1. Christmas Greeting from the Board
2. Getting the Email Bulletin
3. Greetings from Salmon Arm
4. Article and Picture from Tony Zezza
5. Report on Ebbtide's Swim Meet
6. Meet Information Packages On:
   1. Cowichan
   2. Victoria
   3. Provincials
   4. Nationals in Winnipeg
   5. NW Zone Information (includes the yards championships
7. 2006 BC and Canadian Records

As we prepare to cerebrate this Festive Season – spend some serious time with your loved ones - phone an old friend - help out the less fortune and reflect on your good health and enjoy life – training starts soon enough.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Board
and all the volunteers that make Swimming and MSABC – a LifeStyle!!

(He is really trying to raise money to get home for Christmas.)

Well, it only feels like yesterday that during Provincials, I said good-bye to many of you since my job would require me to move out to Ottawa. As some of you know, on completion of the AGM I turned over my Board responsibilities and started to pack my bags in preparation for a summer trip out East.

It was during Nationals that I was asked if I would be interested in remaining on the Board as a Member at Large, albeit from afar. I was honoured by this request and knew at heart that MSABC would always be my home and that I would try to make a contribution to the best of my capabilities.

During the Summer and only a few weeks before my trip, the Board had an unexpected vacancy within the Executive … the MSABC Registrar. GASP!

“What do you mean that’s me”? Ok, to be honest, I volunteered for the position recognizing the importance of the job and that we needed to start the process soon and keep ahead of the program.

So, there I was on the road, with all my Swim Direct files. As many of you already know, my transition to Registrar has been quite eventful. Let me see…

• Learn how Swim Direct “really” works like;
• What do I do first? How about my Registrar login and password;
• Wonder if Club Registrars know what they’re doing?
• Oh no … Do I know what I’m doing?
• Will I be able to keep up will all the inquiries?
• Make sure to find hotels with Internet connections during my drive across;
• By 2 nd night, change hotel requirement to ensure printer is also available;
• First MSABC Club registered during my 4 th hotel night;
• By Ontario, passenger seat is full of emails about MSABC registration;
• Move into my new apartment and discover the laptop is not going to do it;
• Will someone please get my new computer hooked up; and
• Voila … after a couple of months, I get it. I think I’m going to be OK.

Well, as many Club Registrars already know, I have tried my best and believe that the bulk of the Clubs have completed their registration process. In fact, there have been many Club Registrars that have been very helpful and provided be great support and advice along the way. Thank you.

That said, I now have a much better understanding of exactly what’s involved and recognize there’s much more work that needs to be done. With the support of MSABC’s Treasurer (Keith Kendal), we are trying to get all caught up and making modifications to our process so Clubs know how our registration process works like. Till then, I hope to continue to have your support and understanding.

Lastly, the biggest question on my mind is … when can I get back to BC?

For my lane-mates at Navy, just hold my place on the relay team at Provincials.

Greetings from Salmon Arm

Greetings from the Salmon Arm Waves Masters Swim Club. We are off to another great season. We currently have over 40 swimmers. Swimmers can choose one to three times a week Tuesday and Thursday swims are from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday swims are from 7:30-9:00 a.m. On November 19 th, we held a fun swim meet with our friends from the Vernon, Kelowna, Westbank, Penticton, and Kamloops swim clubs This was an unsanctioned mini-meet which ran from 8:30-12:00 on a Sunday. It was followed by a very successful luncheon social. Volunteers from our club plus friends and family helped to set up the meet, post the results, time, and prepare the food. A big thank you to all who volunteered I would highly recommend it to other clubs, and we are hopeful that one of the other clubs will host a mini-meet in January.

Nanaimo ’s 26 th Annual Swim Meet

The organizers of Nanaimo’s 26 th annual swim meet can now get on with their Christmas preparations knowing they have pulled off yet another successful meet. The meet was well attended with 130 registered swimmers, some from as far away as Calgary. Unfortunately our freak snow storm earlier in the week kept a group of Washington swimmers from making the trip north, but we are hoping they will try again next year.

