Hi, Everybody: I got an email today from one of the members, saying that it's been difficult to swim in the Summer because of the limited use of lanes and general overcrowding in the pool. This has been an ongoing problem, but it should be resolved in a few weeks.
I talked to Chris Neahry today, who told me that on August 9th we'll go back to our full normal schedule at the pool (MWF 7:00-9:30PM) and have three full lanes again.
He explained that because of reduced hours during the summer, there are fewer opportunities for any of the pool programs, and said that he has very little flexibility in terms of scheduling, or even the ability to add an extra lane when the pool is crowded. We've agreed to have a discussion next March before the Summer schedule is created where we can hopefully resolve many of these ongoing problems.
Please keep in mind that technically, we do not pay for pool time during the Summer, although the team does pay for three other quarters throughout the year.
Hope you are having a great summer. Hope to see you this fall.
Fielding only seven swimmers, the Mt. Greenwood Masters swim team took 46th in the nation at this year's USMS Nationals Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. The men's team finished 24th in a field of 228 Clubs, while men's and women's team members set 10 new all-time team records and shattered 18 team age-group records.
The effort was anchored by newest MGM team member Dan Campione, who finished in the Top Ten of 4 events in the 18-24-year-old age-group, setting five new all-time team records including the 100 yard freestyle (47.01); the 200-yard freestyle (1:46.21); the 50-yard backstroke (24.76); 100-yard backstroke (53.67); and the 200-yard backstroke (2:03.13).
In the men's 30-34 age group, John Javorski posted Top Ten results in the 100 yard freestyle (47.45 (5th place)); the 50-yard Butterfly (23.16 (4th place)); the 100 yard Butterfly (52.38 (6th)). Team mate Chad Morris finished 6th in the 100-yard freestyle (47.54); third in the 100-yard Breast stroke (57.70); 5th in the 50-yard butterfly (23.69); fifth in the 100-yard butterfly (51.72).
Cathy Sajn set two new all-time women's team records in the 100-yard IM (1:08.27) and 50-yard backstroke (31.99); Rachel Dickman set two new 18-24 women's age group records in the 50-yard backstroke (36.75); and 50-yard fly (31.76).
Mark Royko set new age group records in the 45-49 age group in the 100-yard freestyle (57.71) and 50-yard breast stroke (32.58); Lonny Boeke set personal bests in the 100-yard fly (1:05.89); 100-free (56.50); 100 IM (1:04.89); 200 Free (2:07.36), 50 Fly (29.02).
Joining the Mt. Greenwood Masters Swim Team is easier than ever. Just show up to any of our Masters Swimming workouts and say hello. We're also one of Chicago's best Masters Swimming values. To find out how and pay your dues online, visit the signup page.
We practice MWF at 7-8:15 PM (fitness workouts); MWF 8:15-9:30 (high intensity workouts); and Sundays, 11-1PM. We are located at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences at 111th and Pulaski on Chicago's South Side. If you'd like to join us, feel free to show up for any of our workouts. For further information, please visit our About Us page.
