BU Meet - GBM ENews

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BU Meet Report

As hosts of the BU meet we want to express our thanks to everyone who swam in
and supported the meet, including those who traveled some distance from around
the US, from Canada, and in one case from Russia to participate. We also wanted
to thank our tireless team of meet officials. Last, but not least, our thanks
and compliments on behalf of all the participants and the New England LMSC to
Joan Rajfer and the BU meet management team for their excellent meet management.
We look forward to seeing you again next year.

GBM Team Report

One of our swimmers was talking at the BU meet with a friend who swims with one
of the Boston teams.
'So you're with Great Bay Masters…is your team based in Boston?'
'No, we're based in seacoast New Hampshire.'
'That figures, you guys are way too FRIENDLY and FUN to be a Boston team!'
With apologies to our friends in Boston, this little story perfectly sums up the
GBM vibe at the BU meet. We are friendly, we did have fun, and we also swam FAST!

Thanks to the indefatigable efforts of our Motivation Man and team President
Darwin, GBM assembled a solid team of 41 swimmers to travel South for the annual
Duel in the Pool with our friendly rivals from Maine/Winterfell, the Blue
Lobstahs. Despite a valiant effort by a Maine Masters team reduced by
obligations at the Bowdoin meet (or on the Night Watch defending the northern
Wall from the wildings), GBM wrested back the club trophy after a spirited
weekend of swimming competition. Team GBM included battle tested vets as well
as first time meet swimmers, who all contributed to our impressive points total
of 3,303. As usual the heart of the team's strong performance was in the
Relays, where we notched up a stupendous 11 First, 6 Second, and 8 Third place
finishes.

The meet attracted almost 500 entrants, including an impressive roster of elite
masters swimmers who took down 6 world and 14 national masters records. There
were many highlights for team GBM. The biggest splash was made by team stalwart
Dick, who marked his 'ageing up' meet by beating the old New England record in
the 200IM and with a team best haul of 147 individual points, 6th highest among
men at the meet. Congratulations Dick on your great swimming!

The weekend started with an impressive turnout of 9 GBM swimmers for the 800 on
Friday night. A similarly impressive 9 swimmers also competed on the 400IM
later in the weekend, and a further 2 swims in the 200Fly to round out the
'tough trio'. Brett G, Crystie, Steve M and Steve P doubled up on the 800 and
400IM. Keep hanging tough guys and gals! There were many great swims,
including huge time drops for Kasia – 25 secs on her 400IM! – a number of near
bests for Gail P and a bold 100Fly by Pat C. King sandbagger prize goes to
Jerry, whose fine 100Back was 9 seconds faster than his seed time.

GBM was pleased to welcome new members, and to welcome back a number who have
not swum in a meet for a while, including David L - who flew up from Florida to
swim with us - Buzz, Cristophe, Elizabeth, Manya and Rachel C. JenZ, Julia and
Steve K responded to the last push recruiting effort to make big contributions
to team victory.

Our swimming seniors continue to lead the team from the front. The 240+ relays
contributed 4 wins and Aagje(102), Phil(117) and were also high point
centurions. Other high point centurions were team hero Crystie(119), Bart
(104.5), Guy (108), Steve M(102). Kirk and Jerry were also just narrowly below
100 points and both participated in 4 winning relays.

Thanks everyone for joining us on deck - next time bring friends!

New President

Darwin has been an energetic and enthusiastic leader for Team GBM for a number
of years, bringing his generous spirit, big personality and a large dose of fun
to our team. Please join us in thanking Darwin for his wonderful contributions
to our team. Darwin will be standing down from the Presidency at the end of the
year, though we are pleased that he will remain on the Board as VP, continuing
his distinctive recruitment and team motivational program. Guy has been elected
by the Board to succeed Darwin in the new year.

Our team hero Coach Crystie has been the key figure in team GBM for some time
now. Her quiet but forceful presence on deck has challenged us all to work that
little bit harder, and her exceptional prowess in the pool inspires us to
improve our own swimming skills. Her efforts have been central to the
continuing success of the BU meet and our other club events throughout the year.
She has also fostered a growing social vibe among the team that continues to
build the community of our club.

BIG THANKS TO CRYSTIE AND DARWIN!!

Finally, we should never overlook that we are fortunate to have many members who
support the club through their work on the Board or volunteering at club events
or supporting the club in other ways. We would like to thank all of them for
their contributions and particularly Dick Arnold (our club Secretary) and Phil
Read (Treasurer) for their many years of service to the club.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TEAM!!!!

GBM Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/31774839843/
BU Meet Results: http://scmchamps.blogspot.com/2012/12/2012-nelmsc-results.html

2012 SCM Champs Pre-Meet Info - Entries Close TONI

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Online entries will close on Monday, December 3rd at 11:59 PM. (That's TODAY!) To
register online see this website:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1997&smid=4236


There is no extended deadline or late entry option!


Once entries have closed - Psych Sheets and Split Sheets will be posted! As well
as a tentative timeline.


Hope to see you all there!


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Things to Remember:

-Every swimmer must sign a Boston University Waiver when they first arrive at the
pool (see meet website for an electronic version to print ahead!)

-EVERY event requires positive check-in! Events will close for check-in and will
be seeded approximately one hour before they start, with the exception of the 800
Free which will close at the start of warmup at 4:30pm. When you arrive at the
pool, be sure to visit the check-in table immediately to check-in for your events.
The first event on Saturday and Sunday will close for check-in 45 minutes before
the session starts. (Saturday -Women's 400 free & Sunday- Men's 400 free check in
will close at 9:15am.)

-The 800 Free is fastest to slowest alternating heats of women and men.

-There will be no concessions on Friday. There will be concessions and a suit
vendor on Saturday & Sunday.

-Please check this website for the most up to date information on Parking:
http://www.bu.edu/fitrec/membership/services/parking.shtml


PDF's of Meet Information are available on the website:
http://scmchamps.blogspot.com/



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A Message From Karlyn Pipes-Neilson (attending meet)

Give yourself the best Christmas best present ever... a faster FREESTYLE! Karlyn
Pipes-Neilsen will be offering an Aquatic Edge clinic at the Bath YMCA on Dec.
10th and one in Lawrence, MA on Tues. Dec. 11. Register at www.aquaticedge.org.
See you all at the meet!




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Join us ON DECK at BU!!

Hi Team!

We have 7 days until the closing date for BU entries. So far we have lucky 13
GBM entries. Two years ago we had 55 swimmers. Let's get another big GBM team
on deck for this meet!

We are part of a great team. This is our meet. But that's not the reason I
want you to swim. I want you to swim because this is our PARTY and I promise
you will have FUN!

We don't need you to swim a full program, we simply need you to join us on deck
having a good time. Come to swim and have a laugh. Come and be a one day relay
wonder. One day makes a HUGE difference. Do you have a holiday party that
weekend? NO PROBLEM! Just come to OUR party and then go to YOUR party! Or you
can follow the tried and trusted GBM Xmas hangover remedy – go to your party
Saturday and then come to our party Sunday. Ryan swears by it!

I promise you will have a GOOD TIME and be glad you came.