Nanaimo, known for its cold fast pool was enjoyed by all. To quote Keith Kendall, “I feel like superman when I swim in this pool”. It has been a long time since I was able to just compete in our meet, so I was able to find out for myself how fast our pool is, (it sure doesn’t seem fast during our rigorous workouts). Avila Rhodes and Grant Hall know our pool is fast as they set Provincial records in the 200 Back and 200 Fly respectively, (pending confirmation by Julie Jones).

Inge Hornby, our meet manager did another excellent job. A good meet manager has lots of help, which Inge had. Darlienne Howes, who has been our Clerk of Course since I can remember, greeted and organized all of our swimmers. Bill Benson and Diane Ruffell ensured the electronic times got to the computer. Joanne Lessard and George Sheppard ran the computer room and ensured all the results were out before everyone left for home. Marlene Gustafson braved the cold storage room and ensured all the swimmers had their ribbons by the end of the meet. She was also very happy to win a draw prize. Our meet can’t happen without officials; thanks to Leanne Poulin and Don Irwin for running a very efficient meet. Also a big thank you to the Stroke and Turn judges and all of our timers.

We all know everyone really comes to the meet for the food. Karina Younk and Nancy Ryan ensured there was lots of good food for everyone. The punch was great and rumours are flying it is a secret Danish family recipe. With some help from Tim Goater and Inge Hornby, Nancy and Karina also secured numerous draw prizes for the swimmers and volunteers from over a dozen of Nanaimo’s local businesses.

Finally, thanks to all the swimmers; we can’t have a meet without you. Nanaimo ’s meet is the last of the year, but make sure you train over Christmas so you are ready for Cowichan Masters meet in January. They have a reputation for setting lots of records as swimmers move into new age groups.

Cowichan Aquannis Masters Swimmers 23rd Annual Invitational Masters Swim Meet

• Date: Sunday January 28, 2007
• Sanction Number: SBCM 0701
• Address: Cowichan Community Centre - 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5
• Phone: 250.746.0450 | Fax: 250.715.1277
• Times: Warmup - 10:00am | Events: 11:00am to 4:00pm
• Social: 4:00pm ...

See Masters Swimming Assoc of BC web site for more information and registration details

Victoria Masters Swim Club - 27 th Annual Swim Meet (Long Course)

• Date: Saturday March, 10, 2007
• Facility: 8 lane, 50m, electronic timing, cardless, separate warm-up/cool-down pool
• Warm Ups: 10:30 AM Meet: 11:30 AM Social: Following Events
• Meet Manager: Dave Kelsey
• Phone: 250.888.8160
• Email: meet@victoriamasters.ca

See the Victoria Masters Web Site for more information and details.

2007 British Columbia Masters Short Course (Meters) Swimming Championships

Hosted by the Semiahmoo Masters Swim Club

• Date: April 20, 21, 22, 2007
• Facility: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex 16555 Fraser Hwy (168St) Surrey , BC
• Sanction: SBCM 0706
• Complete Registration and Event Schedule will be posted on the new and exciting Masters Web page www.mastersswimming.bc.ca by January 1st 2007

2007 Nationals – Winnipeg

• Date: May 2007
• See www.mymsc.ca for details.

Out of Town

• some interesting meets South of the Border that you may be interested in- check out the Northwest Zone Event Schedule – if you can’t get to Winnipeg think of the USMC National SCY (yes yards) in Federal Way http://www.swimpna.org

BRITISH COLUMBIA AND CANADIAN RECORDS BROKEN IN 2006

Listed below are accomplishments by our BC swimmers up until October 31, 2006 as posted by Christian Berger and Julie Jones. I apology for not listing the World record holders but the website is not up to date and I do not have access to this information. We are very proud of your achievements and know how hard you had to work get to such a prestigious level. Also if you are aware of any errors or omissions – let Julie Jones, our long and hard working records person, or myself know.

