Monday Practice

Coach Bruce was sick, but we still had a fun practice with 12 swimmers.
The award goes to Harry who stuck it out the longest.

100K relay schedule

11 open spots as of September 23, 2007
Time Block Swimmers
Friday, October 12, 2007
6pm - 10pm Yuko Matsuzaki, Todd Volheim, Sara Szafranski, Karen Heavey
(Fri. 10/12 - Sat. 10/13)
10pm - 2am John McCall, Courtney Wagner, Cleve Clooney, Craig Dobson
Saturday, October 13, 2007
2am - 6am Julie Scott, Chris Scott, Beverly Currin, Kirby Bell
6am - 10am John Keen, Telethe Wery, Gene Augustin, Meagan Johnson
10am - 2pm John Meisenheimer, Jake Meisenheimer, Jacquie Meisenheimer, Shauna Anstey
2pm - 6pm Alan Lawson, Kerry Wick, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Diane DeBrosse
6pm - 10pm Paul Duckett, Walter DiLoretto 2 OPEN SPOTS!!!!!!
(Sat. 10/13 - Sun. 10/14)
10pm - 2am David Tattersall 3 OPEN SPOTS!!!!!!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
2am - 6am Mike Marino, Mark Myers, Chuck Tanner 1 OPEN SPOT!!!!!!!!
6am - 10am Pat Reilly, Bill Broecker, Bill Blackton, Stuart Blackton
10am - 2pm Fred Ehmke, Laura Sarisky, Jillian Martin 1 OPEN SPOT!!!!!!!!
2pm - 4pm Ryan Hall, Sean McCormack 2 OPEN SPOTS!!!!!!
4pm - 6pm 2 OPEN SPOTS!!!!!!

Record Breaking Swim Rules-from Chris Bolfing

Hi Swimmers, The relay looks like it is a go so far! I'm working on a schedule this week. Since this is a new swim, I think there will be a bit of a learning curve, so work with me.
Unlike many swims, this relay will be a team effort. With this team effort, once a commitment is made to the schedule, we will need you to make the swim. Swimmers will be scheduled for four hour blocks. The first shift will start with Yuko swimming the first two k of her record attempt. You will be able to swim two k or one k twice with a break between swimmers.
The shifts start Friday, October 12th at 6pm. The first shift is 6-10pm, then 10pm to 2am, etc. Based on swimmers completing each k in a little less than a half hour, I hope to finish Sunday by 6pm. No need to swim fast this year, since Lucky would like to be able to break this record in the future.
Lucky and Chris Bolfing will be flex swimmers to fill in if a swimmer is late or our time estimate is a little off. We plan on having a guide boat and a kayak for safety. Plan on helping with guiding and cheering your friends while they swim on their way to a World Record. Night swimmers will also have lighted buoys to help navigate. Rules so far include no wetsuits, snorkels, or fins. Goggles, swim caps, and swimsuits are ok. Swimmers over age sixteen welcome. Younger swimmers need prior approval and an escort. Each swimmer should have had at least one lake crossing to prequalify for the relay.
Swimmers, friends, and family are welcome to join us for volunteering and for the pre and post festivities. Many of the slots are filled, so please let me know what times you would like to swim. Nights are the most available. My cell is (281)788-6840. Sorry about the Houston number, but that is where headquarters is located and I'm often out of town. Lastly, please try to raise at least $20 per swimmer for the Learn to Swim Program.

World Record Swim schedule

Friday Oct 12th 5PM......Take Off Party...Bring the Family..bring
something to throw on the grill for yourself and a dish to share.

Friday 6PM............Record Attempts to Start

Friday at Dark til about Midnight or So.........Out Door Film Festival...Bring a blanket and chairs...sit under the stars and watch some cool movies with us.

Friday midnight to AM.....Back yard is open to campout, all night poker, etc.....

