) 665-1093 360-336-9622 Check website for [email protected] details on summer open water practices
Snohomish Aquatic Masters Chris Bensen (631) 902-2979 Snohomish Aquatic Center New Program-call SAM [email protected] 516 Maple Ave Snohomish WA 98290 360-568-8030
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The WetSet 19 January-February 2015 Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times South Sound Masters Swimming Roger Coldiron Briggs Community YMCA 6:45-8:00 am M, W, F SSMS [email protected] 1530 Yelm Hgwy SE www.southsoundymca.org Olympia WA 98501 Melvin Smith (360)753-6579 [email protected]
South Sound Masters Swimming Lauralee Carson Evergreen State College Pool 5:30-7:00 am M, W, F SSMS [email protected] 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW 8:00-10:00 am Sat www.evergreenswimclub.org Olympia, WA 98505 Kelly Serrao, SSMS Coach Evergreen Swim Club 360-790-0537
South Sound Masters Swimming Charlie Norman, SSMS Coach North Thurston High School 5:30-6:34 am T, Th, F SSMS Thurston Olympians 360-754-9031 600 Sleater Kinney Rd NE [email protected] Lacey, WA
South Whidbey Island Masters John deWit 360-579-3079 Island Athletic Club 5:20-6:30 am M, W, F SWIM [email protected] 5522 S Freeland Ave 6:30-7:30 pm W www.Islandathleticclub.com Kristi Eager 360-321-4469 Freeland, WA 98249 [email protected] StingRay Swim Team Ben Olszewski 425-736-5600 Mariner HS Pool 7:00-8:00 pm M-F SRST [email protected] 200 120th St. SW Everett WA 98204
Thunderbird Aquatic Masters Lee Carlson 360-466-0127 Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center 5:45-7:00 am T-Th TACM [email protected] 1603 22nd St 12:00-1:00 pm T-Th www.thunderbirdswim.org Anacortes, WA 98221 7:00-9:30 am Sat Jason Hunter 360-293-0673 x14 360-293-0673 [email protected]
VO2 Multisport Swim Team Robert Bakh (951) 677-1567 Check website VO2 [email protected] www.vo2multisport.com [email protected]
Washington Athletic Club Kelly Parr 206-464-3086 x 3073 Washington Athletic Club 6:30-7:30 pm M-Th WAC [email protected] 1325 6th Ave Must be a member of Seattle, WA 98101 the WAC
West Seattle YMCA Dolphins West Seattle YMCA 5:30- 6:40 am M, W, F WSYD 4515 36th Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98126 West Coast Aquatics Masters Trish Havey West Coast Family Aquatic WEST [email protected] Center 9:00-10:30 am T, W, F www.westswimteam.com 15622 Country Club Dr Ken Rice (swimkenswim@yahoo. Mill Creek, 98012 com) Joan Beyerlein 425-337-6778 [email protected]
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The WetSet 20 January-February 2015 Team/Abbreviation Team Rep (top line)/Coach (2nd line) Pool Workout Times YMCA PKC Chad Hagedorn 253-332-5985 1. Tom Taylor YMCA, Gig 1. 7:00-8:30 am Sat- Sound Aquatic Swimmers [email protected] Harbor Coached YPKC 1. Cari Collins, 2. Morgan YMCA, Tacoma 2. Aquatics Director 3. Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood 3. 253-534-7858 4. Tacoma Center YMCA, 4. 6:30-7:30 pm M,W,F Carolyn Oury Tacoma 5:15-6:15 am T,Th 253-534-7861 5. Mel Korum YMCA, Puyallup 12:00-1:00 pm T,Th [email protected] 5. Kasey Dorcas 6. Bremerton Y 425-359-8515 2261 Homer R Jones Dr 6. 7:00-8:30 pm Tu, Th 4. Kjerstin Moren 253-460-8872 7. Haselwood Family Y, 7. 8:45-10 am M-F Tacoma Center Branch 3909 NW Randall Way, (nominal, no coach; 1144 S Market St, Tacoma 98402 Silverdale call/text Steve: 253-597-6444 360-981-5075) 6. Rich Tate 360-307-4058 [email protected] Western Washington University Meg Monsen Wade King Rec Ctr, WWU 7:00-9:00 pm M-Th WWUS [email protected] 1880 Bill McDonald Pkwy When school is in wwu.edu/swim/ [email protected] 516 High St session [email protected] Bellingham, WA 98225
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The above information may change with personnel changes, seasons and pool maintenance. Please contact the Team
Representatives and Coaches for up-to-date information. Send all corrections to this page to [email protected] current information. Please go to If you do not see your team on this list, it is because it was not yet registered with USMS this year and we do not have www.usms.org/reg/club/ to register your workout group online for 2015.