Let’s keep Master’s British Columbia at the forefront of swimming next year - Dianne Ruffell

BRITISH COLUMBIA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING RECORDS

Based on information posted on the MSABC website records

WOMEN

Age 25-29                   Valerie Hadd                EBSC              100 Back         May 06

                                    Valerie Hadd                EBSC              200 Back         May 06

                                    Valerie Hadd                EBSC              100 IM            May 06

                                    Valerie Hadd                EBSC              200 IM            May 06

                                    Valerie Hadd                EBSC              400 Im             May 06

Age 30-34                   Victoria Naess              EBSC              50 Free            May 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              100 Free          May 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              200 Free          May 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              400 Free          May 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              100 IM            May 06

Age 35–39                   Annelle Harmer            EBSC              800 Free          Apr 06

                                    Annelle Harmer            EBSC              1500 Free        Apr 06

Age 45-49                   Sarah Macdonald         VIC                 400 Free          Jan 06

Age 50-54                   Avila Rhodes                VIC                 50 Free            May 06

                                    Mary-Anne Myers        UNAT             1500 Free        Apr 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 50 Breast         May 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 100 Breast       May 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 200 Breast       May 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 100 IM            Feb 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 200 IM            Feb 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 400 IM            Feb 06

BRITISH COLUMBIA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING RECORDS

WOMEN

Age 55-59                   Liz Smith                      WIN                100 Free          Apr 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                200 Free          May 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                400 Free          Apr 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                800 Free          May 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                1500 Free        May 06

Age 60-64                   Georgina Lopez            NVM               50 Free            Apr 06

                                    Georgina Lopez            NVM               100 Free          May 06

Age 75-79                   G. Hambrook               OKM               800 Free          Apr 06

Age 85-89                   Marion Devitt               CSS                 100 Breast       May 06

                                    Marion Devitt               CSS                 200 Breast       May 06

BRITISH COLUMBIA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING RECORDS

MEN

Age 30-34                   Jimmy Cho                   HYACK          50 Fly              May 06

                                    Jimmy Cho                   HYACK          100 Fly            May 06

                                    Jimmy Cho                   HYACK          200 Fly            May 06

Age 35-39                   Mark Oldham               EBSC              100 Free          July 06

                                    Mark Oldham               EBSC              200 Free          July 06

Age 45-49                   Graham Welbourne      GYTBS            100 Free          May 06

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTBS            200 Free          May 06

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTBS            400 Free          May 06

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTBS            800 Free          May 06

Age 55-59                   Rod Carmichael            VIC                 100 Free          Feb 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC                 200 Free          Feb 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC                 400 Free          Feb 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC                 800 Free          Apr 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC                 1500 Free        Apr 06

Age 65-69                   Karl Donoghue             KISU               1500 Free        Apr 06

Age 70-74                   Grant Hall                     CSS                 100 Free          May 06

                                    Grant Hall                     CSS                 200 Free          Jan 06

                                    Joe Mandur                  TERR               400 Free          Apr 06

                                    Grant Hall                     CSS                 50 Fly              Apr 06

                                    Grant Hall                     CSS                 100 Fly            May 06

                                    Ivan Szasz                    UBC                200 Fly            Apr 06

                                    Peter Bell                     NVM               100 IM               Apr 06

                                    Peter Bell                     NVM               200 IM                May 06

                                    Peter Bell                     NVM               400 IM               May 06

Age 75-79                   Alex Johnson                CSS                 200 Free          Jan 06

                                    Alex Johnson                CSS                 400 Free          Apr 06

                                    A. Johnson                   CSS                 100 Back         Apr 06

                                    Alex Johnson                CSS                 200 IM             Jan 06

BRITISH COLUMBIA SHORT COURSE SWIMMING RECORDS

MEN

Age 80-84                   Peter Gilchrist               OKM               100 IM                        Apr 06

                                    Len Coverdale              CSS                 200 IM                        Apr 06

Age 120-159

               M  4 x 100 Free        Ruest –Anfossi – Heusel – Oldham             EBSC  May 06

               W 4 x 50 Free           Hadd – Brouke – Harmer – Naess             EBSC  Apr 06

               W 4 x 50 Medley      Oikawa – Rhodes-Mcdonald-Sanbrook  VIC        Jan 06

Mixed          4 x 50 Free          Naess – Ruest – Hadd = Oldham               EBSC  May 06

                    4 x 50 Medley      Hadd – Oldham – Heusel – Naess              EBSC  May 06

                    4 x 100 Medley    Cunningham – Hooper – Cosper- Van Oosten                 UBC    Apr 06                              

Age 160 – 199

Mixed         4 x 100 Medley     Newman – Slater – Weltzin- Freemean       SEMI   Apr 06

