2021 News
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December 22, 2021 - Congratulations to Julianne Koch, 25 for setting a new SCM record in the women's 25-29 100 IM with a 1:12.58 at the Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Swim Meet at the Nassau Aquatics Center on November 21, 2021. Congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin, 67 for setting new SCM records in the women's 65-69 100 back (1:24.35) and the 200 IM (3:06.86) at the 8th Annual Solstice Meet at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center on December 4, 2021. Congratulations to the following NJLMSC swimmers who set new NJLMSC SCM records at the Somerset County YMCA Pentathlon (and 25s!) at the Bridgewater YMCA on November 18-19. 2021. Women 18-24: Megan Bull, 23 - 100 free 1:02.41, 100 back 1:10.14, 100 breast 1:19.28 Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin, 67 - 1500 free 20:37.33, 200 breast 3:34.89, 400 IM 6:20.07 Women 70-74: Marie Vellucci, 72 - 800 free 18:07.02, 1500 free 34:21.73, 400 IM 10:17.72 Women 90-94: Joy Tsuzuki, 91 - 50 back 3:26.77 Men 18-24: Eddie Filipovic, 24 - 1500 free 19:29.75; Joshu Tosoni, 23 - 400 IM 4:54.17 Men 50-54: Jeffrey Jotz, 51 - 1500 free 19:12.32 Men 70-74: Michael Fey, 71 - 50 back 36.65, 100 IM 1:21.57 Men 75-79: Jim Dragon, 77 - 50 breast 43:26, 50 fly - 35.28 |
| December 4th, 2021 - The September/October edition of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| November 26th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new SCM records at the Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet on November 21, 2021 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center. Women 50-54: Michelle Davidson (51) - 50 back 35.47 Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin (67) - 100 back 1:25.26 (breaking her mother, Doris Steadman's mark set in 1989!), 100 breast 1:45.19, 200 breast 3:35.68, 50 Fly 41.28, 100 fly 1:29.25 Men 55-59: Jose Faria (55) - 100 back 1:09.69, 100 IM 1:08.81 Men 70-74: Michael Fey (71) - 50 back 36.85, 100 back 1:23.28, 100 breast 1:31.35 |
| October 27th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for posting new Short Course Yards Records at the NJ Senior Game at the Woodbridge Community Center on Sept 11-12, 2021. Women 70-74: Sue Freeman-Patterson (70) - 100 Free 1:28.62 Women 75-79: Sue Lecarreaux (75) - 200 Free 3:17.43, 200 Breast 4:15.29, 200 IM 3:42.37 Men 75-79: Jack Zakim (76) - 100 Free 1:06.19, 500 Free 7:16.20 |
| October 26th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC records at the 2021 USMS Long Course Meters National Championship meet on October 7-10 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. At ths meet, Michelle Davidson, 51 was the national champion in the 100 fly (2nd in the 50 back and 200 fly, and 3rd in the 200 back); Nancy Steadman-Martin, 67 was the national champion in the 400 free and 400 IM (2nd in the 200 free, 800 free, 1500 free, and 200 fly); and Jose Faria, 55 finished in 3rd place in the 200 and 400 IMs! New LCM records: Women 50-54: Michelle Davidson (51) - 50 back 34.22, 100 back 1:17.96, 200 back 2:53.51 Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin (67) - 200 free 2:40.73, 800 free 11:26.25, 1500 free 21:14.84, 200 fly 3:12.74, 400 IM 6:36.48 Men 55-59: Jose Faria (55) - 400 IM 5:48.17 |
| August 20th, 2021 - The July/August edition of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| August 20th, 2021 - The May/June edition of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| August 15th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following NJLMSC swimmers who set new NJLMSC LCM records at the Jason Nessel Memorial Invitational Meet at the Rahway River Park on August 8, 2021. Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin, 67 - 400 free 5:26.13, 200 fly - 3:16.34, 200 IM 3:15.95 Women 70-74: Marie Vellucci, 72 - 400 IM 11:04.76 Men 65-69: Ken Niemi, 66 - 100 back 1:24.67, 200 back 3:07.59 Men 70-74: Frank McElroy, 73 - 200 breast 3:52.64 Men 75-79: Jack Zakim, 76 - 100 free 1:19.17, 50 back 41.53. Men's 280-319 400 free relay: Garden State Masters (GSM) - Frank McElroy, 73, Lawrence Seidman, 74, Arthur Wein, 71, Jack Zakim, 76 5:34.17 |
| Agust 15th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set the following new national and NJLMSC SCY records at the USMS Short Course Nationals meet at the Greensboro Aquatic Center on July 21-25, 2021. Nancy Steadman-Martin, 67, set a new national record in the women's 65-69 age group with a 20:33.09 in the 1650 freestyle! In addition to this 1650 time, she also set new NJLMSC records in the 200 free - 2:23.46 and the 1000 free - 12:20.69. Nancy placed first in the 1000 and 1650. Jose Faria, 55, set the following 6 new NJLMSC records in the 55-59 age group, including a second place finish in the 400 IM. All of his swims placed in the top 7 in his age group. 100 back - 1:01.28, 200 back - 2:17.45, 200 butterfly - 2:28.10, 100 IM - 1:00.77, 200 IM - 2:12.61, 400 IM - 4:51.39 |
| July 19th, 2021 - Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Somerset County YMCA Masters Welcome Back Meet on June 26, 2021. Women 50-54: Michele Davidson, (51) - 50 back 31.75, 200 back 2:30.02 Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin (66) - 100 free 1:05.79, 200 free 2:18.55, 100 breast 1:31.83, 200 fly 2:44.59, 100 IM 1:19.14, 200 IM 2:41.70 Men 65-69: Ken Niemi (66) - 100 back 1:10.91, 200 back 2:32.54 |
| April 18th, 2021 - The March/April edition of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| February 14th, 2021 - The January/February edition of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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2020 News
| December 19th, 2020 - Congratulations to Cara Cannilla for setting a new 3000 yard ePostal NJ LMSC record in the women's 18-24 age group. Cara (24) completed her 3000 yards (converted from a meters time) in 43:29.13 on November 12, 2020.
