Order personalized GOLD swim caps by February 15

GOLD swimmers can order personalized (last name) latex or silicone swim caps with several color choices. Debbie Cavanaugh must receive orders by February 15 so she can place a single order. Download the order form

YMCA Nationals entry form now available

Information, entry, and instructions for the YMCA Masters Nationals for those GOLD and other swimmers supporting the local Broward County YMCA are available by clicking HERE. Completed entry forms and entry fees must be received by Debbie Cavanaugh no later than 6 PM on March 1. Note: you must already be a member of the Y in order to compete.

USMS issues new rules for legal swim suits

USMS issued new rules for competition swim suits and related apparel on January 20, 2010, which are effecive immediately for all sanctioned and recognized (including Senior Games) LCM and SCM meets. Read the new rules.

Four take top honors in Florida Open Water Championship Series

Four GOLD swimmers won top awards in the 2009 Florida Open Water Championship Series.

Ricardo Valdivia won his second straight Florida Open Water Championship Series overall title. Valdivia scored a perfect 300 points with overall first places in the Nike Swim Miami 5K, Aaron Peirsol's Race for the Oceans 5K, and the Boca Mile.

Darcy LaFountain won the women's 50-54 age group and was second woman overall with 213 points, placing first in her age group in the Open Water Festival 5K, the Aaron Peirsol Race for the Oceans 5K, and the Boca Mile. She was second overall in the Boca Mile, 5th overall in the Peirsol race, and sixth overall in the Open Water Fesival 5K.

Leticia Castro won the 45-49 age group, winning her age group in the Nike Swim Miami 5K and placing second in her age group in the Open Water Festival 5K and the Aaron Peirsol Race for the Oceans 5K. She placed in the top ten overall in all three races.

Becky Willman won the 55-59 age group, winning her age group in the Nike Swim Miami 1-mile, the Open Water Festival Mile, and the Aaron Peirsol Race for the Oceans 1K.

Five Masters/Triathlon swimming camps offered this winter & spring

Hammerhead Aquatics is hosting five 4-day or 6-day South Florida Masters/Triathlon Swim Camps in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. The first camp begins in February and the final camp begins in May. For information about the camps or to register, please click HERE.

2010 USMS registration

All swimmers must be USMS-registered for 2010 in order to participate in any organized practice workout as well as in any meets or postals. Download the 2010 GOLD paper form (mail in with check) or register with GOLD online (credit card required for online registration).

 

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