c u r r e n t s aquatics FEBRUARY MARCH 2015 PAGE INSIDE 1 President’s Letter 1 Coach’s Column 2 Swim Defiance Celebrates Independence in 2015 3 Reasons Why You Should Swim At Champs 6 Blue Waves In Motion 6 New And Returning Members 7 Directory Blue Wave Aquatics PO Box 24083 Federal Way, WA 98093 UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING President’s Letter Coach’s Column by Pat Duggan by Wendy Neely Sooner or later it can happen to all of We're on our way through the first us: illness, injury or other age-related month of the new year with a lot of the indignities. So the question becomes, to same members and some new ones swim or not to swim? For short-term too. This January I feel like everyone is acute issues, e.g., the flu or fractures, in the same place of coming to workout the answer is obvious: time to take a and embracing the essence of Masters break from the pool, but for longer- swimming. The enthusiasm, comradeterm chronic ailments, what then? Per- rie and attendance has been through haps the best solution is just to find a the roof! It is so much more fun to way. In other words, coach swimmers who adapt. Discouraging? want to be "coached" Of course, but the through technique, SAVE THE DATE: hidden- benefits can speed, endurance Join in on the “POW” (Pool be downright surprisand everything in beOpen Water) race on Sunday ing. tween. February 22, 2015 at KCAC. This is like Mario Kart in the pool! Watch for more info Take Nellis Kim. If Showing up to your coming on Facebook, our you’ve ever watched workouts and doing website, and at the pool... her power down the the workouts is fine; lane, you know that however, you’re not Nellis has a killer kick. going to make a lot of What you may not know is that she can changes to your swimming nor will the thank a shoulder problem for that. fun last very long when the results Same goes for Zena Courtney, who don't change to your benefit. If you're comes back from injury after injury in reading this and are in the “showing better form than before, continuing to up” mode, don't worry. Swimming for set new records. sanity is priceless and needs to be done during periods of our lives. Their secret? If one body part isn’t up to the task, focus on improving something Here's a few ways to maximize your one else. hour practice. bluewave-aquatics.com (Continued on page 4) VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 (Continued on page 5) Page 1 c u r r e n t s blue wave aquatics TEAM OFFICERS: President: Pat Duggan Vice President: Kim Boggs Secretary: Jenell Outerson Treasurer: Judy Williams Membership: Angela Turley Swim Defiance celebrates INDEPENDENCE in 2015 by Zena Courtney BWAQ is working with the PNA and MetroParks Tacoma to host the first swim of the summer on Sunday, June 21st, 2015. Swim Defiance, the new kid on the Pacific Northwest open water swim circuit, will be held at the peak of high tide (8:15 am for the 3000 and 9:00 am for the 1800 start times) between Vashon Island and Point Defiance Park's Owen Beach. ing, unless you want to pull your own, easily visible and safety director approved Open Water Swim Buoy; similar to International Hall of Fame SaferSwimmer[TM]: http://ishof.org OR Kiefer SaferSwimmer[TM]: http:// www.kiefer.com We are also working on a joint fundraising effort with the Brent Rice Memorial Fund that provides life saving swim lessons to those in financial need. We are more than happy to accept volunteers to help with gathering sponsorship in product and funds that will help to make this a highly successful and repeatable event. MEMBERS AT LARGE: KCAC: Mike Murphy Covington: Eric Durban Evergreen: Ed Marrs Fife: Wilson Defiesta Sumner: Tony Lieggi Webmaster: Angela Turley Newsletter: Dan Smith Several new safety measures will be added to the same course used at last September's combined AquaRun and Swim Defiance event. It will be mandatory to sport a race supplied large red helium balloon during your cross- bluewave-aquatics.com Please contact Zena Courtney, Race Director, ASAP with any help/contacts you can provide. (Contact info: 206651-0823/ [email protected]) VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 Page 2 c u r r e n t s blue wave aquatics Champs T-Shirt 2015 ALERT! Timers needed: If you know of group of responsible youth that want to earn some extra money timing at Champs, please contact Steve Freeborn [ pnachamps@ bluewaveaquatics.com ] crease. Reasons Why You Should Swim at Champs by Steve Freeborn PNA Champs is set for April 11-12, 2015 at the King County Aquatic Center. This is a fantastic meet opportunity, where we can compete and score points as a team. It is a chance to swim relays with your lane mates and to see if you are really as fast as that person who swims next to you during practice. It also provides you with a measure of your progress, and tests all the skill sets and techniques that our coaches have emphasized and continue to emphasize on a daily basis. The King County Aquatic Center is the best aquatic facility in the northwest and one of the top facilities in the United States. It is a fast pool! PNA Champs is a major fund raising event for BWAQ. Each swimmer can swim a maximum of 6 events plus relays