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| Fri, Jul 24, 2020 - New Website coming soon!
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| Fri, Jul 24, 2020 - No Sanctioned Swim Meets or Open Water Events until the end of August
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| April 12th, 2020 - The March/April issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| March 20th, 2020 - Congratulations to Ken Niemi (65), who set new NJ LMSC SCM men's 65-69 age group records in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke with times of 1:20.50 and 2:53.24 respectively at the 2020 Albatross Open held at the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center in North Bethesda, MD on February 29, 2020. Ken's 200 meter backstroke also broke the men's 65-69 meet record.
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| March 7th, 2020 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCYM records at the Ocean County YMCA Unofficial Team Championship meet on February 9, 2020! Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman Martin (65) - 100 free 1:05,91, 500 free 6:04.07, 1000 free 12:26.57, 100 back 1:16.74, 200 breast 3:13.31 Women 90-94: Joy Tsuzuki (90) - 50 back 1:57.99 Men 18-24: Dan Betts (23) - 500 free 4:57.11, 100 IM 54.81 Men 55-59: William Segal (55) - 50 back 27.90, 100 fly 57.06 |
| February 8th, 2020 - Congratulations to Eric Materniak, 28 for setting a new men's 25-29 age group short course meters record in the 400 IM at the 2019 New England LMSC and Colonies Zone SCM Championships on December 15, 2019 at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Eric swam a 5:02.71.
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| February 8th, 2020 - Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin, 65 for setting two new short course meters records in the women's 65-69 age group at the 2019 Bill Heebner Memorial Winter Freeze Masters Meet on December 29, 2019 at the Phoenixville Area YMCA. Nancy swam a 3:00.02 in the 200 backstroke and a 6:24.60 in the 400 IM.
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2019 News
| December 20th, 2019 - Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCM records at the Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet at the Nassau County Aquatics Center on November 24, 2019. Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman Martin, 65 - 200 Free 2:33.72, 400 Free 5:21.37, 50 Back 38.71, 50 Breast 46.31; Men 18-24: Connor Brown, 22 - 100 back 1:02.93
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| December 20th, 2019 - Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new NJ LMSC short course meters records at the 4th Annual Somerset County YMCA Pentathlon Festival (and 25s!) at the Bridgewater YMCA on December 14-15, 2019. Women 45-49: Alison Hayden, 48 - 200 Free 2:23.76, 400 IM 5:45.63; Women 60-64: Deborah Cipriano, 62 - 50 Free 33.32, Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman Martin, 65 - 50 Free 33.82, 800 Free 10:54,15, 1500 Free 20:40.41; Women 85-89: Janet Moeller, 85 - 50 Back 1:07.37, 50 Breast 1:19.52, 50 Fly 1:27.37, 100 IM 2:38.88; Men 30-34: Nick Pierson, 33 - 200 Fly 2:32.66; Men 45-49: Jeffrey Jotz, 49 - 1500 Free 19:01.97; Men 55-59: William Segal, 55 - 50 Back 30.63; Men 70-74: Frank McElroy, 71 - 200 Back 3:17.93, 200 Breast 3:42.43; Men 85-89: Norman Bartner, 85 - 50 Free 42.45, 50 Back 53.50 |
| December 20th, 2019 - The November/December issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| December 2nd, 2019 - Congratulations to the following swimmers for setting new NJLMSC SCM records at the Bill Heebner Winter Freeze Masters Meet at the Phoenixville Area YMCA on January 27, 2019. Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin, 65 - 100 free 1:12.84, 400 Free 5:26.87, 50 Back 39.92 (Nancy broke her mother, Doris Steadman's record from 1989!), 200 Fly 3:02.57, 100 IM 1:26.68. Men 55-59: Scott Yeomans, 55 - 200 back 2:40.11, 400 IM 5:42.91
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| December 2nd, 2019 - Congratulations to Scott Yeomans, 55 for setting a new NJLMSC SCY record in the men's 55-59 400 IM at the Dan Horton Invitational Masters Meet at the Waldo County YMCA in Belfast, Maine on May 18. 2019. Scott posted a time of 4:58.51.
