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Member News February 2010 In This Issue OW Swimsuit Clarification In Too Deep? Find the Balance How to Maximize Swimsuit Durability Accepting Ransom J. Arthur Nominations We've Got Spirit!

1 Member News February 2010 In This Issue OW Swimsuit Clarification In Too Deep? Find the Balance How to Maximize Swimsuit Durability Accepting Ransom J. Arthur Nominations We've Got Spirit! Really Cool Website of the Month Swim Louisville Masters earns RCWOM honors this month for keeping its team organized and updated at: swimlouisville.com SLM's website is up-to-date, informative and easy to navigate. Not only is it useful, but looks great, too. To be considered for Really Cool Website of the Month, please make sure that your team's website includes the current USMS logo and Join/Renew Membership button. You may submit your team name and web address to the USMS for consideration at Dear, Last month we set new goals, committed to resolutions and swore that this year would be different. How is it going? Are you riding the momentum the New Year can bring? This month 2008 USMS Coach of the Year, Susan Ingraham, provides drills for the self-coached swimmer and Dr. Jim Miller reminds us to find the balance in our training goals and our busy lives. Whatever our goals may be, he reminds us to approach them in a smart and healthy manner. On Jan 20, we sent out an Emergency Rule Change from the Rules Committee regarding swimsuits in USMS pool competitions. Many of you have asked about open water. See below for a statement on swimsuit rules for USMS open water competitions. Swimming for Life Your Friends at U.S. Masters Swimming Open Water Swimsuit Rules Clarification The January swimsuit ruling made by U.S. Masters Swimming applies to all USMS sanctioned and recognized pool events (including meets and postal events). However, it does not apply to open water events. The USMS Open Water swimsuit rules have not changed from 2009 and are not impacted by FINA's recent decisions. Swimwear that was approved for pool use in 2009 is still legal for USMS sanctioned open water events in The following rules apply to open water competition: Swimwear Swimmers of the Month Swimwear shall be the same as defined in articles and Goggles, ear plugs, watches, and grease shall be

Ted Collins Jane Gerlowski Joe Flanagan Our Sponsors Support YOU! Please Support Them allowed. The suit shall be made of a porous material. 102.14.

2 Ted Collins Jane Gerlowski Joe Flanagan Our Sponsors Support YOU! Please Support Them allowed. The suit shall be made of a porous material Design-The swimsuits worn for competition shall be nontransparent and conform to the current concept of the appropriate. The referee shall have authority to bar offenders from competition until they comply with this rule Advertising-Products involving tobacco, alcohol or pharmaceuticals containing drugs banned under IOC or FINA rules may not be advertised, but the advertiser's name only may be used. Offenders may be barred from competition until they comply with this rule Swim cap(s), including those made of neoprene, may be permitted. Swim caps shall be defined as head gear conforming to a traditional swim cap design and shall not extend to protect the neck or shoulders Wetsuits may be allowed at the discretion of the event director when the water temperature does not exceed 78 F. If awards are given to wetsuit competitors, they shall be awarded separately from those for non-wetsuit competitors. Any published results or records must clearly indicate which swimmers wore wetsuits Devices used to maintain body heat are illegal, except for those listed in articles , and Flotation or propulsive devices are not permitted, apart from those listed in articles and , except in designated events where all swimmers are using similar devices A wrist watch may be worn in open water competition. A complete list of approved swimwear for USMS open water competition can be found here. Contact Heather Hagadorn, Chair of the Long Distance Committee, with additional questions.

Drills and Skills for the Self-Coached Swimmer: Improving Lung Capacity for More Effective

Walls are not there for rest, but instead should be used to maintain velocity throughout your

All swimmers should strive to improve their turns at each practice; turns provide an

Ingraham provides drills that focus specifically on developing lung capacity.

3 Drills and Skills for the Self-Coached Swimmer: Improving Lung Capacity for More Effective Turns By Susan Ingraham Turns can make or break a great race. Walls are not there for rest, but instead should be used to maintain velocity throughout your event. All swimmers should strive to improve their turns at each practice; turns provide an opportunity for even the most elite athletes to drop time and improve efficiency. Ingraham provides drills that focus specifically on developing lung capacity. Read more Our Sponsors Support YOU! Please Support Them New England Masters swimmer Ed Colley, a retired editorial cartoonist for the Boston Globe, sent this to us. Look for more of Colley's work in future publications. In Too Deep? Find the Balance by Jim Miller, MD

There is also little wonder why our performances are sometimes not what our training would indicate they should be.

