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December 2008</title></head><body>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>IF YOU HAVE
MOVED</b></font><br>
If you have moved and want to still receive your copy of Swimmer
Magazine, please go to the Pacific Masters On-Line Change of
Address page. Fill it out and your address will be changed and you
will continue to receive USMS Swimmer Magazine.</div>
<div>
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/members/memberupdate.shtml<br>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>JANUARY- FEBRUARY
NEWSLETTER</b></font></div>
<div>The January-February Pacific Masters Newsletter has been
posted on the Pacific Masters website. It contains the 2008 schedule
and meet information for meets in December and January.</div>
<div>
http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/08/08janfeb.pdf</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>PACIFIC MASTERS 2008
SCHEDULE</b></font><br>
The 2008 Pacific Masters Schedule has been posted on the web site.<br>
<br>
http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/schd.html<br>
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<div>Currently 35 events are planned for the next year. Included in
the schedule are short course yards, long course meters, short course
meters and open water.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>SOUTHERN PACIFIC MASTERS
REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEET</b></font></div>
<div>In the last Update, I forgot to mention the one of the newest
members of Pacific Masters, Paul Carter, broke the World Record
in the 50 Fly, and 100 Fly. The Manatee Masters were just edged
out of fifth place and came in sixth.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING
CAMPS</b></font></div>
<div>A training camp program is offered to Masters Swimmers and
coaches who will be attending the XII FINA World Championships in
Perth. Pool time will be dedicated to conditioning and technique
improvement.</div>
<div>This program is designed for dedicated Masters Swimmers who are
committed to advancing their performances and skills.</div>
<div><br>
Swimmers will train in 50m pools and attend one to two workouts a day
training and getting to know fellow swimmers and coaches.</div>
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<div>Further information can be found at</div>
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</x-tab>http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?p=114501</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
AIRFARE</b></font></div>
<div>If you plan to go to the XII FINA World Championships in Perth,
Australia, they competitor airfares with Star Alliance carriers have
been extended, but for groups it is essential to book before
Christmas. For more information go to their web site at
http://www.2008finamasters.org</div>
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<div>If you are not on the World Championships email list and
wish to be, please go to http://www.2008finamasters.org and sign up.
They send out information about once every three weeks.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>PACING DEVICES</b></font><br>
USMS Swimmer Info Incorrect</div>
<div>In the USMS Swimmer there is a quote "Since a wristwatch can
be used as a pacing device it is illegal to wear one while
racing"- That information is INCORRECT!!!!<br>
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<div>Bruce Stratton, Chair of the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations
Committee, issued the following interpretation regarding swimmers
wearing watches during competition, "Watches are not necessarily
pacing devices and each case must be decided on its own
merits."</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>INFORMATION FOR THE OLDER
ATHLETE</b></font></div>
<div>Sports Geezer is the website for the older athlete. There is
plenty of information about the mature athlete and information about
training for swimming as well as other sports. It says is it has
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for men and women over 40 who still
like to play hard:</div>
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</x-tab>http://www.sportsgeezer.com/</div>
<div>The most recent articles it has are: Finally: Yoga for the Upper
body; Three and half Reasons to play computer games; How long can you
stay firt with no exercise and Pedometer Wearers walk more, lose more
weight.</div>
<div>From Sports Geezer:</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>REGISTRATION</b></font></div>
<div>Pacific Masters members can now register for the 2008 year. The
registration for is on the first page of the November - December
newsletter. The cost for 2008 is $40.00 - a $5.00 increase that will
be going to the national USMS organization.<br>
<br>
Almost all the clubs have re-registered. Nancy has sent out invoices
to most Pacific Masters members. You might have already sent sent in
your money and still received an invoice - they are two different
systems (we are working on a new registration system for 2008).
For those who have sent in their 2009 registration, 2009 cards will
start to be sent out the end of this week (after Thanksgiving).</div>
<div><br>
The Pacific Masters Committee hopes that you will register early. By
registering early, you will continue to USMS Swimmer, your club will
continue to be covered by USMS secondary insurance (if all the
swimmers are USMS members), you receive borrowing privileges from
Pacific Masters Video library and there is a central Pacific Masters
office to answer your questions:<br>
http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/07/07novdec.pdf<br>
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<div>michael</div>
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<div>michael w. moore<br>
michael@mwmoore.org</div>
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