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| November 24th, 2019 - Congratulations to the following NJLMSC swimmers for setting new SCY records at the EEX Veterans Day Meet on November 9-10, 2019 at TCNJ. Women 65-69: Nancy Steadman-Martin, 65 - 1650 free 20:39.20, 50 breast 44.24, 50 fly 36.77, 200 fly 2:46.36, 200 IM 2:47.66; Men 75-79: Jim Dragon, 75 - 50 back 36.50, 100 breast 1:31.77, 100 IM 1:16.69 Special congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin as her 20:39.20 lowers the existing USMS National record of 20:43.29 set by Shirley Loftus-Charley in 2016. |
| November 2nd, 2019 - The September/October issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| Octobr 4, 2019 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC LCM records at the 2019 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championships on August 7-11 at the Marguerite Aquatic Center in Mission Viejo, CA. Women 18-24: Cara Cannilla, 23 - 800 free 10:53.48; Hannah Matheson, 24 - 50 free 28.13, 100 free 1:02.21, 50 back 32.13, 50 fly 29.68; Women 55-59: Rebecca Kalibat, 56 - 1500 free 21:43.34, 100 breast 1:33.34; Men 25-29: Eric Materniak, 28 - 200 fly 2:18.64
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| October 2, 2019 - Sussex County's fall edition of the "Adult Mini Meet" is coming up on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Click here for the meet entry form. Meet entries must be received by Oct. 17, 2019. The Eastern Express Swim Team is hosting its Veteran's Day Masters Meet on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, November 9-10, 2019 at The College of New Jersey. Click here for the meet entry form or click here for the link to online entries (preferred). Mail-in entries due by Oct. 27. Online entries close Nov. 6. |
| August 28, 2019 - Congratulations to the following NJLMSC swimmers who set new LCM records at the Jason Nessel Memorial Invitational meet at the Rahway River Park Pool on August 4, 2019. Women 60-64: Barbara McGregor, 60 - 200 IM 3:35.62; Women 85-89: Janet Moeller, 85 - 50 Fly 1:21.07, 200 IM 6:05.21; Men 75-79: Jim Dragon, 75 - 50 Free 32.18, 50 Breast 41.79, 50 Fly 33.26; Men's 72-99 400 Free Relay: RBAY - Michael Lehrer, 32, Vincent Chen, 22, Matthew Liu, 19, Aaron Lucena, 19 6:00.75; Men's 240-279 400 Medley Relay: RBAY - Mark Weinstein, 63, Atsushi Hamanaka, 60, Francis Norek, 63, Elliott Lehrer, 64 7:35.61
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| August 28, 2019 - The July/August issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| June 25, 2019 - The May/June issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| May 7th, 2019 - Congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin (64) for setting the following new 60-64 age group NJ LMSC SCY records at the Colonies Zone Championships at George Mason University (VA) on April 5-7, 2019. 100 free - 1:03.49, 100 fly - 1:17.86, 200 fly - 2:42.91, 100 IM - 1:16.05, 400 IM - 5:39.90 Congratulations to Laurie Ditommaso (56) for setting a new NJ LMSC SCY record in the 55-59 age group at the YMCA Masters National Championships at the YMCA of Central Florida Aquatic Center on April 14, 2019. Laurie posted a 28.54 in the 50 freestyle. Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the USMS Spring Nationals in Mesa, AZ on April 25-28, 2019. Women 45-49: Alison Hayden (47): 200 fly 2:26.69; Women 60-64: Nancy Steadman-Martin (64), 100 fly 1:16.59; Men 25-29: Eric Materniak (27): 100 breast 57.84 Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Somerset County YMCA Last Chance Meet at the Somerset Hills YMCA on May 5, 2019. Women 60-64: Nancy Steadman-Martin (64), 100 breast 1:32.20, 50 fly 36.64; Women 70-74: Mary Hager (71), 100 free 1:29.37, 200 free 3:11.56; Men 55-59: Scott Yeomans (55), 500 free 5:25.70; 200 back 2:20.39; Men 60-64: Benn Doyle (60), 50 breast 31.25, 100 breast 1:09.87, 200 breast 2:33.21; Men 75-79: Jim Dragon (75), 50 free 27.77, 50 breast 36.36, 50 fly 30.10 |
| April 22nd, 2019 - The March/April issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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April 18th, 2019 - Congratulations to Frank McElroy, 71, for setting a new NJ LMSC SCY record in the men's 70-74 age group with a 21:18.19 in the 1650 yard freestyle at the New England SCY Championships at Harvard University on March 16, 2019 |
| April 8th, 2019 - Congratulations to Alyssa Colasurdo (24) and Nancy Steadman-Martin (64) for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Hawks Masters Spring Splash meet at Monmouth University on March 31, 2019. Alyssa swam a 2:38.77 in the 200 breast and Nancy swam a 1:17.97 in the 100 fly and a 1:18.90 in the 100 IM.
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| April 8th, 2019 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Ocean County YMCA Unofficial Team Championships meet at the Toms River YMCA on February 10, 2019. Women 18-24: Alyssa Colasurdo (24) 50 breast 32.29, 100 breast 1:09.14; Women 45-49: Alison Hayden (47) 200 breast 2:50.48; Women 60-64: Nancy Steadman-Martin (64) 200 IM 2:47.09
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| March 30th, 2019 - Congratulations to Nancy Steadman-Martin for setting new NJLMSC short course yards records at the Garsoe Schermerhorn Masters Pentathlon Meet at Pennsbury High School on March 6, 2016 and March 3, 2019. At the 2016 meet, when Nancy was 61, she swam the 200 fly in 2:43.56 and the 400 IM in 5:41.31 (these times had not been recorded in the NJ LMSC record books!). In the 2019 meet, at age 64, Nancy broke the 200 breast record with a 3:11.90.
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| March 21st, 2019 - Entries are now open for the Sussex County YMCA Adult Mini-Meet, to be held Saturday, April 13 at the Sussex County YMCA in Hardyston, New Jersey. Click here to access the paper entry form. All entries must be received by Thursday, April 11, 2019. Any questions, please call Ray Gaffney, at 973 209-9622 ext. 224 or email to rgaffney@metroymcas.org.
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| February 22nd, 2019 - The January/February issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| February 7th, 2019 - Entries now open for the 2019 Sprint Yard Mini Meet on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Nassau County Aquatic Center in East Meadow on Long Island. Click here for the online entry form. Entries must be received by 12pm NOON eastern time on February 26, 2019 or when the two-hour meet timeline has been met, whichever comes first. Any questions, please contact Lisa Baumann via email at excelswimming@aol.com.
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| January 27th, 2019 - Entries now open for the Hawks Masters Spring Splash on March 31, 2019. Click here for entry form. Entries must be received by midnight eastern time on March 29, 2019. Any questions, please contact Nicole Alsobrooks at 732-749-5179 or nalsobro@monmouth.edu.
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| January 27th, 2019 - Entries now open for the Ocean County YMCA Unofficial Team Championships on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Click here for entry form. Entries must be received by Friday, February 8, 2019. Any questions, please contact Justin Alsobrooks at justina@justintiming.com.
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| January 27th, 2019 - The NJLMSC board meeting minutes for November 18th, 2018 are now available!
