Year in Review Record Number of Inland NW Swimmers at Champs and National Meets

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1 V o l u m e 1 0 N u m b e r 2 M a y / J u n e Year in Review Record Number of Inland NW Swimmers at Champs and National Meets The USMS short course season ended with a bang for Inland NW Masters. The champs meet held in Pullman on March 31 and April 1 had a more than 70 participating. In addition to a fun time, 14 Inland NW Masters records were broke. Women who broke records included Sharnay Brown (21, MCM), Kris McQuire (42, YVM), Margaret Hair (52, LCM), Marvel Kimball (70, WSU), Modonna Buder (76, UNA) and Jean Rudolph (85, MCM). Men who broke records included: Jason Lyons (22, WSU) and Lincon Djang (47, TCAS). Lincoln Djang who is one of the leaders of the recently formed in Tri-Cities Atomic Sturgeons broke the 200 Breaststroke record in Pullman going 2:28.25, and broke the record again at USMS Nationals in Federal Way going 2: For all the results from the champs meet see page 12. For the first time in many years Inland NW Masters hosted a season ending banquet where new Inland NW Masters officers and season ending awards were announced. The banquet was attended by more than 20 swimmers and guests. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s C a l e n d a r July 15, 2007 Steve Omi Swim, Lake Coeur d Alene Entries must be received by July 11, entry form on page 4. On site entries taken. August 4, 2007 Sandpoint Long Bridge Swim USMS 1-3 Mile Open Water Championship Entries must be received by July 21, entry form on page 7. On site entries taken. Wetsuits will not be allowed for this event.. A few of the WSU Masters swimmers who participated at the USMS Short Course champs were from left Daniel Hurley, Devin Schmelzer, Annika Nelson, Natalie Crooks and in back Jason Lyons. Awards announced included the Water Log award for those Inland NW Masters swimmers who attended every meet offered in Inland NW, those receiving the award were Mary Adams (52, LCM), Bill Bresko (79, UNA) and Doug Garcia (45, WSU). Adams and Bresko also received the high point awards. The final awards presented were for most dedicated swimmer, Devin Schmelzer August 4, th Annual Long Bridge Swim The Northwest s Premier Open Water Swimming Event (wetsuits and fins allowed) Early registration deadline is June 23, Regular registration deadline is July 16, on site entries taken. August 10-13, 2007 USMS Long Course Championships The Woodlands, Texas Visit USMS.org for details (23,WSU) and most inspirational Peony Munger (72, WVM). In the citation for most dedicated, it was noted that Schmelzer as both a coach and swimmer provided lots of enthusiasm for the sport to all his swimming colleagues (see photo above). Munger was noted for swimming the 1650 at the Wenatchee meet all Butterfly and she didn t break form. With USMS Nationals in Federal Way, more than 50 Inland Northwest swimmers took advantage of the close proximity of a national championship meet. Inland NW Masters for the first time in many year were able to pull together a number of relays. In additioin to swimming, a group participated in an evening baseball game at Safeco Field. To see the records set by Inland NW Masters swimmers at Nationals, see page 4. Complete results are available at www. InlandNWMasters.org, and click on the results and history link.

2 Inland NW Masters Swimmers at USMS Nationals I n l a n d N o r t h w e s t M a s t e r s Local Masters Swimming Committee Board and Team Representatives full contact information available online Colville swimmers at nationals included from left, Rob Morrison, Karlin Spear, and Steve Wolcott Margaret Hair from Lake Cities Masters at USMS Nationals Board Chair Doug Garcia (WSU) 1505 NW Kenny Dr Pullman, WA douggarcia@usms.org Vice Chair Brenda Guettler (MCM) 814 Orchard Moscow, ID brendaguettler@yahoo.com Treasurer Virgil Crampton (WSU) 615 E Southview Ave. Colfax WA cramptonmeister@gmail.com Secretary Lincoln Djang (TCAS) PO Box 585 Richland, WA lincoln.djang@hotmail.com Registrar & Spokane Club Rep Suzanne Dills (SCM) 639 N. Riverpoint Blvd. #3W Spokane, WA jacksuedills@comcast.net Past Chair Susanne Simpson (SCM) SBSBFLY@aol.com Top Ten & Lake City Rep Margaret Hair (LCM) ramgolf@gocougs.wsu.edu Meets/Sanctions Brian Johnson (MCM) johnsonb@uidaho.edu Splashmaster Editor & Wenatchee Valley Masters Rep Carolyn Magee (WVM) wenswim@aol.com Team Reps Moscow Chinook Masters Paige Buehler (MCM) swim@galacticnorth.net ChinookSwimming.org Sandpoint West Athletic Club Mike Brosnahan (SWAC) mbroz@verizon.net Spokane Masters Swim & Tri Lynn Reilly (SMT) SLPReilly@aol.com WSU Masters Devin Schmelzer (WSU) devin_j_s@hotmail.com WSUMastersSwimming.org Yakima Valley Masters Dave Krueger laurelkrueger@msn.com From the Moscow Chinook Masters from the back, Kyra Martin, Lance Hamma, Amber Saval, Katrina Finley, Sharnay Brown. V o l u m e 1 0 N u m b e r 1 M a y / J u n e w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g Published irregularly by: Washington State University PO Box Pullman WA Send address changes to: Sue Dills, Registrar Send editorial comments to: Doug Garcia, Editor /GE07034 From the Tri-Cities Atomic Sturgeons Heather Edberg, Bruce Groth, and Lincoln Djang. From the Wenatchee Valley Masters, Carolyn Magee and Wayne Brown.. 2 S p l a s h m a s t e r M a y / J u n e