I met Sarah 3 years ago while training at PIP. After seeing her swim I threw on
my GBM closer cap. She said she used to swim for Cambridge masters but wasn't
interested in masters anymore. My persistence got her to swim practice and after
several NO WAY!!s Sarah finally committed to one day at a meet. After her last
relay, she thanked me. She said she never would have known the fun our team had
if I hadn't pushed her along. The following year on her one day at Harvard Sarah
set a New England record with team mates Nicole, Todd and Gary. She is a
guarantee to swim one day at both Championship meets and a guarantee to have
FUN! Thank you Sarah for being a team player.

I am going on Saturday to see Dick swim backstroke with his sandals on.
I still chuckle about Dick's 100 last year. He didn't remember he was wearing
them until he got back to his seat.

We will miss Brett the Beast. He is injured and will be out of the water this
year. He wishes he was in. But he may come down just to have fun on deck and
swing by Kelly's roast beef on the way home.

Please don't sit home wondering how the team is doing on that weekend. You will
be the one who makes a difference. Remember that Summer Olympics INSPIRATION!
We are all a part of Great Team - come out and swim for our team, for our
extremely dedicated coach, and for a GOOD TIME with your TEAMMATES.

Let's Go!! Every swim counts!!

Go GBM!!!

Darwin

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OTB Practices & SCM Champs Meet Info

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1) Off The Blocks Practice Dates
2) NO PRACTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
3) SCM Champs Meet Update & Event Order


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1) Off The Blocks Practice Dates

To prepare for our meet in early December (more on that below), we will be doing
some diving & racing work at the Portsmouth practices. If you are a little
rusty on going "off the blocks" these would be great workouts for you to attend.
For each of the below dates there will be 3 lanes that spend some of workout
practicing diving, and two lanes that are doing traditional workouts.

Monday, November 19th*** guest coach this day!
Wednesday, November 28th
Monday, December 3rd
Wednesday, December 5th


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2) NO PRACTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

NO PRACTICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 due to holiday (pool closes at 4pm)


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3) SCM Champs Meet Update, December 7-9th

This is our biggest meet of the year (because we run it and it directly benefits
the team). Just a reminder that online entries will close by Monday, December
3rd at midnight. Please don't wait until the last minute to get your entries
in, if we reach capacity they will close earlier than that. You can turn in
your entry form to Crystie at practice or visit the website to register online:
http://scmchamps.blogspot.com/



LIST OF EVENTS:


Friday, December 7, 2012 - Session 1*****
Warm-ups start at 4:30 PM
Meet Session starts at 5:00 PM

# Gender Event
1 Women 800 M Free
2 Men 800 M Free

*****NOTE- The 800 will be swam FASTEST TO SLOWEST and alternating heats of
women and men!*****



Saturday, December 8, 2012 - Session 2
Warm-ups start at 9:00 AM
Meet Session starts at 10:00 AM


# Gender Event
3 Women 400 M Free
5 Women 100 M IM
6 Men 100 M IM
7 Women 200 M Breast
8 Men 200 M Breast
9 Women 50 M Free
10 Men 50 M Free
11 Women 200 M Back
12 Men 200 M Back
13 Women 400 M Free Relay
14 Men 400 M Free Relay
15 Mixed 400 M Free Relay
17 Women 50 M Fly
18 Men 50 M Fly
20 Men 200 M Free
21 Women 100 M Fly
22 Men 100 M Fly
23 Women 400 M IM
24 Men 400 M IM
25 Women 200 M Medley Relay
26 Men 200 M Medley Relay
27 Mixed 200 M Medley Relay



Sunday, December 9, 2012 - Session 3
Warm-ups start at 9:00 AM
Meet Session starts at 10:00 AM

# Gender Event
30 Men 400 M Free
31 Women 200 M IM
32 Men 200 M IM
33 Women 100 M Free
34 Men 100 M Free
35 Women 100 M Breast
36 Men 100 M Breast
37 Women 50 M Back
38 Men 50 M Back
39 Women 400 M Medley Relay
40 Men 400 M Medley Relay
41 Mixed 400 M Medley Relay
43 Women 200 M Fly
44 Men 200 M Fly
45 Women 50 M Breast
46 Men 50 M Breast
47 Women 100 M Back
48 Men 100 M Back
49 Women 200 M Free
51 Women 200 M Free Relay
52 Men 200 M Free Relay
53 Mixed 200 M Free Relay
55 Women 800 M Free Relay
56 Men 800 M Free Relay
57 Mixed 800 M Free Relay





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GBM - Important Message from Darwin

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Relays Win Meets!!

Hello Team!

It has been an honor to lead an exceptional club like GBM. Like many of you, my
plate is overflowing with responsibility. Consequently I will be stepping down
from the Presidency at the end of the year and I have asked our more than
capable VP Guy Davis to stand for election by the board to take over in 2013. I
will stay on the board and continue my recruiting efforts and continue to be a
big presence on deck at our meets.

Harvard last March was a GBM breakout meet. We saw the reemergence of Jerry
Bailey, Matt Carrico and Jack Ceckler. We also had several newbies enjoy their
return to the pool with great performances.
I watched several swims from our senior team leaders Phil Read 65+ Dick Arnold
80+ Aagjie Caron 65+. They are a true inspiration to our team. They show for
GBM every single Championship meet. The most impressive part is they swim the
full program and relays. I love you guys! Thanks for your commitment to our Team.

The last day of Harvard came. I had the 200 fly and 100 free. I was swimming
injured and was thinking of staying home to enjoy the 80 degree weather and a
frosty beer. After watching our seniors swim Saturday night I had no right to
lay down and quit on my team. I sucked it up and got to the pool at 2:00 for a
short warm up. I hadn't swum the 200 fly in 25 years. I'm glad I did. I was
very pumped to finish the race and I had a great day on deck with my teammates.

BU will be my final meet as the team President. It would be a great honor to
beat Maine and go out with a 2-1 record. Many of us have children, sports, work
and other commitments. I too am not in top shape. I am not asking for the full
program out of you. Relays do win meets. These alone are HUGE FUN and no
pressure. Anything to help the GBM cause is much appreciated. Remember our Super
Seniors who will without a doubt be on deck. Do it for the love of the Sport and
Team!

This is our meet to win. Last year we lost by only 150 points. That is
equivalent of only 5 more swimmers. TAKE THE PLUNGE!

Please show your spouse this email. They may be the difference to help make the
winning decision for GBM and for you!

If you need a ride we will get you there and back. Send us back an email.

I hope to see everyone on deck Dec 7-9. It's our year to beat the Maine Blue
Lobstahs. We have 2 Orlando based members flying in to swim for us. We are the
hosts of this meet – please help us make it a success!

I do Love this Team!

GO GBM!!!

Darwin

BU Meet Sign Up:
http://scmchamps.blogspot.com/

Sign up/Renew USMS:
How to Register/Renew
Go to https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2 and follow the instructions
When asked for the club code, enter 'GBM' for Great Bay Masters
Please call or email Crystie (greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com) or Guy
(davicass@aol.com) or Darwin (dwocean11@aol.com) if you need assistance.

PLEASE SIGN UP/RENEW! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE ALSO FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO SWIMMING FRIENDS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN GBM
WE ARE ALWAYS EAGER TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Sign up/Renew GBM/USMS membership - system open

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GBM and USMS 2012-13 membership

Hi GBMers present, past and future!
The system is now open for you to renew your membership for 2013 or to sign up
for the first time. If you are a 2012 member, your membership is good until Dec
31st 2012 and you will need to renew by the end of the year. If you a new or
returning member, you can register now and your membership will be effectively
immediately and good until Dec 31st 2013.

