Swimmers,
Use this thread to share information, blogs, personal results and stories from the 2014 World Championships in Montreal.
Those posting blogs specifically should make sure the are posted to the following link:
forums.usms.org/blog.php
Below and attached you will find the first email letter from Tim Waud regarding the World Championships in Montreal, Canada.
Dear Worlds Swimmers,
The World Team coaches are excited to represent United States Masters Swimming at the 2014 FINA World Championship. Coaches are Tim Waud (Oregon), Dean Hawks (Indiana), Andrew LeVasseur (Colorado) and Jennifer Catucci-Crowther (Virginia). Head Coach Tim Waud can be reached by email: Twaud@aol.com
COMMUNICATION:
Social Media:
Join our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/.../
This page will continue to be updated preceding and throughout the event.
Venue:
The World Team coaches intend on identifying two locations, one just outside of each competition pool in Montreal, where we can post daily messages for all the USA swimmers. Please be on the lookout for “TEAM MESSAGES” at the meet.
Look for the USMS logo on the message board.
Coaches:
The World Team coaches will be highly visible on the pool deck(s). Coaches will be wearing USMS Polo Shirts and be in area represented by a United States Masters Swimming banner.
RELAYS:
Relay Cards: Relay sheets or cards indicating the names of the pre-registered swimmers will be given to the team representative on arrival at registration. These competitors must be verified or amended and the relay sheets or cards returned to the designated point by Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Changes to team age groups, swimmers or times will be accepted until Tuesday, 15th July 2014 by the coach or a team representative. All relay team members must be affiliated with the same swimming club. A swimmer may not swim for more than one team per relay event.
TEAM DINNER:
Check the team message board and Facebook daily for information regarding team dinners and social events.
Places to swim in Montreal:
These are links to swimming pools in Montreal; some of these facilities do not open until this summer.
www.montrealgazette.com/.../pools.htmlville.montreal.qc.ca/.../pagewww.yelp.com/searchwww.google.com/.../data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!2m4!3m3!1spublic swimming pools!2sMontreal, QC, Canada!3s0x4cc91a541c64b70d:0x654e3138211fefefswim.isport.com/.../
RELAYS
Relay cards will be available at the relay table, under the big tent of the Parc Jean-Drapeau Aquatic Complex, beginning Monday August 4th.
All relay sheets need to be returned SIGNED, at the same place, before Wednesday August 6th before 1:00 PM.
NO changes can be made after that time.
WARM UP/WARM DOWN
DURING COMPETITION
The recreational pool will be available Sunday August 3 ~ Thursday August 9 from 7:00 AM until the end of competition.
The temporary pool will be available Thursday August 7th from 7 AM - 6 PM.
TRAINING
The pre-competition recreational pool is available Thursday 7/31 ~ Saturday 8/2 at the conclusion of the Water Polo Competition until 9:30 PM. Coaches will be at the Opening Ceremonies on Saturday night. Coaches will be on deck Thursday and Friday.
Dual registration with USMS and USA Swimming
Times achieved at the 2014 FINA Masters Championships Montreal results will be entered into the USA Swimming database
Only backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle events will be entered
This has been confirmed by
Suzanne Heath, USA Swimming National Times Coordinator.
Dan McAllen
Chair, Rules & Regulations Committee
Please notify me with your USA ID and events (you must be a current USA Swimming member)
We will submit the results to USA Swimming when USMS gets the final results file
Nadine KM Day
President, US Masters Swimming
President@usms.org
SUN EXPOSURE
The swimming venues are exposed to direct sunlight and with no shade.
Bring sunscreen and hats.
Click here >> 10 Day Weather Forecast for Montreal
TRAVELING BY AUTOMOBILE
Are you driving up to the event in your own car? I was advised to notify my insurance agent that I was driving from the US to Canada. I was glad I did because he provided me with a "Canada Non-Resident Inter-Province Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card" with my name address and vehicle info. Seems that this doc is required for auto travel in Canada. It was easy to get and no additional fee but I thought I should pass on the advice.
Fina Worlds 2014 - Update
Hello Everyone,
I hope your training is going well, and your taper smooth. Just a few last minute things to be aware of while getting ready to travel to Montreal.
Heat Sheets
Heat sheets have not been posted for individual or relay events as of Monday July 28, 2014.
Check the FINA website for updates:
finamasters2014.org/.../
Cell Phones
Make sure you check your international calling price plan with your cellular carrier. International rates can range from .89-$1.00 per minute.
Team Picture
Thursday August 7, 2014 @ 3:30 PM Island Ste-Hélène Main Pool, following the Men's 200 Medley Relay.
Training Pool and Warm-up Pool
Secondary training pool will be available from July 28 to August 9.
finamasters2014.org/.../
World Team Coaches will be on deck at the Main Pool during Thursday and Friday night training sessions. Saturday we will be at the Opening Ceremonies.
Relays (Correction)
Relays will all be swum in the Main Pool.
Relay Schedule:
finamasters2014.org/.../swimming_schedule_relays.pdf
Shuttle Card for Airport Ground Transportation
Please take note that it is very important to keep the airport shuttle card we gave you upon your arrival. You will need to use the same card to take the shuttle back to the airport. Please make sure you keep it in a safe place.
If you have lost your card, please go to the INFORMATION KIOSK, under the “Welcome” banner on pool deck.
See you in Montreal!
Tim Waud
USMS Head Coach 2014 FINA World Championships
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