4 The Masters athlete is different from younger athletes. We work, we have families, we have homes; we have to contend with the real world. It is not a surprise that, as Masters swimmers, our training goals are frequently not met; or if they are, it is at the expense of something else, such as sleep or quality nutrition. There is also little wonder why our performances are sometimes not what our training would indicate they should be. It becomes difficult to keep to a training schedule without interruptions, even while we are training for our end-of-theseason competitions. When busy, we can go days - or even weeks - without consistent training. Read more Featured on the Web If you have not visited the front page at usms.org this week, you may have missed these two great stories about Masters swimmers: Swimming to Live: Rebecca's Story Three years ago, Rebecca Ehmling, 50, was diagnosed with a form of rheumatoid arthritis with fibromyalgia, a degenerative autoimmune disease that can deform joints and cause severe pain. "At first I though I had the flu, but three days later I couldn't get out of bed without help or walk without assistance. My feet and hands swelled up to three times their normal size," Ehmling says. After weeks of tests she was diagnosed and the specialist told her flat out that she should resign herself to spending most of her days in a wheelchair. Read more. Ft. Leavenworth Lancers While many Masters swimming groups face a number of challenges in growing and sustaining their programs, the Fort Leavenworth Lancers have some unique challenges. The Lancers are in Fort Leavenworth, Kan., home of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, a different type of military installation, which houses the Command and Staff College. The college offers something similar to a one-year graduate program for field grade officers. Most of the personnel stationed there stay for only a year, sometimes less. Read more.

Controller Position Filled The previously advertised Controller position has been filled, and the national office is pleased to welcome Susan Kuhlman to the staff.

The Sarasota Orchestra has a $7M annual operating budget and $23M Endowment Fund. Susan earned her undergraduate degree from University of Florida and masters from Boston University.

5 Controller Position Filled The previously advertised Controller position has been filled, and the national office is pleased to welcome Susan Kuhlman to the staff. Susan has 15 years experience as a controller. She comes to USMS from the Sarasota Orchestra where she served as their controller. The Sarasota Orchestra has a $7M annual operating budget and $23M Endowment Fund. Susan earned her undergraduate degree from University of Florida and masters from Boston University. Susan is mom to two boys; 20-year old Jay and 18-year old Matthew. She is an avid cyclist and runner, and now triathlete, truly living the healthy lifestyle and a passion for sports. A native of the Sarasota area for more than 20 years, Susan was instrumental in founding the Sarasota CFO Professional Network. Welcome Susan! How to Maximize Swimsuit Durability by the Professionals at Kiefer Even if you are one of the lucky ones to be free from pressures from the tough economy, making the most of your swimsuit purchases should be a priority! Whether you favor polyester or Lycra, eventually your swimsuit will discolor, fade, stretch, tear, or if you're lucky enough to have it for a really long time, dry rot. With a little extra care, it is possible to get weeks or even months of extra use out of your non-technical swimsuit. Follow these simple guidelines for long-lasting swimsuits. Read more Now Accepting Nominations for Ransom J. Arthur Award What About You? Do you have a story to tell? We are always interested in hearing from our members about their swimming experiences. We may feature your story on the Web, in STREAMLINES, or in SWIMMER magazine. Write to us at press@usms.org. The Ransom J. Arthur Award is one of U.S. Masters Swimming's most prestigious awards. The award is presented annually to the person that has done the most to further the objectives of the organization. Last year's Ransom J. Arthur Award recipient was Julie Heather; who will it be this year? Nominations are due March 15, 2010 and the award will be presented at the USMS Short Course National Championships in Atlanta, Ga. Please read the nomination guidelines, which include

the nomination form. You may email Sally Dillon if you have additional questions. We've Got Spirit!

6 the nomination form. You may Sally Dillon if you have additional questions. We've Got Spirit! Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club Masters Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club's Masters team in Denver Colorado shows spirit by swimming outdoors year-round. On Friday January 1st these swimmers did 100 x 100's to start off the new year. It was only 30 degrees at the start of this swim, however the cold isn't enough to scare away these Masters swimmers. It actually snows during some practices. Though the winter weather can be harsh the water is always a perfect 81 degrees. To see your team featured as part of the We've Got Spirit photo series, please us at press@usms.org. Dive in at USMS.ORG About U.S. Masters Swimming U.S. Masters Swimming, founded in 1971, is a membership-operated national governing body that promotes adult health, fitness, wellness and competition through aquatics. It does so by partnering with more than 1,000 adult swim clubs across the country that offer swim fitness programs, promoting information via the bi-monthly member magazine, SWIMMER, and usms.org; and by sanctioning and promoting pool, open water and virtual competitions. More than 50,000 adults are registered members of U.S. Masters Swimming. About STREAMLINES U.S. Masters Swimming encourages all U.S. Masters Swimming members to subscribe to STREAMLINES, however if you would rather not receive this update, please do not

7 click the unsubscribe button, as that will remove you from all other U.S. Masters Swimming National Office mailings. Rather, please click on the "Update Profile/ Address" link at the bottom of this . Here you can select to discontinue your STREAMLINES service or sign up for the monthly coaches' newsletter, STREAMLINES for Coaches, and/or STREAMLINES for Volunteers, a quarterly publication Header photo by Cokie Lepinski.

ASA LONDON REGION GENERAL CONDITIONS

ASA LONDON REGION GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This event is open to all bona fide registered members of clubs affiliated to the ASA, SASA, WASA and registered members of clubs from Countries that are affiliated