3 View from the Chair B y D o u g G a r c i a I n l a n d N W M A s t e r s C h a i r With a great short course season behind us and the summer open water season knocking at our door, I would like to take a moment to reflect on our participation in United States Masters Swimming. First, I would like to thank Susanne Simpson (SCM), Bernie Kingsly (NSM) and Larry Krauser (SCM) who served as chair, vice chair and secretary respectively for the past four years. In addition thanks goes to Sue Dills (SCM) who will be stepping down as Inland NW Masters registrar this fall. USMS is a volunteer organization, and we need to recognize and thank those who serve. Many of the people who participate in Masters Swimming go to the pool for a swim with their local team and never give a second thought about how their membership is managed and how the organization provides programming. Its through the volunteers noted above and others that we are able to exist. As we look forward to the future, I would also like to thank our new officers for stepping up and volunteering their time. Serving along with me as elected Inland NW Masters officers are Brenda Guettler (MCM) as vice chair, Lincoln Djang (TCAS) as secretary, and continuing on as treasurer is Virgil Crampton (WSU). Taking over as registrar will be Paige Buehler (MCM). Finally in the volunteer department, Carolyn Magee and volunteers from Wenatchee Masters will be taking over the Splashmaster newsletter this will be my last newsletter as editor/designer. After doing this newsletter for almost ten years, I think its time to pass on the baton. There are many others who help the organization and we re always looking for more. If you would like to be involved in even a small way, please contact your local team rep or me and we will find a spot that meets your interests and expertise. As you may have noticed, we have a new group forming in the Tri-Cities and I look forward to their continued growth and participation in our organization. Having just come back from USMS Nationals at Federal Way, I was pleased to see so many of our swimmers participating. For the first time in many years, Inland NW Masters was well represented at a national championship. Thanks goes to Paige Buehler for organizing the many relays we were able to put together with our increased numbers. Swimmers from Wenatchee teamed up with Tri-Cities and Moscow and other communities to have fun participating in relays. As a very respected Masters coach once told me, its not the time you did, its the Season Totals Team Points LCM MCM SWAC SCM SMT TCAS WSU WVM YVM Spokane Club 4/22/ Moscow 9/30/ Wenatchee 9/30/ Champs 4/1/ Season Total Individual Points Spokane Club Moscow Wenatchee 4/22/2006 9/30/2006 2/24/2007 Champs 4/1/2007 Total Bresko William (UNA) Adams Mary (LCM) Hair Margaret (LCM) Garcia Doug (WSU) Buder Madonna (UNA) Donolo Marcos (WSU) Buehler Paige (MCM) Bell Deborah (MCM) Rudolph Jean (MCM) Munger Peony (WVM) Ridgway Eric (SWAC) Hartley Michael (WVM) LCM Lake City Masters TCAS Tri-Citys Atomic Sturgeons MCM Moscow Chinook Masters WSU Washington State University SWAC Sandpoint West Athletic Club WVM Wenatchee Valley Masters SCM Spokane Club Masters YVM Yakima Valley Masters SMT Spokane Masters Swim & Tri time you had that counts. If you have a good time at a meet, then you ve achieved your goal in participating in Masters Swimming, no matter how fast you swam. For most of us at Inland NW Masters, fitness through swimming and the camaraderie with our fellow swimmers is the reason why we participate in Masters Swimming. Both fitness and the social part of Masters were very strong components of our recent meets healthy adults having a good time in the water. I hope to see you at the Omi and Long Bridge swims. Have a safe and fun summer with family and friends, and don t forget to keep swimming. w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g 3

4 Carolyn Magee from Wenatchee Valley Masters warming down at SC Nationals. REcords Set at SCY Nationals Individual Events Berg, Roy (38, SCM) 200 Freestyle 1: Individual Medley Freestyle Brown, Sharnay (21, MCM) 50 Butterfly Djang, Lincoln (47, TCAS) 100 Backstroke Butterfly 2: Breaststroke 2: Backstroke 2:04.25 Hair, Margaret (52, LCM) 50 Breaststroke Individual Medley 5: Individual Medley 1: Butterfly 2: Freestyle Individual Medley 2:39.36 Magee, Carolyn (61, WVM) 200 Butterfly 3:24.31 Mc Guire, Brian (47, YVM) 100 Individual Medley 1: Backstroke Freestyle Butterfly Munger, Peony (72, WVM) 100 Butterfly 2:32.35 Parrish, Sally (32, YVM) 100 Backstroke 1:03.78 Spear, Karlin (47, UNA) 50 Breaststroke Breaststroke 1:22.61 Weiner, Meika (21, MCM) 100 Butterfly 1: Individual Medley 4:54.55 Wolcott, Steve (61, UNA) 200 Freestyle 2: Freestyle Relay Events All relay events posted here are for 200 Yards Mixed Medley 35+ 2:04.18 Cabrey, David M51 Groth, Bruce M44 Bricel, Kathy F45 Spear, Karlin F47 Men s Freestyle, 35+ 1:39.49 Bratton, Wes M42 Cabrey, David M51 Groth, Bruce M44 Djang, Lincoln M47 Women s Freestyle 45+ 2:02.71 Tonkyn, Jennifer F45 Hair, Margaret F52 Cosens, Barbara F51 Bricel, Kathy F45 Men s Medley, 35+ 1:48.83 Bratton, Wes M42 Groth, Bruce M44 Mc Guire, Brian M47 Djang, Lincoln M47 Women s Medley, 35+ 2:10.33 McGuire, Kris42 Poston, Beth F41 Bricel, Kathy F45 Whiteside, Leslie F47 Women s Medley, 55+ 3:04.24 Schreiber, Shirley F60 Vallandigham, Jeanette F60 Magee, Carolyn F61 Munger, Peony F t h A n n u a l Steve Omi Memorial Open Water Swim Date: Sunday July 15, 2007 Time: Check In At 8:45 am, swim starts at 9:30 am Place: 12th Street Entrance Sanders Beach Lake Coeur d Alene Course: One Mile, along Sanders Beach Public Swim area to Coeur d Alene Resort Golf Course, Wetsuits permitted Fee: $25 includes chamois towel, or $15 without chamois towel $28 day of the swim, or $18 without chamois towel Name Address Additional donations to Steve Omi Scholarship accepted Age Address City State Zip Daytime Phone Evening Phone Make checks payable to: Steve Omi Swim Mail to: Steve Omi Swim, 408 Vista Drive Coeur d Alene ID Enclosed is my $25 registration fee. Please have entry postmarked by July 11, 2007 Enclosed is my $15 registration fee, without towel. Race day registration fee is $28, or $18 without mesh gear bag. For more information call , or swim@steveomi.org ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risk include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or producers of the event and lack of hydration. These risk are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault. I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person. I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers, in which I may participate and that it may govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me including my traveling to and from this event, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: STEVE OMI SWIM organizers, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives, and agents, the event holders, event sponsors, event volunteers; (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event, whether caused by negligence or releases or otherwise. