The Results Are In:

Smith Mountain Lake 5K and 1 mile swim

2010-09-28T13:57:00.000-04:00

http://www.summitgroup.us/sml/results/
Check out the results for DAMA from Smith Mountain Lake!
Great Job to Missy Anderson, David Bacon, Mike Dalton, Matt Davis, Sonia Grego, Sandra McKinnon, Kim Rice and Robert Weber!
(in alphabetical order)
Hope to see more of you out there next year! You can reserve a cabin starting October 23, 2010 if you wish on the Virginia State Park website for 2011. The swim is always the same weekend as the Big Lick Triathlon and the last weekend in September.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do

Thanks for a fun weekend!
Andrea

Swim to Remember 2010!

2010-09-28T13:51:00.003-04:00

http://www.fitandable.net/swim10/info.html
Please sign up online. Team name is DAMA Big Splash and keyword is DAMA.
Tell a friend! Winning team participants will receive a swim towel.
DAMA has won this event the past two years.

USMS Masters SCY Nationals

2010-06-07T12:18:00.001-04:00

Results from 2010 SCY Nationals in Atlanta are available at www.ncmasters.org
Great job to Kim, Joe, Jess and Mary Anna!

Jack King One Mile Swim

2010-01-19T11:34:00.002-05:00

The Jack King One Mile Swim date has been changed to June 27th for 2010. It is usually held on Father's Day weekend. Please make a note of the date change.
This Open Water Swim is in Virginia Beach, VA.
Thanks!
Andrea

Check Off Challenge 2010!

2010-01-19T11:31:00.001-05:00

The Check Off Challenge for 2010 can be found at this site:
https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1449&smid=2058

Masters Worlds 2010 in Sweden!

2010-01-19T11:29:00.002-05:00

http://www.2010finamasters.org/swwwing/app/cm/Browse.jsp?PAGE=1124869
check this link for info on the 2010 World Masters which will be held in Sweden from July 31st to August 7th. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event!
Coach A

Photo Gallery Top Ten

2010-01-19T11:26:00.001-05:00

http://www.usms.org/swimgold/pix/ttaaiu13.htm
Check out the USMS photo gallery for Top Ten finishers.
If you had a Top Ten in NCMS please submit your photo!
Thanks,
Coach A

One Mile Postal!

2010-01-19T11:24:00.001-05:00

http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/10tampostal.pdf
Due by February 28th, 2010. Last year DAMA was second in Medium size teams!

One Hour Postal 2010!

2010-01-18T13:36:00.001-05:00

https://www.clubassistant.com/club/meet_information.cfm?c=1308&smid=1761

Event Dates Jan/Feb

2010-01-18T13:28:00.001-05:00

www.ncmasters.org
or:
www.swimdama@yahoogroups.org calendar

October/November Events!

2009-10-28T09:58:00.003-04:00

October 31st Saturday Clinic with Karlyn Pipes-Neilson
8AM-11AM at Campus Hills Pool
www.aquaticedge.org

November 1st Brute Squad Postal Begins!
Register online at www.BruteSquadSwim.org

November 7th Saturday is Swim to Remember!
sign up online at http://www.fitandable.net/swim09/info.html
Campus Hills Pool 8-10am

November 14th Saturday is 2nd Annual Scrimmage vs. Jordan H.S.
8AM-11AM at Campus Hills Pool.
Please remember to wear your DAMA shirt and cap! Temporary Tatoos will be distributed at the event. Sorry tech suits are not allowed at this race.
Two events and two relays per swimmer. Please bring a chair as we are the "visitors" at this meet. Ribbons for DAMA heat winners.

November 21st Saturday is the Fall Brawl at UNC Koury Natatorium.
Warm-up is at noon with meet start time at 1PM.
sign up online at www.ncmasters.org

3000/6000 Postal Swim in currently underway!

Upcoming birthdays are Dana Dubis, Dave Campbell and Jess Proud!
Pics from recent events will be posted soon.

Check this months issue of Community Sports News of Durham for Results from the 5K and 1 Mile Open Water Swim in Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.

3000/6000 Postal

2009-10-08T10:35:00.001-04:00

USMS 3000/6000 Yard Postal Championships (25 yard pools only)
September 15 - November 15
Clemson, South Carolina LMSC
Jacqueline Grossman, 864.646.8836, jelg@innova.net

Online Entries (opens September 15)
Paper Swimmer Entry Form
Paper Relay Entry Form

