On Friday, October 11th, 2002, Pacific Masters reached a milestone by registering it 10,000th member for the year. Michele Heinz of the Santa Clara Swim Club was the 10,000 registered member this year.
Pacific Masters, the largest regional orgization of United States Mastes Swimming, became the first LMSC to hit the five digit number. Last year Pac Masters was within striking distance of the magic number at year end but finished with 9700 registered swimmers.
Pacific has enjoyed ten years of sustained growth, increasing the membership by about 500 swimmers a year.
"This is really a tribute to the coaches, meet directors and all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly for the athletes" said Chairman Michael Moore. "With the continued support of these volunteers and the emphasis now being placed on physical fitness, I am sure we will continue grow.
I just think that you guys hustle out there. The population of your area is max around 8 million people. But that's nothing compared to Spma in Southern California which is an area of 16 million and Metropoltian-New York City and the surrounding suburbs and parts of New Jersey which is around 20 million. Its just that you guys go out there and try to bring in more members.
I just think that you guys hustle out there. The population of your area is max around 8 million people. But that's nothing compared to Spma in Southern California which is an area of 16 million and Metropoltian-New York City and the surrounding suburbs and parts of New Jersey which is around 20 million. Its just that you guys go out there and try to bring in more members.
