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We recently had two championship meets. Thanks to Bill Sherman for much of the input on the re-caps below. The records from these two meets as well as the results and records from the Relay meet will be updated very soon on our website. Check out the Video Recaps from Nationals on the USMS website! www.usms.org

Also, stay tuned for a couple of SCM (Short Course Meters) meets; Outdoors in the Northland – mid to late summer (possibly July 27th) , Indoors in Lee’s Summit – late September. We also have the 5th Annual Gladstone Masters meet (SCY – Short Course Yards) scheduled for November 9th. So, start making plans to attend all three!

Grinnell, Iowa – Breadbasket Zone Championship

April 6th dawned early for a group of 16 MOVY swimmers who traveled to Grinnell, IA for the Breadbasket Zone meet.  Held in a beautiful pool on the campus of Grinnell University, MOVY swimmers made quite a splash placing 2nd in team scoring behind only Milky Way Masters, who had more than twice as many participants as we did.  We made our presence known as most of us were wearing our MOVY tie dye. It was a really fun meet and a great team building trip.

Everyone swam very well and had some great times. As usual, there were MOVY records set:

·         JR Pyle smashed the 50 and 100 fly records in M25 (Men’s 25-29)

·         Billy Broch M18 in 50 back,

·         Ryan Lee M35 in 50 free

·         Bob Welchlin M55 in 100 and 200 back and 100 free

·         Doug Hayden M45, breaking the 500 free record.

Many of these record setting swims were just a tune up for Nationals (where they reset their records)

Finally, the 18+ men’s 200 free relay set a MOVY mark while humbling the 35+ team in head to head competition.

The highlight of the event was dinner on the way home in Des Moines…eight of us found a tiny dive Mexican restaurant, and ate the place out of most of their cooler!  The middle agers got reminded of what eating was like in our youth for sure.

Indianapolis, Indiana – USMS Short Course Nationals

Though we only sent 16 swimmers to the recent Short Course Nationals meet in Indianapolis, we still made quite a mark.  MOVY placed 15th overall, and placed 7th in the men’s competition.  Unfortunately, the entire women’s contingent of Cassy Pallo (5 top tens and 2 MOVY records) and Terri Lees (a 7th in 50 fly), while swimming well, just wasn’t big enough to keep us in the running for a banner (top 10).

On the men’s side, we had two double National Champions!

·         Brad Wells in men’s 50-54 won the 200 fly and the 100 back. He also set 8 MOVY records (2 relay) in the effort

·         Bill Sherman also came away with titles in the 50 and 100 free, setting a MOVY record in the 50, and was on the relays with Brad.

Joining them was Kyle Stephenson, who added a 6th in the 50 free, and Bob Welchlin, who notched 3 top ten finishes and 5 MOVY records in 55-59. Their freestyle relay was 2nd and their medley was 3rd in men’s 45+.

In men’s 18-24, Billy Broch had 4 top ten finishes and 5 MOVY marks.  Ryan Lee had a 2nd, a 7th, and a MOVY mark in 35-39. Reese Thompson (50-54) and Neil Salkind (65-69) both had top ten distance swims.  Bill Ryan had a 7th in 50 free in 60-64 and 2 MOVY marks. Dave Noble in 65-69 scored in the breaststrokes, and Dave Easterla had 5 top tens in 75-79.

Next big championship meets you can participate in are the Pan American games in Sarasota, Florida and the Long Course Nationals in Mission Viejo, Ca.

I’m dreaming of a White Springtime! Not really, I can’t wait to be on deck at an outdoor pool with the hot sun beating down.

Until then, let’s just keep swimming! (or get back to it)

The Breadbasket Zone meet in Grinell Iowa (just outside of Des Moines) is right around the corner. Online registration is open till April 4th at midnight, but early registration (discounted entry fee) ends on Sunday, March 31st. It sounds like Jack Mathews is going all out to provide a great meet in a great pool. All MOVY swimmers will be on the same team regardless of workout group. It is a one day meet so you can go up and back in one day or spend the night. There is also a USMS sponsored Coaches Certification Clinic the next day. Here are the links:

Online Registration: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2082&smid=4504

Register by Mail (paper entry form): http://www.iowamasters.org/meet_reg/2013_04_06_Iowa_Masters_Short_Course_Zone_Championship_Entry_Form.pdf

USMS Coaches Clinic: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/clinics/reserve.cfm?c=1758&cid=55900

