Friends of Swimming
Once again, Friends of Swimming and Dynoswim have been highlighted in the combined effort to build a competition level aquatic facility in Palm Coast. Take a look at the attached magazine article by Barb Kelly which was printed in this month's issue of Flagler Magazine
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We Are the Role Models
Syracuse University Swimming and Diving, Dartmouth University, the City of Palm Coast, the City of Reno: all of these communities have something in common - that is the threat of losing their aquatic facilities, if they haven't already! Thankfully, in Palm Coast, we're doing something about it and you can read about your fellow swimmers in Palm Coast who care at Friends of Swimming.
You should also check out a great article on (US) Masters Swimming and community efforts in the City of Reno:
~By Linda Shoenberger
Recently I spoke at the Reno City Council in favor of a new aquatic center. I was chosen to represent our community’s Masters swimmers.
Other speakers talked on behalf of the following aquatic activities:
Popular pool to reopen in Palm Coast
~By FRANK FERNANDEZ
PALM COAST -- No more treading water for swimmers waiting for the Frieda Zamba pool: It's scheduled to open Monday.
The pool had been closed since September when heavy rains caused drainage problems and flooded the parking lot. School swim teams and community groups had to find other places to practice and hold classes. The pool center also was home to a yoga class, which was forced to move.
Judi Rich, the president of Friendsofswimming.org and a member of a team called Dynoswim, said the group of swimmers is eager to return to Frieda Zamba.
Practices Resuming at Frieda
Dear (Palm Coast) Dynoswimmers,
Frieda Zamba has officially re-opened. We will be back to our traditional schedule at Frieda Zamba – M/W/F – 6-7:45pm Sat: 10-11:30am beginning this Wednesday, January 9th. We do hope that Frieda can sustain the re-opening, if not we may be retaining our practice schedule at Belle Terre. In the meantime keep your fingers crossed!
If you have any questions, fell free to use the comments field below or contact me directly.
Best Regards,
Judi Rich
Happy Thanksgiving, Dynoswimmers!
Life for a swimmer should be more or less chlorinated, but sometimes it isn't and it affects just about every part of our lives. In the grand scheme of it all losing pool time and practices is a minor blip and trivial compared to the real problems we face. Anyway, I know I have a lot to be thankful for, but as for the Dynoswim community, I'm thankful we've got consistent pool time in Palm Coast once again. I'm also thankful for the Dynoswimmers that make the organization work and make it stronger every year. Sometimes when I'm daydreaming I think about the state of the global Dynoswim community in 10-20 years from now; I'm pretty sure I know what it will look like, do you?
So I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. By the way, take a look at some photos Josh wanted to share - luckily, I didn't see any snapshots of Frieda Zamba in this set.
Joint Effort Key in Building Aquatic Center
Most everyone that comes to visit Dynoswim is part of the swimming community at large. In fact, we have visitors from all over the world and I've received email messages from many of them. Some ask general questions about training while others might just say, "Hey, thanks for the workouts." One particular email comes to mind. About two years ago a swim Dad contacted me to help with training ideas for his son. Here's the catch, the family lives in Indonesia and had limited to no access to a pool. Kind of difficult to train for swimming when you can't actually swim. Nevertheless, I wasn't necessarly surprised. Pools are expensive, and perhaps it's not too much of a stretch to say it, but it's clear that most of the world doesn't have access to training facilities in the way that we in the United States and other western nations do.
But how frustrating it is! Dynoswim Palm Coast has been scrounging for training time since September. Our normal pool should be open within a week, but when you take training as seriously as we do, you'll understand that there's a serious void left in our lives. No training facility means no training, or no consistency in training, and we all know the compounding negative affects this can have on every facet of our lives.
But there are many communities in and outside of the U.S. that don't have any place to train at all, I guess even with our problems, we can count ourselves as blessed.
Here's another local's opinion on the matter. This time the news hit the editorial page. We all agree that we need a new pool, that demand has far exceeded supply. But a seemingly simple issue gets sidetracked by the normal course of government in the democratized world. Well, that's the way it is, and we have to navigate through the protocol. Politics anyone...?
Read on at the Daytona Beach News-Journal
Flagler Swimmers Push for New Pool
Communities across the U.S. are struggling to provide the appropriate recreational facilities for its local athletes. Dynoswim and a host of other interested parties are no exception. Lucky for us, Dynoswimmer Judi Rich founded Friends Of Swimming, a community based advocacy group chartered to fully support the City of Palm Coast and Flagler County in an effort to build a competition level aquatic facility.