PLEASE SUPPORT GBM BY REGISTERING as a GBM member of USMS.

By doing so you will:
1. Support and sustain GBM's mission to offer friendly, fun, professionally
coached adult swimming to the NH seacoast community.
2. Gain all the benefits of USMS membership
http://www.usms.org/reg/content/benefits. This includes a very informative
bi-monthly adult swimming magazine "Swimmer", and eligibility to participate in
USMS sanctioned pool, postal and open water competitions, including the New
England Short Course Meters Championship hosted by GBM which will take place on
the weekend of Dec 7th-9th, 2012 at Boston University's excellent aquatic facility.
The cost of annual GBM/USMS membership is the extremely modest sum of $53. Of
this, $38 represents USMS membership($33) and local masters swim committee fees
($5), while $15 will go directly to GBM club funds to support coaching and pool
access.

We are a volunteer based non-profit organization. GBMers are also very active
throughout the seacoast aquatic community both as members of our club and
through association with other aquatic organizations and community initiatives
to promote fitness, competition and open water swimming. These activities
include supporting the mission to keep the Dover pools in operation and
supporting the Save the Indoor Portsmouth Pool (SIPP) project.

By renewing or signing up before Dec 1st you receive these sponsor discounts:
• Active.com - 40% off ACTIVE Advantage membership
• Aqua Sphere - 20% off entire order
• blueseventy - 20% off entire order
• Colorado Time Systems - 10% off all training products
• FINIS - 20% off entire order
• Hammer Nutrition - $5 off entire order
• Speedo - 20% off entire order
• TRISWIM - 20% off all TRISWIM, FOGGLE and TRISLIDE
• TYR - 20% off entire order
• X - 1 powered by H20 Audio - 20% off of entire order

How to Register/Renew
Go to https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2 and follow the instructions
When asked for the club code, enter "GBM" for Great Bay Masters
Please call or email Crystie (greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com) or Guy
(davicass@aol.com) or Darwin (dwocean11@aol.com) if you need assistance.

PLEASE SIGN UP/RENEW! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
PLEASE ALSO FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO SWIMMING FRIENDS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN GBM
– WE ARE ALWAYS EAGER TO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

GBM website: http://www.greatbaymasters.org/
GBM Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/31774839843/
Coach Crystie: greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com

Monday Practice Cancelled due to Weather

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FYI- Monday's practice at the Portsmouth Indoor Pool has been cancelled due to
impending weather.


Keep your eyes open this week for online entries to open for the 2012 NELMSC SCM
Champs Meet at BU!!!!


Stay safe through Sandy!




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Portsmouth Pool Workouts Update * GBM Enews *

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Regular COACHED practices are WELL UNDERWAY at the Portsmouth Indoor Pool,
Mondays and Wednesdays, at the CONVENIENT and FAMILY FRIENDLY time of 6pm-7pm.
We have 5 LANES, to accommodate all, and COACH CRYSTIE on deck to ADVISE, CAJOLE
and CHEER as we tackle her CHALLENGING, VARIED and FUN workouts.

The regular group swimming at Portsmouth is rebuilding nicely and always
teammates to share the lane and push you along through the workout, but there is
still plenty of lane space SO COME ON DOWN!!

Portsmouth Pool is enjoying record membership in its wide variety of programs,
and we are VERY FORTUNATE to have such good pool space at PRIME TIME with other
programs all looking for additional space. So please come help us to rebuild
our VIBRANT, REGULAR group of swimmers at Portsmouth, so that we can secure this
pool time for the long term, have FUN, get FIT, and get ready for THE BU MEET -
DEC 7-9!!

Normal Dover Indoor Schedule this week!

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DOVER PRACTICES will remain indoors, the maintenance on the boilers has been
delayed.

Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-7:45 pm
Sunday 9-11 AM




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Fall Practice Update- Dover outside for a week

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1) DOVER PRACTICES MOVE OUTSIDE FOR A WEEK!! (for real)

They are replacing a boiler at the Dover indoor pool. The indoor pool will be
shut down for this week. Please also note the change in times!!

Here are our times at the JT Outdoor Pool:

Tuesday 9/25 - 530-630pm
Thursday 9/27 - 530-630pm
Sunday 9/30 - 9-11am



2) PORTSMOUTH PRACTICES HAVE STARTED!

A better time slot and more lanes! Monday's and Wednesdays from 6-7 PM. 5 whole
lanes! 10 visit punch pass for $50! Hope to see everyone back there soon!



3) UNH IS ON!

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm, Friday morning 6-7 AM.



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Practice Schedule Corrected!

---------- FALL 2012 PRACTICE SCHEDULE --------------------

Dover Indoor Pool - Start September 4th

-***Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-7:45 PM ***
-Sunday 9-11 AM
-Masters Only Pass: $100 residents, $140 non-res (cash or check only)
-9 Henry Law Ave
-603-516-6441



UNH practices - Start September 5th

-Monday/Wednesday 6-7 PM
-Friday 6-7 AM
-Passes sold at UNH Campus Rec (inside the Whittemore Center) or a $7 drop-in
fee per visit.



Portsmouth Indoor Pool - Start September 10th

-Monday/Wednesday 6-7 PM
-10 visit punch pass for $50 (cash or check only)
-Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth NH 03801 (Opposite the High School)
-(603) 427-1546

Picnic Sunday, Fall Practice Schedule

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Happy Labor Day! Hopefully everyone has fun plans to spend time with family and
friends! Next week marks the beginning of our Fall Schedule which includes some
changes from last year!


PICNIC SUNDAY AFTER PRACTICE!

Our last Sunday practice at the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool!! Capping off a
great outdoor season we are going to have a potluck picnic at the pavillion on the
hill at the pool! Practice is 9-11, but feel free to show up anytime or just for
the picnic! Hope to see everyone there!



---------- FALL 2012 PRACTICE SCHEDULE --------------------

Dover Indoor Pool - Start September 4th

-Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 PM
-Sunday 9-11 AM
-Masters Only Pass: $100 residents, $140 non-res (cash or check only)
-9 Henry Law Ave
-603-516-6441


UNH practices - Start September 5th

-Monday/Wednesday 6-7 pm
-Friday 6-7 am
-Passes sold at UNH Campus Rec (inside the Whittemore Center) or a $7 drop-in
fee per visit.


Portsmouth Indoor Pool - Start September 10th

-Monday/Wednesday 6-7 PM
-10 visit punch pass for $50 (cash or check only)
-Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth NH 03801 (Opposite the High School)
-(603) 427-1546


Payments are all made directly to the pool that you are using. Please contact the
pool directly with any questions about passes and payment options.

You do not need to be registered with GBM or USMS to participate in scheduled
workouts. If you would like to register you can do that online here:

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2




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Ironwomen

* * * GBM Enews * * *

Congratulations to Marisa Rowlson and Sarah Baker who both had outstanding races
in last weekend's Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon.

For anyone who isn't familiar, this mega-endurance race comprises swimming 2.4
miles, cycling 112 miles and running a marathon (26.2 miles).

Awesome job ladies!!

GBM Important Reminders

****** GBM ENews ******
Important Reminders

1) Sunday, 7/15, is indoors in Dover due to a swim meet.

