Welcome New MOO Members

Please welcome new MOO members: Erin Crabtree and Vanessa Martinez. Erin and Vanessa swim at the the YMCA Aquatic Center, but will be competing with MOO from now on. They both have extensive swimming backgrounds. Erin swam for FAU and Vanessa swam for Syracuse University. They both swam the St. Pete Master meet last month. Please welcome them to MOO. We look forward to seeing you both at future meets and events.

April showers bring May swim meets???

Several MOO swimmers were spotted at the downtown Y between thunderstorms: Wayne, Mark, Alison, Baby Jack, Diane, Greg, Harry and new Sean.
Thursday evening practice ran until about 7:40 when the pool was cleared for lightning.
Bruce is compiling the list for who is planning to attend YMCA nationals so please let him know, and let Diane know and we will try to keep the list on the blog updated. We are working on finding a good hotel. We will let everyone know what we find out.
Next Saturday at 3:00pm is a party at Ted's (next to Lucky's) for anyone who swam the 100K relay last year or who is interested in swimming next year. More info at WorldRecordSwim.com
Everyone wish for good weather and we will see you at the pool.

AQUAMANIAC SEAN MCCORMACK DROWNS THE COMPETITION

AQUAMANIAC SEAN MCCORMACK DROWNS THE COMPETITION
YMCA Runner and Aquamaniac Sean McCormack competed in the St. Petersburg Masters Swim Meet on March 29th and 30th. He finished first in his age group in the 200 yard backstroke, 100 yard backstroke, 400 yard Individual Medley, and 200 yard Individual Medley. He also placed second in the 200 yard freestyle. As a result all this thrashing around in the pool, McCormack was recognized with a "coveted" 2nd Place High Point Towel Award (it was a lovely peach-colored Martha Stewart towel), which he then used to smack other inferior swimmers. Complete results are available here: http://midnightsports.com/2008/20080328spm/Results.pdf, and McCormack has promised to model his Martha Stewart towel after next week’s Monday night run.

YMCA Masters Nationals

We are planning on attending the YMCA Masters Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale during the weekend of May 15th through the 18th. This is a great meet to attend for those of you who are indecisive. The aquatic center is located one block from the Ft. Lauderdale beach. We attended this meet two years ago and had a blast. YMCA teams throughout the states come to compete at this national meet.

For more information about the meet itself, including entry forms, etc, click here. Please note that entries must be received by April 21, 2008. There are no qualifying times. The only requirements are that you are in good standing with your Y membership and have been a member for 90 days prior to May 15, 2008. You do not have to be registered with USMS.

We are in the process of researching potential hotels and arranging transportation to the meet. Please be on the lookout for future updates. For more information about the meet, ask Sean or Bruce.

St Pete results-click here

Great job MOO!
We have more results in: Sean 200 Free 2nd, 100 Back 1st, 200 back 1st, 200IM 1st, 400IM 1st. 2nd place award in his age group. Kathleen- 100 Free 3rd, 200 Free 4th, 500 Free 5th, 50 Back 5th, 50 free 4th. Tom 50 Breast 6th, 100 Breast 6th, 200 Breast 3rd, 50 Fly 10th, 100IM 8th, And Steve attending his first Masters meet took 1st in the 100 Free and 1st in the 50 Fly in a very competative age group. Great job all swimmmers!!! There are also a few swimmers we met at the meet who will be joining our team and swimming for MOO, we can't wait to have you.

Baby Jack's 5 weeks old

The Jones family visited the pool on Saturday. Alison and Mark swam and Jack slept in his stroller and in a few laps. Alison will make her return to practice this week on Monday and Thursday, can't wait to see you at the pool!

St pete Saturday Results Click here

Great job swimmers. Results are in for Saturday.
Tom 100IM 8th, 100 Breast 6th
Kathleen 200Free 4th, 50 back 5th, 50 free 4th
Sean 100 Back 1st, 100IM 1st

Thursday Practice

Bruce's work trip in NY got extended and he will still be there on Thursday. He will e-mail a workout tomorrow, and we will still have practice. Bruce is still planning to go to St Pete on Saturday. See everyone at the pool.

Brrr...

Tonight we had 10 brave MOO members in the water. It was chilly outside, but the water was nice and warm. 12 swimmers jumped in the clear cool water on Tuesday for practice. We will see everyone Thursday, the last practice before St Pete

St Pete Psych Sheets-click here

Mi completed her 100th crossing at Lucky's Lake Saturday and was joined by Kathleen, Yuko, and Diane. Looking forward to a great week at practice leading up to the St. Pete meet this weekend. Psych sheets are available now. Sean, Tom, Ryan, Kathleen, and Steve are registered. If you registered, but are not on this list please contact Patty Nardozzi (727) 343-5960 or pnardozzi@hotmail.com

100th crossing

Mi will be making her 100th crossing at Lake Cane tomorrow morning. Hope to see everyone at Lucky's at 7:45 for the celebration.
Only one week until the St. Pete meet!!!

Upcoming meets

We are gearing up for 2 meets.
The first is in St. Pete March 28-30. Registration is due March 18 and if you have not yet registered for MOO you need to do this ASAP. Late registrations will be accepted until Friday the 21st for an additonal $10

YMCA nationals is in Ft Lauderdale May 15-18. We would love to have everyone go and make a huge showing and set up some fun relays!!!
Please keep me updated who is going to go!!!
See you at the pool.

Top 10 Awards

Many MOO members earned a top 10 ranking for 2007 in the Dixie Zone. Awards were presented at practice. If you have not yet gotten your patch and letter please see Bruce. Congratulations to the following award winners:
Colin, Sean, Kathleen, Tom, Ryan, Sarah, Teresa, Wayne, Diane & Greg