http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats09/#pst3k6k

Multi-stroke Clinic October 31st Saturday 8-11am

2009-09-28T15:15:00.001-04:00

Multi-Stroke Clinic on Halloween
With Multiple Masters World Record Holder Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen
Hosted by Durham Area Masters - Saturday, October 31st from 8:00-11:00 AM
Learn the EASY way to swim BACK, BREAST and even the SCARY Butterfly!
The benefits to taking an Aquatic Edge clinic are many:
• The teaching methods used are simple and easy to understand
• Experience major improvements right away
• After one clinic you will know how to swim the strokes faster with LESS effort
• Training tips and “how to survive fly” suggestions will also be provided
Date: Saturday, October 31st from 8:00-11:00 am hosted by DAMA
Location: Campus Hills Pool at Irwin R. Holmes Recreation Center
2000 S. Alston Durham, NC 27707-4310 (919) 560-4444
Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen: Regarded as one of the most VERSATILE swimmers in the world,
Karlyn has set a Masters world Record in every stroke. She is also the 2007 & 2004 World
Masters Swimmer of the Year, 2007 inductee into the Int’l Masters Swimming Hall of Fame
and since 1993 has set over 200+ Masters World records. For great articles on technique,
motivation and training or to view a complete BIO for Karlyn visit www.aquaticedge.org
Cost is $95 Hurry! Space is limited! To register, complete form with checks made payable
to Aquatic Edge and send (or give to): Matt Davis 1608 Milan St Durham, NC 27704
Questions about the clinic email Karlyn aquaticedge@hawaii.rr.com For questions regarding
space availability contact Matt Davis at (919) 302-7238
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Multi-stroke Clinic @ Saturday, October 31st from 8:00-11:00 am with DAMA
First Name __________________________________Last____________________________________________
Address_________________________________City_______________________State______Zip______________
Phone: ( )_________________________Email ___________________________________________________
Emergency contact info: ________________________________________________________________________
Age: _______ Level of swimming: beginner intermediate masters multi-sport
Please identify one goal for the clinic:_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Cost: $95
Checks made payable to Aquatic Edge and mail to: Matt Davis, 1608 Milan St Durham, NC 27704

Take the Lake Labor Day 4 Mile Swim!

2009-09-08T13:09:00.003-04:00

We didn't see any alligators until after the swim! Camping at the state park was fun.

September Upcoming Events 2009

2009-09-01T11:34:00.005-04:00

http://www.ncmasters.org/
Swim clinic at TAC, Asheville Meet, September Shootout at TAC

www.takethelake.org
Labor Day Sept 7th

www.lakeswim.net
Sept 26-27

http://www.pier-2-pier.com/
Sept 12th

http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1189
Triathlon in Pinehurst October 10th

http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1215
Ramblin Rose Tri Sept 27th in Charlotte

http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=3544
Swim to Remember 2009

New Results August 2009

2009-09-01T11:32:00.001-04:00

Harris Lake results for age groups:
http://www.fsseries .com/uploads/ 8302009132011_ Harris%20Results %201.htm

overall results:
http://www.fsseries .com/results. php?rs=142

Great job to Kim, Heidi, Matt D, Matt M., Sandra, Sonia, Mary Anna, Dana, Sean, Erik, Rob L, Greg, Jessica, Dave, Dawn and Missy!

and Results from the Lake Lure Triathlon:
http://www.setupeve nts.com/files/ Male_age_ group.txt

and overall:
http://www.setupeve nts.com/index. cfm?fuseaction= event_results& id=1464

Great job to Matt D., Keith Nelson and Robert Powell in Lake Lure!
Thanks to those of you who came to the picnic following the 1 mile swim at Harris Lake!

CSN Durham Edition

2009-08-25T12:38:00.003-04:00

Check out this months edition of Community Sports News to see results for Karyn Traphagen, Joshua Eudailey and Kim Rice!
Pick one up in the lobby of Campus Hills

Weekend Results!

2009-08-25T12:35:00.001-04:00

Here are the results from the Hillsborough Trithlon which took place on Saturday August 22, 2009:
http://www.setupeve nts.com/files/ Sportsplex_ AGMen_09. html
Great job to Richard Armstrong first overall, Matt Davis third in his age group and Jonathon Valbuena fifth in his age group! I was very happy we were indoors by the time the thunderstorm hit that morning!

Here are results for The Ramblin Rose Tri in Winston Salem on Sunday August 23rd:
http://www.setupevents.com/files/rrosewinstonfemaleagegroup2009.html
Dawn Franklin had the fourth fastest swim time in her age group! You did great out there Dawn at your first official Tri!
Ask Dawn to see the pics.

DAMA caps and "T"s are available, let me know if you need one.
There are still spots left in the Lake Lure 1 mile swim on Saturday August 29th and Sprint Trithlon:
http://www.hickoryn utolympiad. com/1mileswim. htm

Harris Lake 1 mile swim and DAMA picnic will take place on Sunday August 30th:
http://www.fsseries .com/index. php?action= event&event_ id=89
Plan to bring your smiles and have a great time even if you are not racing that day!

The Crossing at Lake Gaston 1 mile Swim

2009-08-11T13:53:00.006-04:00

Here are the results from the Lake Gaston swim on Saturday August 8, 2009.
http://results.active.com/pages/displayNonGru.jsp?pubID=3&rsID=82209
pics are currently posted by Mary Anna on facebook.

Link to Lake Gaston Gazette Article:
http://www.vancnews.com/articles/2009/08/13/lake_gaston/news/news50.txt

Pearls from Key West page 3

2009-08-06T12:34:00.005-04:00

Check out our article on Key West in the NCMS Newsletter! Summer/July 2009
http://www.ncmasters.org/atlaug09.pdf

In the picture are (foreground) Gary, Megan and Gail
(background) Karen F., Katie K.,Josh, Kim, Jason, Matt D. and Coach A.
Photo by Billy Su.