2) Sunday, 7/29, is our mini meet at the Jenny Thompson Outdoor Pool
If you need to renew your USMS Registration for the meet:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2
JT Meet Entry Form: http://greatbaymasters.org/JT-Meet-07-29-12.pdf

3) Saturday, 8/18, Race for Salem Sound
Salem Sound Info: http://www.swimandfin.org/?page_id=11
This is the New England Championships for USMS. It is a friendly well run event
within easy driving distance from NH, and swum on a compact sheltered course.
There are 3 race distances 500m, 1km and 5km to suit all swimmers. The event
was well attended by GBMers in 2011 who enjoyed the event.

Many GBMers will be competing this weekend July 14, 9am in the 3rd Nubble Light
Challenge in York, ME from Long Sands to Short Sands. Have fun and GO GBM!!!!

Dover Sunday practice INDOOR - PLUS

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HEADS UP! Sunday practice on June 17 at Dover is at the INDOOR POOL because of a
meet.

SUMMER SCHEDULE starts Monday June 18th in Dover. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY
6-7:30pm and SUNDAY 9-11am

OPEN WATER SWIMMING. Informal groups swimming are swimming at Rye beach
Saturdays and Sundays 8am and Wallis Sands Wednesdays at 5:15pm. Last Sunday we
had 13 swimmers! Check GBM FB page for updates
http://www.facebook.com/groups/31774839843/

XTERRA selected wetsuits sale on at the moment. Use code 'BREAK' at checkout to
July 8. (Vector Pro and Vortex full suits)
http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/index.php/home/us

JT LONG COURSE MEET reminder. Coming up on July 29th.

PIP BLOCKS fundraiser: checks to Darwin by end of June please. THANK YOU!
Dwocean11@aol.com for further info.

For further info contact Coach Crystie GreatBayMastersSwimTeam@gmail.com

Update: Funds for New Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

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Update: Funds for New Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

Hi Team

MANY THANKS to everyone who has already responded with generous undertakings to
contribute!! We are now close to our target of $1,500. If you have not yet
contributed but would like to do so, please send your contribution to Darwin,
preferably by the end of June.

Instructions: please make checks out to Save the Indoor Portsmouth Pool, Inc.
(with memo: 'new blocks')
Please send the check to our President Darwin White at:
Darwin White
President
Ocean Electronics Inc.
280 Heritage Ave. unit G
Portsmouth, NH. 03801

Please let Darwin know by email at dwocean11@aol.com so he can look out for
your check.
We will make sure that they get to SIPP along with the GBM donation and that a
receipt is issued to you.

Thanks!!

Open Water Swimming

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A few notes on Safety and Preparation for OW swimming

At this time of year a few of our hardier swimmers enjoy getting out into the
lakes and the ocean for some outdoor fun. We thought it might be a good idea to
suggest a few things to consider, particularly if you are a less experienced
swimmer. GBM does not run OW training sessions, but some of the team swim
together informally and you can connect with them and other seacoast area OW
swimmers via the GBM Facebook page.

Remember - SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!!
Remember - SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!!
(yes, said twice deliberately for emphasis!)

This is obviously the overriding concern for us all. Open Water swimming is
hazardous and requires considerable thought and preparation to minimize risks.
Please take time to understand the risks and to prepare yourself for open water
swimming. Conditions vary enormously depending on the venue, weather, etc.

Here are a few basic comments on safety (particularly relating to ocean
swimming) – please read up thoroughly on safety before you start open water
swimming and keep personal safety your priority:
- Ocean swimming has unique challenges because of the surf, the tides and the
currents, and distant weather conditions can have a significant effect on local
conditions even on apparently calm days. Conditions can also change rapidly.
It is important to know what to do in the event of rip tides, or similar
challenges, and to always remain well within one's own capabilities.
- Choose a good, safe location. BIG HAZARDS ARE BOATS, ROCKS and SURFERS. Be
aware of the tidal variations. Low tide can expose hazards that are not present
at high tide. Rye beach is relatively sheltered, warm (for NH! ie less cold) and
hazard free. In the summer it is guarded. Even so there are important safety
issues to be aware of. Swimming is usually beyond the surf line parallel to the
beach. This helps reduce the hazard from surfer traffic and gives calmer water
while swimmers remain reasonably close to shore. BE VERY CAUTIOUS ABOUT SURFERS
IF THEY ARE IN THE WATER – YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE HIT BY A FAST MOVING BOARD WITH
A SURFER ON TOP OF IT! ALWAYS BEWARE BOAT TRAFFIC.
- Be very aware of and become knowledgeable about conditions, hazards etc. where
you swim. Talk to the beach lifeguards, heed their advice and let them know
what you are doing.
- In the ocean, wet suits are required by all but the hardiest. There are suits
made specifically for swimming which allow good freedom of movement for arms and
shoulders while providing thermal protection. Wetsuits also add buoyancy which
improves safety. If you get cold, come in right away and warm up before it can
become a problem. Look up the warning signs of hypothermia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothermia. Get help if needed.
- Wetsuits. There is now a good range of choice for swimming wetsuits from a
number of manufacturers. Many swimmers are now using TYR wetsuits, which are
very fast and comfortable, see www.tyr.com , or Xterra wetsuits as a more
affordable option, see http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/. Taking good care of your
wetsuit can considerably extend its useful life. To ease getting into suit, you
can put plastic bags on your feet – this will allow your feet to slide into the
wetsuit legs easily. Experiment with fit. Find out where the chafe spots are
and adjust fit to make sure the suit is not too tight at those places. Make
sure it is not too tight over the shoulders and restricting your swimming
movement. Use plenty of 'Glide' or a similar lubricant around the neck and on
other chafe spots (eg under arms). Vaseline/petroleum jelly is also good to
protect chafe areas, but be careful about its affect on neoprene – it is bad for
neoprene and can void wetsuit warranty. Repair wetsuit damage immediately
before it spreads. Follow good practice on wetsuit care. Read the instructions
provided by the manufacturer. Also,
http://www.ehow.com/how_2058333_care-wet-suit.html
- Less experienced swimmers should limit to swimming when the beach is guarded
and conditions are benign. Find more experienced swimmers to swim with for
safety cover and to help you gain experience.
- Take things slowly as you build up experience. Keep well within your limitations.
- Always swim in groups (3 or more preferred) so you can help one another if
needed. Have a safety plan.
- Wear brightly colored swim caps which are visible to each other and from the
beach. Always know where all other swimmers in your group are. Have a person
on the beach monitoring progress who can get assistance if needed. If you have
kayaking friends, ask them to join you and act as your 'safety boat'.
- Swimming with a safety buoy or safety can increases your visibility to boats
and surfers and provides extra safety. (See below for a new safety aid)
- Keeping warm, a few suggestions. 1. Good pre-workout fuel. Suggestions:
boiled egg, oatmeal, banana, coffee. 2. On land warm up and stretch – raise
core temperature and get loose. 3. Get an open water swim hat (neoprene) or use
multiple hats to reduce high rate of heat loss from head. 4. Reduce initial
cold shock by bringing container of warm water to pour into your wetsuit before
you enter the water. (Don't scald yourself!) Also:
http://www.active.com/swimming/Articles/How_to_warm_up_right_for_an_open-water_race.htm
http://www.active.com/swimming/Articles/An_open_water_swimmer_s_formula_for_race-day_fuel.htm?page=2

(If you are competing in a longer race you may need to fuel during the race.
Doing this well is an art, and benefits from study and personal experimentation.
For a race the length, for example, of the Nubble LC, many will not refuel
during the race, but if you are a likely to be in the water for an extended
period and/or are prone to cold, you may want to take some gel packs with you to
keep the furnace stoked! Longer races require a support boat and a feeding plan.)