The WetSet 21 January-February 2015 Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers (PNA) You may fill out the paper form below and mail it with a check or register online with a credit card at http://www.usms.org/reg/register.php 2015 Membership Application New Swimmer Returning USMS Swimmer, ID if available______Name: Birth date: Last First Initial Month Day Year Address: Age: _ Male Female Street or box number E-Mail: City State Zip+4 Primarry Phone (_____)______Contact via text? Secondary Phone (_____)______Contact via text? FIRST choose a CLUB Affiliation Puget Sound Masters (PSM) Blue Wave Aquatics (BWAQ) THEN choose a TEAM Affiliation (PSM only) Bellingham Athletic Club Swimming (BACS) See team list on next page or www.swimpna.org Vashon Island Rockfins (ROCK) for team initials (TEAM) University Place Aquatics (UPAC) Unattached to any Club USMS Registered swimmers are covered with secondary accident insurance: Choose a membership level A or B below 1) in practices supervised by a USMS member where all swimmers are USMMS registered. for 11/01/2014 thru 12/31/2015. 2) in USMS sanctioned meets where all competitors are USMS registered. A. Regular: $52 Swimming Saves Lives Foundation B. Need-based or Seniors (65 & over): $42 Focusees its resources on the vital lifesaving and lifetime benefits of swimming. Just $11 from each of us has the potential to add Optional Donations or payments: $59,000 annually to further adult swimming opportunities, sports Recognized Masters Coach designation $30 medicine research, education and outreach through grants. See (See usms.org for details) http://www.usms.org/giving/ USMS Swimming Saves Lives $ International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) International Swimmers Hall of Fame $ Is dedicated to the recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons Pacific NW Association (PNA) Support $ involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the TOTAL $ world. http://www.ishof.org/about/
Make check payable to: PNA Pacific Northwest Association of Masters Swimmers Questions: (206) 849-1387 or [email protected] Supports clinics, education, The WetSet, open water and pool events, and future projects. The Senior and Need-based discount Mail check & form to: Arni Litt, Registrara is funded in part by donations. PO Box 12172 Seattle, WA 98102-0172 Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. A link to the PNA newsletter, The WetSet, will be sent by email 6 times/year PNA always needs volunteers to help with meets, clinics, committees and much more. Check here to volunteer and someone will contact you about where you could make a difference. Skill ______ Check if you are a Masters Coach? Are you a Certified Coach Yes
2015 Annual Fee: Of your membership fee $37 is sent to USMS and $15 remains with PNA to support our programs. There is no discount for those not wishing to receive the national publication. You must read, sign, and return the next page for your registration to be valid!!!
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PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
For and in consideration of United States Masters Swimming, Inc. (“USMS”) allowing me, the undersigned, to participate in any USMS sanctioned or approved activity, including swimming camps, clinics, and exhibitions; learn-to-swim programs; swimming tryouts; fitness and training programs (including dryland training); swim practices and workouts (for both pool and open water); pool meets; open water competitions; local, regional, and national competitions and championships (both pool and open water); and related activities (“Event” or “Events”); I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”);
1. I hereby certify and represent that (i) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Events; and (ii) I have not been advised of any medical conditions that would impair my ability to safely participate in the Events. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Events.
2. I acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of swimming. I understand that my participation involves risks and dangers, which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and death (from drowning or other causes); loss of or damage to personal property and equipment; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, event staff, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect water conditions; water and surface hazards; facility issues; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the Event organizers; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Events, or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses that I incur as a result of my participation in any Events.
3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established by USMS, including any safety regulations. I accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Events.