Saturday 7:45AM ........ Regular Aquatica Swim

Saturday 9:00 AM.......Group Photo

Saturday all day.....Pool is open come over hang out and give support

Saturday at Dark til about Midnight or So.....Out Door Film Festival Part II

Saturday midnight to AM.....Back yard is open to campout, all night poker, etc.....

Sunday 7:45 AM.....Open Swim (Normally we don't have Sunday Swims)

Sunday all day..Pool is open come over, hang out and give support.

Sunday Afternoon at Finish......Mini Post swim Party.

Rumors from the block

Dr. Bruce is moving
10 human lightning rods actually swam tonight
Sean is doing a half iron man in October
The aquatic center never mailed the ribbons from the meet
The rollins college meet Masters vs. college is Oct 27th
The 100k swim at lucky's is still looking for night swimmers, bring your nose clips. 4 MOO swimmers are signed up.
You can get paid to swim in the flume at a convention

MOO Swimmers Needed for 100K Relay at Lake Cane for World Record

Attention MOO swimmers: On October 12th and 13th we will do a world record attempt for a 100m open water swim for time at Lucky's Lake Swim. Fifty swimmers in relay fashion will do 2 K each open water (this is doing two crossings, over and back twice ...they don't have to be at the same time). The Record Holders Republic (RHR) an International World Record certifying organization has agreed to certify the record. THIS IS A NEW EVENT SO WE ARE GUARANTEED THE RECORD IF WE JUST DO IT. Each swimmer on the world record setting relay will receive a world record certificate. We of course need 50 open water swimmers to accomplish this feat. We also need support volunteers and people to just hang out and have fun.

Yuko will attempt to break the world Longest open water lake swim record at the same time. Yuko who is a professional marathon swimmer and a member of the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, will attempt on the same weekend to break the current world record of 80.2 kilometers....wow! We also need support help for her swim which will be going on at the same time. Yuko will also be raising money for the YMCA Aquatic Center Scholarship Fund.

We also plan an out door film festival the night of the swim as well. Movies will likely include Jaws and Lake Placid. Sign up sheets and more info at Luckyslakeswim.com or contact Chris Bolfing at cbolfing@mindspring.com

We need your help this Saturday!

There is a Special Olympics event being held at the YMCA Aquatics Center on I-drive on Saturday morning, September 8th. Please read the attached info and if able to volunteer, contact Laurie to register. The event runs from 8:45 am to 12:30 pm.

Contact: Laurie
Email Address: chmiell@ocps.net
Phone Number: 407-317-3440 ext. 8911

8:45 AM – Volunteer Check in
9:00 AM - Registration for Coaches/Athletes
9:30 AM – Warm up in the pool
10:00 AM – Competition Begins

Farewell Sarah

Tomorrow, Tuesday will be Sarah's last practice with us. She is headed off to work on her Masters in History.
Good luck! Come back and join us for Winter break!!!

Monday September 3 Swim

We will be meeting at the aquatic center at 9:30am to swim.
This will be a casual swim please bring your own workout and your own towel. Hope to see everyone there!

Saturday Sept 1st Swim

11:00am at the Downtown YMCA. We will be going to the Ale House for lunch or drinks or whatever afterwards. See you there. BYOW... Bring your own workout.

MOO takes 1st place overall at Aquatic Center Meet

9 MOO swimmers led the team to 1st place overall for the Long course Meters Meet the 1st weekend in August.

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August 4 & 5 Meet

See everyone at the meet on Saturday! The meet is here in town at the aquatic center on I-drive. If you are not signed up to swim stop by and cheer us on! We are also talking about a gathering Sunday after the meet ends. We are open for ideas, restaurant, Bar...!!!Go MOO!

Here's who we have so far:
Already entered: Sean, Tom, Colin, Greg D., Wayne, Diane, Ryan, Sarah, Theresa

Maybe: Forest P., Dr. Bruce

Not Available: Harry, Kathleen, Stacey, Speedy Joe

This should be fun and a very short drive for all!!! MOO party Sunday after the meet ends.... If you have any questions just ask Coach Bruce or Meet Team Captain- Alison