Host Email Address:  jack@jackmathews.com

Grinell Hotel Info: http://www.grinnellchamber.org/chamber_directory.cfm?level1=Lodging

Grinell Restaurants: http://www.grinnellchamber.org/chamber_directory.cfm?level1=Dining

Next event – Spring Nationals in Indianapolis, In. May 9th-12th. Entry deadline is April 4th. Link to the USMS Spring National Page: http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats13/

Last Event – The April Fools’ Workout (aka 100x100s) was a great success even with the snow! Capacity crowd knocked it out like champs! As one of the Fools proclaimed, “It’s one thing to BE a Fool, it’s another thing entirely to KNOW it!”  Thanks to everyone who was able to make it; there is power in numbers! Also, thanks to Gladstone Community Center for hosting another wonderful event!

Thanks,

Doug

Relay records from the 2013 Relay Meet have been updated! Click here to see the new records.

You know what all this SNOW makes me think of….? SWIMMING!!

Here are some swimming events coming up soon:

• Roeland Park (Blazers) All Relay Meet – Saturday, March 9th – Roeland Park Aquatic Center has the unique ability to host all 3 courses (Short Course Yards, Short Course Meters, and Long Course Meters). We do almost all relays in all 3 courses. Please email Bill Sherman, movytopten@usms.org as soon as possible (by Monday night) with your name, birthdate, and events you are willing to swim (and maybe those you refuse to swim). He needs about a week to put all the relays together! Also let him know how many you are willing to do. $20 at the door and plenty of MOVY merchandise (T-shirts, Towels, Caps! USMS Link for more information: http://www.usms.org/comp/event.php?MeetID=20130309rlscyY
• Greater Wichita Masters Invite (Andover, Ks.) – Saturday, March 9th – A dual recognized competition for USMS registered athletes and members of Greater Wichita YMCA. For more information, contact Al Stephenson al.stephenson@wichitaymca.org. USMS Link: http://www.usms.org/comp/event.php?MeetID=20130316wmtinvY. Deck Entries welcome.
• April Fools’ Workout – Sunday, March 24th (AKA hunerd hunerds) – Gladstone Community Center (GCC) is hosting the 2013 100 x 100s. Check in 12:00, workout begins at 12:30 sharp. Flyer attached. We also offer 100 x 75s and 100 x 50s. Everyone is on the same interval, 100 seconds (1:40). Register by March 17th to get a free T-Shirt. $15 – Not USMS Sanctioned. GCC link for online registration: http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=GLADSTON&siteid=1 or pay by credit card over the phone 816-423-4200 (Limit 40 Fools)
• Breadbasket Zone Championship Meet – Saturday, April 6th, Grinnell College (just outside of Des Moines). All of MOVY will swim as one team in the Breadbasket Zone Championship meet. USMS link for more information: http://www.usms.org/comp/event.php?MeetID=20130406401300Y , Online Registration: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=2082&smid=4504 , Entry form attached. $20 entry fee + $1 Splash fee + $2 per event. There is also a USMS Level 1 & 2 Coaches Clinic the following day. USMS link for the clinic: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/clinics/reserve.cfm?c=1758&cid=55900
• Spring Nationals – May 9th – 12th, Indianapolis, Indiana. USMS link for more information: http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats13/
• Go the Distance (GTD) – MOVY currently has about 300 registered swimmers. I am a little surprised we only have 38 MOVY swimmers signed up for GTD (Colorado is kicking our butts with 90+). This is a fun (FREE) Fitness Event on the USMS Site to track your yardage/mileage for the year (you can also track other fitness activities such as running, cycling, yoga, etc..). If you haven’t started yet, you can start today or catch up by estimating your yardage for the year and entering it as one lump sum on any day, or if you have logged your yardage, you can enter each days total. It’s a helpful tool to keep track of your consistency. You can also see all the MOVY swimmers’ (all USMS swimmers’) totals to see if you are keeping up! Chip Glidden is leading the way again this year with about 140 miles so far this year. Set a goal for the year and receive incentives at different milestones… GTD Cap at 50 Miles! Current MOVY Totals: Missouri Valley LMSC (38 Swimmers, 1,445.91 Total Miles, 38.05 Average Miles/Swimmer) USMS link to sign up: http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/gothedistance

See you at the pool!

