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Striper Swimming
Individual
focus on improving stroke technique is part of the
story. Specific and measurable goals with progress
charted are more of the story. Challenges which include swim meet preparation and readiness are
encouraged, but optional. Parties and
social times. Mutual support. Yes indeed!
If
your goals do not include competition, Masters will
still address your personal needs, and help improve your
swimming in an enjoyable team environment. Gains in aerobic
fitness, flexibility and strength are a sure thing.
The
team is organized within United States Masters Swimming
Association, and as part of the Virginia state local
association. Its members have participated competitively
at several levels and receive the benefits of their
umbrella affiliations, which include YMCA Aquatics.
Stripers in four national meets, numerous regional meets
and triathlons have consistently placed well.
New
Striper Swimmers for 2009-2010
Charlotte
Hollings NOTE:
Charlotte has competed in two more swim meets
since and received six more Virginia State
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VMST Fall Meet
Five
Striper swimmers competed in
Virginia Beach
on November 7. The Virginia Masters Fall Meet was
held at
Bayside
Recreation
Center
. Participating were Richard Scott, Charlotte Hollings,
Esther Platsis, Andrea Latell, and Sue McKerns.
Hollings
set four Virginia
state records: the 800-meter freestyle, 1500-meter
freestyle, 400-meter individual medley, and 100-meter
freestyle. Latell and Platsis achieved all personal
record times in their events, which included 200-meter
butterfly swims for both. McKerns swam a personal
record time on the 1500-meter freestyle. Scott did a
personal record time for the 200-meter butterfly.
A
women’s 800 meter-freestyle relay, including Hollings,
Platsis, McKerns and Latell, also set a new Virginia
record. |
Dick
Scott, Andrea Latell, Charlotte Hollings, Esther Platsis,
Sue McKerns
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