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and or illness during this event. I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and assigns. The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I hereby certify that I have read this document; and, I understand its content. Print Participant s Name Age Signature Date (If under 18 years old Parent or Guardian must sign) PARENT GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINOR (Under 18 years old) The undersigned parent and natural guardian does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties referred to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the parents or legal guardian. Print Participant s Name Age Signature of Parent or Guardian Date 4 S p l a s h m a s t e r M a y / J u n e

5 Swimming Posture B y C o a c h M i c h a e l C o l l i n s I am constantly looking for new ways to teach swimming. I attend coaching clinics and swim camps whenever possible to keep updated and inspired to teach swimming better. For the last year or so I have been putting a lot more emphasis on body position than on the pulling and kicking motions based on information learned from top level coaches like Bill Boomer, Milt Nelms, Richard Quick, Terry Laughlin, Emmett Hines, and Tom Avischious. But change is a long slow process. I hope I can help you understand some of these concepts better in this article. Do you remember in grade school the teacher or your parents telling you to improve your posture. Sit up straight, young man! Stop slouching in your seat! I remember that distinctly from both parents and teachers (Maybe if I had listened, I wouldn t have had back surgery at age 30). To grow up with all our body parts working properly it was necessary to treat our body well by maintaining proper posture and body strength. Well guess what, posture in the water is just as critical to swimming well. Most swimmers have some glaring posture defects which cause them to either swim Much slower than they are capable or work much harder to swim at the same speed. The main two goals in swimming faster are to minimize or reduce drag and to maximize propulsion. Instead we are using most of our energy overcoming poor posture in the water and we are not achieving either! Through Snooper video taping over the last few months, I have found most swimmers drastically out of alignment throughout much of their stroke. To swim faster, we must stop spending so much time trying to work harder, and find ways to swim the same speed with less effort (lower heart rate). Keeping your heart rate lower will allow you to maintain better body position and speed for a longer period of time. Improving your body position (posture) in the water is the quickest way to do this. Learn to feel weightless in the water by balancing your body in the water. This is difficult to do since the center of your body mass is about six inches above your navel, but your center of buoyancy is between your armpits. By pressing the head and chest into the water with the right pressure your buoy will float perfectly horizontal at the surface. Very few swimmers do this well. Usually, the head position is far higher than the hips which forces the legs to work harder and the arms to press down to support the head instead of reaching out in front for more distance. This increases the heart rate because the legs are working harder and more arm strokes are required to cover each length. Collins Rules to Long Axis Rotational Strokes (Free & Back) Rule #1: Maintain head to hip horizontal alignment by keeping pressure on the buoy. Lifting your head higher than your hips at any time during the stroke, especially during breathing is a big no- no. Check yourself by imagining a skewer shoved through your skull and down your spine keeping you perfectly aligned, only allowing you to rotate the head to breathe and not lift it. The skewer tip should always be pointed at the pool wall you are swimming toward. Rule #2: Maintain a long boat position by keeping a weightless arm in front for three-quarters of the stroke pattern. This is also known as Front Quadrant Freestyle. Stretching the arm out front allows the hips to continue to rotate on the side as the recovery arm passes your ear. Rule #3: Swim on your side not on your stomach. Skate down the pool sliding from one hip to the other. Use hip rotation to power your arms through the water. Anchor the hand out front, and then pull it back by rotation of the hips. Increase speed by increasing hip rotation, not arm turnover. Rule #4: Stealth Kick steady and narrow just below the surface. Don t break out of the turbulent cylinder created by the body. Legs should not fall significantly lower that the hips, excessively break the surface, or scissor wider that the width of your shoulders. Rule #5: Develop a vertical forearm pull to increase propulsion. I believe keeping the elbows near the surface at the catch and the finger tips pointed toward the bottom is far more important than an S shaped pull pattern. Remember though, this is the last step and should only be emphasized after the first four rules have been thoroughly ingrained in your muscle memory. Michael Collins is the coach of the Nova Masters and Multisports Orange County in Southern California. He offers Personal Camps and Technique Lessons with video analysis and often hosts athletes from outside the area who want to improve their skills. Visit his site at www. MultisportsOC.com w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g 5