Age 200 – 239

               M 4 x 50 Free           Slater – Caldwell – Spreecher – Weltzin     SEMI   Apr 06

Mixed          4 x 50 Free          Caldwell – Graham – Duvall – SpreecherSEMI       Apr 06

                    4 x 100 Medley    Looye – hartney – Beer – Spreecher           SEMI   Apr 06

Age 280 -319 

               M 4 x 50 Free           Politano – Portelance – Johnson – Hall        CSS     Jan 06

               M 4 x 50 Medley      Johnson – Politano – Hall – Portelance        CSS     Jan 06

Based on information posted on the MSABC website records

WOMEN

Age 25-29                   Valerie Hadd                NVM               400IM             Aug 06

Age 30-34                   Victoria Naess              EBSC              50 Free            Aug 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              100 Free          Aug 06

                                    Victoria Naess              EBSC              200 Free          Aug 06

Age 35-39                   Annelle Harmer            EBSC              400 Free          Mar 06

Age 40-44                   Sam Goski                   WIN                400 IM            Mar 06

Age 45-49                   Sarah MacDonald        VIC                 100 Breast       Aug 06

Age 50-54                   Avila Rhodes                VIC                 50 Free            Aug 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 50 Breast         Aug 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 100 Breast       Aug 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 200 Breast       Aug 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC                 400 IM            Mar 06

Age 55-59                   Liz Smith                      WIN                200 Free          Aug 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                400 Free          Aug 06

                                    Liz Smith                      WIN                800 Free          Aug 06

                                    Colleen Nelson             COWI             50 Fly              Aug 06

Age 70-74                   Eulah Varty                  COWI             100 Fly            Aug 06

MEN

Age 19-24                   James Monk                 WIN                200 Fly            Mar 06

Age 35-39                   Mark Oldham               EBSC              50 Free            Aug 06

                                    James Hooper              UBC                50 Breast         Aug 06

                                    Mark Oldham               EBSC              100 Breast       Aug 06

Age 55-59                   Rod Carmichael            VIC                 200 Free          Mar 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC                 400 Free          Mar 06

Age 60-64                   Roger Painter               VIC                 200 Fly            Mar 06

Age 70-74                   Grant Hall                     CSS                 50 Fly              Mar 06

                                    Ivan Szasz                    UBC                200 Fly            Aug 06

Age 75-79                   Alex Johnson                CSS                 200 Free          Mar 06

                                    Alex Johnson                CSS                 400 Free          Mar 06

                                    Alex Johnson                CSS                 200 Back         Mar 06

                                    Alex Johnson                CSS                 200 IM            Mar 06

Age 240 – 279

               M 4 x 50 Free           Carmichael – Zajchowski – Anderson -   Hoffman     VIC     Mar 06

Age 280 – 319

               M 4 x 50 Medley      Johnson – Politano – Hall – Portelance        CSS     Mar 06     

Based on information from Christian Berger’s statistics on the MSC website

WOMEN

Age 50-54                   Avila Rhodes                VIC     SC       50 Breast         May 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC     SC       100 Breast       Mar 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC     SC       200 Breast       May 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC     LC       200 Breast       Mar 06

                                    Avila Rhodes                VIC     SC       400 IM             Feb 06

Age 60-64                   Georgina Lopez            NVM   SC       100 Free          May 06

Age 85-89                   Marion Devitt               VCSS  SC       100 Breast       May 06

MEN

Age 30-34                   Jimmy Cho                   HYAC SC       200 Fly            May 06

Age 45-49                   Graham Welbourne      GYTB  SC       100 Free          May 06

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTB  SC       200 Free          May 06           

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTB  SC       400 Free          May 06           

                                    Graham Welbourne      GYTB  SC       800 Free          May 06

Age 55-59                   Rod Carmichael            VIC     SC       100 Free          Feb 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC     LC       200 Free          Mar 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC     LC       400 Free          Mar 06

                                    Rod Carmichael            VIC     SC       800 Free         Apr 06

Age 65-69                   Karl Donoghue             KISU   SC       1500 Free        Apr 06

Age 70-74                   Grant Hall                     VCSS  LC       50 Fly              Mar 06

                                    Peter Bell                     NVM   SC       200 IM             May 06

                                    Peter Bell                     NVM   SC       400 IM             May 06