We know there are a host of other communities out there struggling with the same issues. If you could share some of your insights with us, we'd surely appreciate the advice. We'd also be more than happy to share our experiences with you. It's about doing what's right for the swimming community, and promoting our sport.
In the meantime, check out the local news and how we're progressing toward a new pool.
Daytona Beach News Journal, October 28, 2007
Bulldogs Dominate Cross-Town Rival
Present and former members of Dynoswim's Youth Team always make us proud! Read about Sarah DeAugustino, Ross Denuna, Ali Parks, and Julia D'Angelo, great job!
2007 Pan American Games
I wanted to share this email with the Dynoswim community:
Hello Dean! As promised, here are some highlights to share with you...
First of all, Jimmy is an amazing person. He glows of kindness, smiles, helpfulness, thankfulness.... He has a HUGE heart that is so rare among athletes. I felt honored to have coached him, if only briefly.
The whole international competition thing for Jimmy was truly an experience for him. Not only were there the swim team, the men's volleyball team, the track and field team and both the women's and men's basketball teams also participated from USA. The 4th Pan American Deaf Games also had soccer and bowling competition as well. The Games took place at Universidad Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela.
Tornado Slideshow in Flagler Beach
On Sunday, July 22, Flagler Beach experienced a waterspout and tornado ripping a few roofs off but mostly caused only minor damage. Flagler Beach is where Dynoswim Palm Coast does most of its open-water training. We typically swim from A1A and Highbridge to the water tower in Flagler Beach.
Check out the slide show:
Dynoswim in the Flagler Times
As entrants in The Tenth Annual 24 Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim, Dynoswim once again made it into the Flagler Times. Check it out:
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Martinis and Machetes
Masters Swimmers and their free time.
~By Diane Bixler, Dynoswimmer
James and I had company over, Bill and Maria, for some wine and cheese. James, of course, opted to “kick it up a notch” with a martini. We were enjoying the beautiful night on our porch, listening to the typical Florida sounds of crickets, owls, and whippoorwills. I don’t really remember who asked about the property behind ours, but James is always willing to trek through the woods, so we each grabbed a bike light, James & Bill taking along machetes, and off we went for a hike. Why machetes? Well, James maintains the trails, so any time he’s out there, he hacks a little (I think it’s more of a macho thing). Although most critters of the night will scamper away at the sound of others, there are wild boar, which can be aggressive. So off we went, lights and machetes, for a hike through the woods.
We started out, James taking out smaller branches as we moved. It’s about a mile of a trail, but opens up toward the end, getting swampy if it’s rained too much. We talked as we walked, and several times we heard something scurry off into the woods, but never got a look at whatever was out there with us. We came to the end of our trail, by the canal, and turned to head back.
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Dynoswim in the Flagler Times
It's been a good week for Dynoswim. Read about one of our past events in the January 13, 2007 edition of the Flagler Times.
Dynoswim in the Hometown News
Competition and Camaraderie Spur Master Swimmers
~By Anita Bevins
World champions, All-Americans, fitness buffs and beginners take to swimming pools in Volusia County each day to tweak their strokes, improve stamina and train for medals. For some, swimming has been a lifelong lifestyle. For others, the pool provides a different experience from running, biking and weight training.
Read more about Dynoswim in the Hometown News (click here).
Merry Christmas from Dynoswim!
Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
Congratulations Christine Bange!
Christine completed her first ever marathon in 4:31!
"I didn't suffer until the last two miles..."
Dynoswim in the German Newspaper 'Suedkurier'
Dynoswim made the December 11, 2006 issue of the Suedkurier; the newspaper (sports section) of Southern Germany and the Lake Constance area.
The translation is as follows:
24-Hour-Swimming: 115.45 kilometers in 24 hours "24-Stunden-Schwimmen": Four triathletes from ASC Constance (Hansjörg Herzog, Carsten Franke, Lars Lensdorf and Marc Strittmatter) plus two additional swimmers participating out of Florida (USA) and Frankfurt participated in SC Triesen's (out of Triesen, Liechtenstein) 24 Hour Relay. Out of the strong field of eleven teams, the team of eight "Dynoswimmers" finished a strong fifth place with Dean Osterloh finishing the last leg at 115.45 kilometers. The goal of the relay competition, which includes approximately 300: 50 meter sprints per swimmer, is to complete as many kilometers as possible in a 24-hour time period. The ASC-athletes proved once again that they could stack their triathletes against purely trained swimmers from established swim clubs and still perform well.
Note: The Suedkurier erroneously left out Judi Rich (Florida), Thorsten Kuechler (Frankfurt) and Iris Teckentrup (Frankfurt) as part of the team of eight Dynoswimmers.