Preparation pays. Here are a few links to introduce and help prepare for open
water swimming:
http://swimming.about.com/od/openwaterswims/a/ow_swim_begin.htm
http://ezinearticles.com/?Swimming-Safety-Tips-In-Open-Water&id=286174
http://robaquatics.com/2011/03/review-swim-safety-device-ssd.html
http://swimming.about.com/od/swimworkouts/qt/Take_Your_Swimming_Pool_Workout_to_the_Beach_.htm
http://www.hulaman.com/triathlon/open_wtr.html a compact article written for
triathletes with good basic guidance on ocean swimming racing
http://www.openwaterswimming.com/resources.html a huge resource on all aspects
of open water swimming, with an emphasis on marathon swim racing
http://www.trifuel.com/training/swim/open-water-swim-tips
There are also some good books on the subject which are worth adding to your
library.
Enjoy and keep safe!

Summer Practice Schedule - Round Two

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The summer Masters Pass in Dover is $100 for residents and $140 for non-residents.

There is a drop in fee and punch pass available as well.
FYI- they do not take credit cards. Cash or Check.


Schedule:

June 5th start outdoors at Jenny Thompson Pool
-Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-7:45 PM
-Sunday 9-11 AM


June 18th start:
-Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 PM
-Sunday 9-11 AM


Sundays Indoors Due to Swim Meets:
*6/17
*7/1
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Update: New Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

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Update: Funds for New Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

Hi Team

MANY THANKS to everyone who has already responded with generous undertakings to
contribute!!

Logistics: to make a contribution, for simplicity we suggest that that you send
checks - made out to Save the Indoor Portsmouth Pool, Inc. (with memo: 'new
blocks') - to our President Darwin White at:
Darwin White
President
Ocean Electronics Inc.
280 Heritage Ave. unit G
Portsmouth, NH. 03801

Please let Darwin know by email at dwocean11@aol.com so he can look out for
your check.
We will make sure that they get to SIPP along with the GBM donation and that a
receipt is issued to you.

Thanks!!

New Starting Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

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Request for support: Funds for New Starting Blocks for Portsmouth Pool

Hi Team!

The Portsmouth Indoor Pool is upgrading its aging starting blocks, primarily
funded by generous contributions from the Cannonball and Portsmouth Swim Teams.
We would like to invite you to support this initiative.

GBM will contribute a matching donation alongside GBM members. We would be very
grateful if individual GBM members, particularly those who are regular users of
the Portsmouth pool, would consider making individual donations to this effort,
to be matched up to $500 by a GBM club donation. A small number of members have
already committed to contribute over $200. Our target is to raise a total of
$1,500 from club funds and individual members.

Donations will be made via the non-profit, Save the Indoor Portsmouth Pool,
Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) organization. We understand that any contributions
will be eligible as tax deductible charitable donations.

Thank you!

Summer Practice Schedule- Round One

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Please note that with the changing season we also have some changes in our
practice sessions:


--UNH--
The UNH Practices have completed for this season and will begin again in the fall.


--PORTSMOUTH--
The Portsmouth Indoor Pool Practices will have their last workout on Wednesday,
May 23rd and will begin again in the fall.


--DOVER--
The Dover Indoor Pool Practices will be switching to the Jenny Thompson Outdoor
LCM Pool on Sunday, June 3rd.

There will be additional changes to the summer schedule when schools lets out.
Please keep your eyes open for the details!



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GBM Summer Events and Challenge

Hi Team!

Summer approaches quickly and with it the long course and open water meet
seasons. We are fortunate to have a number of excellent LC meets and open water
races in easy reach of seacoast swimmers. In the meantime, please support the
JT Clinic on Sunday, May 20, 8-12. The day will include a motivational speech
from the seacoast's very own Olympic swimming legend Jenny Thompson. This is an
opportunity for expert instruction on starts, stroke, turns, technique and
sprints by experienced coaches and Jenny. Sunday is for swimmers age 19 and
over and two of our members, Pete S and Aagje C, will be members of the coaching
team. Further information is available on doverswims.com. Swimmers may
register on the day. Funds raised will support the future of the Dover pools.


NELMSC LCM Champs – Sunday, June 3rd
This year the NELMSC LCM Champs has been moved to our backyard, so let's rally
GBM team for a fun day of LC racing at Harvard's fine Blodgett pool. The meet
is on Sunday, June 3rd. Entries will close when the meet reaches 500 swimmers.
For Meet Info & Online Entry: http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmsclcm/

GBM's very own LC meet will be held this year on Sunday July 29th at the Jenny
Thompson pool in Dover. The meet will feature a full program of 50s to 200s,
plus relays, with 400s if time allows. Coach is challenging GBM swimmers to
swim both LC meets, with the aim of establishing race times at the NELMSC
championship and then trying to beat those times at the JT meet after 6 weeks of
LC training. There may be some nifty prizes involved for those who are up for
this challenge!

Upcoming Open Water events

July 14: Nubble Light Challenge, 2.4mi ocean swim
http://www.nubblelightchallenge.com/
July 21: Peaks to Portland, 2.4mi ocean swim
http://www.cumberlandcountyymca.org/p2p
August 18: 7th Annual Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound http://www.swimandfin.org/

There will be many GBM swimmers competing in these fun and challenging races!

Congratulations Aagje Caron All American!

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We are very pleased to congratulate Aagje on behalf of all of GBM for attaining
USMS All American status in 2011 for her outstanding 400IM swim in which she
ranked number 1 nationally. Aagje also placed highly in a number of other events.

Kudos Aagje on your achievements and for your inspiration in tackling the
toughest of the swimming events, and GOOD LUCK in the FINA World Championships
in Italy in June!!

GBM Social Saturday, Drills

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GBM SOCIAL

This Saturday, April 14th we are having a GBM social event at Agave in Portsmouth.
Come join us around 5pm.

http://www.agavedos.com/

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TIPS & DRILLS

In case you haven't found us on Facebook yet, check out these latests posts to the
Great Bay Masters Page that include videos:

1.) The video for this clip is the arms down kicking with rotation that we have
been doing at practice. (Or will be doing):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldBUIozuTuA&feature=player_embedded

2.) Underwater pull: power versus drag explanation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAMq9rSzyU&feature=related

3.) Drills for high elbow underwater pull:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jTNDVeT8Z4&feature=relmfu

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No Practice Sunday - Pool Closed for Easter

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The Dover Indoor Pool will be closed this Sunday, April 8th, so there will be no
practice!

Have a Happy Weekend!

SCY Champs at Harvard Meet Report

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For Full Meet Results: http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/results.shtml

GBM swimmers, sporting our stylish new team T-shirts, made a big splash at the
NE SCY meet at Harvard on March 10 and the weekend of March 16-18. Long time
team stalwarts were joined by many new members and swimmers returning to the
race pool to rack up a solid 2318.5 points over 4 days of racing, for a highly
creditable 3rd placing in the USMS team competition only 323 points behind 2nd
place Bearcat Masters, and a bigger GBM point total than 2010 and 2011.