CSN Newspaper

2009-08-06T12:11:00.002-04:00

Check out this month's issue of Community Sports News for info about the Eno Rock Quarry and results from the past months swims and Tris.

Free 1 mile swim at Lake Lure Aug 29th Sat

2009-08-06T10:43:00.003-04:00

http://www.hickorynutolympiad.com/1mileswim.htm
There is also a sprint triathlon!

This is where the movie "Dirty Dancing" was filmed!

Kingdom Swim July 24th 2009 VT

2009-08-06T10:41:00.002-04:00

Results from the 10 mile swim in VT.
http://www.kingdomswim.org/times.html
Great job to Kim and Gretchen!

10K Nationals August 1-2 2009

2009-08-06T10:16:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to Heidi on her third place finish in her age group at 10K Nationals!
http://www.harborinc.org/downloads/2009results_1.htm
Check it out. 3 mile was cancelled due to rough conditions
Go DAMA!

Burlington Mission Man Tri 2009

2009-07-27T09:56:00.002-04:00

Great job to Sean G., Mark Medendorp and Mark Savoldi in the Mission Man Triathlon held on Saturday July 25, 2009!
http://www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1202

If you have pictures of these folks from this event please e-mail them to Coach Andrea for posting.

Swim for Smiles Triathlon July 26th, 2009

2009-07-27T09:50:00.005-04:00

Here are Dawn, Matt D. And Josh at the Swim for Smiles Tri in Chapel Hill on Sunday July 26, 2009. Distances were 250 yard swim, 11.5 mile bike and 5k run. Dawn and Josh sported the new DAMA temporary tatoos. Karyn T. also competed individually and was second in her age group!

Thanks to Karen F. and Jessica P. for their support and enthusiasm. Relay was "Our First Try".

Results can be found at:

www.fsseries.com/uploads/7262009161816_SFS%20Family%20Results.htm

Great job DAMA!

Chris Green Lake Cable Swim 2 mile

2009-07-21T08:34:00.002-04:00

Here are Matt D., Kim and Gail at the end of the 2 mile Cable swim in Charlottesville, VA on July 11, 2009. Matt was fourth in his age group, Kim was second female overall and first in her age group and Gail was first in her age group. Buddy, Yogi, Andrea and Jason came along for the ride. The outdoor mall was fun and dog friendly! Go DAMA! The cable is anchored in the water and is 1/4 mile long.

There were orange buoys at both ends of the cable .

Check out the results!

http://www.cableswim.org/

DAMA at DBAP for USA vs. Guatemala July 4, 2009

2009-07-07T11:59:00.003-04:00

Brian, Karen L. and Matt M. at the baseball game on Independence Day 2009!

We didn't catch any foul balls and now we have to get the hex off our gloves.

Upcoming Events in July-August

2009-06-23T15:23:00.002-04:00

June 28th The Ridges Open Water Swim Georgia/NC
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1663300&assetId=19df1811-c310-4f86-ae4b-93f17921b658

July 11th Chris Green Lake Cable Swim, Charlottesville, VA
http://www.cableswim.org/

July 25th 10 Mile Vermont Swim
www.kingdomswim.org/index.html

July 26th Swim for Smiles Triathlon Chapel Hill, NC
https://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=3770&pID=595F5404

August 8th Lake Gaston Crossing 1 mile swim/kayak
http://www.lakegastonchamber.com/sailacross.html

August 29th Asheville Open Water and pool meet
http://www.ncmasters.org/forms/139-05.pdf

August 30th Harris Lake 1 mile swim Raleigh, NC
www.fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=89

Key West 12.5 mile swim

2009-06-23T15:16:00.004-04:00

See the link for results from the swim around Key West in Florida! June 13, 2009

http://www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com/Images/Swim-2009-Results-USSwim-Masters.pdf

Great job to Kim, Karen F., Matt D., Joe, Jason and Josh.

http://www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com/

Jordan Lake 1 Mile Open Water Swim

2009-06-10T13:50:00.002-04:00

Here are the results from the Sunday June 7th, 2009 1 mile swim at Jordan Lake!
http://www.fsseries.com/uploads/672009193842_JL%20Results%202.htm
Great job to all! Thanks Tom K. for a great breakfast and for taking us water skiing in his boat!
Next race in the series is at Harris Lake in August:
http://www.fsseries.com/index.php?action=event&event_id=89
register by Aug 23!

GToD June 6, 2009

2009-06-10T13:47:00.001-04:00

Results can be found here:
http://sites.google.com/site/gruelingtriofdoom/Home
as well as pictures from the event!
Great job DAMA!

NC Open Water Championships in Pinehurst

2009-06-04T11:53:00.007-04:00

Results link will be posted when they are available

RAM Meet Photos!