6 INFORMATION SHEET Version of other swimmers, to be picked up if needed by a Coast Guard Auxiliary boat with medical staff on board. Coast Guard power boats will patrol the event, with each turning off their propellers when they are near a swimmer in the water. Two Bonner County Sheriff Patrol boats with sirens and flashing lights are on either side (East and West) of the Long Bridge to notify any other boats which may be on the water but are not participating in our event or may not even be aware of the event and that swimmers are in the water. The swim will proceed in all but lightning and severe wind/cold. Refunds will not be given if cancelled due to weather or any other reason. There is a 2-1/2 hour time limit to complete the swim. Competitors still in the water will be removed and become ineligible for USMS awards USMS OPEN WATER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATE: Saturday, August 4, EVENT: The Northwest's premier open-water swimming event held in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Long Bridge Swim is a 1.76-mile swim across magnificent Lake Pend Oreille. The race is a point-to-point crossing paralleling the Pedestrian Long Bridge. The 2007 event will be the United States Masters Swimming s 1-3 mile Open Water National Championship. There will be two separate waves: first wave is for the USMS National Championship and the second wave is for the Community Swim. COURSE: A straight 1.76 mile swim from an in-water start northward on the east side of the Pedestrian Long Bridge, paralleling the bridge until it meets land, and then following the bike path along the shore into a sandy beach finish. TIME: Check-in begins at 6:30 am. All swimmers must sign USMS Liability Release upon check-in, pickup goody bag, and get body marked. A mandatory Pre-swim and Safety meeting will take place at 8:00 am. USMS swim begins around 9:00 am with the Community Swim beginning 10 minutes later. LOCATION: The race takes place on the east side of the Long Bridge (US 95 bridge heading into Sandpoint from the south). There is great spectator viewing along the entire course. Bring friends and cameras! Park at the north end of Long Bridge in the lot next to the Conoco station. The event will shuttle all swimmers to the south end of the bridge where the swim starts. When you finish at Dog Beach your car will be waiting for you. DIRECTIONS: Sandpoint is located in Northern Idaho. It is 46 miles north of Coeur d Alene, ID, on US 95. Spokane, WA, is 70 miles away (approximate driving time is 90 minutes). SAFETY: Safety is our #1 priority. Qualified safety personnel have the authority to pull any swimmer out of the event for safety reasons. The swimmers swim in a straight line along the east side of the Pedestrian Long Bridge. We have a flotilla of safety boaters, kayakers and canoes, paralleling the swimmers from the start to the finish on the sandy beach. Safety spotters walking along the Bridge have red flags and radios to point out a distressed swimmer if needed to notify a safety boater. Because the Bridge is so close to the swimmers and boaters, it is easy to call out instructions to the boaters if needed. If a swimmer gets tired or wants to stop or rest for any reason a kayaker moves in and can tow them out of the line EXPECTED TEMPERATURE: Water 65-70F degrees, Air 70-80F degrees. ELIGIBILITY: The USMS event is open to all 2007 USMS registered swimmers, 18 years of age (or older) as of August 4, All entrants must present their 2007 USMS card at registration or upon check-in. In USMS Open Water National Championships, swimmers using wetsuits, fins, paddles, flotation devices, or any other swimming aids are not eligible for USMS awards. RULES: Current 2007 USMS rules will govern the USMS portion of this event. ENTRIES: Entries will be available in early On-line entries will be available at the Long Bridge Swim web site ( Mail-in Entry Forms will be available at USMS web site ( and the Long Bridge Swim web site ( ENTRY FEES: Registration Fee is $30 if received by July 21, The Registration Fee includes tee-shirt, cap, swim, bus to start area, and refreshments at the finish area. A late Registration Fee of $40 (no guarantee of tee-shirt) will be allowed up to 8:00 am on race day. AWARDS: Age-groups are 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, and so on in 5- year increments as high as necessary for both men and women. Awards will be given to the top six finishers in each age-group. Awards include: a plaque and USMS Championship Patch to all age-group first place finishers and medals for all age-group 2-6 finishers. RESULTS: Intermittent results will be posted at the race site at reasonable intervals. Final results will be posted at the race site within 30 minutes after completion of the race (2-1/2 hour time limit for race). Final results will be posted on the USMS website within 30 days of completion of the race. LODGING: Information on Lodging, Hotels, and Bed and Breakfast Inns can be found at: MORE INFORMATION: The event s website is: Interested persons may contact one of the event directors for further information: Larry Krauser, USMS Event Director larry.krauser@kcgl.net, (509) Eric Ridgway, Event Director longbridgeswim@yahoo.com, (208)

7 ENTRY FORM Version USMS OPEN WATER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, August 4, 2007 EVENT: The Long Bridge Swim is a 1.76-mile swim across magnificent Lake Pend Oreille, in Sandpoint, Idaho. As one of the Northwest's premier open water swimming events, this straight swim starts from the water and heads northward on the east side of the Pedestrian Long Bridge. Swimmers swim parallel to the bridge then next to a bike path and finish on a sandy beach. Spectators can walk right next to the swimmers the entire time! ENTRY FEES: Registration Fee is $30 if received by July 21, The Registration Fee includes tee-shirt, cap, swim, bus to start area, and refreshments at the finish area. A late Registration Fee of $40 (no guarantee of tee-shirt) will be allowed up to 8:00 am on race day. On-line Entry is available at Please include a copy of your 2007 USMS Card or proof of membership in a foreign organization with your entry. NAME: 2007 USMS NO.: STREET: CLUB NO.: CITY, STATE, ZIP: CLUB NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: AGE (as of 8/4/07): Gender: PHONE: EMERGENCY