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| January 3rd, 2019 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new short course meters records at the New England and Colonies Zone SCM Championships at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Sports and Recreation Center on December 7-9, 2018. Men 25-29: Eric Materniak (27) - 100 breast 1:05.68; Men 50-54: Jose Faria (52) - 50 back 30.80, 200 back 2:29.41; Men 60-64: Benn Doyle (60) - 50 breast 34.10, 100 breast 1:15.88, 200 breast 2:46.92, 200 IM 2:37.51; Men 70-74: Frank McElroy (70) - 200 free 2:32.37, 800 free 10:58.56, 100 fly 1:24.18, 200 fly 3:17.42, 100 IM 1:25.80, 200 IM 3:01.09, 400 IM 6:25.63 |
| January 1st, 2019 - Congratulations to Alison Hayden, 47 for setting new NJ LMSC short course meters records at the Bill Heebner Memorial Lucky Leprechaun Masters Meet at the Phoenixville Area YMCA on March 18, 2018. Alison set new records in the women's 45-49 age group in the 400 free (4:59.01), 200 breast (3:06.73), 200 IM (2:45.93) and the 400 IM (5:44.43).
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2018 News
| December 31st, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new short course meters records at the Somerset County YMCA Pentathlon (and 25s!) meet at the Bridgewater YMCA on December 16, 2018. Women 18-24: Cara Cannilla (22) - 1500 free 20:33.89; Women 45-49: Michelle Davidson (48) - 100 back 1:13.49; Alison Hayden (47) - 100 fly 1:12.97, 200 fly 2:48.03, 200 IM 2:44,13, 400 IM 5:47.12; Women 55-59: Rebecca Kalibat (55) - 100 breast 1:32.02, 200 breast 3:18.14; Women 60-64: Nancy Steadman-Martin (64) - 200 breast 3:40.90; Women 80-84: Janet Moeller (84) - 200 free 4:56.20, 200 breast 6:19.31; Men 50-54: Jose Faria (52) - 50 back 30.90, 100 back 1:08.67; Men 60-64: Benn Doyle (60) - 50 breast 34.53, 100 breast 1:16.57, 100 IM 1:11.35; Men 70-74: Frank McElroy (70) - 100 free 1:10.43, 400 free 5:20.11, 1500 free 21:39.85; Men 80-84: Jerry Katz (80) - 50 fly 1:05.83. Women 160-199 200 medley relay - SCYM 2:33.65 - Megan Stolarski (40), Paola Morchio (42), Alison Hayden (47), Ellen Ryan (44). Mens 240-279 200 Free Relay- SCYM 2:26.99 - Eugene Sharp (59), Tom Burkardt (63), David DeSimone (63), James Sullivan (68) Mixed 320-359 200 Medley Relay - SCYM 5:31.51 - Joy Tsuzuki (88), Jerry Katz (80). Janet Moeller (84), James Whelpley (79) |
| December 19th, 2018 - The November/December issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| November 26th, 2018 - The NJLMSC board meeting minutes for May 6th, 2018 are now available!
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| October 24th, 2018 - Announcing the return of the Thanksgiving Classic meet at The College of New Jersey! Entries are now open for the Thanksgiving Classic IV: Return of the Turkey on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Click here for the paper entry form or here for online entries. Mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, November 7; online entries close Thursday, November 15, 2018. Any questions, please contact meet director Michael Randazzo at Michael.Randazzo87@gmail.com.
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| October 24th, 2018 - The September/October issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| September 11th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC LCM records at the Jason Nessel Memorial Invitational meet at the Rahway River Park Pool on August 5, 2018. Women 50-54: Ameriquin Dalmasy-Laccetti (50) - 50 back 40.40; Women 55-59: Barbara McGregor (59) - 50 free 31.78; Rebecca Kalibat (55) - 200 breast 3:22.94; Women 65-69: Heidi Remak-Ziff (66) - 50 free 35.74, 100 free 1:22.57, 400 free 6:38.95; Men 80-84: Jerry Katz (80) - 200 free 3:37.13, 50 fly 55.74. Mens 280-319 400 Medley Relay- GSM 6:52.06 - Arthur Wein (68), Jerry Katz (80), Frank McElroy (70), Larry Seidman (71) Mixed 200-239 400 Free Relay - BERK 4:59.56 - Dawn Dellaratta-Duffy (49), Michael Recchia (60), Barbara McGregor (59), Jeff Jotz (48) |
| September 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to Meredith Lyndon, 62 , and Jerry Katz, 80, who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the New Jersey Senior Olympics at the Woodbridge Community Center on September 8-9, 2018. Meredith broke the women's 60-64 record in the 200 IM with a 3:26:90 and Jerry broke the Men's 80-84 100 fly with a 1:59.64.
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| September 9th, 2018 - Congratulations to Lori Freeland-Morris, 57 for breaking the NJ LMSC open water 2 mile cable swim record at the Terry Laughlin Memorial swim in Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY on August 11, 2018. Lori swam the distance in 55:48.10.
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| September 9th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following swimmers who set new NJ LMSC LCM records at the Summer Splash meet at the University of Maryland (UMBC) on July 22, 2018. Women 55-59: Rebecca Kalibat, 55 - 50 breast 41.94, 100 breast 1:35.17, 200 breast 3:22.11; Men 80-84: Jerry Katz, 80 - 50 fly 59.33
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| August 23rd, 2018 - The July/August issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| August 15th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC LCM records at the 2018 UANA Pan American Masters Championships at the Rosen YMCA Aquatic Center in Orland, Florida on July 28 through August 4, 2018. Men 25-29: Eric Materniak (27) - 50 breast 29.73; Men 50-54: Jose Faria (52) - 50 back 32.68, 100 back 1:10.30, 200 back 2:35.67, 400 IM 5:38.65; Men 60-64: Ken Niemi (63) - 100 back 1:19.24, 200 back 2:53.09 |
| August 15th, 2018 - Congratulations to Frank McElroy (70), who set 7 new NJ LMSC LCM records at the 2018 South Central Zone LC Championships at Texas A&M on July 6-8, 2018. Frank set the following new NJ LMSC standards: 200 free - 2:34.86, 400 free - 5:24.57, 800 free - 11:22.96, 100 fly - 1:25.46, 200 fly - 3:14.64, 200 IM - 3:04.38, and 400 IM - 6:27.87.