2009-04-20T08:52:00.007-04:00

Andrea in the bleachers warming the bench, Katie H. with her official "DAMA" cap, High point award winner Heidi, and "nanny, nanny, boo-boo Ha-ha I beat you" Jessica at the RAM meet in Raleigh April 18-19th, 2009. Mary Anna and Matt Davis were also High Point Award winners in their age groups! Great job DAMA!

DAMA Takes First at Duke Meet!

2009-04-09T08:53:00.004-04:00

DAMA took first place at the Duke Meet on March 28th, 2009 with 25 swimmers competing!
Check out the results!
http://www.ncmasters.org/139-03res.htm
and team scores!
Combined Team Scores
Place Team Points

1 Durham Area Masters Associatio DAMA-NC 880
2 North Carolina Masters Swimmin NCMS-NC 421
3 Csm CSM-NC 287
4 Duke Aquatics DUKE-NC 266
5 Raleigh Area Masters RAM-NC 239
6 Virginia Masters Swim Team VMST-VA 137
7 Greensboro Community Y Masters GCYM-NC 117
8 Rmym RMYM-NC 90
9 MAC MAC-NC 78
10 Ncam NCAM-NC 53
11 Grand Strand Masters Swimming GSMS-NC 51
12 Osbc OSBC-NC 40
13 Florida Aquatic Combined Team FACT 39
14 Lmsc NCMSL-NC 9
Total 2,707.00

Karlyn Pipes-Neilson Clinic May 9th!

2009-04-09T08:42:00.002-04:00

Karlyn Pipes-Neilson will be holding a clinic for DAMA on May 9th from 8-11am. Please register in advance for this great opportunity!
All-American 26 times!
http://www.usms.org/comp/aa/indaa.php?SwimmerID=02BPY
773 Top Tens in the nation!
http://www.usms.org/comp/tt/toptenind.php?SwimmerID=02BPY
World Records!
http://www.usms.org/comp/poolrecords.php

Durham Senior Games! April 30th

2009-03-23T12:30:00.002-04:00

Thursday April 30th 1PM at Edison Johnson Pool!
http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/pdf/senior_games09_app.pdf
Deadline is Friday April 3rd at 5pm

Upcoming Meets March/April

2009-03-23T11:34:00.002-04:00

Here is the link to the registration form for the Duke swim meet Saturday March 28th, 2009.
http://www.ncmasters.org/forms/139-03.pdf
and parking info at the Duke pool:
http://www.ncmasters.org/forms/duke-pool.pdf

We are headed to Armadillo Grill Restaurant in the Bryan Center on the Duke campus after the Duke meet:
http://www.armadillogrill.com/

The next meet is a two day meet on Saturday/Sunday April 18-19, 2009.
http://www.ncmasters.org/forms/139-04.pdf

Team caps/ T-shirts!

2009-03-23T11:25:00.003-04:00

DAMA team caps and T-shirts are available for purchase from your friendly neighborhood swim coach.
DAMA Team T-shirts 15.00$
DAMA Tean Caps 4.50$
Please let me know if you would like one and remember to wear it to DAMA events and swim meets!
Show your team spirit, Go DAMA!

Heidi Turns the Big 4 - 0 !!!

2009-03-23T10:54:00.004-04:00

Here are pictures of Heidi getting her Tiara at Spartacus Restaruant in Durham on March 21, 2009.

Heidi got initiated by her loving teamates and coach at her 40th birthday party on Saturday March 21, 2009. She even braved the "spanking machine".
pics coming soon!

DAMA at Greensboro Meet Feb 28 2009

2009-03-02T12:53:00.003-05:00

http://www.ncmasters.org/139-02res.htm

Results from the Greensboro Meet! 12 swimmmers competed from DAMA and we headed to Natty Greene's afterward!
http://www.ncmasters.org/139-02res.htm

DAMA at Richmond meet Feb14th 2009

2009-02-16T09:51:00.003-05:00

Katie Herrold took first place in her age group in the 1 mile and Matt Davis took first place in his age group in the 1000 yard and second in the 500. Ask to see their medals and souvenier swim bags and T-shirts from the meet!

Official results...

http://www.vaswim.org/meets/results/2009/DavidGregg2009_Results.pdf

DAMA at Duke Health Fair in Raleigh Feb 7, 2009

2009-02-09T09:21:00.003-05:00

DAMA members promoted their team at the Duke Health Fair held at the new Raleigh Convention Center. We passed out information about the team and talked to the public about the health benefits of swimming.

1 Mile Postal in February!

2009-02-03T12:35:00.003-05:00

Enter the 1 mile postal in February.
Check the link for info:
http://www.tammasters.org/PoolMileEntry/index.php

Results of 1 mile postal:
http://www.tammasters.org/MileSwimResults/resultdisplay.php
DAMA is second in the medium size teams division!
We had 34 entries! Go DAMA!

Endurance Magazine Feb Issue!

2009-02-03T12:00:00.002-05:00

Check out the February issue of Endurance Magazine. DAMA is listed in the back in the directory!
http://www.endurancemag.com/calendar
Copies are located in the lobby at Campus Hills.

Entry Due Dates Reminder!

