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<div><font size="+2" color="#0000FF"><b>REGISTER
ON-LINE</b></font></div>
<div>You can now register on-line with United States Masters Swimming.
If you have not yet registered for 2008, go to</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/onlineRegistration.shtml</div
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<div>You can fill out the form and be instantly registered. You can
still registered by mail, but everyone is encouraged to register
on-line. You will need a VISA or MasterCard to register. The cost for
2008 is $40.00 - a $5.00 increase that will be going to the national
USMS organization.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>For your teams secondary insurance to be in effect, all team
members must be members of USMS.</div>
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<div><font size="+2" color="#0000FF"><b>MEET SHANE
GOULD</b></font></div>
<div>1972 Australian Olympian Shane Gould will speak on the
benefits of a holistic attitude toward exercise, health and
competition for Masters, and personal insights about the challenges of
the transition from elite swimming to Masters swimming.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>In September of 1972, Shane held every women's Freestyle world
record 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, as well as the 200m Individual
Medley. In all, she held 11 World Records.<br>
</div>
<div>Shane is traveling in the US to promote the XII World
Championships in Perth, April 17-25, 2008, as well as the benefits of
Masters swimming.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>When</b> - Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:30pm meet Shane,
7-8:30pm</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><b>Where</b> - At the Sports Basement in San Francisco, in the
San Francisco Presidio.<x-tab> </x-tab></div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>610
Mason Street (not the Mason Street near Union Square)</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>San
Francisco, CA 94129</div>
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<div>Everyone is invited to meet and talk with Shane and hear her
unique comments on the benefits of swimming and exercise for
adults.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Food and drinks will be provided by the Sports Basement.
The Sports Basement will also offer everyone attending this event a
20% discount on any merchandise you may purchase.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>To be prepared for the anticipated large attendance, please RSVP,
if possible, to Registrar@pacificmasters.org or 415-892-0771.
Please come whether or not you RSVP.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>UPCOMING
EVENTS</b></font></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>Jon Steiner Memorial
Mile</b></font><br>
You can start competing in the Jon Steiner Memorial Mile now.
Competition started on 22 December and will go through 29 February.
You can swim the Memoral Mile will swimming the One Hour Swim (killing
two birds with one stone).<br>
http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08tamow.pdf</div>
<div><br>
<font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>ONE HOUR SWIM</b></font></div>
<div>The most popular even t sponsored by USMS is the One Hours Postal
Championships. Anyone can participate in their own pool by swimming as
far as he can in one hour while a friend or team mate logs the
yardage and splits. Information can be found in the current issue
of</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats08/1hrentry.pdf</div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>FOG CITY
QUADRATHON</b></font></div>
<div>Fog City is again organizing the Fog City winter Quadrathon. It
will take place on Sunday January 27th. One can swim the 500, 200, 100
and the 50. If you enter by 22 January, the fee is $20.00. Late and
Deck entry is $35.00</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>PACIFICA RELAY
MEET</b></font></div>
<div>The Pacifica Relay meet is early this year as it will take place
on 3 February. Pre-registration is required this year.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08smmmscy.pdf</div>
<div>Last year, one could score a USMS national top ten in the 55+ and
above age groups in the 800 Free by just competing. The 800 Free is
offered at this meet</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>USF VALENTINES DAY
AFFAIR</b></font></div>
<div>The 2008 USF Valentines Day affair will be on 9 February 2008 at
the Koret Recreation Center on the USF Campus. This is always a very
popular meet and the competition will be great.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08usfscy.pdf</div>
<div>You are encourage to enter on line.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>RINCONADA
MEET</b></font></div>
<div>The Riconada Spring meet will be on Saturday 8 March 2008.
Besides the regular events Rinconada has the 1650 Butterfly at the end
of the meet. The 1650 Fly has limited number of slots open so register
early.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08rincscy.pdf</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>GO THE
DISTANCE</b></font></div>
<div>It looks like USMS will again have the GO THE DISTANCE Challenge.
I would urge swimmers to track their swimms for the a while until the
2008 forms are posted on the USMS Web site. To participate just log
your workout yardage.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/gothedistance</div>
<div>There is a wager between a close family member and me about who
will swim the most yards over the year. She has given me a handicap
(which is really my sad stroke). We will see who will swim the most,
but you may wish to compete against a lane mate or family
member.</div>
<div><br></div>
<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>
<x-tab> </x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/schd.html<br>
</div>
<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>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>2008 USMS LONG COURSE
NATIONALS QUALIFYING TIMES</b></font></div>
<div>The 2008 USMS Long Course Nationals Qualifying Times have been
posted on the USMS web site. This year the 2008 USMS Long Course
Nationals will be in Oregon- a quick flight to the north</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/comp/lcnats08nqt.pdf</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>2008 USMS Swimming Code of Regulation and Rules of
Competition</div>
<div>The 2008 USMS Rule book is now available on line at:</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/rules/</div>
<div>The Rule book will be available from the Pacific Master registrar
soon. If you are interested please contact Nancy Ridout at
registrar@pacificmasters.org</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRAINING
CAMPS</b></font><br>
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. 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.<br>
<br>
Further information can be found at</div>
<div>http://forums.usms.org/showthread.php?p=114501<br>
</div>
<div>. The cost for 2008 is $40.00 - a $5.00 increase that will be
going to the national USMS organization.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>For your teams secondary insurance to be in effect, all team
members must be members of USMS.</div>
<div><br></div>
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<div>michael</div>
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<div>michael w. moore<br>
michael@mwmoore.org</div>
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