Doug

It is planning time for the annual All Relay Meet, being held again this year at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, March 9th. We warm up at noon, and start racing at 1:00. We should finish by 5:00…in time for a social! During 2012, we achieved our all-time high of 90 top ten teams (and 4 #1s), up from our previous best of 55. This meet is a big reason why, as last year we had a nice big turnout.

If you wish to join in the fun, please email Bsherm81@kc.rr.com or movytopten@usms.org with the following:
· How many times you would like to swim
· Which strokes and distances you prefer (or fear)
· Your birthdate

We have a new shipment of MOVY-wear, so those without shirts can get one ($10). We also have a big pile of towels for $20.

This meet is posted on the national website as 3 separate meets. Please visit the USMS website if you wish to see more details:

http://www.usms.org/comp/event_search.php?action=filter&SortBy=U3RhcnREYXRl&Distance=50&ZipCode=64119

Let’s build that matrix!

Relay Bill

Bsherm81@kc.rr.com  or  movytopten@usms.org

Online registration for the Lawrence meet is still open. You can register online till Friday, January 18th at midnight. For more information, and to register, please follow this link:

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1603&smid=4392

If you haven’t had the pleasure of swimming at this great facility, you should come for the experience. Starting off the year with a meet to see where you’re at is a great way to set your goals for the entire year!

See you in Lawrence!!

Hi MOVY swimmers,

The annual all relay meet will be held at Roeland Park A C on Saturday, March 9th from 1 to 5.  Details are available on the USMS calendar (here).  Entries are simple: email me at bsherm81@kc.rr.com with your event preferences, and I will begin building the matrix!   Administrative details will follow.  We will have team t-shirts available for those without, and the new towels are in production!

Bill

Just in time for NEW Year’s Resolutions…. online registration is now open for the first meet of the year in Lawrence, Ks on Sunday, January 20th!  What a swimmingly great way to get your year started right?

Please click the following link for more information and to get registered:

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1603&smid=4392

Speaking of NEW Year’s Resolutions, it’s also time to reNEW your USMS registration if you haven’t already. For your convenience, you can reNEW or register online when you sign up for the Lawrence meet! Or you can click here to register!

Hey… speaking of NEW things for the NEW year, if you haven’t been to the USMS site, they have done a complete update to the look of the site. Check it out!

www.usms.org

The entries are rolling in for the 4th Annual Gladstone Masters Meet on Saturday, November 17th. I am very encouraged by all the new names I am seeing! Welcome! Remember, this is a great meet for new and experienced swimmer. Now, I don’t want to hear “I’m not good enough to compete” , or “I’m not in good enough shape to compete” ; )

Meets are FUN! Come have some FUN! Online registration is open until Midnight, Nov 14th.

Students (18-25) – If you are having trouble with how the student discount works, just shoot me an email. We really want you at the meet!

And we have a cool new t-shirt design for 2012. If you have already registered for the meet, and want one, just shoot me an email with your size, and I will have it for you at the Meet ($10).

As of November 1st, USMS (United States Masters Swimming) registration for 2013 (and the rest of 2012) is OPEN! For your convenience, when you go to the online registration for the meet (address below), the first page has a “Register for USMS” button. You’re membership will be good for the rest of 2012 and ALL of 2013! If you are already USMS registered, you can go ahead and get your 2013 registration out of the way, or simply verify your USMS number, and get to the Meet registration.

Online Registration

Thanks,
Doug

On Saturday afternoon, November 17th, MOVY will host the 4th Annual Gladstone Fall Classic Masters Meet. Last year we had 97 swimmers. We want to bust through the 100 swimmer mark this year!

This is a great meet for first timers, recreational/fitness swimmers, triathletes, and really experienced swimmers alike. We offer every event; 50s, 100s and 200s of each stroke, 500, 1000, and 1650 (mile) Freestyle, and 100, 200, 400 IM! We seed heats by goal times. So, whatever your speed, you will be swimming next to people about the same speed as you.

I hear a lot of people say things like, “I’m not good enough to swim in a meet”, or “I’m not in shape to go fast”… As swimmers, we work hard, practice after practice, week in and week out. Meets are for FUN! Come have some FUN the weekend before Thanksgiving… then you can justify eating yourself into oblivion during the Holidays! : )

Please encourage any young, full time student swimmers you know. For full time student (18-25), we will refund event fees at the meet, so $10 meet fee is all.
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