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2011 News Archives

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June 2011 News
June 27, 2011 - Announcing the third annual Tom Wear Memorial Swim on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Lake Hopatcong, NJ, featuring 2 Mile USMS Division, 1 Mile Open Division.  This year the race honors the K9 heroes of 9/11 with proceeds benefiting the Southern Tier Police Canine Association, 11th Hour Rescue & Jefferson Township Municipal Pound. Registration & Body Marking: 7:30-8:30 a.m.  Mandatory Race Meeting: 8:30 a.m. Swim Starts: 9:00 a.m.  $30 preregistration fee if received by Aug. 31, 2011; $50 registration fee September 1-8, 2011.  Entry must be received by Thursday, September 8, 2011; no race day registration. Please click here for the entry form or click here for online entry. If you have any questions, please contact event director Bridgette Hobart at bhobart@ptcllc.com.
June 8, 2011 - Announcing the Masters Open Water Clinic on Saturday, July 30, 2011, presented by USMS Long Distance All-American Jeff Jotz.  Clinic will consist of dryland instruction as well as swimming in the shallow, calm waters of Lake Hopatcong.  Beginner and advanced open water swimmers welcome.  Clinic size is limited to 15 swimmers.  Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. Location: 8 Lorettacong Drive, Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Pre-registration required, $40. Postmark registration by Monday, July 25, 2011. Please click here for the entry form. If you have any questions, please contact clinic director Jeff Jotz at jjotz@yahoo.com.
June 6, 2011 - May/June Faslane posted

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June 2, 2011 - The NJ LMSC continues to be a top performer in the USMS "Go the Distance" program!  NJ still has the highest rate of member participation among the top 46 mileage LMSCs!  In fact, NJ's 13.6% is second only to North Dakota, who has 8 of their 39 total members participating. The Colonies Zone retains its #1 spot among the 8 zones with over 57,000 miles and 594 participants.  New Jersey holds on to the #7 spot with over 10,000 miles logged and over 100 particpants! Anyone can sign up, swim and log thier miles.  Let's challenge Oregon and Illinois! To participate, simply 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.   Congratulations to ALL of the participants who continue to make this program such a huge success within our LMSC!! Every member counts!!  Top (7) LMSCs  for 2011: Pacific 26,013 miles  241 swimmers; Florida 16,443 miles 141 swimmers; Southern Pacific 15,321 miles 144 swimmers; New England 13,169 miles 127 swimmers; Oregon 11,071 miles 98 swimmers; Illinois 10,962 miles 104 swimmers; New Jersey 10,022 miles   107 swimmers

May 2011 News
May 31, 2011 - Congratulations to Michelle Davidson, 40 for setting new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Colonies Zone SCY Championships at George Mason University (VA) on April 15-17, 2011. 50 Back  29.43; 100 Back 1:04.12; 200 Back 2:18.40
May 24, 2011 – Announcing the Jason E. Nessel Memorial Invitational LCM meet on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Rahway, NJ.   Warmup: 7:15 a.m.  Meet Starts:  8:00 a.m. Entries must be received by July 31, 2011. Please click here for the paper entry form, or click here to register online. If you have any questions, please contact meet director Jeff Jotz at jjotz@yahoo.com or (732) 382-9419 (evenings).
May 6, 2011 - Sussex County YMCA  "Adult Mini Meet"  SCY Swim Meet was held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Sussex County YMCA in Hardyston, NJ.  Please click here for complete results. If you have any questions, please call Debbie Soutter at 973.209.9622, ext. 223

April 2011 News
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April 25, 2011 - The NJ LMSC is proud to report that of the top (7) LMSCs thus far in the distance category, the NJ LMSC currently has the HIGHEST rate of member participation at an amazing 13.98%! Congratulations to ALL of the participants who continue to make this program such a huge success within our LMSC!! Every member counts!! New Jersey continues its strong start for 2011 in the Go The Distance event! Out of all 52 LMSCs, New Jersey holds the #7 spot with over 7,150 miles logged.  New Jersey remains in the #5 spot in total number of participants with 105! Let's go NJ!  Sign up, swim, and log those miles!  Let's give Oregon and Illionois a swim for their money! The Colonies Zone is still the #1 Zone with over 40,800 miles and 574 participants. This event is open to ALL registered USMS members.  To participate in 2011, simply 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 (7) LMSCs  for 2011:
Pacific 18,247 miles,  231 swimmers
Florida 11,817 miles, 134 swimmers
Southern Pacific 11,116 miles, 138 swimmers
New England 9,470 miles, 122 swimmers 
Oregon 7,858 miles, 92 swimmers
Illinois 7,591 miles, 100 swimmers
New Jersey 7,159 miles, 105 swimmers

Click the "Go the Distance" logo above for April's results.
April 14, 2011 - Congratulations to June Carson, 62, who set a new NJ LMSC SCY record of 31.65 in the 50 free at the Sussex County YMCA "Adult Mini Swim Meet" on April 9, 2011.
April 12, 2011 - April 2011 Fastlane Posted!
April 12, 2011 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCY records at the Ocean County YMCA Unofficial Team Championships on February 13, 2011. Women 18-24 [Annie Ferguson (24), 1000 Free - 11:06.71; 200 Breast 2:40.69.  Women 75-79 Jane Moeller (76), 200 Free - 3:44.06; 100 IM -1:55.61; 200 IM - 4:14.65.  Men 50-54 Ron Borchers (51) 500 Free - 5:39.92.  Men 55-59 Ken Niemi (55) 200 Back - 2:32.40.  Men 65-69 Jack Zakim (65) 200 Free - 2:14.89; 100 Back - 1:16.07.
April 4, 2011 - Congratulations to the following NJ LMSC swimmers who set new NJ LMSC SCM records at the Somerset Valley YMCA "Spring Splash" meet on April 2, 2011.  Women 40-44 Michelle Davidson (41) 50 Back - 33.69.  Women 55-59 Erica Dunckley (56) 50 Back - 49.57. Women 70-74 Carol Motyka-Miller (70) 50 Free - 47.47; 100 IM - 2:08.82. Women 75-79 Janet Moeller (77) 400 Free - 8:42.59; 50 Breast - 1:01.32; 50 Fly - 1:00.83. Women 85-89 Lainey Dooman (85) 50 Back - 1:12.31.  Men 55-59 Ken Niemi (56) 200 Back - 2:43.28. Men 80-84 Paul Kiell (81) 400 Free - 7:26.30; 800 Free - 15:29.95. Mixed Relays 200-239 200 Free Relay - BERK - 2:13.20; Jeff Gold (44), Anne-France Saillot (49), Susan Kirk (51), Ken Niemi (56).  240-279 200 Medley Relay - GSM - 3:01.54; Paul Kiell (81), Jerry Katz (73), Janet Moeller (77), Beth Alemy (40).  280-319 200 Medley Relay - GSM - 3:54.15; Ralph Hemecker (78), Carol Motyka-Miller (70), Isaac Siskind (83),Erica Dunckley (56)
April 4, 2011 - The inaugural SVY Masters Spring Splash SCM meet was held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Somerset Valley YMCA in Bridgewater, NJ. Please click here for complete results. If you have any questions, please contact meet director Tom Lawson at tlawson@alumni.lafayette.edu 
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