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| July 20th, 2018 - Registration is now open for the Jason E. Nessel Memorial Invitational LCM meet, being held August 5th, 2018 at Rahway River Park in Rahway, New Jersey. Click here for the online entry form.
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to Rebecca Kalibat, 54 who set a new NJ LMSC SCY record in the Women's 50-54 200 breaststroke with a 2:55.13 at the Colones Zone SCY Championships at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on April 13-15, 2018.
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to Jose Faria, 52 who set a new NJ LMSC LCM record in the Men's 50-54 100 backstroke with a 1:12.20 at the 2018 Terrapin Cup at the University of Maryland on June 9, 2018.
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to Deborah Cipriano for breaking two NJ LMSC LCM records at the 2017 U.S. Masters Swimming Summer National Championships at the University of Minnesotan on August 2-6, 2017. Deborah (60) broke the women's 60-64 50 free record with a 32.67 and the 100 free with a 1:11.79. Deborah was also national champion in the women's 60-64 80 free. Congrats!
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Somerset County YMCA Masters "Last Chance" Meet at the Somerset Hills YMCA on May 19, 2018. Women 45-49: Alison Hayden (46) - 200 free 2:05.97; Michelle Davidson (47) - 200 back 2:20.98; Women 55-59: Mixed 55+ 200 Free Relay: Garden State Masters - Larry Seidman (70), Deborah Cipriano (61), Arthur Wein (67), Laurie Ditommaso (55) 1:57.78; Mixed 55+ 200 Medley Relay: Garden State Masters - Jack Zakim (72), Laurie Ditommaso (55), Frank McElroy (70), Deborah Cipriano (61) 2:14.81.
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the 2018 Nationwide U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship at Indiana University on May 10-13, 2018. Women 45-49: Michelle Davidson (47) - 50 back 29.46, 100 back 1:04.25, 200 fly 2:29.05; Allison Hayden (46) - 200 free 2:07.27, 500 free 5:37.25, 1650 free 19:23.98, 400 IM 5:10.46; Women 65-69: Heidi Remak-Ziff (66) - 50 free 31.81, 100 free 1:11.64, 200 free 2:39.61, 100 IM 1:26.82. Special congratulations to USMS National Champion Michelle Davidson in the 200 fly!
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| July 10th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the 2018 YMCA Masters Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 19-22, 2018. Women 55-59: Laurie Ditommaso (55) - 50 free 28.56, 50 back 32.19, 100 back 1:09.76, 100 fly 1:10.59, 100 IM 1:10.05; Women 60-64: Deborah Cipriano (61) - 50 free 28.85; Men 70-74: Frank McElroy (70) - 100 free 1:02.43, 200 free 2:15.74, 500 free 6:01.11, 1000 free 12:26.16, 100 fly 1:10.88, 200 fly 2:44.44, 200 IM 2:42.01, 400 IM 5:39.92, Special recognition goes to the following YMCA Masters National Champions from NJ: Cara Cannilla (21) in the 500 and 1650 free, Laurie Ditommaso in the 100 back, Deborah Cipriano in the 50 free, and Frank McElroy in the 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 100 fly, 100 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM!
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| June 18th, 2018 - The May/June issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| April 22nd, 2018 - The March/April issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| April 18th, 2018 - The NJLMSC board meeting minutes for January 21st, 2018 are now available!
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| April 3rd, 2018 - On Saturday, July 7, 2018, Open Water Swim Long Island (openwaterswimli.com) will be hosting the NJ LMSC Sanctioned USMS Long Open Water National Championship (5K) and 1 Mile USMS Ocean Charity Swim which will take place off the beautiful ocean shores of Fire Island at Atlantique Beach. Fire Island is a great destination offering weekly house rentals, hotels, restaurants, shopping and some of the nicest sandy white beaches in the world. Their Ocean Swim is the first of its kind to hit the Fire Island Shores. They will also offer a USA-Swimming 400 meter and 1 mile distance swims. Don’t miss out on an experience of a lifetime! Please click here to register online!
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| March 27th, 2018 - Entries now open for the Sussex County YMCA "Adult Mini Meet" on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Click here for entry form. Entries must be received by Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Any questions, please contact meet director Ray Gaffney at (973) 209-9622 ext. 224.
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| March 18th, 2018 - April is designated "Adult Learn-To-Swim Month" by the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation, the charitable arm of U.S. Masters Swimming. The Cranford Pool & Fitness Center and Cranford Masters Swimming are supporting this event by offering two Adult Learn-To-Swim Fests. Saturday April 7, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday, April 15, 2018 also from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Customized instruction will be conducted by certified adult instructors. The events are free to anyone 18 and over who wants to learn to swim, or to swim better. Both sessions are on a drop-in basis, but pre-registration is helpful. The Cranford Indoor Pool is located at 401 Centennial Avenue in Cranford, NJ. Please call Sally at 908-709-7260 ext. 2307 to register, or with questions on the lessons and Masters Swimming. |
| March 8th, 2018 - Congratulations to Allison Hayden (46) for setting two new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Hawks Masters Spring Splash on March 3, 2018 at Monmouth University. Allison set new records in the women's 45-49 age group with a 2:07.79 in the 200 free and a 5:38.91 in the 500 free.
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| March 1st, 2018 - The January/February issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| February 26th, 2018 - Congratulations to Larry Seidman (70), and Jack Zakim (72) for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the 25th Annual Fort Lauderdale Masters Challenge on February 16-18. 2018. Larry set a new record in the mens 70-74 100 fly with a 1:29.80 while Jack broke 5 records - 100 free 1:03.43, 200 free 2:21.32, 500 free 6:33.09, 50 back 34.41, and 100 back 1:16.71.