2009-02-03T10:34:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,Our next Swim Meet is in Richmond. VA on Feb 14-15th. Due date to enter is Feb 6th, which is this Friday!http://www.vaswim. org/meets/ 2009/VMST% 20Winter% 20Meet%20Entry% 202009.pdfSo far I have two of you confirmed and I am planning on being there!Let me know if you want to carpool.
The next one is in Greensboro, NC and is a one day meet on Feb 28th. Due date to enter that meet is Feb 23rd which is a Monday. There are about twelve people who said they can make it.http://www.ncmaster s.org/forms/ 139-02.pdfDeck entries are accepted.We are planning on going to:http://maps. google.com/ maps?hl=en& ie=UTF8&q= Natty+Greene% 27s+Pub+%26+Brewing&fb= 1&near=Greensbor o,+NC&cd= 1&t=h&panoid= uuQ4_cezjfw0TaG_ lC5_kw&sll=36.068686, -79.790231& sspn=0.006295, 0.006295& latlng=36068686, -79790231,8840689899 864005903& ei=Pl-ISe24OYHMM JSVpYkEafter the meet. Hope you can join us!

Frozen 5k Results in Cary Jan 17th, 2009

2009-01-26T11:31:00.005-05:00

Check out Matt Davis' third place overall finish in the Frozen 5k that took place in Cary, NC on January 17, 2009. Ask him to see his third place trophy. It was only 14 degrees that morning!
http://frozen5krace.org/
Brrrrrr...
Sean George also participated and did very well!
Go cross trainers!
Photos coming soon to photobucket

Sunbelt Meet Charlotte Jan 24-25, 2009

2009-01-26T10:09:00.005-05:00

DAMA takes Second Place in State at the Charlotte Meet! Come by the pool to see our plaque and results from the meet.
Let's get a trophy case to put it in!
Click on the link to see the results
http://www.dixiezone.org/Results/0901sunbelt_nc.pdf

Photos to follow from our volunteer photographers Jill, Karen and Leonard.

Also from the photographer at the meet:
http://www.sportzfoto.com/

Swim around the Keys June 13, 2009

2009-01-16T15:25:00.002-05:00

2008
Overall Female Solo - Kim Rice 4:37:09

http://www.fkccswimaroundkeywest.com/

Tri for Beginners March 1, 2009 Due Date!

2009-01-16T12:11:00.002-05:00

http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dd5zgcxk_5f7t5952v

Event is June 6, 2009 9am-1pm
250 yard swim/5 mile bike, 2 mile run/walk
Swim is at Edison Johnson Pool!

Women only Tri Charlotte, Chapel Hill

2009-01-16T12:09:00.001-05:00

http://www.endurancemag.com/ramblinrose

DAMA Team Uniform Suits!

2009-01-14T14:26:00.003-05:00

I am open to input on what the new team suits should look like. Let me now if you have ideas, preferences regarding brands, styles etc.
We need options for both men and women's suits.

see the link below for one possibility:
http://www.splish.com/store/product43.html

or:
http://www.swimoutlet.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=4887&Click=1049997

FS Series Offers Open Water Swims!

2009-01-14T09:22:00.002-05:00

Falls Lake Beaver Dam
Jordan Lake
Harris Lake
see the link for dates, times and locations!
http://fsseries.com/index.php?action=calendar&type=8

Team Banquet?

2009-01-13T14:18:00.004-05:00

Please let me know what ideas you have for a DAMA swim team banquet this year. I am hoping to use the multi-purpose room at Campus Hills and have a pot-luck. We could announce the achievements of the Team and individuals, socialize, give out awards for most team spirit, most improved, longest member of DAMA, most sportsmanship, number of years with the team, etc. We could all submit pictures and do a slide show of events from the past year. Spouses, significant others, friends and children could attend. When would be a good day and time for everyone? How about a saturday from 4-6pm? The room is available for us from 4-6pm on March 7th...

2009 USMS Journals now available!

2009-01-13T12:45:00.002-05:00

The 2009 edition of the USMS pocket journal is now available to DAMA members of United States Masters Swimming. If you are a member of USMS for 2009 and would like your free copy please see Coach Andrea. The pocket journal can be used to track your progress, record best times and goals or log your yards completed during Masters work-outs. This is a free service from USMS to registered team members.

Community Sports News

2009-01-13T12:17:00.007-05:00

January Issue comes out on Wednesday the 21st.

Check out the Durham issue of Community Sports News for mentions of DAMA swimmers and their current results!

In the December issue look for results for Brooke Tvermoes, Nicolai Tvermoes and Richard Armstrong from Ironman Arizona.
Included are top finish results from the Scrimmage vs. Jordan H.S. with Heidi Williams, Corey, Beck, and Virginia Pate.
Also listed are results for Kim Rice and Jason Mask from the St. Croix open water swim.
Dawn Franklin was recognized for being team captain and top fund raiser participant in the Swim-to-Remember which raised nearly 6,000 $ for the Altzeimers Association of North Carolina.
Matt Davis was recognized for his third place finish in his age group for the Jingle Bell Run 5k in Raleigh.

Copies of this newspaper can be found at Campus Hills Pool as well as Harris Teeter and Kroger and other locations in Durham.