CONTACT: PHONE: T-Shirts will be given out before event please specify size: S M L XL XXL XXXL (Note that XXL and XXXL T-shirts are $2 additional) MAIL ENTRIES TO: FEES: Larry Krauser Registration ($30): $ USMS Open Water National Championship 1320 North River Vista Street Late Fee ($10): Spokane, WA XXL or XXXL ($2): MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Inland Northwest Masters Swimming Total Included: LIABILITY RELEASE: I, the undersigned participant, intending to be legally bound, hereby certify that I am physically fit and have not been otherwise informed by a physician. I acknowledge that I am aware of all of the risks inherent in Masters Swimming (training and competition), including possible permanent disability or death, and agree to assume all of those risks. AS A CONDITION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE MASTERS SWIMMING EVENT OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENT THERETO, I HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR LOSS OR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OF THE FOLLOWING: UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING, INC., THE LOCAL MASTERS SWIMMING COMMITTEES, THE CLUBS, EVENT HOST, EVENT SPONSORS, EVENT COMMITTEES, OR ANY INDIVIDUALS OFFICIATING AT THE EVENT OR SUPERVISING SUCH ACTIVITIES. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS. Finally, I specifically acknowledge that I am aware of all the risks inherent in open water swimming and agree to assume those risks. Signature: Date:

8 When is a Negative a Positive? B y D e n n i s B a k e r, O r e g o n M a s t e r s C o a h e s R e p I am so fortunate to work with so many different types of swimmers. There are many common threads that I encounter when teaching novice through advanced swimmers. That being said, all of the swimmers I coach or give private lessons to, do one of my favorite training techniques called negative split swimming. Negative split swimming is when you cut in-half whatever increment you are doing; say it s 100 s, the second 50 of the 100 needs to be faster than the first 50. You might say, well that sounds easy enough, but it isn t. This type of negative split training is, at times, very difficult to do. It is not done properly most of the time. We ll look at three different types of swimmers and how they should implement negative split training into their workouts in the correct way. Negative split training is vital in all aspects of swimming. In my opinion, there is not enough of it happening at all levels. Let s talk about the novice or beginning swimmer first. A new swimmer is battling many obstacles while learning how to swim. They are learning how to breathe, working on kicking and pulling correctly. With all this going on, how in the world can they get a good workout without swimming a great distance? The answer is negative split training. When you do a swim set with negative split in the mix, your cardiovascular system activates much quicker no matter what type of swimmer you are. Here is an example of a set my beginning swimmers do: 12 x 50 s Free descending 1-4. Numbers strong and negative split. :30 seconds rest in-between each 50. Let s break this set down and look at why it is a good set for the novice. The distance of the set is only 600 yards and not too overwhelming. Not all of the 50 s are negative split, this would be too difficult. There is plenty of rest during the set so it can be done correctly. The negative split 50 s are only strong, not fast. For the novice swimmer these only need to be done strong so they can keep focus on their stroke. If they do the second 25 faster that the first in any fashion it will increase their heart rate enough to get a great workout. The open water swimmer and/or triathlete swimmer can also benefit greatly from negative split training. These types of swimmers seem to get stuck in a rut doing long aerobic sets with very little rest. As I have stated in previous articles, all swimmers need to engage multiple types of energy systems when they train. If you re an open water swimmer ask yourself this question, How many times has another swimmer started to pass me and I tried to change gears and couldn t do it? Negative split training is the perfect addition to your aerobic workouts. It trains your heart to react better to changes in speed during a race. Here is an example of a set my tri s and open water swimmers do: 10 x 125 s Free. Alternating 1 easy, then 1 negative split strong. :20 seconds rest in-between each 125. Again, let s break it down. The distance of the set wou ld be in the medium range and has an alternating recovery swim. This allows the swimmer to really focus on negative splitting. Also, it is an odd distance. By this I mean a swimmer will have to change gears in the middle of the pool and not off the turn. This is much more practical and helpful for the tri and open water swimmer. Finally, let s look at negative split training for the experienced or elite competition swimmer. The experienced swimmer can handle a little more distance and still be in control of what s going on. Their sets and negative splitting need to be tighter than the previous two groups we have talked about. For example, a novice swimmer can do 100 yards negative split and go 55 seconds on their first 50 and 48 seconds on their second 50 and still get a great amount of benefit from the swim. If an experienced swimmer did this they wouldn t get as much out of it. The range in-between splits is too wide. Advanced swimmers need to have splits much closer together. For example, 35 seconds on the first 50 and 33 seconds on the second 50. The advanced swimmer has built up better stroke technique and has greater aerobic, anaerobic and threshold systems. To tap into these systems closer negative splitting is a must! Let s look at a set that my advanced swimmers do: 4 x 200 s Free. Odd ones are moderate. Even ones are negative split steady. :30 seconds rest in-between. 4 x 100 s Free. Odd ones are moderate. Even ones are negative split strong. :30 seconds rest in-between. 4 x 50 s Free. Odd ones are moderate. Even ones are negative split fast. :30 seconds rest in-between. Breaking down this set it is obvious that it is longer. However, we still have some recovery swims in-between our negative splitting and though the increments get smaller throughout the set the rest stays the same. This is to help the swimmers focus on the task at hand, tight negative swimming and getting faster as you go through the set. The last set really illustrates the difficulty of negative split swimming. You really need a coach to take some splits throughout different parts of the set so you know you re on track. The biggest mistake swimmers make is not checking the clock or getting their splits. Simply thinking to yourself that you are S p l a s h m a s t e r M a y / J u n e