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| February 20th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new NJ LMSC short course yards records at the Ocean County YMCA Team Championships in Toms River on February 11, 2018. Women 18-24: Alyssa Colasurdo (23) 50 breast - 32.87, 100 breast - 1:11.80; Women 45-49: Alison Hayden (46) 1000 free - 11:40.63
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| February 1st, 2018 - The 2018 NJ Masters Swimming Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 24th from 6:00pm - 1000pm at our brand new venue, the Basking Ridge Country Club in Basking Ridge, NJ. We are looking forward to a fun evening honouring our 2017 Continuous Membership Recognition Program Award recipients. The evening will also feature world-renowned Karlyn Pipes as the inspirational speaker as she shares her journey of strength and courage throughout her Do-Over process. While historically door prizes have been raffled off throughout the banquet evening and will again this year, there will also be a Grand Prize of a Pace Pal Underwater Digital Pace Clock raffled off -- but you must be present to win it!! More detailed information and the registration form are now available by clicking here. |
| January 30th, 2018 - Announcing a brand new NJ LMSC event! On March 3rd, 2018, the 2018 Hawks Masters Spring Splash will be held at the Monmouth University Steadman Natatorium in West Long Branch! Click here for the online entry form. See you there!
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| January 30th, 2018 - Five new USMS Educational Courses/Clinics for coaches and swimmers are coming to NJ the weekend of April 7-8, 2018 and are now available for registration. Click the links below to sign up. USMS coach certification Level 1 & 2 ~~ Saturday, April 7, 2018 USMS coach certification Level 3 ~~ Saturday, April 7, 2018 USMS Clinic course for coaches ~~ Saturday/Sunday, April 7 - 8, 2018 USMS Stroke development clinic ~~ Sunday, April 8, 2018 ALTS (Adult Learn-to-Swim) Instructor Certification ~~ Sunday, April 8, 2018 |
| January 16th, 2018 - The NJ LMSC is excited to announce that world-renowned FINA Masters World record holder and esteemed clinician, Karlyn Pipes, will be returning to New Jersey to conduct a 2-session clinic on Sunday, March 25, 2018 being sponsored by the NJ LMSC. Both of the clinics will be held at the Somerset Hills YMCA in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Faster Freestyle Clinic will be held from 9am - noon and the Multi-Stroke Clinic will be held from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Lunch will be provided for those that attend both clinics. The cost is significantly subsidized by the NJ LMSC and is only $50 per clinic session per registered 2018 NJ LMSC Masters Swimmer! If you sign up for both clinics, the cost is only $75! Mail in your forms today, space is limited! |
| January 9th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers for setting new NJ LMSC SCM records at the Somerset County YMCA Pentathlon (and 25s!) Festival at the Somerset Valley YMCA in Bridgewater, NJ on December 17, 2017. Women 55-59: Laurie Ditomasso (55) 100 IM - 1:20.32; Megan Tompkins (55) 50 free - :30.85; Women 60-65: Deborah Cipriano (60) 50 free - :34.06; Women 65-69: Sue Freeman-Patterson (66) 50 free - 42.60; Men 70-74: Jim Dragon (73) 50 Free - :30.45; Men 75-79: Bob Hopkins (75) 200 free - 3:15.31, 400 free - 6:37.80, 200 breast - 4:07.05, 200 IM - 3:43.69, 400 IM - 8:05.49; Men 85-89: Paul Kiell (87) 200 free - 4:28.59, 400 free - 9:04.44 |
| January 9th, 2018 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCM records at the Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet on November 19, 2017 at Nassau County Aquatic Center in Long Island, NY. Women 55-59: Laurie Ditomasso (55) 50 free - 31.48, 50 back - 36.36, 50 breast - 41.19, 50 fly - 33.21; Men 25-29: Eric Materniak (26) 100 breast - 1:06.62, 200 breast - 2:25.28; Men 50-54: Jose Faria (51) 100 back - 1:08.93 |
2017 News
December 20th, 2017 - NJ held on to its #1 rank in percentage of participation among all the LMSCs nationwide in Go The Distance swimmers. And little NJ still ranked third in total mileage and number of participants. NJ’s percentage of participation is 9.61%, Gulf is 8.89%, North Texas is 8.34% and then it dips down to 5.93% for Indiana. Click here for the GTD archives. |
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| December 18th, 2017 - The November/December issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| December 6th, 2017 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Eastern Express Veterans Day Meet on November 11, 2017 at The College of New Jersey. Women 55-59: Laurie Ditomasso (55) 50 breast - 36.28; Women 65-69: Heidi Remak-Ziff (65) 50 free - 33.03, 100 free - 1:12.49, 200 free - 2:47.50, 100 IM - 1:28.40; Men 75-79: Bob Hopkins (75) 500 free - 8:06.91, 1000 free - 16:20.79, 1650 free - 26:51.33, 200 IM - 3:14.44 |
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| November 16th, 2017 - Congratulations to Laurie DiTommaso (55) and Bob Hopkins (75) who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Sussex County YMCA Adult Mini-Meet on October 14, 2017. Laurie broke the women's 55-59 records in the 50 fly (29.99) and 100 IM (1:11.28) while Bob lowered the men's 75-79 standard in the 1000 free to 17:03.13.
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| October 29th, 2017 - The September/October issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| October 23rd, 2017 - U.S. Masters Swimming will be holding a USMS Adult Learn to Swim Certification Course on Sunday, November 12th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Springfield for the classroom portion, and the Berkeley Aquatic Club in New Providence for the pool portion. Click here to register and for additional details.