One Hour Postal in January!

2009-01-12T15:28:00.002-05:00

http://www.usms.org/longdist/ldnats09/1hrentry.pdf

Sign up for the one hour postal swim at the link above! Bring someone to count your yards and get splits for you at the pool. See me if you need to use a stop watch. Turn in your results by mail. Must be a member of USMS to participate.
See you at the pool!

Coach Andrea

More pics from Duke Football game

2009-01-08T09:46:00.002-05:00

Guess who's wearing Karen's wig? A Cameron Crazie! It rained the last 5 minutes of the game and our b-u-t-t's were cold!

Duke Football game attended by die hard fans in the freezing cold! 2008

2009-01-08T09:37:00.005-05:00

Jingle Bell Run 2008

2009-01-08T09:28:00.002-05:00

Pics of Urban Legends at Campus Hills Indoor Pool!

2009-01-08T09:16:00.005-05:00

Photographic evidence of Jonas kicking and Kim sculling (front and back) no it's not
a pic of a UFO but it's so rare that it may as well be!

DAMA swimmers go to Duke Basketball games!

2009-01-08T09:05:00.006-05:00

DAMA swimmers attended several Duke basketball games this season (even the Tar Heel and NCSU fans were in on the fun!)

Fun in the sun at Smith Mountain Lake! 2008

2009-01-06T17:06:00.004-05:00

Dave Campbell Race Report! Duke 1/2 Ironman 9-14-08

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DAMA Swimmer Race Report
1. Name: Dave Campbell
2. Race/Event: Duke ½ Ironman Triathlon
3. Date: 9-14-08
4. Temperature/Conditions: Hot, Sunny
5. Distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
6. Number entered: 500
7. Swimmers you knew at the race: a dozen or so
8. New people you met while there: 3
9. Best and worst thing about the experience: Best, was it was a pr, worst was the high temps
10. How you felt before and after the race/event: before=good, after=tired, hot, dehydrated
11. What challenges you had and overcame/dealt with? GI issues from too many calories on the bike
12. What advice do you have for other swimmers?
13. What would you do differently next time? Less calories on the bike, train more in hills for the run.
14. How did this year compare to last year for the same race/event? 1st time on this course, but a Pr for the distance.
15. What did you experience that you didn’t expect or what have you learned from this experience? 1st off road run in this type race. It was harder than I expected.
16. What essential things should you know/bring with you if this is your first time participating in this race/event? Run in the hills a lot.
17. Do you recommend this race/event and why or why not: It’s a good race, yes I’d recommend it. Maybe not as a first 1/2IM
18. Summary of highlights: Pr’d the swim, the bike, and total time
19. Goals for the future: Improve the run

Pics Pics Pics Lake Gaston

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More pics Lake Gaston

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Lost and Found Lake Gaston Pics!

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Swim to Remember Results 2008

2009-01-06T09:14:00.001-05:00

http://www.fitandable.net/swim08/info.html

Check out the link!

2008 Team Pic PM and AM swimmers

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Bonaire Ecoswim Race Results! 12-6-08

2009-01-05T12:30:00.006-05:00

Gretchen Van De Carr from DAMA participated in the 10K Bonaire Ecoswim in Netherlands Antilles on December 6, 2008.
Check out her results on this link!

http://www.aquamoonadventures.com/page3.html
as well as pictures from the race on the link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/patriciasener/sets/72157611343429377/

Go the Distance 2009!

2009-01-05T12:23:00.005-05:00

DAMA Durham Area Masters Aquatics 2008
Goal: 1200 Miles!
-Final yardage 1294.94 Miles
Dawn Franklin 35-39 358.56
Sean George 35-39 61.28
Karen Moorman 55-59 238.28
Mark Roberson 40-44 169.57
Mark Savoldi 40-44 217.05
Kirstie Scheib 35-39 250.20
We exceeded our goal for 2008!

Karen, Kirstie, Mark S, Mark R, Mary Anna, Sean, Kim and Dawn are signed up for GTD this year for 2009
Our official team goal is 2,330 miles for 2009.

Log your yards online on this website!

http://www.usms.org/fitness/content/gothedistance

You must be a USMS member to participate!

Check off Challenge for 2009!

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Check-Off Challenge
The objective of this event is to challenge yourself by making a check list and swimming each of 18 swimming events found in pool competition. The participating swimmer will get a T-shirt in advance, which will list the 18 swimming events on the back. These events will include: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 400 or 500 free, 800 or 1000 free, 1500 or 1650 free, 50 back, 100 back, 200 back, 50 breast, 100 breast, 200 breast, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 fly, 100 IM, 200 IM, 400 IM. As you swim the events, simply check them off on the back of the T-shirt using an indelible marker. You can swim them during practice, during a swim meet, during an organized open water event, or during an organized open water training session -- any time, any place, at your own pace!
Flyers for this challenge are located at the pool and on the USMS website!

