Across the Lanes

NC LMSC March 2024

  • A Word From Our Chairman
  • NCMS Board Positions - Volunteers Needed
  • NCMS Swimmer Spotlight
  • Upcoming Meets
  • USMS LCM Top Ten NCMS Swimmers
  • Stroke Clinic and ALTS Course
  • NCMS Scholarships and Grants


NC LMSC Jan-Mar 2023

  • Let's check in and see how our resolutions and goals for 2023
  • NC Masters Swimming's Logo contest
  • 2023 Albatross Open meet recap
  • 2023 SC SCY State meet recap
  • The Road to Nationals 2023
  • Chairman's Corner

NC LMSC Holidays 2022

  • Wrapping up, and favorite events, of the year
  • Messages from our NC LMSC Board
  • Member Spotlight - Jamie Miller
  • The Best Buttercream Frosting recipes
  • Upcoming Events and Opportunities


NC LMSC Special Fall 2022

  • USMS Annual Meeting updates
  • USMS Convention recap
  • Upcoming Events and Opportunities


NC LMSC Summer 2022

  • Announcements
  • Nationals Recap
  • Upcoming Events and Opportunities
  • Recipe
  • Contact Us


NC LMSC Winter 2021

  • Introducing our New LMSC Members
  • Chairwoman’s Corner by Kristen Jeno
  • Recent Swimming Meets recap:
    • 2021 SCY Championships in Greensboro, NC
    • 2021 LC Nationals in Geneva, OH
    • 2021 Coastal Masters Funvitational in Wilmington, NC
  • Fitness Article: Nutrient Timing, by Scott Dallamura
  • Featured Submission: USMS Coaching Certification from Laura Goodwin
  • North Carolina LMSC Board of Officers
  • Upcoming Masters Swimming Events


NC LMSC Winter-Spring 2021

  • Chairwoman Corner with Kristen Jeno
  • Featured Recipe
  • South Carolina SCM State Meet recap
  • NC SCM FINA Top Ten 2020
  • Open Water Updates and Events
  • Fitness Article - Preventing Injury
  • Featured Team Article: The Joys of Swimming Outdoors...in the Winter!
  • COVID Relief Summary
  • NC LMSC Board of Officers
  • Upcoming Masters Swimming Events

NC LMSC Summer-Fall 2020

  • We're Still in This Together - Chairwoman Corner with Kristen Jeno
  • COVID Relief Proposal
  • Fitness Article
  • Our Featured Members - Chandra Barck and Jamie Miller
  • USMS and North Carolina LMSC-sponsored swimming programs
  • Board of Officers, and introducing Lisa Hoff and Whitney Hauser
  • Upcoming Masters Swimming Events
NC LMSC Spring 2020
Editors Note
• We’re All in This Together with NC-LMSC Board Members
• Recent Swimming Meets recap:

. South Carolina SCY Championships
. Sunbelt SCY Championships
. Albatross SCM Open

• Featured Members: Judith Downing and Liza Williams
• USMS and NCMS-sponsored swimming programs
• North Carolina LMSC Board of Officers
• Upcoming Masters Swimming Events


NC LMSC Winter 2019-2020
Editors Note
• Chairwoman's Corner by Kristen Jeno
• Recent Swimming Meets recap:

. St.Nicholas SCM Invitational in Atlanta by Karen Stump
. Annual Fall VMST Meet at Virginia Beach
. USMS 5K/10K ePostal Nationals 2019 results

• Dr.Charles van der Horst Water Safety Initiative by Jon Klein
• Our Featured NCMS Member: Irish Holland and her relay story
• USMS-Sponsored Education Programs and National Events
• NC Hall of Fame Honorees and 2020 Induction Ceremony
• North Carolina LMSC Board of Officers
• Upcoming Masters Swimming Events


NC LMSC Fall 2019
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Kristen Jeno
• Recent Swimming Meets recap:
. USMS Summer National Championships, Mission Viejo CA
. Dr. Charles Van Der Horst Memorial swim events in NC
. Rowdy Gaines / Dixie Zone Championships, Orlando FL
. Other NC Masters Swimming Splashes
• USMS-Sponsored Education Programs/Events 2020-2021
• Featured NCMS Member: Cheryl Murray
• NC-LMSC Board of officers and contacts
• Upcoming Masters Swimming Events

NC LMSC Summer 2019
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Kristen Jeno
• Recent Swimming Meets recap:
. YMCA Masters National Championships, Orlando FL, by Eric King
. USMS Spring National Championships, Mesa AZ, by Stephen Zubrod
. Dixie Zone / South Carolina Championships, Greenville SC, by Elise Shank
. Other NC Masters Swimming Splashes
. Dr. Charles Van Der Horst Memorial swim meet
• USMS-Sponsored Education Programs/Events
• NC-LMSC board of officers and Social Media links
• Upcoming Masters Swimming Events

NC LMSC Spring 2019
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Kristen Jeno
• 2019 Swimming Meets recap:
. Sunbelt Championships, Charlotte NC
. South Carolina SCY Champs, Myrtle Beach SC, by Celia Wolff
. Frank Clark Memorial Meet, Greensboro NC
. Coastal Masters Invitational, Bolivia NC, by Celia Wolff
. North Carolina State Champs, Cary NC, with Mark Rubacky
. Other Masters Swimming Splashes
. FINA World Top Ten Rankings
• NCMS Featured Member: George Simon
• 2019 USMS-Sponsored Education Programs/Events
• New NC-LMSC board of officers and Social Media links
• Upcoming Masters Swimming Events

NC LMSC Fall_Winter 2018
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
• 2018 USMS Convention, Jacksonville FL
• 2018 Swimming Meets recap:
. Masters Eastern Invitational, Greensboro NC
. Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic 10, Orlando FL
. South Carolina SCM Champs, Columbia SC, by Celia Wolff
. 2018 NC Masters Swimming Splashes
• Swimming Techniques by Megan Lassen
• 2019 IM Madness Challenge and USMS-Sponsored Programs
• Our NC-LMSC officers and Social Media links
• Upcoming Swimming Events

NC LMSC Summer 2018
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
• 2018 North Carolina Swimming HOF
• 2018 Swimming Meets recap:
. North Carolina SCY Championships in Cary
. Coastal Masters Invitational in Bolivia/Wilmington
. USMS Spring National Championships in Indianapolis IN
. South Carolina LCM Championships in Greenville SC
. Pan American Masters Swimming in Orlando FL
. Pan American Masters Open Water at Daytona Beach
• High Performance Camp in Greensboro
• Swim Across America Charlotte charity swim
• Our NC-LMSC officers and Social Media links
• Upcoming Swimming Events

NC LMSC 2017 Winter - Spring 2018
Editors Note
• Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
• 2017 Swimming Meets recap
• Featured Swimmer: Jerry Clark
• 2018 Swimming Meets recap
• 2018 NC-LMSC Officers and Social Media
• 2018 Upcoming Swimming Events

NC LMSC Summer and Fall, 2017
Editors Note - Fall is Here!
* Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
* 2017 Swimming Meets recap:
   + USMS Spring Nationals
   + Powerade State Games
   + USMS Summer Nationals
   + FINA World Championships
* Who are NC Masters Swimmers?
* Hill Carrow selected for National HOF
* 2017 NC Swimming HOF Inductions
* Featured Swimmer: Rob Butcher
* 2017 Swim Across America Charlotte
* USMS ALTS Certification Course
* 2017 Upcoming Swimming Events...