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| October 23rd, 2017 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who broke NJ LMSC LCM records at the FINA World Masters Championships in Budapest, Hungary on August 14-20, 2017. Men 25-29: Eric Materniak (26) - 100 breast - 1:05.51 (2nd place), 200 breast - 2:21.20 (2nd place), 200 IM - 2:11.06 (2nd place), 400 IM - 4:50.70 (5th place) Men 60-64: Ken Niemi (62) - 100 back - 1:20.08 (14th place), 200 back - 2:55.19 (13th place) |
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| October 22nd, 2017 - Uh oh! NJ has slipped back to 3rd place - by a mere 91.8 miles! Southern Pacific up to 2nd overtaking NJ since our last update (August). NJ still has highest % participation at 9.9%, although Gulf, who is also 4th in total mileage, right behind NJ has 9.0%! Here are the top 5 LMSCs in total mileage:
Here are the top 5 in member participation: (also showing their total LMSC membership and GTD participation %)
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| September 25th, 2017 - Congratulations to James Ryan (65) for breaking the men's 65-69 1500 freestyle LCM record at the 2017 CT Long Course Masters Championships at Wesleyan University on August 26, 2017. Jim lowered the record to 21:34.39.
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| August 28th, 2017 - The July/August issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| August 26th, 2017 - Mighty New Jersey is holding strong in our GTD numbers. We’re still on top in percent participation at 10.35%, we’re still second in total mileage (22,030 miles) and we are third in total number of participants – 137. Colonies Zone (which NJ is a part of) is the #1 zone with a total of 84,579 miles and 571 swimmers. The average across our zone is 148.12 per participating swimmer. For NJ, we average 160.8 miles per participating swimmer! Click here for the GTD archives. |
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| August 23, 2017 - Congratulations to Rich Schubert (65) who broke the NJ LMSC LCM record for the men's 65-69 1500 meter freestyle at the 12th Annual June Krauser Summer Splash meet in Fort Lauderdale on June 18, 2017. Rich swam the 1500 in 27:11.63.
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| August 14, 2017 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC LCM records at the Jason E. Nessel Memorial Invitational meet at the Rahway River Park Pool on August 6, 2017. Women 55-59: Laurie Ditommaso (55) - 50 fly 32.63 Women 65-69: Sue Freeman-Patterson (66) - 50 free 43.20, 100 free 1:47.84 Men 50-54: Jose Faria (51) - 400 IM 5:52.64 Men 70-74: Jack Zakim (72) - 400 free 6:14.80 |
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| July 24th, 2017 - 2017 Swim University Degrees Awarded ~~ Congratulations to all Graduates!! The third year of Swim University drew to an end on June 30th and this year’s graduates did a wonderful job! The 35 people who swam, logged an impressive 6,523.52 miles! The Swim University 2016’s crowd swam slightly more at 6,583.37 miles but there were 39 graduates. Last year eight swimmers earned their PhD’s in Swimology by swimming 240 plus miles in the six-month time frame from January through June. We topped that this year with nine swimmers earning the highest distinction. And a shout out to Paula Pyrcz who really packed in the swims the last two weeks of June to make it to her goal of earning a Bachelor’s degree. I’m sure she’s not the only one who swam hard to reach their goal. Great job everyone!! Associate’s Degree (30+ miles) Susan Gibson 30.54 Linda Brown-Kuhn 50.1 Julie Schoenlank 58.97 Bachelor’s Degree (60+ miles) Paula Pyrcz 60.31 Heidi Pfefferkorn 65.22 Sara Johnston 72.44 Yumei Guo 74.17 Bill Reichle 78.48 Francesca Mancuso 88.66 Marie Velluci 90 Lan Ge 116.6 Master’s Degree (120+ miles) Tom Sartorio 135.38 Beth Maloney 136.75 Asabi Davis 139.68 Deborah Elkis-Abuhoff 146.93 Ed Tsuzuki 155.72 Arun Rao 158.05 Curtis Miller 167.64 Cathy Failcon 177.69 Sharon Danzger 178.6 Mark Haftkowycz 187.11 Jane Ikeda 190.87 Sarah Lepson 203.79 Susan Kirk 215.30 Gail Seelig 221.36 Sandra Seddon 231.01 PhD of Swimology (240+ miles) Aaron Moore 240.28 Irene Fisher 286.81 Pia Lord 302.54 Robert Gatto 323.19 James Hoke 341.46 Jen Baumann 345.92 Dongho Choi 363.24 Kim Plewa 388.71 Jim Ryan 500.37 |
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| July 10th, 2017 - Registration is now open for the Jason E. Nessel Memorial Invitational LCM meet, being held August 6th, 2017 at Rahway River Park in Rahway, New Jersey. Click here for the online entry form and here for the paper entry form.
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| June 22nd, 2017 - NJ Masters swimmers really embrace GTD, echoing the trend among Masters swimmers to focus on the fitness aspect of swimming over competition. The 132 NJ swimmers participating in Go the Distance ranks us in 3rd place nationwide in number of participants behind Southern Pacific and the behemoth Pacific LMSC that has more than 10,000 members, 301 of whom are in GTD. NJ still holds the number 2 spot in total mileage at 15,212.81 miles. And among the top LMSCs, NJ is number one in percentage participation of members at 10.29% with Gulf and North Texas right behind us. That is impressive! Keep up the great work! Click here for the GTD archives. |
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| June 18th, 2017 - The May/June issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| May 23rd, 2017 - Congratulations to NJ LMSC swimmer Jesse Novak (22) who broke the NJ LMSC SCY record in the men's 18-24 100 yard freestyle with a 46.45 at the Somerset County YMCA Masters "Last Chance" Meet at the Somerset Hills YMCA on May 21, 2017.