Many thanks to Dick Arnold and others who posted a number of photos of the
weekend's fun on our team Facebook page, including this one of Dick making our
traditional team celebratory gesture:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?
fbid=2767825364114&set=oa.10150682067179844&type=1&theater

The foundation for the strong GBM team performance was our 18 relay swims, which
included 6 first place performances. The Men's 25+ teams, including Brett Z,
Tony, Kirk, Rob, Ted, Bart and Ryan, were a particular powerhouse with 3 first
places.

Another team highlight was welcoming so many new swimmers and swimmers returning
after lengthy layoffs. Of particular note were Deb H and Brett G, swimming in
their first Harvard meet with GBM, who were our leading point scorers with 133
and 146 points. Kudos! Joining them in the exclusive "100-plus point club"
were our youthful team stalwarts Aagje and Dick, with Aagje notching up two new
NELMSC records in the process.

Other new and returning members included Matt C, Jerry B and Ted M. Both Jerry
and Matt C, after lengthy absences from the race pool and despite showing signs
of serious overtraining, managed to complete some races longer than 50 yards.
We expect that they will take a more measured approach to training before the
next meet. Ted decided to start with an easy swim (!) and cruised a 400IM in
4:45.

There were many other notable performances which are summarized below, but a
couple deserve particular recognition. Our fearless leader and team Motivation
Man Darwin, despite suffering a shoulder injury 3 weeks before the meet that
prevented him from swimming anything but kick, took on the 200 Fly for the first
time in his adult swimming career, scoring a solid 3rd place. Yet again Team
Hero Coach Crystie took time out from her duties encouraging, advising, cajoling
and organizing team GBM to demonstrated her sublime swim skills in the pool
showing that she doesn't just talk the talk on deck, she swims the swim! (Even
Ryan Lochte would be proud of those turns!)

There was also a strong turnout for distance day, despite the sudden snow storm
that left some parts of the seacoast with up to 8 inches of snow. Karin, Mary
Beth, Brett G, Tara, Crystie, Terry, Steve P, Gail, Amy and Monica all fronted
up for a big swim.

For more photo's: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?
set=oa.10150682067179844&type=1

Here is a daily recap and some more notables:

DISTANCE DAY

•1000 Free - 8th place Gail Pentheny, 7th place Amy Waters.
•1650 - Tara Mack 3rd place, Monica Wesson 10th place, Crystie 2nd place, and
new to GBM Mary Beth Connolly 3rd place!
•1650 - Steve Parsons and Brett Games both took 3rd, Tom Mack took 5th and new
to GBM swimmer Terry Moran took 9th place!

FRIDAY

•500 Free – Sarah 4th, Karin 9th, Gail 3rd, Aagje 1st
•100 Fly – Pat Campbell 2nd, Aagje 1st, Guy 1st
•50 Free – Sarah 2nd, Dick 3rd
•200 Back – Karin B 4th, Deb Hart 2nd
•100 IM – Jerry Bailey 2nd (57.81)
•50 BR – Bret G 3rd, Dick 3rd
•1st - Womens 35+ 400 Free Relay (Pat C, Gail P, Amy W, Sarah B)
•1st  - Mens 35+ 400 Free Relay (Brett Z, Jerry B -51.30, Matt C, Matt D)
•5th – Mens 35+ 400 Free Relay  (John L, Brett G, Darwin W, Guy D)
•3rd – Mixed 25+ 400 Free Relay (Crystie M, Steve P, Kasia C, Rob S)

SATURDAY

•400 IM – Aagje 1st, Ted Mitchell 1st
•50 Fly – Tony 2nd, Kirk 3rd, Brett Z 4th, Brett G 2nd
•200 BR – Tara 3rd, Deb 3rd, Aagje 1st, Brett G 2nd
•5th – Womens 45+ Medley Relay (Deb H, Deb E, Aagje C, Ellen G)
•1st – Mens 25+ 400 Medley Relay (Ted M, Kirk L, Tony T, Bart W)
•2nd – Mixed 25+ 400 Medley Relay (Crystie M, Brett Z, Darwin W, Tara M)
•9th – Mixed 25+ 400 Medley Relay (Jacqui R, Kasia C, Rob S, Steve P)
•Mixed 45+ Medley Relay (Diane G, Paul G, Brett G, Gail P)
•200 Free – Tara 3rd, Aagje 1st, Tony 2nd
•100 Back – Kirk 1st, Guy 3rd, Dick 2nd
•7th Womens 45+ 200 Free Relay (Deb H, Aagje C, Deb E, Ellen G)
•1st Mens 25+ 200 Free Relay (Rob S, Brett Z, Tony T, Kirk L)
•2nd Mixed 25+ 200 Free Relay (Tara M, Brett G, Crystie M, Darwin W)
•7th Mixed 25+ 200 Free Relay (Jacqui R, Steve P, Kasia C, Bart W)
•2nd Mixed 45+ 200 Free Relay (Dick A, Guy D, Diane G, Gail P)

SUNDAY

•500 Free – Bart 4th, Tom 4th, Brett G 4th, Dick 3rd
•100 BR – Susan 3rd, Deb 4th, Aagje 1st, Tony 2nd, Pete 2nd, Brett 4th
•200 IM – Tara 3rd, Tony 2nd, Brett G 3rd, Dick 3rd
•50 Back – Tony 2nd, Bart 5th, Dick 2nd
•200 Fly – Darwin 3rd
•100 Free – Susan 4th, Deb 5th, Aagje 1st, Dick 3rd
•5th Womens 25+ 200 Medley Relay (Kasia C, Tara M, Gail P, Marisa R)
•4th Womens 45+ 200 Medley Relay (Deb H, Susan B, Aagje C, Ann R)
•1st Mens 25+ 200 Medley Relay (Ryan D, Tony T, Rob S, Kirk L)
•1st Mens 45+ 200 Medley Relay (Darwin W, Pete S, Brett G, Tom M)

OTHER NOTABLES:

•GBM President Darwin White swam his first 200 fly in 20 years and has put the
challenge out there to the rest of the GBM butterflyers to step it up next meet!
•Tony Ten Haagen took nothing but first and second places in all of his events!
•Ann Richard made a graceful return to the meet scene and rocked out in the
relays!
•Marissa Rowlson made her first championship swim meet debut!  
•New to GBM Ironman Ted Mitchell followed up the traditions of Ironwoman Sarah
Baker with both of them taking top spots in their individual events!
•Susan Barbary swam her first race with Flip Turns!  Ever!  Just goes to show –
it's never too late to try something new!
•Gail P is on the road to her comeback, posting some impressive times and
starting the charge to keep dropping seconds off!  
•Ryan Drasher despite a week long tropical taper added points in all his swims.
•Brett The Beast Zola dropped 4 seconds in his 100 Fly  to go 1:00!
•Guy Davis beat back the flu and still went sub 1:00 in the 100 fly!
•Karin B – usual distance extraordinaire rocked out a 200 back in an impressive
2:40
•Rob S – swam some wicked fast swims
•Steve Parsons – fresh from a 6 month "training trip" to Hawaii did maximum
events and kept the GBM points rolling in! 
•Amy Waters sprinted her way to helping GBM relays take the top spot!
•Dick Arnold – raced his way to schooling some of those younger guys in his age
group! And was the second highest scorer in his age group!
•Bart "the laneline tamer" put up some impressive times and flip turns!