9 Open Water Preparation Practice Session B y D o u g G a r c i a, C o a c h W S U M a s t e r s Stretch on the deck for five- to ten-minutes before entering the water. Warm up: 500 yard swim 150 yards kicking without a kick board or fins Pre-Set: 4 x 150 broken as: 50 six-kick switch drill (see below) rest 15 seconds 50 touch-back drill (see below) between 150s 50 build-up swim 2 x 275 negative split (rest 30 seconds between 275s) To get the feeling of open water swimming as noted at the left by Coach Dennis Baker, you ll need to turn on the reserves in the middle of the pool rather than at the wall. Main Set: 4 x 400 broken as: 1) Swim at open water pace, get your time rest 1 minute 2) First 25 of each 100 to be sprint (this gives between 400s the sensation of the start, or of passing. 3) Last 25 of each 100 seek and sight (see below) 4) 400 negative split, beat the time from #1 Mop Up: 300 Easy alternating 50s swim focusing on distance per stroke and 50s kick on your back. Bonus: Cool off: Drills: 200 swim as fast as possible 4 x 75 broken as 50 distance per stroke swimming, 25 kick easy on your back, rest 10 seconds between each 75. Try to descend your stroke count with each 75. Six-kick switch: flutter kick on your side with one arm resting your your side and one out front. On the count of six, give a hard pull, extending other arm and roll to opposite side, six count and repeat. Purpose: to learn body position and roll. Touch back: At the completion of each stroke when your hand exits the water, roll body and slap the water on the other side of your hip. Keep your head in proper Freestyle position. Purpose: to heighten your awareness of the completion of the stroke and body roll. Seek and Sight: keep your eyes just above the surface of the water sighting on an object. This gives a feeling of navigating during an open water swim. Be sure to breathe to your side and not in front. Breathing to the front will drop your body position to low in the water. pushing harder on the second half of the swim just doesn t cut it. In most instances, what you think is happening in your mind is not the case in reality. Your body gets naturally fatigued even when going out under control on the first half of a swim. One must maintain a strong stroke and effort throughout the whole second half, especially into the wall. Negative split swimming can help all levels of swimmers and all types of swimmers. It can help sprinters finish better. It can help middle distance swimmers split evener. It can help distance and open water swimmers change speeds when needed and be a better racer. Finally it can help the novice swimmer get into shape without swimming a lot of miles as they perfect their strokes. I would recommend implementing negative split swimming for at least 30% of your training. You will see results quickly and truly find out when a negative is a positive Short Course Meters TOP TEN Women, Margaret Hair (LCM) 1500 Freestyle, fourth, 23: Backstroke, ninth, 1: Breaststroke, seventh, 3: Individual Medley, sixth, 3:01.64 Women, Suzanne Dills (SCM) 200 Freestyle, second, 2: Freestyle, second, 6: Butterfly, sixth, Individual Medley, first, 1:28.53 Men, Larry Krauser (SCM) 50 Freestyle, first, Freestyle, second, Freestyle,third, 2: Freestyle, second, 4: Freestyle, thrid, 9:37.66 Robert Morrison (UNA) 50 Breaststroke, eighth, Breaststroke, eighth, 1: Breaststroke, tenth, 2:56.02 UnderH 2 O Videotaping & Video Library Did you know that WSU Masters Swimming has underwater video camera equipment? The camera equipment and operator can be scheduled to film any group or individual that would like to have themselves videotaped. The tape session also comes with an analysis of the swim. Sessions can take place in your location or Pullman. The fees for this service are quite reasonable. Contact Doug Garcia for more details (douggarcia@usms.org). USMS Snooper and Videotape Library USMS has underwater videotape equipment that any USMS group can rent out. Instructions are included on how to opperate the equipment. A videotape library is also available from USMS. Some of the best instructional swimming videos from some of the best coaches in the country (Both USMS and USA coaches) are available. Details for both programs are available at USMS.org under the coaching section. w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g

10 Purchase a video of the swim for only $20 VhS (plus $5 S&h) or DVD $25 (plus $5 S&h) past years videos also available call chuck Smith at The 13Th AnnuAl Lake Pend OreiLLe Long Bridge Swim SandPOint, idaho TAke The ChAllenge, TAke The Plunge! Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007 Time: Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m all swimmers must sign liability release. All swimmers under 18 must have parent or guardian present to sign liability release. Pre-swim meeting 8 a.m. Swim start 9 a.m. Location: Park at the north end of the Long Bridge in the lot next to the Conoco station. We will shuttle all swimmers to the south end of the bridge where the swim starts. When you finish at Dog Beach your car will be waiting for you. Safety: Safety is our #1 priority. Qualified safety personnel have the authority to pull any swimmer out of the event for safety reasons. Wetsuits are recommended, but not required. It will make you safer and swim faster! The swim will proceed in all but lightning and severe wind/cold. Refunds will not be given if cancelled due to weather or any other reason. Participants wearing fins will not qualify for speed awards. 