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<div><font size="+3" color="#0000FF"><b>Happy New Year</b></font><br>
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<div><font size="+2"><b>SWIM FOR MALARIA - JANET EVANS TO BE
THERE</b></font></div>
<div>Olympian Janet Evans will be part of the Worldwide Swim For
Malaria. Janet won three individual gold medals at the 1988 Seoul
Olympics. (400m, 800m and 400 IM. She also won the 1989 Sullivan
Award Winner. At the 1992 Atlantic Olympics she won gold in the 800 M
and silver in the 400m.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>She holds the World and American records in the 400 M Free, 800 M
Free and the 1500M Free, The American record in the 500 Y Free, the
1000 Y Free and the 1650 Y Free and nine American Age group records
(some of which are about 18 years old).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>Be Part of the Worldwide Swim for Malaria on January 28, 2006
At Stanford</b></div>
<div>Saturday, January 28, 2006 - Masters Swimmers are invited to
participate in the worldwide "Swim for Malaria" at
Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center from 10:00am to 1:00pm. All registered
Pacific Masters Swimmers are welcome to attend. (Swimmers who are not
currently registered, may register at the event).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Minimum contribution for laps swum and clinic is $25.00. Janet
Evans will be there.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Sponsored by Stanford Masters Swimming and the 2006 FINA Masters
World Championships and Speedo. For more information contact Anne
Cribbs at 650.856.3200, or</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.worldswimformalaria.com/en/homepage.aspx</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>MONTEREY BAY MASTERS BOB WALTHOUR III MASTERS
CLAMBAKE</b></div>
<div>The results of the Monterey Bay Moasters Bob Walthour III Masters
held in Seaside on January 21, 2006 have been posted on the web site.
Thank to all the Monterey Bay team members for putting on the
meet.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml</div>
<div><br>
<b>A GREAT YEAR COMING UP</b></div>
<div>2006 will be a great year for swimming in northern California.
Pacific Masters will be having it regular Short Course Yards, Long
Course Meters and Short Course meters championships. Stanford
University will be the site of the XI FINA World Masters
Championships, where we expect over 5000 swimmers to compete over
seven days for the World Championships. Besides the championships,
there will be the regular high quality pool meet where swimmers can
compete.</div>
<div><br>
There will also be great open water competition this year. Besides the
normally great open water swims available, the XI FINA World Masters
Championships Open Water swim will be at Crown Point, Alameda,
California. The World Championship will be a 3KM swim.<br>
<br>
The 2006 schedule is on the Pacific Masters website</div>
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<div><b>UPCOMING MEETS</b></div>
<div>Fog City Masters has the Quadrathon will be on January 29th at
the Herst Natatorium, St Ignatius College Prep, San Francisco. The
pre-entry deadline is Friday, January 20th.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>On February 11th is the University of San Francisco Masters
Valentine's Day meet. The pre-entry postmark deadline is Wednesday,
February 1st.</div>
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<div><b>WALNUT CREEK INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP</b><br>
The Walnut Creek Intensive Training Camp will be March 3, 4 and 5th at
the Heather Farms Pool in Walnut Creek. The Coaches will be Kerry
OBrien, Debbie Santos, Mike Heaney, Steve Stahl, Brian Stack and Scott
William. The Camp is open to all 2006 USMS Registered Swimmers with
registration being taken on a "First Come Basis".
Space will be limited to 50 swimmers.<br>
<br>
The Camp is not the place to begin your training, but to continue it.
By registering, you are confirming the fact that you are in good
physical health, have been competitive swim training for at least 8
weeks, and are capable of swimming two workouts a day (approximately
6,000-8,000 yards).<br>
<br>
We ask that, if possible, you bring your own pulling gear. All
swimmers who register for the camp prior to February 13th will receive
a commemorative T-shirt. For further information, call Kerry O'Brien
(925) 943-5856.</div>
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<div><b>XI FINA WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></div>
<div>FREE DRAW STRING BAG</div>
<div>The meet book for the XI FINA World Masters Championships is
posted on the 2006 FINA Masters Championships web site.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.2006FINAMasters.org/v2</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>In the meet book is the entry forms. The first 1000 athletes who
register will receive a quality nylon Drawstring Tote bag with the XI
FINA Masters logo when the are accredited at the meet. It does not
make any difference if you register by mail or on line. This
drawstring tote is make of 210D nylon and will be not be available for
sale. If you register now, you can change your times later on-line
(you have to submit your final entry times by 3 June).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The on-line meet entry system is still be worked on. Please check
the 2006 FINA web site on 1 Feb for further update. When the on-line
meet entry system is ready, it will be announced in the Update.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>SCHEDULE CHANGE</b></div>
<div>The Strawberry Canyon Aquatic Masters spring meet will be on
Sunday, March 19 instead of the date mentioned in the newsletter.
Please note the day change.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>SWIMMING HALL OF FAME</b></div>
<div>On the registration form there is a spot to contribute
money to three other organizations. I would hope that you would
consider giving the International Swimming Hall of Fame a few dollars.