over the two day meet. The more swimmers who enter the meet, and the more events you enter at the meet, the more money we make as a team. The more money we make as a team, the more fun things we can do as a team; and probably most important to consider, the more money we make, the less likely it is that our dues and swim fees will have to in- bluewave-aquatics.com If you like tee shirts, this meet always has the best as far as color and design! Don't be without one. A picture of this year's shirt accompanies this article. PNA Champs affords you the opportunity to give some something back to the club by helping with various volunteer opportunities. Yes, you can still help with the meet and swim, without compromising either. The quality of our club is defined by our membership. IMPORTANT NOTE: Entries for this meet are due no later than Sunday April 5, 2015, after which entries will no longer be accepted. You are now on notice. I have told you early enough so that there will be no excuse. The paper entry is found at the end of this newsletter. Online entries are encouraged and can be entered here (after February 12th): https://www.clubassistant.com/club/ meet_information.cfm?c=1449&smid=6245 I look forward to seeing each and every one of you at this meet. For those who have never swum this meet, I promise you will have a great time both in and out of the pool. VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 Page 3 c u r r e n t s blue wave aquatics President’s Letter , cont’d my doctor’s blessing to go all out in the 500 Free. (Continued from page 1) In my own case, it was a 2009 bout with Grave’s disease, a potentially life-threatening thyroid condition that nearly sidelined my own swimming career. “Even more startling, the sound seemed to be coming from the end of my own lane.” When I went to the doctor, my resting pulse came in at a heartpounding 117. Not good. The standard treatment for Grave’s is to radiate and kill the thyroid gland. The standard admonishment: no exercise until the condition stabilizes, which can be months. I thought there had to be a better way. There was: a pill taken for a least a year, but with a success rate of only 40 percent. In my book, that sounded like pretty good odds. As for the exercise part, I convinced my endocrinologist that I wouldn’t let my heart rate go above 170 beats, even if that meant sitting out part of the practice. The worst part, though, was having to give up a trip to the National Senior Games that August. In the end, I made up my mind to go regardless; if I swam slower than all the 90 year olds, so what? At least I could say, I did it, but then something unexpected occurred a week and a half before the event. The drugs had put me into remission, an artificial remission to be sure but it was enough get bluewave-aquatics.com It wasn’t long into the race, however, when my earlier prediction was confirmed: I had lost sight of all my competitors. Rather than be discouraged, I reminded myself to concentrate on technique instead of speed, just as I had been forced to do in the months following my diagnosis. So that’s what I did. I was just starting my last lap, when a bell began clanging. Even more startling, the sound seemed to be coming from the end of my own lane. What? How could that be? When I touched the wall and looked up at the scoreboard, I still couldn’t believe it: I had actually won the heat. Even more astounding, the clock registered 8:12, more than a minute and a half faster than my lackluster Grave’s induced Champs time and a minute faster than my qualifying time. Walking down the pool deck, I overheard a man comment, “She obviously got seeded wrong .” I couldn’t agree more. Theoretically, I should have been put in a much slower heat! Unfortunately, that would not be my last brush with infirmity. This fall, I managed to dislocate an ankle bone. Fortunately, my physical therapist is a former swimmer so all I had to do was agree not to kick for the foreseeable future, as opposed to taking a VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 (Continued on page 5) Page 4 c u r r e n t s blue wave aquatics President’s Letter , cont’d (Continued from page 4) time out from the pool. So it was back to lane one, this time with my nemesis, the dreaded pull buoy, fishtailing my way through the water. However, it wasn’t long before this flotation device and I came to a better understanding, being forced now to forge a more workable relationship. “If the set has “fast” in it, then get up and move” another unexpected breakthrough: I’ve finally been able to conquer the front scull, a skill that has eluded me for a decade. One teammate remarked that she didn’t recognize my stroke in the pool. Maybe this recent setback will also prove beneficial in the long run. Perhaps Dory in “Finding Nemo” had it right all along. Whatever the challenge, the best solution is to “just keep swimming.” My current limitations also produced Coach’s Column , cont’d (Continued from page 1) Be pool side (ready) to get in right when practice starts: A five minute warmup is more than just passing the time until the workout starts. Even with nothing specific to work on, it is essential to the rest of your workout to set