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/.../
Thanks Allen. Funny that I haven't seen you here yet. I'm off till the 400 free on Saturday.
See you in College Park.
It is surprising we haven't seen each other,since there are only nearly 6000 swimmers here.(I did see Hubie though.)I am not going to Maryland,I entered it "just in case",but can't take off the time for 2 big travel meets.Good luck in the 400,break another record.
Congratulations on your GOLD in the 50 ***, King Frog! :banana: I was bummed that I just missed your race. I didn't make it back from the temporary pool after my race until the heat after yours. I looked for you in the warm-up pool and on deck, but couldn't find you. :sad:
You know hytek and meet mobile are tied at the hip right? This other meet management program does suck big time but do understand once you go away from hytek meet mobile is not an option whatsoever.
Vent you concerns at meet management not at random forum readers. And I agree about the temp pool lacking :
shade, shelter, seating, hand sanitizer, t.p. at times, poor scoreboard. I suspect they wanted it closer and Osheaga prevented that.
I'm back home but wanted to mention a couple of restaurants we enjoyed when we were there.
Grand Comptoir
1240 Place Phillips, Montreal
Is a relatively inexpensive french bistro... the food and desserts were delicious.
Gibby's Restaurant
298 Place d'Youville Montreal
Is more expensive, but wonderful food. They have a chocolate dessert that is beyond description.
Swim fast.
Great job, Allen! Get the broom out; I smell a sweep!
I hope I am worthy of your confidence.200 BR is my best event,but according to Splash Magazine, it is the most painful event,when done right,and I concur.(The 200 fly is the most feared,but I try to have a little left in the tank at the end,just to make sure my recovery is legal.The 200 BR I want to leave it all in the pool, meaning ouch.)
I hope I am worthy of your confidence.200 BR is my best event,but according to Splash Magazine, it is the most painful event,when done right,and I concur.(The 200 fly is the most feared,but I try to have a little left in the tank at the end,just to make sure my recovery is legal.The 200 BR I want to leave it all in the pool, meaning ouch.)
I'm with TRYM; I smell a SWEEEEEEP! :cheerleader: We're looking forward to meeting up with you tomorrow to celebrate your 3 breaststroke GOLD medals! :banana:
I'm with TRYM; I smell a SWEEEEEEP! :cheerleader: We're looking forward to meeting up with you tomorrow to celebrate your 3 breaststroke GOLD medals! :banana:
I don't believe in counting my chickens before they hatch.