AWESOME job everyone!  Thanks for supporting the team and we look forward to
seeing you at the next meet!

Harvard SCY Champs Meet This Weekend

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Harvard SCY Champs Meet Is This Weekend!!!

Please read over the information below and remember to bring extra dry clothes,
snacks, a camp chair and lots of GBM Spirit to the meet. Cash for parking and
tolls is also a good idea!

Our usual sitting spot is next to the diving boards (on the side closest to the
stands). Sunday night there will be a team dinner on the way home!

Meet Info Website: http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/

1) EVERYONE IN RELAYS
2) DISTANCE DAY RECAP
3) EVENT CHECK IN
4) LIVE RESULTS

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1) EVERYONE IN RELAYS

Please email Crystie (greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com) if you will NOT be able
to participate in relays on the days that you are swimming. We will plan on
using everyone in a relay (or two) and it really helps to know if you are NOT
able to participate!

Friday Relays: 400 Free
Saturday Relays: 400 Medley, 200 Free
Sunday Relays: 800 Free, 200 Medley

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2) DISTANCE DAY RECAP

We had a very successful Distance Day this past weekend at Harvard - despite the
sudden snow storm that left some parts of the seacoast with up to 8 inches of
snow we still had 11 awesome swimmers make the trek and compete! Results
include (by age group) an 8th place finish in the womens 1000 for Gail Pentheny
and 7th place for Amy Waters. In the womens 1650 - Tara Mack took 3rd place,
Monica Wesson took 10th place, Crystie took 2nd place, and new to GBM Mary Beth
Connolly took 3rd place!

For the mens 1650 - Steve Parsons and Brett Games both rallied to a 3rd place
finish while Tom Mack took 5th and new to GBM swimmer Terry Moran took 9th
place!

The 130 points these hardy distance swimmers earned has put us in 7th place for
the combined team scores, a great start to get us going for this weekend!

GO GBM!

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3) EVENT CHECK IN

Please remember to check in when you arrive! Look over the estimated timeline
and plan to show up earlier than the CHECK IN CLOSES TIME (NOT the start time).
Keep in mind you will need to find parking and then walk to the pool (include an
extra 10-15 minutes for that).

The first event of the day closes at 8:15 AM, and there will be a 15 minute warm
up in the main pool after it finishes. If you have never swum in the Harvard
competition pool we encourage you to make it for the main warmups or the 15
minute warm up to get some practice diving off the blocks and timing your turns.

You can find the estimated timeline online at:
http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/schedule.shtml

***keep in mind these times are a rough estimate and if the meet moves faster
they will not slow it down!***

Friday, March 16, 2012 Closes
One-hour warmup
5 Women 500 free 8:15 AM
15-minute warmup
7 Women 100 fly 10:03 AM
8 Men 100 fly 10:18 AM
9 Women 50 free 10:40 AM
10 Men 50 free 10:56 AM
11 Women 200 back 11:16 AM
12 Men 200 back 11:53 AM
13 Women 100 IM 12:32 PM
14 Men 100 IM 1:05 PM
15 Women 50 breast 1:43 PM
16 Men 50 breast 1:57 PM
17 Women 400 free relay 2:14 PM
18 Men 400 free relay 2:14 PM
19 Mixed 400 free relay 2:14 PM
Estimated Finish: 4:14 PM

Check-in
Saturday, March 17, 2012 Closes
One-hour warmup
21 Women 400 IM 8:15 AM
22 Men 400 IM 9:04 AM
15-minute warmup
23 Women 50 fly 10:32 AM
24 Men 50 fly 10:49 AM
25 Women 200 breast 11:10 AM
26 Men 200 breast 11:47 AM
27 Women 400 medley relay 12:38 PM
28 Men 400 medley relay 12:38 PM
29 Mixed 400 medely relay 12:38 PM
31 Women 200 free 1:58 PM
32 Men 200 free 2:56 PM
33 Women 100 back 4:05 PM
34 Men 100 back 4:37 PM
35 Women 200 free relay 5:14 PM
36 Men 200 free relay 5:14 PM
37 Mixed 200 free relay 5:14 PM
Estimated Finish: 6:44 PM

Check-in
Sunday, March 20, 2011 Closes
One-hour warmup
38 Men 500 free 8:15 AM
15-minute warmup
39 Women 100 breast 10:14 AM
40 Men 100 breast 10:35 AM
41 Women 200 IM 11:05 AM
42 Men 200 IM 11:51 AM
43 Women 50 back 12:50 PM
44 Men 50 back 1:07 PM
45 W 800 free rly (unscored) 1:29 PM
46 M 800 free rly (unscored) 1:29 PM
47 X 800 free rly (unscored) 1:29 PM
49 Women 200 fly 1:43 PM
50 Men 200 fly 2:03 PM
51 Women 100 free 2:24 PM
52 Men 100 free 2:53 PM
53 Women 200 medley relay 3:31 PM
54 Men 200 medley relay 3:31 PM
55 Mixed 200 medley relay 3:31 PM
Estimated Finish: 5:11 PM

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4) Live results will be available online:

http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/results.shtml

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Harvard & JT Swim Clinic

1) HARVARD SWIM MEET - & RELAYS
2) JENNY THOMPSON SUMMER SWIM CLINIC - ADULTS
3) EXETER SWIM MEET DONATION

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1) HARVARD SWIM MEET!!!

Harvard starts this weekend with Distance Day on Saturday! Please make sure you
are aware of the below estimated check-in times. These are estimated times -
being early is always a good thing! If you don't check in - you don't swim!

Women 1000 free: 8:00 AM
Men 1000 free: 9:30 AM

Women 1650: 11:00 AM
Men 1650: 1:00 PM

RELAYS

Crystie will be trying to get relays organized ahead of time, please let her know
via email if you will not be able to participate in relays on the days that you
are entered in the meet. (greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com)

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2) JENNY THOMPSON SUMMER SWIM CLINIC - ADULTS - May 20, 2012

They have added an adult component to the Jenny Thompson Swim Clinic this May. If
you are interested in attending and have specific request for subject matter
please let Crystie know - greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com

The adult session will be held on Sunday, May 20th from 8:30am-12pm. The youth
part of the clinic will be on Saturday. For more information see the flyer and
registration forms at: http://www.dover.nh.gov/rec_jtpool.htm

This is a fundraiser for the City of Dover Pools and Aquatics Program, please help
us return their support for GBM by participating! (and passing this information
on to anyone who is interested!)

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3) EXETER SWIM MEET DONATION

GBM took over organizing the Exeter Mini Meet this year and with the proceeds
generated by it- Great Bay Masters was able to donate $500 to the City of Dover
Pool Fund. Go GBM!

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Enter Harvard meet without late fee until 24th!

If you have not yet entered, good news! The late fee for the great Harvard Meet
(New England-LMSC Short Course Yards Championship) has been put off until
Friday, the 24th!!!

