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Monty Hopkins

USA Swimming has releases the qualifying standards (and dates) for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. The event will take place from June 15-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana in a new 9-day format. Only one set of standards has been released, implying that USA Swimming intends to return the meet to its traditional singular event. In order to reduce numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, USA Swimming ran the Tokyo 2020 trials over two waves: a slower Wave I meet, with the top swimmers qualifying forward to race...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Cincinnati Marlins May Invitational We have a tremendous meet this weekend. Our swimmers got early season Long Course racing and they were, in many cases, able to achieve substantial time improvements over previous best times. The MAST results are posted in the Events section. If wish to check meet results on Monday (or after) you will need to go into the “archived” section. See one-page meet schedule and entry deadline included after the practice schedule New practice times for Masters Swim Practice 7:30 – 8:45 on Monday,...

Monty Hopkins

May 15, 2022 Hello MAST Families, David Webb – Clippers meet It was a late decision not to send an entry to the Flag City meet because only nine MAST swimmers signed up. Lacking information to the contrary, it is concluded that families are reluctant to travel to swim meets. As a result, we decided to offer the local alternative to attend the David Webb meet hosted by Clippers. Our entry to a Clippers meet this past winter season we not accepted because we were told the meet had already...

Monty Hopkins

May 14, 2022 Hello MAST Families, THIS IS A SPECIAL UPDATE REGARDING SWIM MEETS. PLEASE REVIEW THE MATERIAL AND TAKE ACTION BY SUNDAY NIGHT – MAY 15. Unfortunately, this information is being posted later than planned, assembling and compiling the meet information took longer than anticipated. There are a couple options we would like to make available to our members. Our original plan was to attend the RAYS meet (june 17-19), but that meet was cancelled so we looked for a suitable alternative team meet. As an alternative we selected...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, I will be posting an important meet schedule update either late tonight or tomorrow morning, please check back tomorrow. There are some changes to the meets offered and will be asking for commitments to meets - some by Sunday night. Thanks, Monty

Monty Hopkins

May 8, 2022 Hello MAST Families, Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms. It is hoped that you had a very enjoyable time with family and friends. Week Six MAST Practice Schedule changes – starting with Monday, May 9, 2022 The updated practice schedules for the entire month of May and the first two weeks of June are at the end of this message. Some Saturday practices have been added. Attendance was very light this past Saturday, if we do not have adequate attendance, these practices will be eliminated. Marlin...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Please forgive the late notice, but we have just been approved for an additional Saturday practice. We will be offering Saturday practice in May on Saturday, May 7 Saturday, May 14 Saturday, May 28 The schedule for practices will be as follows: All Black Groups (1, 2 & 3) Dryland 6:45 am Swim 7:00 - 9:00 am All Red Groups (1, 2 & 3) Dryland 8:45 am Swim 9:00 - 10:00 am We encourage you to attend if you are able. See you at the pool, Monty

Monty Hopkins

May 1, 2022 Hello MAST Families, Week Five MAST Practice Schedule changes – starting with Monday, May 2, 2022 The updated practice schedules for the entire month of May and the first two weeks of June are at the end of this message. Marlin Meet entries are in and the MAST entry is posted on the Events page Deadline to commit to the May 20-22 Marlin Meet has passed We will update the meet information with warm-up times and volunteer requirements soon. CAC entries will be sent tomorrow If you...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Revised Meet information was received today and upon receipt of the meet information we learned that CAC has begun accepting entries. As a result, the commit date for the CAC meet has been moved up to Sunday May 1. If you want to be entered in the CAC Summer Classic at Miami University, please go to the meet commit page and note your commitment and the days you are available to swim. If you are not going to enter this meet, please "Decline" so that we know...

Monty Hopkins

April 25, 2022 - CORRECTED PRACTICE SCHEDULE - updated Monday, April 25 at 2:15 pm I apologize for the errors, and for the second e-mail this week - please review the corrected schedule. Hello MAST Families, Week Four 1) MAST Practice Schedule changes – starting with Monday, April 25, 2022 · The updated practice schedules for the last week of April and entire month of May are at the end of this message. · Please note changes on Monday and Thursday. 2) Meet commit dates · Deadline to commit to...

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