NC LMSC Winter 2016-2017
Editors Note - It's a whole new world in 2017!
* Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
* 2016 USMS Convention highlights
* 2016 Winter Meets review:
   + Eastern Invitational at Greensboro
   + South Carolina SCM Championships
   + Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic
* 2017 Swim Meets recap:
   + Sunbelt Charlotte Meet & History
   + South Carolina SCY Championships
  + Frank Clark Memorial Meet
* 2107 Upcoming Events preview
* Back to the Basics from USMS Rules Committee
* NC-LMSC new social media links and contacts
* Your Swimming Calendar…

NC LMSC Summer/Fall 2016 Newsletter
* Editors Note
* Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
* Powerade State Games Swimming at Raleigh
* South Carolina LCM Meet at Greenville SC
* USA Masters Games Swimming at Greensboro
* Dixie Zone LCM Championships at Goldsboro
* 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro Brazil
* USA Swim-Run with our vice-chair Kristen Jeno
* USMS Summer LCM Nationals in Gresham OR
* High Performance Camp at Greensboro
* Swim Across America at Cary
* NC-LMSC new social media links
* Upcoming Swimming Events

NC LMSC Spring 2016 Newsletter
* Editors Note
* Chairman's Corner by Steve Weatherman
* Photos from the USMS Spring Nationals in Greensboro
* 2016 NC Swimming Hall of Fame induction ceremony
* Recap of Valentine's Masters Meet in Clearwater FL
* Recap of South Carolina SCY Meet at No.Myrtle Beach
* Photos from the Sunbelt Championships in Huntersville
* Our NCMS Outstanding Swimmers for 2015
* 2016 NC-LMSC Board members
* Upcoming Events

NC LMSC New Year 2016 Newsletter
* Editors Note
* Chairman's Corner - by new chairman Steve Weatherman
* Long Distance Results - by Greata van Meeteren
* Recap of the 2015 South Carolina SCM Championships at Columbia SC - by Scott Acheson
* Recap of the 2015 Santa's Tune-up Meet at Greensboro NC - by Greata van Meeteren
* Results of the 2015 Long Distance Championships
* 2016 USMS SCY Nationals coming to Greensboro NC
* Can You Help with Nationals - by Don Gilchrist
* 2016 Swimming News
* Upcoming Events..

NC LMSC Winter 2015 Newsletter
• Recap of the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic / Dixie Zone in Orlando FL
• Recap of the Steve Barden Memorial Swim Meet at Asheville NC
• 2015 USMS Dorothy Donnelly Service Award: Joanne Wainwright
• 2016 USMS Member Registration/Renewal
• Masters Swimming at Catawba College
• Featured NCMS swimmer: Jamie Miller
• Chairman's Corner with Jon Blank
• Upcoming Swimming Events…

NC LMSC Fall 2015 Newsletter
In this newsletter, you will find stories and news about:
• NC State LCM Championships on July 25th in Goldsboro NC
• Dixie Zone LCM Championships on July 24-26 in Greenville SC
• USMS LCM National Championships on August 6-9 in Geneva OH
• USMS Coaching Certification on August 15th
• Open Water Race on 8/15 at Lake Lure
• Upstate Splash on 8/29 at Lake Jocassee
• NCMS achieving USMS Top 10 SCY rankings
• Our Chairman's Corner on Whistling Dixie
• Upcoming Swimming Events…

NC LMSC Summer 2015 Newsletter
In this newsletter, you will find stories and news about:
· RAM Loses Three Vital Members Within A Month
· Top 10 Submissions due June 30th
· Service Award Nominations due July 1st
· Greta van Meeteren receives Donnelly Award
· Open Water Pool workout
· Our Swimmers making a splash
· USMS High Performance Camp
· Upcoming Pool & Open Water swims

NC LMSC Spring 2015 Newsletter
This quarter's newlsetter:
* Why do we swim and volunteer?
* 2014 Swimmers of the year
* Open Water Season is here
* 2015 Long Distance results
* A story about John Mangrum
* USMS Spring Nationals review
 Upcoming swim & open water meets

August 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
North Carolina Recipient of the Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award - by Hans van Meeteren
The 2014 FINA Masters World Championships - by Greta van Meeteren
There is a time to go - by Hans van Meeteren
Final SCY Top Ten Listing on USMS Website - by Hans van Meeteren
The Husson Family Team at USMS Nationals - by Bob Husson
Golden Girl - A book review by Laura Goodwin
The Big Shoulders Swim - by Chris Sheean
North Carolina: the State of Swimming - by Jon Blank, Chairman, LMSC for NC

July 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Training with Intensity - by Laura Goodwin
Swimming with the COWS - by Jim Green
Homemade Quinoa Granola - by Greta van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - by Mary Sansbury

June 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Masters Swimming is Looking for a New Vice-Chair
The Chairman's Corner, USA Swimming's Response to the Problem of Sexual Abuse in Sport: A Cautionary Tale - by Jon Blank
The 4th Annual ENC Spring Splash - by Don Gilchrist
Feeling Lucky - by Andrea Packard
NCMS Zooms to 8th place team finish at 2014 Spring Nationals - by Don GIlchrist
Proper Hand Positioning - by Greg and Erika Burgess
News from Lake Hopatcong - by Greta van Meeteren
Coach of the Year Award - by Marty Gaal, Coaches Chair
Did you Know - by Jerry Clark
Workout of the Month - by Mary Sansbury

May 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner, Hill Carrow selected as 2014 Ransom Arthur Award - by Jon Blank
Short Lanes - by Hans van Meeteren, Top Ten Chairman
YMCA Masters National Championships, the other National Championships - by Greta van Meeteren and Cathy Sheafor
On the Blocks with Operation Homeland Honor - by By Jenny Perrottet, Secretary LMSC for NC
Swim Clinic by Greg Burgess - by Swimmers from TRYM
Open Water Swimming II - by Rob Cole
Training for the 5k and 10k Distances - by Jim Green
Open Water Swimming Events by Greta van Meeteren
NC 2013 Short Course Meters Summary - by Hans van Meeteren, Top Ten Chairman
Workout of the Month - by Rob Cole

April 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Monty Python - by Jon Blank
NC Results from the One Hour Postal National Championships - by Greta van Meeteren
SCM Top 10, USMS All Star, and NC Swimmer of the year. - by Hans van Meeteren
Open Water Swimming and Workout of the Month - Rob Cole
Improve your Swim: Attend a Swim Clinic - by Erika and Greg Burgess
More About Greg Burgess
Swimming in Asheville in the Mountains of Western North Carolina - by Jim Green

March 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Logo Design Contest
The Chairman's Corner, Responses to the Open Water Dilemma - by Jon Blank
NC Swimmers Win at the SC Short Course Yards Championship - by Jenny Perrottet
Official Time from a Split Time - by Tom Cox
Valentine's Meet in Clearwater, FL - by Hans van Meeteren
Sunbelt Meet 2014 - by Jerry Clark
Workout of the Month - by Marty Gaal

January 2014
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Logo Design Contest
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
Updated SCY, LCM, and SCM North Carolina rdecors - by Hans van Meeteren
Swimmer of the Year Awards - by Greta van Meeteren
Recognition for Jerry Clark - by Greta van Meeteren
A New National Long Distance Relay Record - by Greta van Meeteren
USMS Coaching Certification Clinic – Why You Should Attend - by Danielle Newton
Happy Hour Swim - by Julie Crum
Rebuttal on Dr. Councilman's Technique versus the New Vertical Forearm Method. -by Jim Green
Weight Training for Masters Swimmers -by Jim Green

December 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Meet NC Swimmer Jonathan Washburn - by Jon Blank
Short Course Meters NC records and Top 10 - by Hans van Meeteren
Website of the Month
3,000 and 6,000 Postal National Championship results for NCMS swimmers - by Greta van Meeteren
DEFENDING DOC - by John Albanse
Did You Know ..... - by Jerry Clark
An Explanation of Send-Off Intervals - by Kerry O'Brien
Workout of the Month - Middle Distance Pace - by Kerry O'Brien