Race Report from Mike Dalton May 2008 White Lake 1/2 Ironman

2009-01-05T11:38:00.002-05:00

DAMA Swimmer Race Report

1. Name: Mike Dalton
2. Race/Event: White Lake ½ Iron Man
3. Date: May 2008
4. Temperature/Conditions: warm (70’s) to hot (90’s)
5. Distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile cycle, 13.1 mile run
6. Number entered: approx. 800
7. Swimmers you knew at the race:
I had quite a few friends who participated in this race. It’s a bit competitive and it is all about doing the thing we enjoy.
8. New people you met while there:
Laugh! I always meet new people. Sometimes it’s prior to the race at the dinner, sometimes it is during the race via a word of encouragement or congratulations of an event well done, and sometimes it is in the transition area when something silly happens.
9. Best and worst thing about the experience:
The best thing for me in this event was the swim.
I had been swimming with DAMA for one year and that was a positively reflected in my swim time.
The worst thing for me was my running time. Running is, by far, my strongest event, but not in this race, oooh boy!
10. How you felt before and after the race/event:
I always feel awful the hours before to the race.
I never sleep well the night before, it’s usually cold and dark prior to the race and I am standing around in only a swim suit, and the adrenaline is flowing and there is no outlet. This all improves at the exact moment when the start signal goes off.

After the race is another story. There are days when I triumph and there are days when I endure, but after each race, I never fail to realize and to be grateful for: the opportunity to compete, for the personal challenge to myself and of my friends to push ourselves to what we think we can really do, to have the attention of so many folks working or supporting the event, to have a dedicated day for the sole purpose of enjoyment, and to find personal satisfaction, peace, and friendship, in the aftermath.

11. What challenges you had and overcame/dealt with?
Prior to the event, it was dedicating the resources (time, money, and energy) to train.
During this event, there was a strong headwind which started around mile 20 on the bike and never let up. The challenge was to figure out how much effort to use so as not to be too exhausted for the run.

Running, or lack of.
12. What advice do you have for other swimmers?
My advice would be to, first and foremost, enjoy your race!

Prepare (practice and plan) for your entire event ahead of time.

During the race, find your performance zone and stick to you plan.

Always demonstrate good sportsmanship.

No matter what the outcome, be grateful to all who have helped you and enjoy your accomplishment.

Afterwards, create a lessons learned log, what went right and what can be improved. Read the log when planning the next race.
13. What would you do differently next time?
I’m training differently. My training program is going to have more brick sessions.

14. How did this year compare to last year for the same race/event?
LOL. Last year was my first tri. I got a DNF because I didn’t know the course and turned around to early during the run. This year I performed at my planned expectation in the swim and the cycling. The one thing that I never expected to have a problem with, running, was a disaster. On race day anything can happen.
15. What did you experience that you didn’t expect or what have you learned from this experience?
It took a long time for me to figure out what went wrong in my run. It appears that dehydration is the most likely cause. The thing is, I drank plenty of water and sports drink in the days leading up to and during the event. So now, hydration becomes a more critical for me to factor in and plan for during a race.
16. What essential things should you know/bring with you if this is your first time participating in this race/event?
Your smile. Laughter is a great stress reliever and will make the event much more satisfying for you.

A peanut-butter and honey sandwich to eat 40 minutes prior to your race.

Your swimsuit and your goggles!
17. Do you recommend this race/event and why or why not:
Yes, I would recommend this event because the lake course is easy to navigate and the bike route is fairly flat. The running route is not the best but it isn’t all bad either. The entire race course is well managed. Also, there are many good athletes who participate. Overall, it is a very good event.
18. Summary of highlights:
Good results in the swim and the cycle.
My run needs improvement
19. Goals for the future:
Run a marathon before the end of 2008.

Race Report and Results from St. Croix Swim!

2009-01-05T10:36:00.004-05:00

October 19, 2008 in St. Croix US. Virgin Islands
http://www.swimrace.com/coral_reef_swim_5mile.htm
DAMA swimmers who participated:
Kim Sarah Rice
Jason Mask
Matthew Davis

