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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>PACIFIC MASTERS SHORT COURSE
YARDS CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></font> </div>
<div>Pacific Masters Short Course Yards Championships will be April
7,8 and 9 in Pleasanton. The meet is hosted by the Walnut Creek
Masters and the TriValley Masters at the Dolores Bengston Aquatic
Center. You can register on-line for the meet. <b>Entries have
closed and</b> There are no deck entries. Over 800 swimmers have
signed up for the meet. It will be the third largest USMS meet of the
year.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>This will be a great time to see how you are swimming and compete
against yourself. You can also convert those time to long course, so
make the qual times for FINA Worlds.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Come on out to cheer your team mates</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>USMS SHORT COURSE YARDS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS </b></font><font size="+1"
color="#FF0000"><b> REGISTER By Thursday</b></font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The USMS Short Course Yards National Championships are May 11-14
at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex. Mailin entries must by
postmarked by March 30 and received by by April 6th. You can register
on-line by April 6th.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>https://www.usms.org/comp/scnats06/onlineentry.php</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>NEW MEET THIS YEAR MENLO
MASTERS LONG COURSE WORLD QUALIFYING MEET</b></font></div>
<div>Menlo Masters is holding a Long Course World Qualifying Meet at
Sacred Heart High School, Atherton, California 22 April.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/06menlolcm.pdf</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>You can enter on-line.</div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><br></font></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>STROKE ENHANCEMENT CLINIC BY
TEMESCAL MASTERS</b></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Attention all Triathletes, Intermediate and
Advanced Swimmers! The racing season is upon us and you can not pass
on this opportunity for the ultimate stoke tune-up!</font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font color="#000000">The Temescal Aquatic Masters is hosting
it's 5th Freestyle Stoke Enhancement Clinic, April 22nd and
23rd, with coaching staff to provide both in water instruction,
classroom instruction and underwater video. A small group format with
the ratio of coach to swimmer will not exceed 1 to 6, you will learn
quicker to improve your freestyle mechanics and increase efficiency.
Benefit from 4 USMS coaches equipped with underwater video to analysis
your stroke and receive the DVD of yourself in the clinic to take
home.</font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font color="#000000">To insure your space in the clinic, please
register early by April 15th.</font> You can get more information
and<font color="#000000"> download a PDF entry form at
http://www.temescalmasters.org</font></div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#007700"><b>USMS SEARCHES FOR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR YOU MUST APPLY BY FRIDAY</b></font></div>
<div>USMS is looking for its first executive director. USMS has been
primarily a volunteer based organization, but with the growth of
Masters Swimming, the organization can no longer give its members the
service they deserve with going to a different management model.<br>
<br>
The primary responsibilities of the USMS executive director will be
to<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Manage the staff and day- today business
operations of USMS<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Identify and develop
opportunities for increasing USMS visibility and revenue through
sponsorships and relationships with external entities<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Develop implement and maintain
programs to support LMSCs and clubs; enhance service to members; and
foster growth<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Implement policies
established by the USMS Board of Directors<br>
</div>
<div>For more information contact Martin Godwin at Anderson &
Associates at MAILTO:mgodwin@andersonexecsearch.com.</div>
<div><br></div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>XI FINA WORLD MASTERS
CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></font></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</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 15 Feb for further update. When the on-line
meet entry system is ready, it will be announced in the Update.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>LOGO'ED ITEMS OF
APPAREL</b></font></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>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</div>
<div><font color="#0000FF"><b>Pacific Masters
affiliate</b></font></div>
<div><font color="#0000FF"><b>Lands End</b></font><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></div>
<div>The Pacific Masters Logo'ed shirts that meet officials wear are
from Lands End.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#007700"><b>DAM MASTERS GO
TRAVELING</b></font></div>
<div>Davis Aquatic Masters will be taking its 5th annual overseas trip
from Oct. 11-28. This year DAM will go to Singapore for a meet and the
Philippines for an open water swim. Activities will include hiking in
the rice terraced mountains of Luzon Island, 4-5 days of snorkling and
scuba diving off Panglao Island in the Philippines, a visit to
Corregidor Island, of WWII fame and more. Swimmers interested in
joining the DAM group pls. contact Coach Rick Powers at
<mailto:rpswimmer@hotmail.com>rpswimmer@hotmail.com. Cost of
trip with airfare included will be approximately $2,200.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#007700"><b>DORM ROOMS -</b></font></div>
<div>The FINA Worlds Organizing Committee has secured a limited number
of Stanford Dorm rooms. Please note as Stanford says "Dorm Rooms"
are not hotel rooms and Stanford is not in the hotel business. These
rooms are used for students during the academic year and for
conferences during the summer season. More information is at
http://www.2006FINAMasters.org</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>There is a time limit if you want to have a dorm room.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>SOCIAL EVENTS NEED YOUR
LEADERSHIP</b></font></div>
<div>Want to help with the parties at the 2006 FINA World
Championships? If so, please contact Anne Cribbs at
anne@2006finamasters.org with your contact info including email.</div>
<div><br>
Event planning responsibilities include<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>1. Liaison with event company and 2006 Local
Organizing Committee<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>2. Oversee
marketing efforts and outreach to competitors<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>3. Recruit
volunteers to help with day of event set up, greeting, and clean
up<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>4. Provide guidance and inspiration for all to
have a great time!<br>
<br>
Events include:<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>1. Ice cream
social<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>2. Taste of California</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>3. Real
Texas BBQ</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>4. DIne
out in Palo Alto</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>5.
South of the Border Feast</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>ONE HOUR POSTAL RESULTS NOW
AVAILABLE</b></font></div>
<div>The 2006 USMS One Hour Posal results are now available on
the USMS Web site:</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats06/</div>
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COMMENT</b></font></div>
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<div>Have a good week</div>
<div><br></div>
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<div>michael<br>
Michael W. Moore</div>
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<div>PACIFIC MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS</div>
<div>This is the first time in about 15 years, I have not been to a
Pacific Masters Long Course or Short Course Yards Championship. I will
be giving a presentation on the XI FINA World Masters Championships in
Shanghai. I wish all the competitors the best of luck and may everyone
swim well and swim their best. (and have a lot of fun).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - HALL OF FAME DINNER</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The 2006 International Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Recognition
Dinner will be on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale. This is
the Saturday of SCY Nationals.<br>
<br>
The Hall of Fame will be recognizing:<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Jane Asher - GBR Honor
Masters Swimmer<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Joe Bottom - USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Flip Darr -
USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Carlo Dibiasi - ITA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Tom Dolan - USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Igor Milanovic - YUG<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Susan O'Neil - AUS<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Kieren Perkins - AUS<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Alison Streeter - GBR<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Xiong Ni - CHN<br>
<br>
After the recognition, there is a Bug Greenspan Tribute.<br>
<br>
Information is available at the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Website .<br>
</div>
<div>Tickets for the dinner are $150/person, but it is tax
deductible.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Hall of Fame is a great repository of things associated with
swimming. If you have not been there, it is well worth the effort when
you are in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Hall is now under new management. Bruce Wigo has done a great
job of putting the hall back into shape. We can all be proud of what
he has done for our sport and we should support the Hall.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Swim Well - have fun</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>michael</div>
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