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| May 8th, 2017 – Congratulations to USMS national champion, Eric Materniak (25) who won the men's 25-29 200 breaststroke with a new NJ LMSC record time of 2:03.69 at the USMS Spring National Championships in Riverside, CA (April 27-30 ,2017). Eric also set new NJ LMSC records in the 50 (3rd place) and 100 (5th place) breaststroke events with a 26.62 and 57.91 respectively. NJ also had two additional record setters at this meet in the men's 50-54 age group. Jose Faria (51) broke the following records: 200 back (8th place) - 2:10.03, 200 IM (6th place) - 2:08.95, 400 IM (5th place) - 4:43.17 and William Segal (52) set new standards in the 50 free (6th) - 22.71, 50 fly (6th) - 24.37, 100 fly (6th) - 54.42. Michelle Davidson (46) posted 5 top eight finishes and Christopher Gibson (61) brought home a 3rd and 6th place medal in his events. |
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| April 28th, 2017 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC One Hour Postal records in the 2017 USMS One Hour ePostal National Championship event. Rob Perkins (50) set a new record of 4,695 yards in the men's 50-54 age group and Paul Kiell (86) tied Jim Pendergrass' record of 2,850 yards in the men's 85-89 division. Also setting new One Hour ePostal relay records were the following Somerset County YMCA Masters (SCYM) relay teams. In the Men's 45+ age group, Rob Perkins (50), Tom MacNabb (51) and Marc Israel (59) combined for a total of 13,570 yards. Two mixed SCYM relays also set new standards. Stephanie Chamberlain (47), Suzanne Lemieux (46), Rob Perkins and Tom MacNabb broke the 45+ record with a total of 16,520 yards and Julie Stone (55), Susan Olesky (60), Scott Eichhorn (62) and Marc Israel recorded a total of 13,945 yards in the 55+ age group. |
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| April 28th, 2017 - Registration is OPEN for the Somerset County YMCA Masters new Last Chance SCY Meet being held at the Somerset Hills YMCA on Sunday, May 21st, Click here for the online entry form or click here for the paper entry form.
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| April 18th, 2017 - The March/April issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| April 18th, 2017 - Congratulations to Nancy Steadman Martin (62) and Jim Dragon (72) for setting new NJ LMSC records at the Ocean County YMCA Masters Meet on February 12, 2017 at the Ocean County YMCA. Nancy set a new record in the women's 60-64 100 fly with a 1:18.67 and Jim set a new standard in the men's 70-74 100 breaststroke at 1:24.97.
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| March 23rd, 2017 - Only a few spots left for the spring pool open water clinic with Olympian Alex Meyer!
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| March 21st, 2017 - Announcing Sussex County YMCA's Adult Mini-Meet for Saturday, April 15th, 2017! There will be a new swimmer orientation from 1:00-1:30 pm, with meet check-in at 1:30 pm, and warmup beginning at 2:00 pm. All entries (click here for entry form) must be received by Wednesday, April 12, 2017. ?Questions may be directed to Ray Gaffney, at 973-209-9622 ext. 224.
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| February 15th, 2017 - The January/February issue of the Fastlane Newsletter is now available!
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| January 23rd, 2017 - The NJ LMSC is excited to announce that it will host a spring pool open water swim clinic with Olympian Alex Meyer! All levels of open water swimmers are invited to join us on Sunday April 2nd 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Berkeley Aquatic Club for a pool open water swim clinic with Olympian Alex Meyer. The cost is subsidized by the NJ LMSC and is only $25 per registered NJ Masters Swimmer! Mail in your form today- space is limited!
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| January 12th, 2017 - Three new USMS Educational Clinics for coaches and swimmers to be held in the New Jersey LMSC are now available for registration. Click the links below to sign up. Level 1 -2 Coach certification class – March 25, 2017 Clinic Course for Coaches – March 25 – 26, 2017 Stroke clinic for swimmers – March 26, 2017 |
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| January 11, 2017 – New Jersey concluded the 2016 Go The Distance event with a third place ranking among all 52 LMSCs in the country! NJ ranked third not only in total miles logged but also in number of participants! NJ's total mileage of 37,452 is the highest annual total for NJ and was only surpassed by Pacific and Southern Pacific at 81,357 and 40,439 miles. Pacific and Southern Pacific have 12,213 and 5,046 total members respectively (NJ had 1,582 members in 2016), so once again, NJ had the highest percentage of their membership participate at 9.0%! If you haven't already signed up for the 2017 event, please consider participating in this terrific fitness event. This free on-line event is a great way to keep a log (you can log all of your fitness activities – not just swimming) and also serves as a tremendous motivator for you to stay consistent. For the NJ LMSC membership note that you can also use GTD to track your mileage for the Swim University fitness event. To participate, simply register and then submit your total yardage in your on-line FLOG (under MyUSMS). For more details about this fitness event, go to GO THE DISTANCE on the USMS website. Top (5) LMSCs for 2016: Pacific – 81,357 miles, 338 swimmers (2.8% of LMSC membership) Southern Pacific – 40,439 miles, 177 swimmers (3.5% of LMSC membership) New Jersey - 37,452 miles, 142 swimmers (9.0% of LMSC membership) New England - 31,534 miles, 131 swimmers (5.2% of LMSC membership) Florida - 25,534 miles, 110 swimmers (4.1% of LMSC membership) |
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| January 1st, 2017 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who broke NJ LMSC SCM records at recent meets. At the Dr. Bill Ross Memorial Masters Swim Meet at the Nassau Aquatics Center in East Meadow, NY on November 12, 2016, Michelle Davidson (46) set new NJLMSC SCM standards in the women's 45-49 100 fly (1:16.54) and the 200 fly (2:48.04). At the same meet, Laurie Ditommaso (54) also set new records in the women's 50-54 50 breast (42.37) and 50 fly (34.71). Michelle Davidson (46) continued her record setting swims by setting a new NJLMSC SCM record in the women's 45-49 200 back with a 2:39.80 at the 4th Annual Solstice SCM Meet at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds, MD on December 3, 2016. |
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