November 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
Board Meeting Highlights
5K and 10K Postal National Championship results for NCMS swimmers - by Greta van Meeteren
Autumn Short Course Meters Meet in Charlotte - by Jerry Clark
Changing Your Stroke - by Jim Green
Swimming CrossFit Style - by Tim Morrison
Recent Rule Update - by Tom Cox
Did You Know ..... - by Jerry Clark
Workout of the Month, IM and Fast Fifties - by Frank McGrath

October 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Groucho Marx Club - by Jon Blank
Breaststroke Drills - by Cokie Lepinski
My Experience with Open Water Swimming - by Jim Lineberger
Swimming for Fitness - by Greta van Meeteren
Recent Rule Update - by Tom Cox
Steve Barden Memorial Swimming Meet Recap - by Andrew Pulsifer
Inside the USMS National Championship Committee - by Don Gilchrist
Did You Know ... - by Jerry Clark

September 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
The importance of a great Masters swim coach - by Danielle Newton
Never Mind the Congested Highways, I'll Just Swim from New York to New Jersey! - by Susan Kirk
Gold Star Teen Adventures - by Celia Wolf
CFAC Masters compete in the LCM State Championship, August 3, 2013 - by Jonathan Washburn
Swimming for Fitness - by Greta van Meeteren
Did You Know ... - by Jerry Clark

August 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - AT LIBERTY TO SWIM - by Jon Blank
TRYM Swimmers Go Postal - by Greta van Meeteren
Discovery of the Open Water - by Steve Shotts
The Coach's Corner - CONSISTENCY IN TRAINING - by Jim Green
Did You Know ... - by Jerry Clark
YMCA of the USA Announcement
Workout of the Month : Long Distance - by Steve Shotts

July 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - Swim Across America - by Jon Blank
National Open Water Championships - by Greta van Meeteren
NC SCY Records Update - by Hans van Meeteren - Top Ten Recorder for NC
Yes, You Can Fake a 10K! - by Bob Husson
The Coaches' Corner - Swimming with Fins -by Sue Haugh
Charlotte Swim Masters - by Jonathan Piscitelli
Workout of the Month : Swim with Fins - by Sue Haugh

June 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
The 2013 Pan American Masters Swimming Championships - by Jon Klein
The Third Annual ENC Summer Splash LCM meet - by Greta van Meeteren
You Are What You Eat - by Greta van Meeteren
Workout of the Month

May 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
Top 10 information about recognized SCY meets due by June 8, 2013 - by Hans van Meeteren
USMS 5K Championship - Gator Bait - by Jen Baker
The 2013 USMS Spring National Championships

Open Water Expeiences - by Craig Siegel
Powerstroke® Freestyle Technique Summary - by Maty Gaal
Workout of the Month - by Frank McGrath

April 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
The 2013 YMCA Masters National Championships
Tapering....A State of Mind, Body, and Heart - by Patty Waldron
Greg Sousa, a courageous athlete - by Mary Anna Hovey
2013 North Carolina SCY Championships - by Harry Delong
What Did or Did Not Happen at the Frank Clark Meet - by Hans van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

March 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
LMSC for NC and Open Water Subsidies - by Andrea Packard
NCMS Results of the One Hour Postal National Championships -by Greta van Meeteren
The Frank Clark Meet - by Andrew Richelson
Record Setting Swimming at the Albatros Open - by Jon Klein
The Curiosity of March Swimming - by Bill Davis
Just One of NC Teams - by Greta van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - Think Distance - by Andrea Packard

February 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
So you want to be a Long Distance All Star! - by Ali Hall
Swimming for Fitness - by Greta van Meeteren
New NC Records - by Hans van Meeteren
Open Water Swimming and USMS: At a Crossroads? - by Jon Blank
Get Your Freestlye Flip Turns Race Ready! - by Dnielle E Newton
Workout of the Month - I.M - from SwimMAC Facebook

January 2013
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, Editor
The Chairman's Corner - by Jon Blank
The 39th Annual Sunbelt Meet in Charlotte - by Greta van Meeteren
Swimmer of the year awards
North Carolina Record Keeping - by Hans van Meeteren
Gluten Free??? - by Greta van Meeteren
The Oft Ignored but Highly Important Elbow - by J David WIllimaon III
Swimming for Fitness - by Greta van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - Breaststroke - by Bob Schmitz

December 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Long Distance News - by Greta van Meeteren
First Masters Meet in January 2012 in NC
The TRYM Holiday Hoot Meet - by Greta van Meeteren
The 4th Annual Fall Brawl Meet - by Britton Banning-Arndt
Kia Ora from New Zealand - By Jennie Rogers
Journey to an Ironman - By Andrea Packard
Smart Practice - By J. David Williamson III
Swimming for Fitness - From the Fitness Education Committee
Energy Bars - by Greta van Meeteren
January Board Meeting
Workout of the Month - Stroke - From the SwimMac Masters Facebook

November 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
The Autumn Short Course Meter meet in Charlotte - by Jerry Clark, Meet Director
George Coxhead, man of many new records
Are Statins Affecting Your Swimming Performance? - by Nathan Coles
The Doctor is in ... the Water - by Brian Goldman
The Three Rs of Efficient Distance Freestyle - by Scott Bay
Workout of the Month - Simple Swim Workouts - by Marty Gaal

September 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Duel in the Pool #2 - by Greta van Meeteren
Asheville's 2012 Steve Barden Meet - by Nancy Casey
Our New Records Keeper
Meet Rachel Gentry
About this month's coaches
Workout of the Month - All about Fitness - by Tom Mester and Chris Campbell

August 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
One Mile Open Water Championship - Lake Lure - by Greta van Meeteren
Upcoming events
The new Coach at SwimMAC Carolina - by Bill Davis
My Journey to the 2012 Olympic Trials - by Erika Braun
Nutritional Strategies to Combat Aging - By Dr. Lynn Cialdella Kam
Workout of the Month - by Bill Davis

Combined June/July 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Eastern North Carolina Splash - by Hans van Meeteren
SwimMAC Carolina Takes a Road Trip - by Bill Davis
Upcoming Pool Meets in August 2012
Open Water Swims in North Carolina
Katie Brooks, 2012 24 Mile Tampa Bay Swimmer - by Jen Baker
Heart Healthy Super Foods - by By Susan Koepp, NP, E-RYT
A New Calendar for Sports - by Harry Delong
Workout of the Month - by Bill Davis

May 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
A Note of Thanks to NC Masters Swimmer - by Hill Carrow and Don Gilchrist
Memories of the 2012 USMS Spring National Championship - by Bob Husson
First places and records from Spring SCY Nationals - by Hans van Meeteren
A Reunion Relay - by Pete Benda
The SwimMac Medalist Club - by Jerry Clark
Upcoming Meets in June 2012
USMS High Performance Camp - by Hill Carrow
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

April 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
2012 YMCA Masters National Championship - by Jamie Miller and Craig Anderson
The Doctor is in ... the pool - by Brian Goldman
It is all about balance - by Susan D. Koepp, NP, E-RYT
Meet NC swimmer Charlotte Warren Disher
Upcoming Long Course Meters Meet