Please see the message below is from our friend Bill Ewan, the President of NEM
swim club:

If you haven't signed up for this meet, it is a great chance to do so. Take the
plunge and enjoy the whole affair.
Many years ago I was very interested in masters swimming, but had never entered
a meet and was awed and frightened by many of the great swimmers. I actually
watched the entire Harvard meet, went home and trained and finally entered that
meet the next year. And what did I find. There was no reason to wait!!!
I discovered a whole pool full of people that love swimming, really care about
themselves and their sport, but also care about everyone who joins in. The vets
are missed when they don't show up, and the new kids on the block are celebrated
when they give it good try.

Hope to see you at the Harvard meet!!

Portsmouth Morning Practices Ending

Unfortunately we are not able to continue the Portsmouth 'reserved lane' morning
practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays because the regular attendance levels are
too low.
However, for those who prefer to work out in the mornings, please note that the
Portsmouth pool has 5 or 6 lanes open for adult lap swimming each morning
between 5:30am and 8:45am, with a further hour of 4 lap lanes to 9:45am on
Wednesday and Friday.
Coach Crystie has posted a very useful archive of workouts on-line at
http://gbmpractice.blogspot.com/. There is also an archive of workouts available
on deck at PIP below the GBM notice board (near the hot tub – where else!) and
we can provide workout and set suggestions tailored to your goals if you would
find this helpful. Just let us know.

Harvard Meet DEADLINE

Hi Team!

The deadline to sign up for Harvard without extra fees is Thursday February 16.
Please check the schedule and come when you can. We have many new members coming
out to join us. Let's show them how Team GBM rolls!!! We need swimmers for our
always fun relay teams. PLEASE come out and join the fun and camaraderie. A good
time will be had by everyone who steps on deck. If you need a ride please email
us back. We will get you to the meet in a car pool.

Step 1. If you have not yet signed up for USMS for 2012 go to:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2
Remember to put 'GBM' for the club code.

Step 2. Visit http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/ and enter!

GO GBM!!!!
Darwin

HARVARD MEET REMINDER

GBM currently has 14 entries for the NEM SCY Championships. Get those entries in!!

http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/

Exeter, Salem, HARVARD!

*****GBM Enews*****

Exeter Mini-Meet
GBM hosted a very successful meet at Exeter on SuperBowl weekend with over 70
swimmers from 10 clubs. GBM swimmers included newcomers Tracy Phillips, Deb
Hart and Chris Frantz, with Scott Osgood and Jack Ceckler returning to the race
pool after breaks from competition. Many thanks to our GBM meet management team
and special thanks to Nicole Ciancarelli, Matt Morin and Steve Miller, and
Cannonball for all of their help. Great job team GBM – Next up NEM SCY
CHAMPIONSHIPS at Harvard!
Results of the Exeter meet are posted at USMS
http://www.usms.org/comp/meets/meet.php?MeetID=20120205EXETERY

Salem Mini-Meet
If you missed Exeter and/or are looking for a good local opportunity to get some
race practice before Harvard, Check out the 1st Annual WCWC WHS-PHS Masters Mini
Meet, Sunday, February 19, 2012, Warm-Up 1pm; meet start 2pm. Anticipated end
time is 5pm. Deck entries must be in by 1:15pm. No deck entries will be
accepted after this time. Venue: Workout Club and Wellness Center, Salem, New
Hampshire. There will be a number of GBM swimmers at the meet, including some
who inexplicably missed Exeter to go to Indianapolis for the SuperBowl.

NEM SCY Championships at Harvard (March 10 distance day, March 16-18)
GET THOSE ENTRIES IN!!!!
http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/

GO GBM!!!

January GBM Enews Meet Update

You are receiving this email because you have registered for Great Bay Masters
Swimming, Inc. Questions, comments, suggestions-- email
greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com

1. 2012 USMS Registration
2. Exeter Mini Meet, Feb 5
3. Harvard SCY Champs, March 10, 16-18
4. USMS Spring Nationals

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1. 2012 USMS REGISTRATION – You need to register to swim in meets.

Still need to register? You can do that here:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/USMS.cfm?l=2
On the second page, please use the code "GBM" for Great Bay Masters

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2. EXETER MINI MEET, FEB 5

This is a very fun, informal local meet at a great facility. Perfect as a warm
up for the Harvard meet, or for anyone who just wants to race and get some times.

GBM is now hosting this meet, so please support us by showing up! Don't want to
swim - that's okay, we still need volunteers to help! Email Crystie at
greatbaymastersswimteam@gmail.com.

Entry Form:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-m1PRktaF1fZDEyMTgyYWItODIyOC00OTQ4LTgzODgtYjkzZDk1MWU3OGNl

Deck Enter by 8:30 am
Warm up 8:00am-9:00am
Meet Starts at 9:00am
Meet should be finished by midday.

We added relays! 200 Free and 200 Medley.

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3. HARVARD SCY CHAMPS, MARCH 10, 16-18

Online entries are open and meet info is posted:
http://www.meetresults.com/2012/nelmscscy/

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4. 2012 USMS SPRING NATIONALS, APRIL 26-29

Online entry is now open for the 2012 Spring Nationals at
http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats12/onlineentry.php.

All entries must be submitted by March 23. Late entries are not accepted.
Entries received by March 9 will receive a $10 discount on their entry fee.
Meet Info: http://www.usms.org/comp/nationals.php

Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, NC

***Qualifying Times: http://www.usms.org/comp/scnats12/nqt.pdf

• ANYONE can enter Nationals, and enter up to three individual events, without
meeting any qualifying times.
• Swimmers who want to enter more than three individual events must meet
qualifying times for those additional events.

Times can be from the past two years.

Sign in for morning workouts at Portsmouth

It is very important that all GBM swimmers sign in for the reserved lane morning
workouts at Portsmouth on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (The fewer the
sign-ins, the more GBM has to pay). If you have attended workouts in the past
but did not sign in, please sign in retroactively when you are next at the
Portsmouth pool.
We are hoping to continue these workouts, but it will be subject to reaching a
sufficient number of swimmers attending consistently or it will be too expensive
for GBM.
Thanks!

Dover pool closes @ 2pm, no practice tonight 1/12/

Dover pool closes @ 2pm, no practice tonight Thursday 1/12/12

2012

Happy New Year Everyone!

Portsmouth indoor practice starts tomorrow at 6:30 am. Practices are Tuesdays
and Thursday's from 6:30-7:30am. Here are a few reminders, so that everyone is
clear. Each individual must pay to swim the practice, including pool members.
Only GBM members are eligielable for the $50- 10 swim punch pass. A GBM member
drop in is $7, and non member drop in is $10. All swimmers MUST sign in the
GBM black a.m. practice book when they check in at the front desk. Signing in
is very important, as this tracks attendance and covers pool liability. It
will also help us to determine if we keep the program going after the six week
trial period.The weekly workouts are on the board near the hot tub.

All members can get their GBM USMS membership @ www.greatbaymasters.org.
Click on the join here link, and then Click on Join Online. Put GBM in for
your club affiliation. You can print your card when you are finished.

I would like to thank Guy Davis for accepting the VP position last summer. He
consistently does an exceptional job with that individual responsibility.
Also, I want to thank all of our GBM members;you all are the ones who make GBM
a great and fun Swim Team.

We are very excited to be hosting the Exeter meet on Sunday, February 5th.
Hopefully many of you will attend, as Exeter is a perfect place to return to
the blocks. Let's all strive to make 2012 a year of fun and success as a team.

GO GBM!!!