What's New
Here are our recent announcements. Please take a moment to read these as we don't want you to miss out on our current happenings!
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NEXT SOCIAL EVENT
Join us at the Tied House, Thursday, August 21 at 6:30pm, 954 Villa Street, Mountain View
MVM OPEN BOARD POSITION FILLED
Shannon Schwartz (Lane 3, 5am) has joined the board. Thanks Shannon! Now we have a full board: Tina Ambrogi, Christine Johnson, Scott Lanterman, Charles Wu and Shannon.
GOODIES AT THE POOL!
We will be having treats at the pool on the following weekend days: August 10 and September 13.
SAVE THE DATE!
Dual Meet vs. Menlo Masters on July 27th, Sunday. Time: 8am - 10am (warm up at 7:15am) Location: Burgess Park Pool, 501 Laurel Street, Menlo Park
No entries needed, just show up and swim. All heats will be self-seeded fast to fastest. Pick up an information sheet at the pool for the event list. Brunch hosted by Menlo Masters after the meet.
A CHANCE FOR OUR CLUB TO HAVE A SWIM CLINIC FEATURING DARA TORRES
"As part of their sponsorship of Swimming, Toyota is working with United States Masters Swimming to conduct a number of clinics featuring Dara Torres! As many of you know Dara will be competing for an unprecedented 5th Olympic team at the Olympic Trials in Omaha this July. What you may not know is Toyota is a proud sponsor of USA Swimming and of Dara. Because of this partnership, Toyota has offered to sponsor a number of Masters Clinics led by Dara. Toyota will be selecting the host clubs based upon the number of requests on their web site.
Spread the word and get your teammates to go to the web site below and take advantage of this unique opportunity to spend time with one of the world's greatest female athletes. Click on the Toyota/Dara Torres link below and let Toyota hear from you and your club. The club that generates the most requests may be getting a visit from one of the most decorated Olympic swimmers in history! Don't miss this opportunity! www.toyotaswimming.com/mastersswimming/
LAKE MENDOCINO OPEN WATER
July 26, 2008 - The Lake Mendocino 2-mile championship originally scheduled for June 28th instead be held on July 26th, 2008, replacing the Russian River 1 mile swim scheduled for that date. Time and schedule will remain the same.
SANTA CRUZ 35th ANNUAL ROUGHWATER ONE MILE SWIM
Saturday August 2, 2008. There is race day registration. www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08roughwater.pdf
The CRUZ CRUISE
Sunday August 3, 2008 at 8:30am. You can preenter this race if your entry is received by Saturday, July 26th. There is also race day registration. cruzswim.org/MeetSheets/2%20Mile%20Entry.CruzCruise.08.pdf
DONNER LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM
The 28th Annual Sierra Nevada Masters Donner Open Water Swim is on Saturday 9 August, 2008. This is a 2.7 mile straight swim. It is open to 350 swimmers. They expect the event to sell out. If they sell out and you have not entered - you will not be allowed to swim. You should preenter to be sure of getting a place to swim. To preenter your entry form must be postmarked by Friday August 1. You can register on line until Monday 4 August or until the event is full. www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08snmow.pdf
USMS LCM NATIONALS
August 14-17, 2008 USMS LCM Nationals Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon www.lcnationals2008.net
MODESTO SHORT COURSE METERS MEET
The Second Annula Modesto Area Aquatic Club Short Course Meters meet will be held Saturday 23 August 2008 at the Modesto Junior College Aquatic Complex. www.pacificmasters.org/comp/08maacscm.pdf
If you have any questions, talk to Coach Chris.
MVM BOARD MEETING
The next MVM Board meeting will be Wednesday August 27 at Tina’s house 7:15pm