March 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
More About "Nationals" and T-Shirts - by Greta van Meeteren
The Frank Clark Memorial Meet - by Greta van Meeteren
From the Results, Records, and Top Ten Recorder - by Hans van Meetren
Some Cod Liver Oil, please! by Lynn Cialdella
Meet NC Swimmer Sarah Bodin
The Coaches' Corner - by Marty Gaal
US Masters Coaching Seminar by Bob Jennings
2011 North Carolina All Americans and All Stars - by Greta van Meeteren
A Duel in the Pool - by Greta van Meeteren
Swim Clinic Announcement - for Masters by Masters! - by Tim Hillen
Workout of the Month - by Andrea Packard

February 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Help Wanted - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Meet NC Swimmer Bernie White - by Bernie White
Frank Clark - A Remembrence - by Bob Husson
On the passing of Dick Webber - by Sally Newell
For meet directors: a word about sanction applications - by Greta van Meeteren
The Coaches' Corner
USMS Nationals - by Greta van Meeteren
From the NC Record Keeper and Top Ten Recorder - by Hans van Meeteren
1-hour Postal National Championship - by Greta van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

January 2012 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Help Wanted - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Sunbelt Championship - Charlotte, NC - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Editor
Meet NC Swimmer Brian Blalock - By Brian Blalock
NC Outstanding Swimmers of the Year 2011 - by Hans van Meeteren
US Masters Coaching Certification Clinic - by Marty Gaal, Coaches Chair

December 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
USMS Spring Nationals - by Jon Klein
January Board Meeting
Go Postal - by Greta van Meeteren
From the North Carolina Records Keepter - by Hans van Meeteren
How training can stimulate growth hormones - by Paul Hutinger
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

November 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Dixie Zone SCM Meet - by Jerry Clark
3000-yard National USMS Postal Championship Swim - by Greta van Meeteren
The Doctor Is In . . . The Water (Stretching) - by Brian Goldman, MD
The Coaches' Corner - Open Water Tips - by Seth Botwick
Meet NC Swimmer Karen Kemerait - by Harry Delong
The Greensboro Aquatic Center - Photos courtesy of: Brian Ambuehl
Workout of the Month - by Marty Gaal

October 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Bill Miller's Amazing Maui Channel Swim - by Bill Miller
The Cary Masters Swim Team - by Marty Gaal
East Coast Masters - by Casey Charles
The Coaches' Corner - Breaststroke Drills - by Tammy Yates
Meet NC Swimmer Charlotte Mitchell - by Harry Delong
The Greensboro Aquatic Center - Photos courtesy of: Brian Ambuehl
Workout of the Month - by Greta van Meeteren

August 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
2011 USMS Summer LCM Nationals in Auburn - by Shiana Barbosa
Eastern NC Long Course Splash, June 25, 2011 - reviewed by participant Harry Delong
The Coaches' Corner - Backstroke Drills - by Tammy Yates
Meet NC Swimmer Erika Braun - by Harry Delong
Two new coaches for RAM - by Harry Delong
Workout of the Month - by Craig Siegel and Tom Kristek

July 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
Eastern NC Long Course Splash, June 25, 2011- by Hans van Meeteren
Get Ready for Short Course Meters
25K in open water - Noblesville IN June 18, 2011
More Open Water Success
From the Coaches' Corner - Freestyle Drills - by Tammy Yates
How I Swim - by Bill Davis
Meet NC Swimmer John Kortheuer - by Jerry Clark
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

June 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
25K in open water - Noblesville IN, June 18, 2011 - by Andrea Packard
Chesapeake Bay Swim, June 12, 2011 - by Patty Waldron
Asheville Masters Open Water Clinic
The Coach's Corner - Nurturing Insanity - by J. David Williamson III
USMS Swimfest 2011 - by Patty Waldron
Meet NC Swimmer Bill Davis - by Bill Davis
Workout of the Month - by Bob Schmitz

May 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
2011 Spring National Championships - by Jon Klein
Tampa Bay Marathon 2011
Open Water Clinic - June 4
5K and 10K Postal Championships start May 15! - by Greta van Meeteren
The Doctor Is In . . . The Water - part 4 (Vitamins) - by Brian Goldman, MD
The Coach's Corner
The Three R's - by Sue Haugh
Going the Distance - by Craig Anderson
Workout of the Month - by Mark Doyle
Meet the NC Swimmer Jamie Miller - by Greta van Meeteren
The "Klein Kin Swim" - By Nanci Klein Sundel

April 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
NC State Championships - April 2nd and 3rd, 2011 - by Jon Blank
YMCA Masters National Championships - by Greta van Meeteren
The Doctor Is In . . . The Water - part 3 - by Brian Goldman, MD
The Coaches' Corner Open Water....Catch the Wave - by Patty Waldron
Safety: The missing link in open water swimming - by Nicole Gross
Workout of the Month - by Heidi Williams
Meet NC Swimmer Margaret Godwin - by Greta van Meeteren

March 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
The Frank Clark Meet - March 5, 2011 - by Andrew Richelson
The Doctor Is In . . . The Water - part 2 - by Brian Goldman, MD
The Ears are the Key to Body Balance - by Andrew Pulsifer
Distance Swimming for Masters 35 and Up - by Anthony Byrne
Workout of the Month - by Erika Braun
All about Postal Championships - Part 3 - by Andea Packard
Meet the Swimmer - Bob Brown - by Greta van Meeteren

February 2011 Issue
From the Editor - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
The Sunbelt Championships 2011
USMS Nationals In Mesa
The Doctor Is In . . . The Water - by Brian Goldman, MD
All about Postal Championships - part 2 - by Andrea Packard
Finding Your Perfect Endurance Training Interval - by Danielle Newton
Annual NCMS Outstanding Swimmer Awards - by Jerry Clark
Why Go To A Meet - by Clarke Mitchell
North Carolina Records - by Hans van Meeteren
Workout of the Month - by Kerry O'Brien

January 2011 Issue
First Email Newsletter - by Greta van Meeteren, LMSC Chairwoman and Editor
All About Postal Championships - by Andrea Packard
The Coaches Corner - Breathing and Streaming - by Betsy Durant
Challenge Yourself - by Heather Hagadorn
Workout of the Month - by Frank McGrath

3rd Quarter, October 2010 Issue
Chairwoman’s Lane
Editor's Lane - Editors Banter (Boxers or Briefs), Health Benefits of Swimming
Kudos to George Simon!
LMSC for NC rocks the Top Ten tables
Greensboro 2012
Charlottesville Cable Swim Report

2nd Quarter, June 2010 Issue
Chairwoman’s Lane
Editor's Lane - Everyone Needs A Coach
Way to Go Juanita!
Have we set records!
Thoughts on Nationals
Nationals Pix
Who Needs a Pool?
R U Postally challenged?