4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: USMS, its members, clubs, workout groups, event hosts, employees, and volunteers (including, but not limited to, event directors, coaches, officials, judges, timers, safety marshals, lifeguards, and support boat owners and operators); the USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation; USMS Local Masters Swimming Committees (LMSCs); the Event organizers and promoters, sponsors and advertisers; pool facility, lake and property owners or operators hosting the Events; law enforcement agencies and other public entities providing support for the Events; and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees, and volunteers (individually and collectively, the “Released Parties”), with respect to any liability, claim(s), demand(s), cause(s) of action, damage(s), loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) of any kind or nature (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate in any way to my participation in the Events, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties.
5. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liabilities which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.
I hereby warrant that I am of legal age and competent to enter into this Agreement, that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of my spouse, children, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements, or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
Last Name First Name MI Sex (circle) Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) M F Street Address, City, State, Zip
Signature of Participant Date Signed
Revised 07/01/2014
The WetSet 23 January-February 2015 COMPETITION ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS Pacific Northwest Association (PNA) Sanctioned Swimming Competitions
AGE GROUPS ALL COMPETITIONS Entrants must be at least 18 years old to compete. Entry Procedures Swimmers not registered with PNA must include a photocopy of : Read the specific info for each competition. ments as high as necessary to accommodate all swimmers. Individual Events: 18-24, 25-29 and subsequent five year incre- information must be completed in the designated area on the form.their Masters Swimming registration card. Individual event increments as high as necessary to accommodate all swimmers. TheShort age Course of the (yards) youngest Relays member; 18+, 25+of the and relay subsequent team shall ten-year deter mine the age group. - Check-in Requirements: Swimmers may need to check in at meetsPOOL COMPETITIONSand in accordance with meet specifics. Relays shall be entered at the meet using cards provided by the TheShort aggregate Course (meters) age of the and four Long relay Course members Relays shall: 72-99, determine 100-119, the meet host. 120-159, 160-199, and 40 year increments as high as necessary. age group. Strictly forbidden: Entering more than five individual events ONLINE ENTRIES – EASIEST and BEST Method! per day; PNA encourages online entries for all of its sanctioned competi area where Using swimmers hand may paddles be present. in warm-up areas; Diving in warm-up areas unless in designated sprint lanes; Smoking in any can be found within the description of the meet found elsewhere- OPEN WATER COMPETITIONS (OW) intions this via newsletter Club Assistant. and also The via link the for Calendar each meet’s section online at www.entry swimpna.org. Swimmers are not permitted to use fins, pull buoys or other PAPER ENTRIES swimming devices with the possible exception of using soft Read the following instructions before using the Consolidated handble cap paddles is mandatory. or fins for Each prosthesis. course isApproval patrolled of byprosthesis safety craft use Entry Form at the bottom of the page to “paper” enter PNA sanc is the responsibility of the event director. Wearing a highly visi-
- and unless specifically stated, individual escorts are not allowed. tioned meets. For specific information on each competition, see A cut-off time will be enforced. If awards are given, swimmers Currentelsewhere USMS in this and newsletter. PNA rules govern The link all forswim online meets. entries will be wearingusing non-porous traditional swimsuits. neoprene swimsuits, wetsuits, or other located with the meet specifics found elsewhere in the WetSet. non-porous attire will compete in separate divisions from those ------
Cut Here ------GENERIC ENTRY FORM • PACIFIC NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION Name: ______Sex: M F Birthday: __/__/____ Age: ______Address: ______City: ______State: ___ Zip: ______Email: ______Phone: ______USMS #: ______Local team: ______or UNAT: _____ USMS Club: ______Club abbr: ____ Event # Distance/Stroke Entry time Event # Distance/Stroke Entry time Emergency Contact: ______Phone: ______T-shirt size (OW): ______
“WAIVER: I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in Masters swimming (training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE MASTERS SWIMMING PROGRAM OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING, INC., THE LOCAL MASTERS SWIMMING COMMITTEES, THE CLUBS, HOST FACILITIES, MEET SPONSORS, MEET COMMITTEES, OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE MEETS OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS. For Open Water Events: In addition, I specifically acknowledge that I am aware of all the risksName inherent of Meet in open water swimmingDate of and Meet agree to assume thoseSignature risks.” Date ______
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