up your body and mind for applying yourself to the very first set. Complete each set with intent: If the set has “fast” in it, then get up and move. If it's time to drill, then slow down and focus on the skill. ( If you don't like the drill or skill, that is a sure sign that your probably need it the most! ) Work with your teammates and switch it up: Change swimmer order in your lane so the same swimmer isn't always pulling all the others. Challenge each other, there is nothing like the power of positive peer pressure. If a set has lots of rest: Rest is good for you if you're challenging yourself by going fast. Get out of the pool and do each swim from a dive. This will boost your fitness by hopping out of the pool. It will also give you an opportunity to work out dives before PNA Champs in April All and all it's simple. Change your perspective to get result. Always remember that it is the plants that you water that grow. This includes your your swimming, your relationships and your work. See you at the pool. bluewave-aquatics.com VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 Page 5 c u r r e n t s blue wave aquatics Blue Waves in Motion TEAM LINKS Swim Team Schedule http://www.bluewaveaquatics.com/ Schedule.aspx December and January were quiest months for Blue Wave Masters Swimmers: One Hour Postal Swim: Jennifer Mesler hosted six swimmers who completed their one hour swim Tri Time Swimming Lesson Schedule - http:// www.bluewaveaquatics.com/ScheduleSwimLessons.aspx Up To the Minute news/ exciting articles - http:// www.bluewaveaquatics.com/ Members.aspx at Evergreen Community Aquatic Center on Sunday, January 25th: Judy Williams, Chris Souder, Dan Smith, Zena Courtney, Eric Durban, and Kate. Eric double dipped and swam a second one hour swim with a friend the following Thursday. Way to go Eric. NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS Eric Comeau GangHong Wu Katelyn Rysemus Kendra Comeau Kym Knudson Melissa Westberg Norman Seidel Paul Seo Scott Branlund Teri Foster Weekly news - http:// www.bluewaveaquatics.com/News.aspx Found: An intriguing advertisement and a good slogan for workouts in 2015 Newsletters / Minutes http://www.bluewaveaquatics.com/News.aspx Swim Meets/Triathlons http://www.bluewaveaquatics.com/ Competition.aspx Meet Results - http:// www.bluewaveaquatics.com/ Competition.aspx Click on ‘Archived Events’ bluewave-aquatics.com VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 Page 6 blue wave aquatics c u r r e n t s member business directory Business Swimmer/Email/Web Address / Description Phone Fax 12155 Marine View Drive SW 206-246-2525 206-246-5102 Seattle, WA 98146 206-356-1663 BK Business Systems Dan Smith [email protected] www.bkbusiness.com Specializing in supporting small business computing needs, we service all areas of information technologies from building workstations and servers, installing and maintaining networks, custom programming, website development, repairs and consulting services. City Energy Systems Patti Cunningham [email protected] www.cityenergysystems.net 4202 Auburn Way No. #8 253-852-2174 Auburn, Wa. 98002-1370 800-365-2489 253-852-2252 Specializing in energy saving Gas furnaces, Heat Pumps, Air Conditoners and Tankless water heaters since 1981. Sales and service, free estimates. Freeborn Law Offices, P.S. Stephen L. Freeborn [email protected] 33516 9th Avenue South #6 Federal Way, WA 98003 253-661-0200 206-624-5313 253-838-0202 General law practice: criminal defense, debtor/creditor bankruptcy issues; business and contract law, landlord-tenant law, restrictive covenants and homeowner associations; homeowner property/boundary disputes. My wife,Sue - also an attorney - specializes in wills and estate issues, guardianship law and also her masters in clinical counseling with 3 offices, Seattle, Federal Way, and Enumclaw. Jockey Person to Person 1853 Overview Drive NE Zena Courtney [email protected] Tacoma, WA 98422 www.jockeypersontoperson.com/zenacomfortzone 253-927-3695 I am a Jockey Person to Person Comfort Specialist offering economical, versatile, easy-care, fashion forward women's clothing that goes from work to play, ranging from sizes XS to 3XL through FREE pre-planned presentations and private one-on-one consultations. Enjoy stress-free dressing in one session! Tacoma Chiropractic Center Greg Collins, LMP 2420 S. Union Ave. suite 230 Tacoma, WA. 98405 [email protected] 253 759-1500 Specializing in deep tissue massage, with an emphasis on Trigger Point Therapy. A Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Greg has spent the last 15 years practicing preventive and remedial treatment of muscles and soft tissue for the management of pain, stress and soft tissue injuries. Greg is a past member of the AMTA National Sports Massage Team, and the Washington State Sports Massage Team. Greg was Co-director of Massage Services for the 2001 USMS Long Course Nationals. Team Special: First hour massage $45 bluewave-aquatics.com VOLUME 17—ISSUE 1 Page 7 2015 PNA Championship Meet Saturday April 11th and Sunday April 12th, 2015 Hosted by Blue Wave Aquatics Sanctioned by PNA for USMS Inc. #365-S005 LOCATION: Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98023 206-296-4444 