DAMA Swimmer Race Report

1. Name: Matt Davis
2. Race/Event: St. Croix Coral Reef Swim
3. Date: Oct 22, 2009
4. Temperature/Conditions: Mid 80's
5. Distance: Normally 5 miles, this year closer to 5.5
6. Number entered: 116
7. Swimmers you knew at the race: Gary Lin, an intrepid adventurer if I ever knew one.
8. New people you met while there:
I met a lot of wonderful people there, but most important were Kim, Jason and Gail.
9. Best and worst thing about the experience:
The best part of the experience for me was the swim itself. It was my first open water swim and I loved it. The worst part came about 15 minutes after I finished , when I realized that the race was over.
10. How you felt before and after the race/event:
I felt like a kid on Christmas morning before the race, and was just so excited to get into the water and start. I woke up 2 hours before the race to grab breakfast, and then was going crazy waiting for the start time.
After the race I was a little depressed. I hadn't trained in the water since I was 15, so it was a challenge just to get back in the pool. Then for 6 months swimming became an addiction, and my focus was preparing for St. Croix. After the swim, I just wasn't ready for it to be over with yet. Fortunately, Kim and Jason entered into the picture...
11. What challenges you had and overcame/dealt with?
The biggest challenge I faced was a shoulder injury. I tried to start training at the end of January, but I built the distance up too quickly and lost 2 months while my shoulder healed. When I started back in April I had to be very careful and increase the distance slowly.
12. What advice do you have for other swimmers?
One common problem people seemed to have was navigating between buoys and swimming a straight course (ahem, Gary). The buoys can be hard to see, and you can't just lift your head out of the water and get your bearings quickly, especially when the buoy is still far away. Try to find a large object behind the buoy (such as a house or a mountain), preferably on the shore, and easy to spot quickly. This will allow you to check your position more frequently and stay on course. I know a lot of swimmers who turned a 5.5 mile race into a 6+ mile race.
13. What would you do differently next time?
I would train with a swim team instead of doing it by myself. Having a coach and people to swim with makes a HUGE difference.
14. How did this year compare to last year for the same race/event?
This year the course was changed due to a recent hurricane. The race normally starts at Buck island, and swimmers cross a two mile channel back to the main island. There weren't enough boats left after the hurricane to support a channel crossing, so the entire race was parallel to the main island. The altered course ended up being closer to 5.5 miles.
15. What did you experience that you didn’t expect or what have you learned from this experience?
I clearly was not expecting too meet Kim, Gail, and Jason while I was in St. Croix. I learned that Kim and Gail have an insane ability to talk you into doing stuff, especially if you've been drinking. If you find yourself hanging out with Kim, drink water.
I also wasn't expecting rum to be so inexpensive. Rum drinks will always be at least twice as strong as normal.
16. What essential things should you know/bring with you if this is your first time participating in this race/event?
You should practice navigating in open water as much as possible before this race. There are tons of local lakes to choose from. My favorite is Lake Beaverdam because it's three miles from end to end and boats with gasoline engines are prohibited.
17. Do you recommend this race/event and why or why not:
This is a great race to participate in. The Buccaneer provides excellent accommodations and the non-swimmers in your group will have almost as much fun as you will. The race itself is in beautiful, warm, calm waters... what more could you ask for? It's a great race for first time open water swimmers, and if you're going to do it, then you might as well do it in a place like St. Croix. While you're there, be sure to take the snorkeling tour of Buck Island. Also, beware of the sudden urge to drink way too much rum.
18. Summary of highlights: Great race, perfect for first time open water swimmers, sad when it was over, fun vacation, too much rum.
19. Goals for the future: 12 miles around Key West on June 3rd. (I had been drinking with Kim when I agreed to do this).

Swim Meet in Charlotte Jan 24-25 !

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Deadline to register January 18th.
http://www.ncmasters.org/forms/139-01.pdf
You must have your 2009 USMS card to register for this meet!

Pumpkin Carving Party

2008-11-04T22:24:00.004-05:00

A group of DAMA swimmers attended a Pumpkin Carving Party/Bonfire at Jonas Monast's place the weekend before Halloween.

Here's a pic of Josh, Karen, Andrea and Justin.

Smith Mountain Lake Open Water Swim

2008-10-12T18:26:00.011-04:00

Kim, Jason, Karen, Derek, Josh, Jeff Hoerle and Coach Andrea represented DAMA during the Smith Mountain Lake Open Water Swim held September 20-21.

Check out the results by clicking here.

Here are a few pictures from the swim. Hope you enjoy them!

View of swim course:

Large crowd waiting to start:

Karen Fritchie finishing:

Kim Rice playing in the mud as the sun is setting:

Josh Eudailey finishing:

Josh Eudailey and Jason Mask talking after finishing the race:

Welcome to our new blog!

2008-10-12T18:24:00.001-04:00

Hello swimmers in cyberspace! Welcome to the new DAMA Masters Swim Team blog. I hope you will enjoy reading the articles we will post, viewing the pictures of all the fun we have, and watching video of some swimming drills and events.

You might be thinking, "A DAMA blog - Why?"

Or, you're thinking, "Derek Parr started one of these 2 years ago, and no one really posted to it, so why are we doing this one?"

Blogs are a great way to communicate with a large group of people, without clogging up email inboxes, and the readers (you, the swimmers, I mean) can choose to read them at their leisure.

Top 3 reasons for this blog:

1.) To show the world (okay, maybe just the Triangle Area) just how COOL we are. We will accomplish this by posting blogs that have pictures, videos and descriptions of the little things we do everyday that make us special.

2.) To keep everyone updated on special events, competitions, socials or pool closures/time delays.

3.) Because many of Coach Andrea and Coach Danielle's coaching colleagues around the country are doing it, and we decided to hop on the blog wagon. Whee!

Currently, this blog will only be set up to allow Coach Andrea and Coach Danielle to post blog updates. However, if you (DAMA swimmer) want to post up a blog about your open water race report, pics from your quarry swim or a social outing, just email it to either Coach at our personal email addresses and we will post it ASAP.

You will see at least 1 blog post from each coach per week. So...with all that said, let's get on with the show!

We hope you will enjoy this blog as much as WE LOVE DAMA!
---Coach Andrea and Coach Danielle