the North Texas Local Masters Swimming Committee (LMSC)
Special Announcements
The calendar has been updated with new meet information. Think about swimming in the "Texas Shootout" or trying an open water swim in Benbrook, TX.
The minutes from the September 22 LMSC meeting are now available for download.
The preliminary 2009 Long Course top ten is now published and in need of proofreading. You can reach it by going to the www.usms.org Top Ten page. We would like as many people as possible to get involved in the proofreading. You can send any correction by email at: topten@usms.org. Be sure you tell your friends!
The 2010 USMS Registration is now available for download. If you are still in need of the 2009 form, scroll to the bottom of this page The 2010 USMS Club Membership Application is also available for download.
The 3rd Quarter 2009 USMS Business Report is also available for download. |
Ric Nesbit is 'Hall of Fame' bound.
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Ric Nesbit is a former national age group record holder, an NCAA Champion, an Olympic trials participant, a 10 time All-American and many more credits to his name. Apparently that's just not enough. This December 5th, Ric will be inducted into the Texas Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame.
You can read the complete story from the Fort Worth Star Telegram article.
Congratulations Ric! And thanks for all that you have done for swimming. |
Dave Young wins Jesse Coon Memorial Award
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The Jesse Coon Memorial Award was started in 2006 and is given annually to someone in the South Central Zone that best exemplifies the spirit of Masters swimming.
In its fourth year, this award recipient was Dave Young from North Texas. His name will be added to the plaque that resides at the pool where Jesse did most of his training.
Thanks Dave for all your contributions to the sport of swimming and in particular in the SC Zone!
Congratulations! |
Summer 2009 Zone Championships
The aggressive women's age group 55-59 broke 10 records. The ladies, or should we just say "Sharks", age group 40-44 was just down right ferocious. Upping the ante in almost every event, and breaking each others records along the way. It must have turned into complete white water in each event through out each day. The ladies had 3 - 16 year old records broken. Georgia Goggin earned the Record Crown setting 9 new records.
The men's side of the record board matched up pretty evenly with the women, having the same 40-44 and 55-59 age groups as the swimmers who were churning up the waters. Graham Johnston set 6 new records, taking over Jesse Coon's long standing 19 and 20 year old records. Mike Muckleroy's (55-59) 21 year old 50 Free record was finally broken by Bruce Williams, by 3 one-hundredths of a second. All told, there were 98 new Zone Records set. Many thanks to the Woodlands pool staff and team members for putting such a successful and smooth running meet.
North Texas Zone Records (PDF)
Announcements
2009 Dallas Aquatic Master Christmas Relays
There will be 6 official USMS timed relays and 7 Fun un-timed relays. For each 2009 meet entry of $25 DAM will donate $10 to the John Underbrink Memorial Fund in memory of DAM Coach John Underbrink who passed away in August. Please rally your teams to come and participate this year!
http://www.damswim.com/meets.htm
NT Masters' NEW TRAINING MATERIALS SECTION
NT Masters has added a new training materials section to the site. We are currently featuring Jim Montgomery's new book, Mastering Swimming and Tri Swimming Better - The Triathletes Swim Video by Chuck Burr. Click here to read more.
Why swim?
No other sport or activity produces as many or as varied benefits. Swimming is safe, with less risk of injury than other sports. There are swimming programs for all ages and all levels. Swimming improves your health while you have a great time.
Why swim with North Texas Masters Swimming?
- You will be automatically covered by the group's insurance program which provides accident and liability insurance during all sanctioned swim events and organized workouts.
- You will also receive the USMS sponsored Swim magazine which keeps you informed of the national organization's programs and happenings.
- You will receive the North Texas LMSC's quarterly newsletter which will feature information on local programs and events.
- But above all, the greatest benefits of by being part of North Texas Masters Swimming is pool access, a structured program and camaraderie.
Learn more by visiting About Masters Swimming.
Joining USMS just got easier!
Thanks to our association with Club Assistant, members can now register online. Fill out your registration form via the secure Web site, pay your fees with your Visa or MasterCard and print a copy of your membership card in one easy transaction. Why wait any longer? Just click here to join or renew your membership online and save a copy for your club as confirmation.
If you'd rather fill out a paper form and pay by check, simply click here to download a pdf of the 2009 LMSC registration, fill it out and return it with the specified fees via US mail to:
Dave Young
North Texas Masters Swimming Registrar
2220 Coit Road, Suite 325
Plano, Texas 75075
You may also email your questions to Dave Young at irondave@gmail.com. |