They are a repository of many of the articles of our sport.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>If you get a chance to go to Fort Lauderdale, you should take
half of a day and go to the Hall of Fame.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.ishof.org/</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>FINA CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORS</b></div>
<div>Become a sponsor of the XI FINA World Masters Championships for
additional benefits by donating to the no-profit organization hosting
the event. YOu will receive a sticker at registration to add to your
ID card to receive your benefits. Sponsorship levels include:</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><i><b>PATRON SPONSOR $2,500</b></i></div>
<div>As a patron sponsor, you will receive the following:</div>
<div> Individual meet entry fee paid</div>
<div> Expedited processing at registration and check
in</div>
<div> Preferred seating in the Avery Aquatic Center</div>
<div> Entry fees paaid for all social events</div>
<div> An official XI FINA World Masters Championships logo
polo-shirt and hat</div>
<div> An official XI FINA World Masters Championship
swimbag</div>
<div> A Speedo Fastskin II suit</div>
<div> and</div>
<div> a preferred parking pass for the duration of the
championships</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><i><b>FRIEND SPONSOR $500</b></i></div>
<div>As a friend sponsor you will receive the following</div>
<div> Expedited processing at registration</div>
<div> Entry fees paid for all social events</div>
<div> an official XI FINA World Masters
Championships logo t-shirt and hat</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><i><b>SEAL SPONSOR $100</b></i></div>
<div>As a Seal Sponsor you will receive the following</div>
<div> Expedited processing at registration</div>
<div> a limited-edition XI FINA Masters logo mascot
seal</div>
<div> an official XI FINA World Masters championships logo
t-shirt and hat</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Seven has signed up so far - only 43 more spots available.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>For information on being a sponsor, please contact
anne@2006finamasters.org</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>LOGO'ED ITEMS OF APPAREL</b></div>
<div>Teams who are interested in special items of apparel, using the
XI FINA World Masters Championships log should contact
mailto:worldmastersproduct@speedousa.com</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br>
<b>FREE ADMISSION TO THE CAL-STANFORD MEET</b></div>
<div>Your team is invited to attend the Cal/Stanford BIG dual meet on
Saturday, February 11th! All masters swimmers will be admitted
at no charge if they reserve tickets in advance.
Your swimmers would (obviously!) not need to give their age or grade
in school! Be sure that any of your younger masters swimmers
understand that they cannot accept free admission if they are still
considering swimming in college (NCAA rules). You can
either send me a list of swimmers who would like to attend, or else
have your swimmers contact me individually. The five coaches who
bring the most swimmers will receive a free 15” straw hat.
Thank you!</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Melanie Davis Home: (925) 682-4857 Cell: (925)
330-3069</div>
<div> </div>
<div> Free to all pre-registered coaches, master's swimmers,
and 8th grade and under club and recreational swimmers</div>
<div> High school students - $4</div>
<div>Adults - $6</div>
<div><br></div>
<div> Pick up reserved free tickets at a table near the main pool
entrance between 12 and 1 PM on the day of the meet</div>
<div> Goody bags for first 200
fans that check in</div>
<div> Free parking in the varsity
lot off Galvez St. on Nelson Rd.</div>
<div>To reserve free tickets, send a list that includes each
swimmer's name, age, grade in school, and team name to: Melanie Davis,
laurah2o@pacbell.net, or call (925) 682-4857 by February 9th</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>DO YOU HAVE SWIMMING FRIENDS IN OTHER COUNTRIES?</b><br>
So far we have volunteers for Germany, France, Brazil, New Zealand,
Australia, Sweden and Taiwan.</div>
<div>If you have swimming friends in other countries and know the
coaches and teams in other countries, would you be interested in
telling your friends about the XI FINA World Championships that will
be held in Northern California next year.? Much of business is
done by person to person contact, we would like you to just inform
your foreign friends about the upcoming championships and about
northern California. Please see the article at the end of the email if
you are interested. We could use your help.</div>
<div><br>
Re-registration forms that are available are<br>
<br>
Individual Registration Form
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06memberappform.pdf<br>
<br>
The Club Application
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06clubapp.pdf<br>
<br>
FAQs
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regfaqs.pdf<br>
<br>
Registration check list
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regchecklist.pdf</div>
<div><br>
Registration instructions
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06reginstruction.pdf<br>
<br>
You should have at least Adobe Acrobat Reader v5.0 or later.<br>
</div>
<div>There are 2618 members of Pacific Masters Swimming, leaving only
7000 swimmers who have yet to re-register. In the re- registration of
clubs - so far 64 clubs have re-registered.</div>
<div>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</div>
<div>Pacific Masters affiliate<br>
Lands End<br>
<br>
Pacific Masters entered into a new affiliate relationship with Lands'
End Apparel . Lands' End is a maker of fine sports apparel for the
active person.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>If you click on the link to Lands' End from the Pacific Masters
web site (like the link above or the link in the navigation bar)
Lands' End will receive a rebate from your purchase</div>
<div><br>
The Pacific Masters Logo'ed shirts that meet officials wear are from
Lands End.</div>
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<div><b>HELP NEEDED</b></div>
<div>For the XI FINA World Masters Championships, we will need office
help in Palo Alto during the day room now till the event starts. Much
of the work will involve office work, answering mail, sending out meet
books and helping doing the work that is needed to help run the meet.