Showdown at Frieda Zamba
I wanted to share an e-mail message received a while back. It's just too great a story, fun, but also important to note that you never have to lose your competitive spirit...
Dear Dean,
I am sorry for the delay in forwarding these photos to you. This happened at practice a couple of weeks ago.
There were about five of us swimmers at Frieda Zamba before practice. Judi, Sean, Mary Ann, Dakin, Karen, and I maybe some others as well.
We were getting ready for practice putting all of our stuff at the pool end. Sean took one of the "Lap Swmmers" signs and moved it out of our way when along came an older man - very much older - and confronted Sean about moving the pool equipment. Normally I would not have interjected but since I was coaching practice that day, I felt it my duty. So I explained to the gentleman that we would return it to its proper place after practice. The man was unusually adamant about his rights to govern what happened at the pool. I inquired about his position as a possible staff member. He informed me that he had been a lifeguard for over 75 years. I asked if he was employed at Frieda Zamba to which I received a vague answer. At this point I was having a little bit of fun with him. He was demanding; I was politely giving it back to him. As the conversation died down and he realized he wasn't going to win this argument he announced that he had swum in more pools than we would ever see.
Flagler Online Promotes Dynoswim
An important part of the Flagler community.
Dynoswimmer Ross Denuna in the "Flagler Times"
Check out this great picture of Ross-a-Roni and the article about FPC and MHS.
USMS Nationals
As most of you know, we had three swimmers - Sean Bean, Sheryl Watkins and Scott Bay - representing Dynoswim at USMS Nationals last weekend. Here are just a few highlights:
- Sheryl's 100 Back at 1:12.8
- Sean's 100 Breast at 1:10.14, a full two seconds faster than the Clearwater Meet
- Scott's 100 Fly at 1:23.7; and a 50 Free at 29.37, despite losing his goggles - happens to us all
Great meet guys! You made us proud!
More pictures later...
Scott Bay; Wild Man
Here are the results from the Wild Man Triathlon Festival. There goes Scott, 1st in his division!
Great Job!
Christine Bange and Dakin Fromhold at the Gate River Run
Christine and Dakin ran great at the 15K Gate River Run last Saturday, March 11. Way to go Dynorunners!
Check out the results:
Amy Britton Embracing that Competitive Spirit
Take a look at the race results for Florida's Great Escape Triathlon:
Florida's Great Escape Triathlon Results
Did you notice how well Amyroni Baloney did in the swim? I never sausage great results! Way to go Amy!
Dynoswim Places 5th at Dixie Zone Championships
Dynoswim was ranked fifth (5th) of 32 teams at the SUN Masters Valentine Meet / Dixie Zone Championships (our first meet). Additionally, Sean Bean earned the most individual points for us thereby earning himself the meet's "Most Valuable Dynoswimmer" designation. Please be sure to give Sean a big pat on the back!
Great team and individual effort; all Dynoswimmers should be proud!
Dynoswim Makes it into the Flagler Times
Take a look at the attached article.
Dynoswimmers and Goals
Hey Dynoswimmers! As we move into the next phase of our training, I am requesting once again that each of you submit your written goals to Dean or Sheryl by Tuesday, February 21, 2006. I suspect that many of you may have similar objectives as you did six months ago, but I also hope that as our training progresses, you'd be able to better identify the parts of your swim training that need more attention. So, please share your thoughts with your coach and if you'd like to keep your goals private, then please say so.
Dynoswimmers Dry; Competition All Wet
A busy week! Talk about competitive spirit...
Like Pat Milton and Amy Britton's Harbor Federal Sandpiper 5K. Awesome! Or how about Christine Bange's 2nd place finish in the Daytona 5k! We're loving Scott Bay's 2nd Place repeat in the VA Training Criterium. Don't forget about Dave Petkovsek's 3rd overall in 0:38:54.372 at the Orlando Xtreme Marathon 10K. (Use the Contact Us link and we'll send you Dave's autograph!) Last but certainly not least, Tah Dah: Dakin Fromhold brought home first in his division at the Matanzas 5000. Dakin Rules!
...making waves outside the pool. Way to go, Guys!
Scott Bay, Amphibious Dynoswimmer
Check out Dynoswimmer Scott Bay, rocking and (literally) rolling during January's VA Training Criterium. Like those race results; way to go, Scott!
Happy New Year, Dynoswimmers!
How about your New Year's resolutions?
Here's a list of New Year's resolutions adapted, edited and modified for Dynoswim from "Swimming World's: New Year's Resolutions for Officials".