Winter/February 2010 Issue
Chairwoman’s Lane
2010 Sunbelt Championships Photos
Brute Squad Postal Swim Results
4 New USMS Records set at Sunbelt Championships
Cold Water - Story of Norman Macartney
From the Editor's Lane
Announcements
New Aquatic Center to be built in Greensboro

Autumn/November 2009 Issue
Chairman’s Lane
Announcements
Get in the Picture
Fitness Swimming
2010 USMS SCY Natinals
2009 YTD Financial Info
What is an Aquathlon
Nominations Form and Meet Info

Summer/July 2009 Issue
Chairman’s Lane
Editor’s Lane - Triathletes
Pearls from Key West or How to Finish the 12.5 mile Swim Around Key West
New Aquatic Center Planned for the Triad
NC Master Swimmers at teh USMS Short Course Nationals
Life, Liberty and the Persuit of that New Swimsuit by Coach Harry DeLong
Basic Swimming Rules - related to 'pool competition' starts, turns, and finishes
New Rules related to dolphin kicking during breaststroke and butterfly events
Nothing Like Open Water

Spring/April 2009 Issue
Chairman’s Lane
Editor’s Lane
Michael Phelps to Help Charlotte Celebrate 25 Years of Ultra Swim
Confessions of a Re-Newbie by Wrenn Davisson
Going Forward or Why We Go Forward by Coach Harry DeLong
March 2nd Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Can You Help

Winter/January 2009 Issue
Chairman’s Lane
Editor’s Lane
Holiday Event in New Bern
‘Biggest Loser’ at Swim MAC
Coach Harry DeLong
USMS Fitness Event Announcement
NCMS ‘Business’

Autumn/October 2008 Issue
Editor's Lane
Chairman's Lane
From Asheville With Love - Conclusion! - Courtesy of Jim Hinton
Coach Harry DeLong - Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain
From the USMS Exec Office - Why Join a Masters Program, and Why Join USMS?
Meet Anne Sims - Portrait of a Competitor
Secretary's Lane - More from the 2008 US Aquatic Sports Convention
Been Thinking of Swimming in a USMS Nationals Meet
Duke Aquatics PR Reprint

June 2008 Issue
New Executive Director for USMS The Chairman's Lane
Hendersonville Masters win in SC
Your editor takes license
From Asheville with love
Exciting news from the triangle
LMSC Board meeting minutes
New Nat'l records for NC Masters
Clinic with the Olympians
Win a date with Dara Torres
Pier-to-Pier swim information
Steve Barden Memorial Meet information


March 2008 Issue
The Chairman's Lane: ACRONYMS (and other things) MADE CLEAR(er)- by Jerry Clark
Meet Scenes - Shot at Charlotte Sunbel Masters Meet
The Center of Excellence at MAC - One man's perspective - by Joe Gosha
From Asheville to you, part 2! - Courtesy of Jim Hinton
Coaching Corner: Here's how it works - by Griff Helfrich
The story of a fitness swimmer - by Greta Van Meeteren
LMSC Board of Directors Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2008 - by Greta Van Meeteren
Chapter Building - now and then
Joe Steiner Memorial Mile TAM'S Poatal 1650
North Carolina Short Course Yards Championships Meet Information and Entry Form


December 2007 Issue
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
Golden Opportunity for your Team
I Am A Swimmer - by Jennifer Vernon
Going Postal
EYE CANDY
Walk on Wonder - by Michael Krayer
Charlotte Meet
Secretary's Report - by Elizabeth Nowak
Coaching Corner - by Griff Helfrich
Postal Kudos
Bermuda Diary
Upcoming Events
Greensboro Frank Clark Meet Information and Entry Form
THAT Devil Spring Splash Clinic and Meet Information and Entry Form


September 2007 Issue
Sue Walsh sets 6 World Records and Mitch Mitchell ties 1 World Record at the 2007 USMS LCM Nationals
Renowned Coach Mel Goldstein visits North Carolina
Mel's visit to New Bern - by Greta Van Meeteren
Mel's visit to Asheville - by Kemp Battle
Mel's visit to Greensboro - by Andrew Richelson
Mel's report The USMS Club in a Box program
More Meet Results for NCMS's Swimmers 2007 Colony Zone Championship Meet Results - by Jon Klein
Report on 2007 USMS Open Water National Championships - by Dan Murphy
NC Masters Relay All Americans for 2005-2006
Games Community Ambassador Newletter - John Mangrum
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
NC Autumn Splash - October 27, 2007 information and meet entry form


June 2007 Issue
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
The Secretary's Lane - LMSC-NC Meeting Minutes - by Elizabeth Nowak
This Editor's In the Last Lane - by Jim Enyart
NC Masters Relay Team Sets World Record
2007 USMS Short Course National Championships - articles by: Jon Klein, Elizabeth Nowak, Briff Helfrich, Jerry Clark, and Bob Schmitz
2007 THAT Devil Spring Splash - by Elizabeth Nowak
Swimming in Europe - by John Mangrum
Upcoming Local 2007 Masters Swimming Events
The Steve Barden Memorial Masters Swim Meet and Open Water Competition meet entry information and entry form.
 

March 2007 Issue
From the Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
From the Registrar's Lane - by George Simon
2007 Sunbelt Swim Meet Highlights - by Bernie White and Ken Johnson - Meet Directors
Celebrating Diversity in Swimming - by Scott Acheson, HARY Masters
Meeting the Masters - by Caroline Kaplan
USMS 2006 Top Ten for Short Course Meters
2006 LMSC for NC Awards
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - Filling Up at the Pre-Event Meal - by Katleen Woolf and Megan St. Thomas
Upcoming Local 2007 Masters Swimming Events
North Carolina Short Course Yards Championship - April 28-29 Meet Information and Entry Form
 

December 2006 Issue
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
The Secretary's Lane, NC LMSC Meeting Minutes - By Elizabeth Nowak
The Registrar's Lane, A Rambling about USMS Membership - by George Simon
The USMS Board of Director's Lane - For Meet Directors and Meet Computer Operators - by Jerry Clark
NC Masters' Lanes
   First Annual Steve Barden Memorial Swim Meet and Open Water Swim - by Ruth Battle
   The Open Water Swim - by Jim Hinton
USMS 2006 Top Ten for Long Course Meters
Performance Aptitudesa and Attitudes, Cross Training for Masters Swimmers - by Wayne Goldsmith
Upcoming Local 2007 Masters Swimming Events
Meet information and entry forms for:
   THAT Devil Spring Splash - March 31st, 2007
   Frank Clark Meet hosted by Triad Masters Swimming, March 3rd, 2007
   Charlotte Swim Masters LLC Sunbelt Championship, January 27-28,2007
NC's 2007 USMS Registration Form


September 2006 Issue
USMS Convention Issue
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
2006 US Aquatic Sports Convention - by Jerry Clark, USMS Dixie Zone At-Large Director
Selections from the USMS Convention
   Board of Directors
   Dixie Zone
   Registration
   Championship
   Records and Tabulations
   Communications
   Coaches
   Editorial
2006 XI FINA Masters World Championships - A HUGE SUCCESS!!! - Articles
   by Elizabeth Nowak
   by Sandra Kremer
   by John Mangrum
   by Suzanne Robbins-Bonitz
   by Alis Rojas Woodard
USMS 2006 Top Ten for Short Course Yards
The Treasure's Lane - by Jerry Clark
Upcoming Local 2006 / 2007 Masters Swimming Events
MAC Masters Holiday Hoot Meet Information and Entry Form


June 2006 Issue
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
The Secretary's Lane, NC LMSC Meeting Minutes - by Elizabeth Nowak
USMS Board of Director's Lane, USMS Executive Director Selection Process - by Jerry Clark
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, YES YOU CAN! - Developing "Self Confidence" in Athletes - by Wayne Goldsmith
2006 USMS Short Course Yards Championships - From Jon Klein, Suzanne Robbins-Bonitz, Fred Ferroggiaro, and Bob Schmitz
USMS 2005 Top Ten for Short Course Meters
Upcoming Local 2006 Masters Swimming Events and 2006 Championships
The Steve Barden Memorial Masters Swim Meet & Open Water Competition information and meet entry form
2nd Annual PIER-2-PIER SWIM information and meet entry form
Raleigh Area Masters - Dixie Zone 2006 Long Course Championships information and meet entry form


March 2006 Issue
Relay Team Information for the FINA Masters World Championships
The Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
The Secretary's Lane - by Elizabeth Nowak
Richard Kitchell "Flys" Again
The Treasurer's Lane - by Jerry Clark
USMS Executive Committee and Board of Directors Midyear Meeting
The Swimmers' Lanes - Charlotte Swimmasters Sunbelt Championships Meet - by Bernie White and Ken Johnson
Haiku Poems from the HARY Master's Swim Team - by Scott Acheson
2005 North Carolina Masters Swimming LMSC Awards
Upcoming Local 2006 Masters Swimming Events and 2006 Championships
DAMA Development Meet information and entry form
NC Short Course Yards Championships, Raleigh Area Masters 25th Anniversary Meet Information and Entry Forms and social information.