2.5 hours time limit for swim Stick around after the Swim! Swimmers will enjoy food, music, prizes and raffle drawings. Prizes will not be of great material value. The real prize is the satisfaction of participating in the healthful and somewhat crazy activity of swimming all the way across Lake Pend Oreille. for more information or to share your ideas, please contact eric ridgway at Cut Here The Northwest s Premier Open Water Swimming Event 1.76 mile swim from the south end of the Long Bridge to Dog Beach check out past pictures on our website at: longbridgeswim@yahoo.com great spectator viewing along the entire course. Bring friends and cameras! Spend a weekend of fun in Sandpoint! Call (800) for lodging reservations Early registration - $12 (postmarked by June 23, 2007) irs non-profit tax id # Regular registration -$16 (postmarked by July 14, 2007) Late registration -$20 (no guarantee of T-shirt) If no T-shirt is wanted subtract $5 Name: Phone: ( ) Male Female Age (as of 8/4/07) Date of birth: Your , we ll results Address: Fun and unusual information: (personal accomplishments and honors, obstacles overcome): Please elaborate on back! Circle years you ve participated in this swim T-shirts will be given out before event - circle size: Youth S M L Adult S M L XL (XXL XXXL add $2 ) Extra T-shirts $8, indicate size & number. Video $20 DVD $25 (both plus $5 S&H) Total $ Make checks payable to: Long Bridge Swim 2023 Sandpoint West Drive Sandpoint, ID or register online at: catch the thursday, friday or Saturday night concerts at the festival at Sandpoint. call (888) for details.

11 Swim Results Wenatchee Sweetheart Meet February 24, 2006, Wenatchee, Washington Women s Events Women Amanda Djang 26 TCAS Amanda Djang 26 TCAS Women Jennifer Korfiatis 33 WVM Jennifer Korfiatis 33 WVM 2: Jennifer Korfiatis 33 WVM Yard Backstroke 1 Jennifer Korfiatis 33 WVM 2:19.86 Women Denise Lancaster 38 WVM 1:42.11 Denise Lancaster 38 WVM DQ 400 Yard Individual Medley 1 Denise Lancaster 38 WVM 7:31.56 Women Niki Stewart 47 WVM Niki Stewart 47 WVM 1: Niki Stewart 47 WVM Niki Stewart 47 WVM 1:32.45 Women Mary Adams 52 LCM Mary Adams 52 LCM 2: Mary Adams 52 LCM 1:41.89 Codes Inland NW Masters Record NW Zone Record USMS Record World Record Unofficial Disqualified (I) (Z) (U) (W) (X) (DQ) Key for Teams Lake City Masters LCM Moscow Masters MCM Sandpoint West Athletic Club SWAC Spokane Club Masters SCM Spokane Masters and Tri SMT Tri City Atomic Sturgeons TCAS Unattached UNA WSU Masters WSU Wenatchee Valley Masters WVM Yakima Valley Masters YVM 1 Mary Adams 52 LCM 3: Yard Individual Medley 1 Mary Adams 52 LCM 7:54.88 Women Shirley Schreiber 59 WVM Shirley Schreiber 59 WVM 1: Shirley Schreiber 59 WVM Shirley Schreiber 59 WVM 1:49.58 Women Carolyn MaGee 61 WVM 1:36.96 (I) 1 Carolyn MaGee 61 WVM Carolyn MaGee 61 WVM 1: Carolyn MaGee 61 WVM 1: Carolyn MaGee 61 WVM 3:19.89 Women Suzy McKinnon 66 MTM Suzy McKinnon 66 MTM 1: Yard Backstroke 1 Suzy McKinnon 66 MTM 5: Suzy McKinnon 66 MTM 1: Suzy McKinnon 66 MTM 2:29.36 Women Peony Munger 72 WVM 54: Peony Munger 72 WVM 2: Peony Munger 72 WVM 5: Peony Munger 72 WVM 2: Peony Munger 72 WVM 4:45.62 Women Madonna Buder 76 UNA 1: Madonna Buder 76 UNA 35:40.01 (Z) 1 Madonna Buder 76 UNA 1: Madonna Buder 76 UNA 2:32.09 (I) Madonna Buder 76 UNA DQ Men Jason Vandersluis 32 WVM 1: Jason Jablonski 33 WVM 6: Jason Jablonski 2 Jason Vandersluis 33 WVM 22: WVM 26:19.74 Jason Jablonski 33 WVM DQ Men Robert Hill 36 WVM Robert Hill 2 Michael Hartley 36 WVM 5: WVM 7: Harm-Jan Steenhuis 39 SMT Michael Hartley 2 Harm-Jan Steenhuis 37 WVM 39 SMT Michael Hartley 2 Harm-Jan Steenhuis 37 WVM 1: SMT 1: Michael Hartley 37 WVM 2: Robert Hill 36 WVM 1: Michael Hartley 37 WVM 1:13.34 Men Marc Norsen 49 PNA Alan Kirpes 48 WVM Kevin Knight 2 Zdenek Otruba 47 WVM 45 WVM Doug Garcia 45 WSU 1: Zdenek Otruba 2 Marc Norsen 45 WVM 49 PNA : Marc Norsen 2 Zdenek Otruba 49 PNA 45 WVM 2: : Alan Kirpes 48 WVM Alan Kirpes 48 WVM 1: Marc Norsen 49 PNA 1: Zdenek Otruba 45 WVM Kevin Knight 47 WVM Alan Kirpes 48 WVM Lincoln Djang 2 Doug Garcia 47 TCAS 45 WSU (I) 1: Kevin Knight 47 WVM 1: Zdenek Otruba 45 WVM 1: Alan Kirpes 48 WVM 1: Kevin Knight 47 WVM 2:44.27 Men Peter Himmel 53 WVM Peter Himmel 53 WVM 1: Peter Himmel 53 WVM 3: Peter Himmel 53 WVM 2:53.07 Men Robert McKinnon 69 MTM Armin Arndt 66 SMT 8: Robert McKinnon 2 Dennis Osier 69 MTM 29: WVM 29: Robert McKinnon 69 MTM Robert McKinnon Armin Arndt 69 MTM 66 SMT DQ 1 Armin Arndt 66 SMT 1: Armin Arndt 66 SMT 3: Robert McKinnon 69 MTM Men Jack Bevier 74 WVM Jack Bevier 74 WVM 1: Jack Bevier 74 WVM 3: Jack Bevier 74 WVM 8:31.30 Men William Bresko 79 UNA William Bresko 79 UNA 2:09.35 William Bresko 79 UNA DQ 1 William Bresko 79 UNA 2: William Bresko 79 UNA 5:12.43 w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g 11

12 Swim Meet Results Inland Northwest Championship Meet March 31-April 1, 2007, Pullman, Washington Women s Events Women Connett, Hanna 18 WSU Derego, Dana 19 WSU Harrison, Anna 20 WSU Martin, Kyra 20 MCM Brown, Sharnay 2 Johnshoy, Barbara 21 MCM 20 WSU Harrison, Anna 20 WSU 1: Marett, Emily 24 WSU 1: Martin, Kyra 20 MCM 1: Brown, Sharnay 21 Connett, Hanna 21 MCM 18 WSU : Brown, Sharnay 21 MCM 2: Finley, Katrina 21 MCM 2: Marett, Emily 24 WSU 2: Connett, Hanna 18 WSU 6: Johnshoy, Barbara 20 WSU 7: Brackett, Heather 23 WSU 7: Yard Freestyle 1 Marett, Emily 24 WSU 14: Johnshoy, Barbara 20 WSU 15: Martin, Kyra 20 MCM 15: Finley, Katrina 21 MCM 21: Brown, Sharnay 2 Harrison, Anna 21 MCM 1:05.93 (I) 20 WSU 1: Yard Backstroke 1 Finley, Katrina 21 MCM 2: Saval, Amber 2 Martin, Kyra 20 MCM 20 MCM Saval, Amber 2 Martin, Kyra 20 MCM 1: MCM 1: Derego, Dana 19 WSU 2: Brown, Sharnay 2 Saval, Amber 21 MCM 20 MCM Marett, Emily 24 WSU 1: Yard Butterfly 1 Marett, Emily 24 WSU 3: Brown, Sharnay 21 MCM 1: Finley, Katrina 21 MCM 1:11.53 Saval, Amber 20 MCM DQ 1 