If you have the time please contact michael@2006finamasters.org or
anne@2006finamasters.org</div>
<div><br>
<b>More Help needed</b></div>
<div>We need a creative person who is incharge of the goodie
bags. That person needs to think of things that would be
interesting to Masters swimmers, then to get those times. Finally we
will have to put all of the items into goodie bags.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>+++++++++++++++++</div>
<div><b>STROKE AND TURN CLINIC</b></div>
<div>What: Stroke and Turn Clinic<br>
<br>
For Who: All certified Officials or new
parents wanting to be professional swimming Officials<br>
</div>
<div>Where: Shasta Junior College just outside of
Redding, California</div>
<div>Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon</div>
<div>When: Saturday, February 4, 2006<br>
Directions: Use the website below to look at the map
of the Shasta College campus.<br>
<br>
<http://www3.shastacollege.edu/studev/tour/tourmap.htm>http://w<span
></span>ww3.shastacollege.edu/studev/tour/tourmap.htm<br>
</div>
<div>If there are any questions please contact:<br>
Mark Wagner, Head Coach of the Redding Aqua Ducks</div>
<div><<mailto:aquaduck@c-zone.net>aquaduck@c-zone.net> or
<<mailto:reddingswimteam@yahoo.com>reddingswimteam@yahoo.com><br
>
Directions to Shasta College:<br>
I-5 North to Redding. Take the Burney/Alturas/Lake Blvd. exit.
Stay to the<br>
right and you are now on 299 east. Take the 2nd exit which will
say for<br>
Shasta College. Turn left and at the 4-way stop go staight and
take the<br>
next entrance to the College which is the north entrance. Turn
into the big<br>
parking lot on the right and head to the big building on your left
which is<br>
the gym. If you walk in front of the gym, you will see the
Shasta Knight.<br>
The hospitality room is to the right as you enter the gym, 1900.
The gym is<br>
adjacent to the pool. <br>
+++++++++++++++++++++</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>CHECK OFF CHALLENGE - VENI, VIDI, SWIMI EXTENDED</b></div>
<div>USMS Coaches and Swimmers,</div>
<div><b>Due to popular demand, the deadline for the 2006 Check-off
challenge has been extended to February 28th. T-shirts will be
mailed in mid-March. This is the finis (final)
deadline.</b></div>
<div> </div>
<div>Federal Way Kings Masters Swimmers are excited to sponsor the
2006 Check-off Challenge with a Latin theme of "Veni, Vidi, Swimi
- I came, I saw, I swam it all." We invite all workout
groups to integrate the Check-off Challenge into your goals and
workout plans. If you haven't purchased your 2005 shirt
yet, you can get a discount when you order your 2006 shirt.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/checkoff</div>
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<div>michael<br>
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<div><br>
Wanted: International Team liaisons for 2006 FINA Masters World
Championship<br>
<br>
Much business is done because of a relationship that one has with
another person or company. If you have a relationship with some
Masters swimmers or teams in a country outside the United States, we
would like to call upon you to contact your foreign friends to tell
them about next years FINA World Masters Championships at
Stanford.<br>
<br>
Sign up today to be an international team liaison or "Foreign
Team Captain" for the 2006 FINA Masters World Championships.
Competitors from over 60 countries will attend the event in
August 2006 at Stanford. We are looking for Pacific Masters Swimmers
who have a relationship with Master swimmers and teams from other
countries.</div>
<div><br>
Here are some of the suggested tasks:<br>
<br>
1. Customize and translate the cover letter that has been written to
be applicable for usage in the team you are representing.<br>
<br>
2. Compile list of target teams and individuals that you can contact
to tell about the 2006 XI FINA World Masters Championships at
Stanford.<br>
<br>
3. Recruit your fellow swimmers or friends to help you spread the word
and work with other teams to make your countries representation as
significant as possible..<br>
<br>
4. Create a link on your team's website as well as the websites of
other teams to help spread the word about 2006 XI FINA World Masters
Championships at Stanford.<br>
<br>
5. Provide a monthly update via email to Brian Boeggeman -
(brian@2006finamasters.org) on how your recruiting activities are
progressing in your country.<br>
<br>
We promise all the foreign team captains will have a great time...and
receive a gift from our sponsor - Speedo!<br>
<br>
To sign up, email mailto:anne@2006finamasters.org and let us know the
foreign team you would like to represent.<br>
</div>
<div>Many thanks for your interest in and your support of the 2006
FINA Masters World Championships!</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
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<div>michael<br>
Michael W. Moore</div>
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