December 2005 Issue
Our New Chairman's Lane - by Joe Gosha
The Acting Secretary's Lane, Annual Meeting Report - by Jerry Clark
The Registrar's Lane, Tis The Season - by George Simon
The Dixie Zone USMS At Large Director's Lane - by Jerry Clark
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - Dehydration -- You Don't Want to Go There! - by Edward Nessel
Rate Your Masters Coach - What Makes a Good Coach - by Phillip Whitten
Masters Swimmers Complete 2005 Autumn Splash with Flying Colors - by Todd Dimsdale
Individual State and World Records
Relay State, National, and World Records
Upcoming Local 2006 Masters Swimming Events, 2006 Championships
Frank Clark Meet Hosted by Triad Masters Swimming,
   March 4th, 2006 Meet Information and Entry Form
Charlotte SwimMasters Sunbelt Championship,
   January 28-29, 2006 Meet Information and Entry Form


October 2005
North Carolina Hospitality - by George Simon
Report of 2005 World Masters - by Lindley Fluery
The Great Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim, A New Challenge At Every "Turn" - by John Jewell
USMS Convention Reports - Highlights and Committee Reports
2005 USMS National Long Course Championships, Mission Viejo, CA results for our NC Swimmers
USMS 2005 Top Ten for Short Course Yards
Upcoming Local 2005 / 2006 Masters Swimming Events
NC Autumn Splash, Hillsborough Meet Information and Entry Form


June 2005 Issue
The USMS Lane - mid year reports by our current USMS President, Secretary, Past President, Database Administrator, all committees and other special positions. Reading these articles will give you a good idea as to the amount of effort and inner workings of our grass roots organization.
The Secretary's Lane - report from our LMSC Meeting held in April.
The NC Masters' Lanes - experiences from the Ft Lauderdale SCY Championships from several NC Swimmers.
NC Masters Men Set World Records - at Classic City Masters Invitational.
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - Do You Eat Before Your Workout.
2005 Short Course Yards Championships - NC results.
XI FINA World Masters Championships
Upcoming Local 2005 Masters Swimming Events
Dixie Zone Long Course Meters Championship - Information and Entry Form


March 2005 Issue 
The Chairman's Lane, Frank Clark Meet and the year ahead - by Fritz Lehman
The NC Masters' Lane,
  Twenty Ninth Annual SUN (SNOW) Belt Meet - by Jerry Clark
  Frank Clark Masters Open - by Mark Medendorp
  Open Water Swimming in Bermuda - by Jim Hinton
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes; From Fitness Swimming to Competition - by Suzanne Rague
Counting Down to the 2006 FINA Masters World Championships! - by Michael Moore
USMS 2004 Tope Ten for Short Course Meters
Upcoming Local 2005 Masters Swimming Events and 2005 Championships
North Carolina Short Course Yards Championships, April 23-24, 2005 information and entry form


December 2004
The Chairman's Lane, In Appreciation - by Fritz Lehman
The Registrar's Lane, The Big Experiment - by George Simon
The Treasurer's Lane, 2004 3rd Quarter Report - by Jerry Clark
The NC Masters' Lane,
  Great Swimming at the NC Fall Masters Invitational - by Todd Dimsdale
  Second Annual Intensive Training Camp, LMSC for NC - by Jerry Clark
  Alice Springs 10th Masters Games 2004, Alice Springs, Australia - by John Mangrum
The USMS President's Lane; USMS National Publication - by Jim Miller, MD
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes; The Golf Swing - by Allan Kopel
Dick Webber "Flys" to Gold at FINA World Masters Championships
Upcoming Local 2005 Masters Swimming Events
Frank Clark Meet hosted by Triad Masters Swimming, March 5th, 2005 information and entry form

September 2004
NC Masters Victorious at USMS 2004 Long Course Meters Championships
Summary of 2004 USMS National Convention held in Orlando, Florida
On the Road with NC Masters

The XMEN's Open Water Swim, by Alton Boshof
X FINA World Masters Championships, by John Mangrum
Ciao Riccione, by Jerry Clark

USMS Rule Change
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, The Difference is YOU, by Wayne Goldsmith
USMS 2004 Long Course Meters Championships, NC Masters Results
Upcoming Local 2004/2005 Masters Swimming Events
Charlotte Sunbelt Championships Meet Information and Entry Form
NC Fall Invitational (Hillsborough) Meet Information and Entry Form

June 2004
The USMS Lane, Executive Committee's Mid Year Report
The LMSC-NC Secretary's Lane, Quarterly Meeting, by Julie Rashid
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, NC SCY Championship's Lane, A Perspective, by Norman Macartney
The NC Master's Indy Championships Lane, various authors
NC Masters Swim to Second Place in National Short Course National Championships Small Team Division
5th Annual "XMEN" Open Water Swim information and meet entry
Raleigh Area Masters Long Course Invitational meet information and entry forms


March 2004
The Chairman's Lane, Why I like Masters Swimming - by Fritz Lehman
The Registrar's Lane, LMSC Annual Report - by George Simon
Charlotte SwimMasters Sunbelt Championships, - by Bernie White
Thirtieth Annual Frank Clark Meet hosted by Triad Masters Swimming, - by Craig Hertz
North Carolina Local Masters Swimming Committee Awards for 2003, - by Fritz Lehman
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, The Magnificent Bannana - by Edward H. Nessel
Pools in Paradise / Take Two - The Race Club - by Jim Enyart
Clinic for Intermediate Swimmers, May 21-23, 2004
USMS 2003 Top Ten for Short Course Meters - by Alan Godfrey
Upcoming 2004 Masters Swimming Events
LMSC Officers and staff
North Carolina Short Course Yards Championships, May 1-2, 2004 entry form


December 2003
Thanks to North Carolina Swimmers, - by Clarke "Mitch" Mitchell
Dear Santa Swimmer Letter, - by George Simon
Performance ptitudes and Attitudes, No Pain, No Gain, by Dr Jody Welborn
LMSC for NC Intensive Training Camp, - by Jerry Clark
USMS 2003 Top Ten for Long Course Meters
Upcoming 2003/2004 Masters Swimming Events
Meet Information for March 6th Frank Clark Meet in Greensboro
Meet Information for January 24th, 25th Charlotte Swimmasters Sunbelt Championships


October 2003
Summary of 2003 USMS National Convention held in San Diego, California
World Records Achieved by North Carolina Masters
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, Start from Scratch - by Eric Duckering
New Pools in Paradise and the Charlotte Connection, - by Jim Enyart
Fourth Annual Xmen Swim Inlet to Inlet at Wrightsville Beach, - by David Stutts
NC Combined Masters Team Earns Second Place at 2003 LCM National Championships
Upcoming 2003/2004 Masters Swimming Events
East Versus West Championship October 25th Meet Information and Entry Form


June 2003
The Chairman's Lane, What is planned in this year - by Fritz Lehman
The Acting Secretary's Lane, Minutes of May 3, 2003 meeting - by Jerry Clark
United States Masters Swimming Executive Committee Mid-Year Reports
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, NC Masters Tales from Tempe, AZ
USMS Long Course National Championship, August 13-17, Rutgers University - by Jerry Clark
NC Combined Masters Team Finishes Third at 2003 USMS National Championships
Upcoming 2003 Masters Swimming Events
XMEN's "Inlet to Inlet" Open Water Swim Meet Entry Form
Raleigh Area Masters Invitational, Long Course Meters Meet Entry Form


