1983
1983
History of United States Masters Swimming Inc.
The major change in Master's swimming in 1983 has been the trial year for the seven zone concept. A vote will be taken at the 1983 convention whether or not to continue the seven zones. This will be the first year two to vice presidents will be on the slate of officers.
50,000 brochures promoting Master swimming were composed and published by Dick Guido . They were distributed by the zone chairmen and national officials, each receiving 5000.
May new faces continue to appear at the meets; still more men than women entering the meets. Many swimmers register for their cards, but do not swim in any local or national meets; perhaps they swam in to close to club meets.
It is estimated that 30,000 Master Swimmers swim regularly with 13,073 registered. This year the LMSC areas, who registered 300 or more swimmers tabulated times for their swimmers National Top Ten evaluation.
When we must arise early to swim in our national events and four day meets, we think back to the first national meets held in Aramillo, starting at 12 noon. Swimmers could sleep late and not miss church.
The 1983
Ransom Arthur
award was awarded to
Dorothy Donnelly
,
Connecticut Masters.
Ransom Arthur, because of arthritis joint problems has been an able to
travel or compete this year.
Vee Toner, one of Mildred's 1956 Olympic women's swimming committee
buddies, volunteered her services for the National meets. Doris Hogan-82
years an early swimmer, Buster Crabbe, who seemed to walk lightly, and
William Loughborough
, outstanding Master swimmers are among the deceased
in 1983. 1981 took two Texas Master swimmers, Joe Neal and Richard
Lawler.
The successful 1983 Short Course N of ationals held in Fort Lauderdale under Meet Director, June Krauser and her staff topped the largest attendance with over 1200 contestants. The only complaint was the electronic board for the men. Women and Men each swam in pool closest to their restrooms.
The Long Course Nationals held in Indianapolis, Indiana under Meet Directors, Gary Kincaid and Mel Goldstein with Joan Diercks Registration Chairman, attracted 925 contestants. The protest panel were Tom Boak , Ted Haartz , and June Krauser. The meet was held held in the fabulous new Sports Natatorium with the new grab bar starting blocks.
Our officers are to be thanked and praised for their jobs, well done. Enid Uhrich is still performing her duties efficiently.
Newsletter/publications are being circulated in many areas and states with meet schedules, information and interesting data about local swimmers.
Hiltonhead, Georgia held its first Master meet, promoted by Kim Davis , ex-Olympic swimmer and teammate of Jim Montgomery . There was quite a stir, and when a non-swimming official fell in the deep water. Three swimmers went to his aid. Many new Master swimmers, fun and competition also a beer relay.
Well attended Regional Meets were held in most areas and states. Lone Star Regionals, promoted by Jim Montgomery, were first class. Everyone was given useful articles donated by local merchants, T-shirts, medals and high point trophies were awarded to contestants. By Hamilton Anderson
