Crimson Tide Masters Swimming (CTMS)

Sponsored by University Recreation/Aquatic Center

Silicone swimming caps available with our CTMS logo! $16.00. Cash or check to Gwenn McKenzie      758-8338/292-6358, mckenzie5@comcast.net

Coaches:

• Ed Reed: Aquatic Center Manager, Former Head Swimming Coach Tufts University, Brown University, and University of Alabama
• Catalina Casaru: Graduate Assistant Aquatic Center and former University of Alabama All-American Swimmer, swam in the 1996 Olympic Games for Romania
• Brian Humm: Assistant Aquatic Center Manager and Program Coordinator, Age Group and High School coaching experience

Schedule:

• 6:30pm - 7:30pm Mon. and Wed.
• 5:00am - 6:00am Tues. and Thurs.
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri.
• 7:00am - 8:00am Sat.
• Your ACTion Card will allow you to use the Aquatic Center pools and weight room seven days a week to work out on your own. Click here to view the Aquatic Center Schedule or call 205-348-6155.

Training Fees:

• Coaching Fees:

        -$60.00/semester for non-students

        -$40.00/semester for students

        *Make the check payable to The University of Alabama and give to one of the coaches or turn it in to the                    Aquatic Center Office.

• US Masters Swimming annual registration: $25.00 (Optional, for swimmers that want to compete in meets.) To obtain a copy of the US Masters Swimming Registration Form Click Here. (Our team is Crimson Tide Masters Swimming, CTMS.)

• University ACTion Card Fee (required to use the building):

        -Non-student Affiliate Rate: $45.00/semester single, $75.00/semester couple

        -UA Students: no membership fee

        -Parking tag:  $10.00

        -Pick up the forms for your ACTion Card and parking tag from one of the coaches or the Aquatic Center office.

Links:

• US Masters Swimming
• Southern Masters Swimming
• USA Swimming
• See other links on CTA website Links page

What is Masters Swimming?

Masters Swimming is an organized program of swimming for adults, 18 and over. Members participate in a variety of ways from lap swimming to international competition. Everyone has his or her reason for joining: health, fitness, triathlon training, camaraderie, fun and the thrill of competition. (Competition is optional.) One of the greatest benefits of Masters Swimming is to be able to practice with an organized group with an on-deck coach.

Contacts:

Coach	Ed Reed	205-348-6156	ereed@sa.ua.edu
Coach	Catalina Casaru	205-657-0860	casar001@bama.ua.edu
Coach	Brian Humm	205-348-3911	bhumm@sa.ua.edu
SEMS Registrar	R Baker Kearfott	337-993-1827
Aquatic Center South Lobby		205-348-5254
Masters Contact	Gwenn McKenzie	205-758-8338	mckenzie5@comcast.net
Masters Contact	Garry Warren	205-556-8245

2008 Meet Schedule:

Feb. 16-17	Auburn Masters SCY Invitational @ Auburn, AL Campus map	meet info	meet results
Mar. 29-30	2008 SCY Championships @ Lafayette, LA	meet info	meet results
May 1-4	USMS 2008 National SCY Championships @ Austin, TX Qualifying times	meet info	meet results

*See further meet information at US Masters Swimming Dixie Zone meet site and the Southern Masters Swimming                meet site.  There are many open water swims scheduled on these web sites for triathletes.