March 2003
The Chairman's Lane, What is planned in this year - by Fritz Lehman
The Treasurer's Lane, - by Jerry Clark
The Secretary's Lane, Minutes of January 25, 2003 meeting - by Jerry Clark for Sally Newell
The Registrar's Lane, What is a Chapter - by George Simon
2001-2002 Relay All Americans
The 2003 Sunbelt Championships, - by Bernie White and Ken Johnson
The TMS Frank Clark Meet, -by Callie Stuhler
LMSC-NC 2002 Awards presented at Charlotte Sunbelt Championships
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - Swimming is a Simple Sport - by Wayne Goldsmith
Coaches Corner - The Best Freestyle Drill - by Dave Samuelsohn
USMS Short Course Meters Top Ten
Upcoming 2003 Masters Swimming Events


December 2002
The Chairman's Lane, In Appreciation - by Fritz Lehman
The Treasurer's Lane, - by Sue Haugh
The Registrar's Lane, Convention, Renewals, and Other Items - by George Simon
The Secretary's Lane, Annual Meeting - by Jerry Clark
There's No Buz Like Swim Buz - by Jerry Clark
USMS Fitness Swim Events - by David Grilli
USMS Top Ten for Long Course Meters
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - What Makes A Champion - by Coach Wayne McCauley
The Secrets of Speed - by John Leonard
USMS Convention Committee Notes - by June Krauser
Dixie Zone Minutes - by June Krauser
Upcoming 2003 Masters Swimming Events
USMS Championships
Frank Clark Masters Open - information and meet entry forms
20th Annual Charlotte Swimmasters Sunbelt Championships - information and meet entry forms


September 2002
The Chairman's Lane, - by Fritz Lehman
The Secretary's Lane, - by Jerry Clark
The Treasurer's Lane, - by Sue Haugh
The Registrar's Lane, - by George Simon
USMS 10K Open Water Championships, - by Dan Murphy
Technical Rule Changes to Conform to USA-S Rules
Performance Aptitides and Attitudes, Sixteen Values that Swimmes Learn from the Sport, - by John Leonard
NC Masters Reign at USMS National LCM Championships, - by Henry Stewart
USMS Top Ten 2002 Short Course Yards, - by Ceil Blackwell
Upcoming 2002/2003 Masters Swimming Events
Shelby Bar-B-Que Swim Meat Meet - entry form for Saturday, October 12, 2002


May 2002
The Chairman's Lane, - by Fritz Lehman
The Registrar's Lane, - by George Simon
The Secretary's Lane LMSC Meeting Minutes, April 13, 2002 - by Sally Newell
Nibbling Through New Zealand - by Jerry Clark
2001 Relay All Americans - by Ceil Blackwell
USMS 2002 Short Course National Championships
North Carolina Versus USMS Membership
USMS 2001 Top Ten - Short Course Meters - by Ceil Blackwell
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - Power On - Power Off - by Wayne Goldsmith
Upcoming 2002 Masters Swimming Events
North Carolina Officers and Staff


February 2002
The Chairman's Lane, - by Fritz Lehman
The Secretary's Lane LMSC Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2002 - by Sally Newell
New NC Masters T-Shirts and Swim Caps - by Bev Amick
Charlotte SwimMasters Sunbelt Championships Highlights - by Bernie White
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes - The Creation of Velocity with Recovery on Freestyle - by Mark Cresswell
USMS 2001 National Top Ten - Long Course Meters - by Ceil Blackwell
Upcoming 2002 Masters Swimming Events
YMCA Nationals Coordinator
North Carolina Officers and Staff


December 2001
The Chairman's Lane, - by Fritz Lehman
The Past Chairman's Lane Retirement Ruminations - by Jerry Clark
The Secretary's Lane LMSC Meeting Minutes, October 20, 2001 - by Sally Newell
The Registrar's Lane - by George Simon
The NC Masters' Lane Electric City Meet
New NC Masters T-Shirts and Swim Caps - by Bev Amick
2001 TopTen SCY Correction
USMS 2001 Convention Notes - by June Krauser
LMSC-NC Representative Jerry Clark Report
LMSC-NC Representative Bernie White Report
LMSC-NC Representative Fritz Lehman Report
Upcoming 2001 Masters Swimming Events
North Carolina Officers and Staff


September 2001
The Chairman's Lane, - by Jerry Clark
The Secretary's Lane - by Sally Newell
The Treasurer's Lane - by Sue Haugh
The Registrar's Lane - by George Simon
USMS National Elections - from the Dixie Zone News
Personal Reflections of Masters Meets - from Bev Amick, Dick Webber, Sally Newell, and Ceil Blackwell
Division I Football/Basketball Arms Race is the Culprit in the Cutting of Men's Olympic Sports - by Donna A. Lopiano
NC Masters Score Well at USMS Long Course Championships
2001 USMS Short Course Yards Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
NC Masters Compete at National Senior Games Championships
Upcoming 2001 Masters Swimming Events
North Carolina Officers and Staff


June 2001
The Chairman's Lane, - by Jerry Clark
The Secretary's Lane - by Sally Newell
USMS Officer's Lane
Dixie Zone Lane - by June Krauser
The NC Masters Lane
   Frank Clark SCY Meet
   St Patricks Day SCY Meet
   NC SCY Championships
   YMCA SCY Nationals
   USMS SCY Nationals
2000 Relay All Americans - by Ceil Blackwell
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, Who are Masters Swimmers - by Dr. Joel Stager
Upcoming Events
LMSC for NC Officers


February 2001
The Chairman's Lane, - by Jerry Clark
The Secretary's Lane - by Sally Newell
The Registrar's Lane - by George Simon
Dixie Zone SCM Championships - by Steve Wycoff
LMSC for NC - Swimmers and Service Awards presented at Charlotte Sunbelt Championships
LMSC for NC Officers
PRIME TIME AQUATICS EVENTS ENVISIONED FOR TRIANGLE - by Hill Carrow
Summary of Major Changes to the USMS Rules of Competition Effective 1 January 2001
Performance, Aptitudes and Attitudes - Observations From The 2000 Olympic Games> - by Dennis Pursley, National Team Director
SHORT COURSE METERS TOP TEN FOR 2000 - by Ceil Blackwell
Upcoming Events


November 2000
From the Chairman's Lane, USMS National Convention - by Jerry Clark
Convention Proceedings - by June Krauser
Dixie Zone Committee Minutes - by Lisa Watson
Performance, Aptitudes and Attitudes - Local Man Has Become One of the World's Top Senior Swimmers> - by Ken Worthen
Waikiki Roughwater Swim - by Debbie Wilson
Hope Floats - by Abigail Seymour
East-West Challenge Continues - By Jerry Clark
Sunbelt Championiships Meet Information
Upcoming Events
LMSC for NC Officers


September 2000
From the Chairman's Lane, Our LMSC's News - by Jerry Clark
Notes from the Nationals - Powered by Teamwork - by Jerry Clark
Notes from the Nationals - NC's Backstroke Boys
Notes from the Nationals - One for All - by Clarke Mitchell
NC Masters Results at the 2000 Long Course Meters National Championships
Upcoming 2000/2001 Swimming Events
NC Masters Swimmer Working To Bring International Masters Competition To Raleigh - by Dale Gibson
Forms in this newsletter


