Palmetto Masters Swimming
June Newsletter
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Welcome to our new members!!
- Renee Adair- Danny Jones
- Isabel Driggers- LTP
- Jacob Driggers- LTP
- Brett King- LTP
- James McGinnis- MPRD
- Steve Morris- MPRD
- Dwayne Schalles- Danny Jones
- Taylor Ruby- MLK
Lowcountry Splash- Palmetto Masters wins the masters team trophy- 2nd year in a row!
Congrats to these individual winners:
5 mile
- Matt Maurer- 2nd place overall men
- Jenny Pulliam- 1st place women's 25-29
- Jennifer Cranny- 1st place women's 45-49
- Teddy Stockwell- 1st place women's 65-69
- Sean Casto- 1st place 35-39 men's
- Mike Stresemann- 1st place 50-54 men's
2.4 mile
- Kari Yocum- 2nd place overall women
- Sandy O'Keefe- 1st place 35-39 women's
- Cathy Hallman-Kenner- 1st place 45-49 women's
- Mike Fairbairn- 1st place 45-49 men's
Over and Under Event
- Jay Upchurch- 1st place winner- 1:09.11
Post Splash Party
Greenville Splash Masters came to help us celebrate our victory.... or maybe to spy on us for the upcoming meet??
Leslie Scott (from Greenville) and Cathy Kenner
Post Splash Party after the post party....
Who drinks from the trophy..... a champ!!
New Practice Time!
Starting June 10th Palmetto Masters will be starting a new swim time in addition to our others! "Lunch Laps" will be a coached workout at the LTP location from 12-1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Next Team Meet
The next team meet is set for June 21 and 22 in Greenville. We have a room block available and are starting to work on the relays. Please see below and get registered soon!
Event Information
Shut Up & Swim - Roy Dessloch Invitational 2014
Next team event!!!
When?
Saturday, Jun 21, 2014, 08:00 AM
Where?
Westside Aquatic Complex, West Blue Ridge Drive, Greenville, SC, United States
The Growler Invitational- HOME MEET!!!
We have post cards (above) to get the word out. If you need some to put out or are going to any local events where potential meet-goers would be, please call Cathy at 209-1899. We also have team business cards for anyone who would like some to keep on hand incase you meet someone interested in joining our team!
Event Information
Save the Date for the Team Picnic!!
More details to come but this will be family inclusive with lots of kid friendly activities!! Mike's house is on water access and has lots of space to spread out. Great location for a party!!
When?
Saturday, Aug 30, 2014, 01:00 PM
Where?
Mike Mills' house in Raven's Run- Mt. Pleasant
Event Information
All Team Breakfast..... This coming Saturday!
Breakfast will be just after the 6:30-8am practice at the Park West location in Mt. Pleasant. Any Palmetto Masters members are welcome!!
When?
Saturday, Jun 7, 2014, 08:30 AM
Where?
Charlestons Cafe, Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
It is OPEN WATER SEASON!!
Les Fanning tackles the 25K Pensacolo Bridge Swim!
Les completed the 25K division in the 3-Mile Bridge Swim in Pensacola Florida. Her winning swim time was 8:38.42! Way to go Les and here's to your persistent husband who kayaked you to victory after much ado! Below is a snap shot captured from the event video of her crossing the finish line! Way to go Les!
Palmetto Masters take Chattanooga!
Mike Malik, Matt Maurer, Jenny Pulliam, Mike Stresemann, and Jamie Wilson represent the team well at the 2014 USMS 2.4 Mile Open Water National Championships.
Palmetto Masters represents at the 2014 Beaufort River Swim
Jamie Wilson, her sister Jenny (honorary Growler for the day), and Mike Malik complete their own open water triple crown this past weekend. Malik takes first in his age group! Way to go guys!!
Swim to Nepal July 12th at LTP
There will be a swim-a-thon to sponsor Amy Hines' return trip to Nepal this fall as part of Mountainchild.org. The date is set for July 12 at LTP and will likely start in the evening and continue into the night. More details will be out soon.
Get your Growler team suit now before they become extinct!!
We love our Growler suits and they are made to last, so make sure to get yours now! It appears that they have moved them to clearance on many sites, so don't miss out on your chance to be one of the cool kids!!
Palmetto Masters Team Swimoutlet Store Front
8% of everything purchased through out team website is donated back to the Logan Rutledge Children's Foundation. That's right..... start shopping!!
Team Parkas
It may be hot now, but those cold dashes to the locker room require a parka! These have our team logo and names, navy blue, and only 100.00! Yes, my friends.... they are a necessity for coolness! Go to www.palmettomasters.org and log in. You can order and pay right there online!
Palmetto Masters Facebook Page
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