Johnshoy, Barbara 20 WSU 2: Marett, Emily 24 WSU 2: Brackett, Heather 23 WSU 2:55.96 Women Nelson, Annika 2 Djang, Amanda 27 WSU 26 TCAS Djang, Amanda 26 TCAS Djang, Amanda 26 TCAS 1: Nelson, Annika 27 WSU 2: Nelson, Annika 27 WSU 2:31.87 Women Strand, Tara 32 MCM Lee, Kristi 2 Roesler, Tiffani 31 SAW 32 LCM Lee, Kristi 2 Roesler, Tiffani 31 SAW 32 LCM : Lee, Kristi 31 SAW 2: Lee, Kristi 2 Strand, Tara 31 SAW 5: MCM 6: Yard Freestyle 1 Lee, Kristi 2 Strand, Tara 31 SAW 11: MCM 13: Strand, Tara 32 MCM Roesler, Tiffani 32 LCM Roesler, Tiffani 32 LCM Roesler, Tiffani 2 Strand, Tara 32 LCM 1: MCM 1:18.31 Women Morse, Jennifer 39 MCM Cashatt, Christine 36 SMT Buehler, Paige 2 Billington, Suzanne 38 MCM 37 MCM Morse, Jennifer 2 Cashatt, Christine 39 MCM 1: SMT 1: Cashatt, Christine 36 SMT 2: Billington, Suzanne 37 MCM 6: Buehler, Paige 38 MCM 6: Cashatt, Christine 36 SMT 7: Berens, Kristen 36 MCM 8: Yard Freestyle 1 Billington, Suzanne 37 MCM 13: Buehler, Paige 38 MCM 13: Cashatt, Christine 36 SMT 15: Buehler, Paige 2 Morse, Jennifer 38 MCM 39 MCM Buehler, Paige 2 Morse, Jennifer 38 MCM 1: MCM 1: Morse, Jennifer 39 MCM 3:25.65 (U) 1 Billington, Suzanne 37 MCM Billington, Suzanne 37 MCM 1: Buehler, Paige 38 MCM 1: Cashatt, Christine 36 SMT 1: Billington, Suzanne 37 MCM 2:51.84 Women McQuire, Kris 42 YVM Poston, Beth 41 YVM 1: Poston, Beth 41 YVM 6: McQuire, Kris 42 YVM (I) 1 McQuire, Kris 42 YVM 1: Poston, Beth 41 YVM 2:36.79 Women Hair, Margaret 52 LCM Hair, Margaret 52 LCM 1: Hair, Margaret 52 LCM 2:32.57 (I) 1 Salant, Priscilla 54 MCM 8: Bell, Deborah 54 MCM 27: Bell, Deborah 2 Adams, Mary 54 MCM 52 LCM Bell, Deborah 2 Adams, Mary 54 MCM 1: LCM 1: Yard Backstroke 1 Adams, Mary 52 LCM 3: Cosens, Barbara 51 MCM Cosens, Barbara 51 MCM 1: Adams, Mary 52 LCM Bell, Deborah 54 MCM 1: Hair, Margaret 52 LCM 1: Adams, Mary 52 LCM 1: Hair, Margaret 52 LCM 2: Bell, Deborah 54 MCM 3: Adams, Mary 52 LCM 3: Yard Individual Medley 1 Hair, Margaret 52 LCM 6: Bell, Deborah 54 MCM 7:28.66 Women Santucci, Selene 57 WSU Santucci, Selene 57 WSU 1:31.72 Women Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA (U) 1 Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA 1: Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA 3: Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA 1: Vallandigham, Jeanette 60 UNA 4:19.99 Women Kimball, Marvel 70 WSU Kimball, Marvel 70 WSU 1:37.48 (I) 1 Kimball, Marvel 70 WSU 3:37.31 (I) 1 Kimball, Marvel 70 WSU 9:41.98 (I) 1 Munger, Peony 72 WVM 2: Munger, Peony 72 WVM 4: Munger, Peony 72 WVM 2: Yard Butterfly 1 Munger, Peony 72 WVM 5: Kimball, Marvel 70 WSU 2: Munger, Peony 72 WVM 4: Yard Individual Medley Munger, Peony 72 WVM DQ Women Buder, Madonna 76 UNA 4:05.72 (I) 16 1 Buder, Madonna 76 UNA 35:39.86 (U) 12 S p l a s h m a s t e r M a y / J u n e

13 1 Buder, Madonna 76 UNA 1:07.74 (I) 1 Buder, Madonna 76 UNA 2:31.86 (I) 1 Buder, Madonna 76 UNA 2:31.27 Women Rudolph, Jean 85 MCM 1:34.75 (I) 1 Rudolph, Jean 85 MCM 3:32.06 Men s Events Men Hawthorne, Nathan 21 WSU Schmelzer, Devin 23 WSU Lyons, Jason 2 Hamma, Lance 22 WSU 24 MCM Hawthorne, Nathan 21 WSU Schmelzer, Devin 23 WSU Lyons, Jason 2 Hamma, Lance 22 WSU 24 MCM (I) Hamma, Lance 2 Schmelzer, Devin 24 MCM 2: WSU 2: Lyons, Jason 22 WSU 5:00.07 (I) 1 Schmelzer, Devin 23 WSU 1: Roark, Charles 2 Schmelzer, Devin 21 MCM 1: WSU 1: Hamma, Lance 24 MCM Roark, Charles 21 MCM Hamma, Lance 24 MCM 1: Schmelzer, Devin 23 WSU 1: Hamma, Lance 2 Roark, Charles 24 MCM 1: MCM 1:09.29 Men Hurley, Daniel 27 WSU Coons, Christopher 26 WSU Codes Inland NW Masters Record NW Zone Record USMS Record World Record Unofficial Disqualified (I) (Z) (U) (W) (X) (DQ) Key for Teams Lake City Masters LCM Moscow Masters MCM Sandpoint West Athletic Club SWAC Spokane Club Masters SCM Spokane Masters and Tri SMT Tri City Atomic Sturgeons TCAS Unattached UNA WSU Masters WSU Wenatchee Valley Masters WVM Yakima Valley Masters YVM Moscow Chinoonk Masters at the Champs meet in Pullman. 1 Hurley, Daniel 2 Coons, Christopher 27 WSU WSU 1: Coons, Christopher 26 WSU Hurley, Daniel 2 Coons, Christopher 27 WSU 1: WSU 1: Hurley, Daniel 27 WSU 2: Yard Individual Medley 1 Hurley, Daniel 27 WSU 4:33.59 Men Donolo, Marcos 31 WSU Donolo, Marcos 31 WSU 2: Edge, Richard 2 Donolo, Marcos 30 WSU 5: WSU 6: Donolo, Marcos 31 WSU 21: Donolo, Marcos 31 WSU 1: Yard Butterfly 1 Edge, Richard 30 WSU 2: Edge, Richard 2 Donolo, Marcos 30 WSU 2: WSU 2:28.30 Men Hartley, Michael 37 WVM Brown, Robert 2 Darnell, Rick 36 MCM 37 MCM Brown, Robert 36 MCM 1: Hartley, Michael 2 Darnell, Rick 37 WVM 37 MCM Hartley, Michael 37 WVM 1: Hartley, Michael 37 WVM 2: Darnell, Rick 37 MCM Hartley, Michael 2 Brown, Robert 37 WVM 1: MCM 1: Brown, Robert 36 MCM 2:43.31 (U) Men Groth, Bruce 44 TCAS Ortega, John 40 TCAS 1: Bronson, Matthew 2 Ortega, John 41 UNA 2: TCAS 2: Ortega, John 40 TCAS 6: Yard Freestyle 1 Traynor, Tim 43 WSU 13: Ortega, John 40 TCAS 23: Groth, Bruce 2 Bronson, Matthew 44 TCAS 41 UNA Groth, Bruce 44 TCAS 1: Groth, Bruce 44 TCAS 2: Groth, Bruce 2 Bronson, Matthew 44 TCAS 41 UNA Groth, Bruce 2 Ortega, John 44 TCAS 1: TCAS 1: Ortega, John 40 TCAS 3:04.58 Men McQuire, Brian 47 YVM Vinsonhaler, Steve 45 UNA Sweeney, John 46 MCM Garcia, Doug 45 WSU 1: Sweeney, John 46 MCM 1: Garcia, Doug 45 WSU 2: Djang, Lincoln 47 TCAS 5: Lamar, Thomas 46 MCM 6: Ridgway, Eric 46 SWAC 6: Gerke, Charlie 47 MCM 6: Sweeney, John 46 MCM 10: Yard Freestyle 1 Gerke, Charlie 2 Ridgway, Eric 47 MCM 14: SWAC 14: Sweeney, John 46 MCM McQuire, Brian 2 Johnson, Brian 47 YVM 45 MCM Sweeney, John 46 MCM 2: Yard Backstroke 1 Johnson, Brian 45 MCM 2: Gerke, Charlie 47 MCM Ridgway, Eric 46 SWAC 1: Gerke, Charlie 47 MCM 1: Lamar, Thomas 46 MCM 1: Djang, Lincoln 47 TCAS 2:28.25 (I) 2 Ridgway, Eric 46 SWAC 2: Gerke, Charlie 47 MCM 3: Lamar, Thomas 46 MCM 1: Yard Butterfly 1 Ridgway, Eric 46 SWAC 3: Johnson, Brian 2 Ridgway, Eric 45 MCM 1: SWAC 1: Lamar, Thomas 46 MCM 2: Yard Individual Medley 1 Djang, Lincoln 47 TCAS 4:31.16 (I) 2 Johnson, Brian 45 MCM 5: Garcia, Doug 45 WSU 6:24.34 see Champs Results on page 14 w w w. I n l a n d N W M a s t e r s. o r g 13