May 2000
From the Secretary's Lane - LMSC-NC MEETING MINUTES - by Sally Newell
Sunbelt Meet - by Jerry Clark
NC Masters SCY Championships - by Kim Stott
More Universal Laws Affecting Competitive Swimming
The Company You Keep
Performance, Aptitudes and Attitudes - HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH ?> - by Jessica Seaton, D.C.
NC Masters Results at 2000 SCY National Championships
USMS 1999 SCM Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
NC Masters Compete in National Senior Games
Upcoming Events
LMSC for NC Officers


February 2000
From the Chairman's Lane - by Jerry Clark
2000 Short Course Yards Announcement
From the Registrar's Lane - The Information Age - by George Simon
Dixie Zone Data
17th Annual Electric City Masters Meet - by Steve Wycoff
2000 Dixie Zone SCY Championships
NC Masters Profile - Joe Rhyne
Sunbelt Championships Rescheduled
Performance, Aptitudes and Attitudes - No Last Swims Here> - by Judy Wagner
USMS 1999 LCM Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
Upcoming Events
LMSC for NC Officers


November 1999
The Chairman's Goals - by Jerry Clark
The 1999 Annual Meeting - From the Secretary's Lane - by Jeannie Mitchell
Convention Proceedings - From the Chairman-Elect's Lane - by Jerry Clark
From The Registrar's Lane - Convention - by George Simon
LMSC Officers Elect
Masters - Swimming for Life - by June Krauser, Dixie Zone Chairperson
Dixie Zone Committee Minutes - by Lisa Watson, Georgia LMSC
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, My Excellent Adventure - At The USOTC / USMS CampWin The Workout - by Sally Newell
Musings About The Meet In Minneapolis - by Jerry Clark
NC Masters Results at USMS Long Course National Championships


September 1999
From The Newsletter Editor's Lane, U.S. MASTERS SWIMMING 101 - by Jim Enyart
From The Registrar's Lane, U.S. MASTERS SWIMMING 102 - by George Simon
LMSC - NC Officers Elections
Dixie Zone Website
A Special Thank You
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, Win The Workout - by Wayne Goldsmith
North Carolina Short Course Yards 1999 Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
UPCOMING 1999 / 2000 MASTERS SWIMMING EVENTS
LMSC - NC Officers and Staff


June 1999
From The Vice-President's Lane - by Jerry Clark, ASSULT ON SANTA CLARA
From The Vice-President's Lane, ASSULT ON SANTA CLARA - by Jerry Clark
From The Registrar's Lane - by George Simon
From The Secretary's Lane - by Jeannie Mitchell
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes, The Spirit of NCMS on the East Coast - by Bev Amick, Jeannie Mitchell, and Rolffs Pinkerton
Dixie Zone 1999 Short Course Championships
North Carolina Masters Win in Atlanta - by Don Gilchrist
North Carolina -- Virginia Masters Challenge - by Milton Gee
1998 Masters All-Americans - by Ceil Blackwell
1998 Relay All-Americans - by Ceil Blackwell
UPCOMING 1999 / 2000 MASTERS SWIMMING EVENTS
NC MASTERS RESULTS AT THE 1999 USMS SHORT COURSE YARDS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
SHORT COURSE METERS (SCM) TOP TEN FOR 1998
LMSC - NC Officers and Staff


March 1999
From the LMSC-NC's Lane - LMSC-NC MEETING SUMMARY, January 30, 1999 by Jeannie Mitchell
Dixie Zone Top Ten List
From The Registrar's Lane by George Simon
Request for Newsletter Topics
You are a Dixie Zone Masters Swimmer if
Swimmer Profile - Bruce Mallette
Ode to the Butterfly and Bruce Mallette doing the butterfly
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes by CJ Lockman Hall, MA
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
Upcoming 1999/2000 Masters Swimming Events
USMS 1998 National Long Course Meters Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
LMSC for NC Officers


November 1998
From Vice-President’s Lane - RELAYS UNRAVELED by Jerry Clark
Sunbelt Masters Meet
From The Registrar's Lane by George Simon
Buying Books for the Holidays?
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
From the Editor's Lane - CONVENTION CAVEATS by Jim Enyart
Upcoming 1998 Swim Meets
NC Masters Profile - A Ninety-year Old Novice? by Ceil Blackwell
1998 USMS Short Course Yards Top Ten
Still Having a Great Year
South Carolina Short Course Championship Meet


September 1998
From President’s Lane by Don Gilchrist
Corrections to the Spring 98 Newsletter
LMSC for NC Officers and Staff
From The Registrar's Lane by George Simon
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes by Emmett Hines
Working Out by Dan Forrester
Upcoming 1998 Swim Meets
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
NC Swimmers Successful at 1998 Long Course Nationals


June 1998
From Vice-President’s Lane by Jerry Clark
From The Registrar's Lane by George Simon
From The Secretary’s Lane by Jeannie Mitchell
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
Swimmer Profile - Marie Heikkinen by Ceil Blackwell
Performance Aptitudes and Attitudes by CJ Lockman Hall
NC Masters Short Course Yards Championships
Team Spotlight: Raleigh Area Masters
Relays for YMCA Nationals
Correct Meet Results Critical
1997 USMS Short Course Meters Top Ten from Ceil Blackwell
NC Swimmers Earn 3rd Place at 1998 Short Course Nationals
Working Out
Upcoming 1998 Swim Meets
NC Masters Relay Teams for the USMS Long Course Championships


March 1998
From The President’s Lane
From The Registrar's Lane
Standardized Entry Forms
LMSC for NC Officers and Staff
From The Secretary’s Lane
NC Masters Swimming T-Shirts
Swimmer Profile - Sally Newell
Charlotte SwimMasters Sunbelt Championships
Team Spotlight: Charlotte SwimMasters
USMS 1997 National Long Course Meters Top Ten
Working Out
Upcoming 1998 Swim Meets
1998 United States Masters Swimming Coach of the Year Award
Technical Rule Changes to Conform to USS Rules
Long Distance and Open Water Swims
North Carolina Individual Short Course Yards Records


November 1997
From The President’s Lane
USMS Convention 1997
From The Registrar's Lane
LMSC for NC Officers and Staff
From The Secretary’s Lane
WEB Sites
Working Out
The Breaststroke Turn
Most Common DQs
NC Swimmers Capture 3rd and 4th Places at LC Nationals
Winter Meets to Consider


Winter 1997 (March 1997)
Swimmer Profile:Thomas William Davis, NCAM - by Mary Craddock Hoffman
USMS 1996 National Long Course Meters Top Ten - by Ceil Blackwell
National Records and First in Nation - by Ceil Blackwell
1997 Meet Schedule and Swim Around Key West '97
NCMS 200m mixed Medley Relay Sets World record
Slogan Needed for New T-Shirt
From the Desk of the President - by Ceil Blackwell
From the Desk of the Registrar - by George Simon
Stroke Workout - by Cherie Benz

 

Fall 1996 (December 1996)
Swimmer Profile: Jim and Judy Green - by Mary Craddock Hoffman
State Record Requirements - by Dennis Watson
Speed Workout - by Coach Barrett Hahn
Learning to Swim Fast - by Coach Barrett Hahn
NC Records, 1996 Long Course Nationals - by Ceil Blackwell
NC Places 2nd at '96 LCN, Sets World Record Relay in SC - by Ceil Blackwell
From the Desk of the President - by Ceil Blackwell
From the Desk of the Registrar - by George Simon


Summer 1996 (October 1996)
Masters Compete in "Swim Around Key West" - by Mary Craddock Hoffman
Dixie Zone 1996 Long Course Championships
Judy Kelly Carries The Olympic Torch
John Korheurer Sets Two World Records
My Experiences At the Olympic Games - by Linda Enders
Jeannie Mitchell Wins Gold Medal in England
1997 Pan Pacific Masters Championships
Richard Bober Breaks World Record for Backstroke


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