FACILITY: 50-meter championship pool set up as two 25-yd courses, each with 9ft wide lanes and a water depth range of 9’-10.5’ Continuous warm-up available in 7-lane, 25-yd dive tank. The length of the competition course is in compliance and on file with USMS in accordance with articles 105.1.7 and 107.2.1, but as a bulkhead course, is subject to length confirmation. Eligibility of times for USMS Top 10 and Records will be contingent on verification of bulkhead placement. TIMES: Saturday, Apr 11: Warm-up 9:00-9:50am, meet starts 10 am Sunday, Apr 12: Warm-up 9:00-9:50am, meet starts 10 am MEET DIRECTOR: Steve Freeborn, 206-940-7442 [email protected] CONCESSIONS: Vendor contracted with KCAC, available in lobby. RULES: Current USMS rules will govern the meet. Strictly forbidden: Using hand paddles, fins or kick boards in warm-up areas; Diving in warm-up areas unless in designated sprint lanes. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all 2015 USMS or foreign registered swimmers 18 and above as of 04/12/2015. Age groups based on the swimmer’s age as of 04/12/2015. ENTRIES: Swimmers may enter up to 6 individual events, 5 individual events/day max. Entries must be received by Sunday April 5th, 2015 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). DIRECTIONS: From North or South Bound I-5 take exit 142 B. Proceed west on South 348th St for 2 miles. South 348th changes to SW Campus Dr. at 1st Ave. The pool is on the right. PAPER ENTRIES: Complete this form for a paper entry. NAME: _______________________________________________ M F AGE: _______ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________ STATE: _______ ZIP: ____________ PHONE _____________________Email__________________________________________ BIRTHDATE: _______/______/___________ USMS #: ___________-________________ Include a copy of your USMS Registration if not a PNA member LMSC: (PNA, Oregon, Inland NW, PNA Club: (UC36, BWAQ, PSM, ROCK) etc.) PSM Team: ENTRY LIMIT: 6 INDIVIDUAL EVENTS (5 per day) PLUS RELAYS Event # Event Name Entry Time NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER SUNDAY APRIL 5TH, 2015 11:59 PM (PACIFIC TIME) SEEDING: Two courses will be used for the 400 IM, 500 Free, 1000 Free and 1650 Free. A single course will be used for all other events. All events slow to fast. Pre-seeding except for asterisked events, below. CHECK-IN: Saturday: 1000 Free – end of Event #6; Sunday: 500 Free – 9:30am, 1650 Free – end of Event #18. Swimmers missing the check-in deadline will be scratched from the event. RELAYS: 18+, 25+ and subsequent ten-year increments as high as necessary to accommodate all swimmers. The age of the youngest member of the relay team shall determine the age group. Mixed relays require two men and two women. Relay entries due by noon each day of the meet. AWARDS: Ribbons for individual places 1 – 6. Medals may be purchased at meet. Plaques will be awarded for PNA team awards. SCORING: Scoring will be 9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 for Individual Events and 18-1412-10-8-6-4-2 for Relay Events ORDER OF EVENTS: Saturday, April 11th 1 400 Individual Medley 2 200 Free 3 100 Breast 4 50 Fly Break (10 Minute) 5 100 Individual Medley 6 200 Back 7 50 Free 8 100 Fly 9 Women’s 200 Medley Relay 10 Men’s 200 Medley Relay 11 200 Mixed Free Relay 12 1000 Free * Sunday, April 12th 13 500 Free * 14 200 Breast 15 100 Free 16 50 Back Special Awards Presentation 17 200 Individual Medley 18 200 Fly 19 100 Back 20 50 Breast 21 Women’s 200 Free Relay 22 Men’s 200 Free Relay 23 Mixed 200 Medley Relay 24 1650 Free * PNA Team Awards ENTRY FEES: $35.00 (US or Canadian) includes LMSC surcharges. PLUS $3 per individual event (optional for seniors and needs-based swimmers). No charge for relays. Fees include WA state sales tax. ONLINE ENTRIES: Enter online at: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1449&smid=6245 ENTRY FEE: Fees include WA State Sales Tax $35.00 SURCHARGE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS + T-SHIRTS@$20 UNISEX SIZING + T-SHIRTS@$22 UNISEX SIZING + $3 Per Event. No charge for relays. No charge for seniors (65+) or need-basis X Small Small Med XXL XXXL XXXXL Lg XL Make checks payable to BWAQ. Mail to: Blue Wave Aquatics, PO Box 24083 $ Federal Way, WA 98093 Questions? Email Steve Freeborn at [email protected] Paper entries must be received by Sunday April 5th, 2015. Online entries are due by Midnight (PDT) Sunday April 5th, 2015. All swimmers must have a valid 2015 USMS (or foreign) registration prior to meet entry or submit an application accompanying this entry. TOTAL NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER SUNDAY APRIL 5TH, 2015 11:59 PM (PACIFIC TIME) WAIVER: 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 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 Program 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, Host Facilities, Meet Sponsors, Meet Committees, or any individuals officiating at the meets or supervising such activities. In addition, I agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of USMS. Signature ____________________________ This is my first Masters meet Date ___________
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