1. I will learn a new skill to help my team.
2. I will mentor.
3. I will listen so that others may mentor me.
4. Swimming is a team activity, I will do my part so that others can do their's.
5. I will stay in shape to prolong my opportunities both in and out of the pool.
Amy and Pat Do It Again!
Amy Britton and Patricia Milton sauntered their way to half-marathon heaven. Way to go guys!
Check out the results of the Jacksonville half-marathon which took place on December 18, 2005.
What a Difference a Year Makes!
Happy Anniversary Dynoswimmers!
December 13, 2005 will mark the first anniversary of Dynoswim in Palm Coast. Take a look at our very first workout:
Happy Birthday Amber, the Big One-Two (12)!
Dynoswim Masters Needs Administrative Support
Please speak to Dean or Sheryl if you'd like to help out by supporting some of the administrative functions of the team. Some of those tasks may include updates to our registration forms. Other support includes acting as liaison to the pool staff. We also need someone who would like to offer new ideas for the overall direction, recruiting, and strategy of the team while acting as a sounding board for new initiatives (i.e. meets, training resources, cross training for triathletes).
Custom Designed Swim Camp for Dynoswimmers
Please advise if there is any interest for a swim camp designed exclusively for Dynoswim team members. One does not need to be a Dynoswimmer to attend. The camp will run for seven days devoted to and organized as follows: 2 (a.m. / p.m.) practices per day, plus midday video analysis; cross-training / stretching; nutrition; guest speakers; guest coaches; and team-building / motivational exercises.
The program will be designed in a family-friendly environment so that swimming families can attend together. The location would not be identified for quite some time, but could theoretically take place anywhere in the country.
Again the program will be designed solely for Dynoswimmers, and open to all swimmers (Dynoswim or not) of all abilities. The first camp could potentially be offered in late 2006.
If there is genuine interest in such a program, please offer your opinions on the subject.
Amy Britton Whisks to 3rd Place as Patricia Milton Stomps All but Two!
Both Pat and Amy earned third place in their respective age groups at the Paul DeBruyn 15K held last weekend on November 19, 2005. This event was sponsored by the Daytona Track Club.
Great Job: Dynoswim is Proud!
Mountain Biking - Sunday, November 13, 2005
For those of you interested, we have tentative plans to meet for a few hours of trail-riding. We will meet at 1pm this Sunday. Our exact location is still TBD.
If you have a mountain bike and are interested, then please let us know.
Way to go Hannah
Hannah competed in the Old Hickory Triathlon, placing 1st in her division and 4th overall female. CONGRATS! We may just see her in November. Check out the results:
New Schedule for City Council Meeting
Disregard Tuesday's City Council meeting. We are not as yet on the formal agenda but stay tuned...
City Council Meeting and Construction of a New Pool CANCELLED!
We are calling all swimmers, synchronized swimmers, triathletes, parents and friends to attend the next Palm Coast City Council Meeting on Tuesday October 4th at 6:30 pm. The Community Center is located at 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE (off of Clubhouse Rd in the island between Palm Coast Pkwy going east and west). We will meet outside between 6:15-6:20 pm.
Dave Petkovsek Makes Dynoswim Proud
Dave competed in the 2005 Ford Ironman Wisconsin which took place on September 11, 2005. Dave kicked tail and made us all very proud. For those of you with satellite you can see the race on TV on Fox Sports Net (FSN). Check out the following link to see FSN's air dates and times:
2005 Ford Ironman Wisconsin Television Coverage
Here's a link to the website:
...and check out the results:
Hammerhead Olympic Triathlon (H.O.T.)
Check out the results of the Hammerhead Olympic Triathlon (H.O.T.) which was held last Sunday, August 28, 2005. This race consisted of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, 10K Run. Congratulations Amy!
Hammerhead Olympic Triathlon Results
Congratulations Diane!
Broke 3000 yards!
IMPORTANT: Dynoswimmers, Read Below on Goals!
Please send Dean your goals for swimming. You can send them via e-mail, or give them to Dean in person. Simply write down what you intend to accomplish in the pool. There are no right or wrong goals, but it is important that you send them over. This will be confidential, shared only with Dean and Sheryl. Thanks.
Beaches Fine Arts Series Triathlon
Check out the race results for the final race in the Beaches Fine Arts Series triathlon. Congratulations Pat and Amy, great job! Results: Results
Click second link for the Beaches Fine Arts Series website Beaches Fine Arts Series
Sprint Triathlon
Pat and Amy are doing the Beaches Fine Arts Sprint Triathlon on July 9. It's a .25 mile ocean swim, 13.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Start time is 7:00am. If any one would like to join us you can check out the web site at http://www.bfastriathlon.org