BAM News, Nationals Edition: Days 1 and 2
Hello BAMmers!
United States Masters Long Course Nationals is well underway here at Federal Way! 30 BAMmers join 200 additional athletes of the Puget Sound region to swim under one banner: Puget Sound Masters.
Day 1: The Mile!
Andi Hunt(75-79) and Barbara Belt(70-74), were the first to hit the water for BAM, and both had strong swims and races for the entire mile. Andi took 3rd and Barbara took 6th in their respective age groups! Many thanks to Deb Flynn who not only volunteered in the Hospitality room, but also counted for both swimmers in the mile!
Additionally, the BAM Booster board led the way with the 18 BAMmers who came to time for the 5 hour shift. The meet couldn't run without timers!
Speaking of timers:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054EAFAD29A7F58-57515536-usms
The meet organizers are in desperate need of timers on Sunday. Right now there is only 1 person signed up for the last shift on Sunday. If you are interested and available to see Nationals up close, please sign up on the link above and come join us!
Day 2:
All individual events and relays placing in the Top 10 receive team points and awards!
200 Breaststroke
Shockingly, the Men's age group 75-79 had the most swimmers of all the age groups! The races started off with Larry Hile, Barney Voegtlen, Steve Louis, Tom Goodlin and Brad Payne showcasing their determination and grit in this intense event. Brad came away with a 4th place showing and team points!
50 Back
The sprinters came to play with this quick backstroke race with no flip turns!
Barney Voegtlen(75-79) 8th place
Tom Goodlin(65-69) 14th
Ken Bennett(65-69) 15th
Karl Kirchhofer(60-64) 14th
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 2nd
Mary Tuffley(75-79) 10th
Andi Hunt(75-79)9th
Kate Meyers(75-79)5th
Cestjon McFarland (65-69) 11th
Elissa Kratzer(60-64) 7th
100 Free
Barney Voegtlen(75-79) 14th
Ken Bennett(65-69) 14th
Karl Kirchhofer(60-64) 13th
Peter Nimb(60-64) 12th
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 4th
Dan Gavigan(40-44) 14th
Mary Tuffley(75-79) 12th
Cestjon McFarland(65-69)12th
Elissa Kratzer(60-64) 9th
Kelly Thompson(55-59) 9th
Shelley Reimer(55-59) 3rd
200 Medley Relay
MEN
Steve Loius and Barney Voegtlen 8th
Tom, Peter, Ken 10th
Karl and Brad 3rd
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WOMEN
Cestjon and Kate 3rd
Elissa and Kelly 4th
Shelley 5th
Melissa 1st- NATIONAL CHAMPION 120-159 aggregate relay!
400IM
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 2nd!!
Reminder to National swimmers:
You must positive check in ONLINE for all events 200 meters and longer. Don't miss this!
https://www.usms.org/events/national-championships/pool-national-championships/2025-pool-national-championships/2025-summer-national-championship/2025-summer-nationals-distance-event-check-in
Again, we are in need of timers for Sunday!
Please consider this volunteer opportunity and sign up to access the deck!
United States Masters Long Course Nationals is well underway here at Federal Way! 30 BAMmers join 200 additional athletes of the Puget Sound region to swim under one banner: Puget Sound Masters.
Day 1: The Mile!
Andi Hunt(75-79) and Barbara Belt(70-74), were the first to hit the water for BAM, and both had strong swims and races for the entire mile. Andi took 3rd and Barbara took 6th in their respective age groups! Many thanks to Deb Flynn who not only volunteered in the Hospitality room, but also counted for both swimmers in the mile!
Additionally, the BAM Booster board led the way with the 18 BAMmers who came to time for the 5 hour shift. The meet couldn't run without timers!
Speaking of timers:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C054EAFAD29A7F58-57515536-usms
The meet organizers are in desperate need of timers on Sunday. Right now there is only 1 person signed up for the last shift on Sunday. If you are interested and available to see Nationals up close, please sign up on the link above and come join us!
Day 2:
All individual events and relays placing in the Top 10 receive team points and awards!
200 Breaststroke
Shockingly, the Men's age group 75-79 had the most swimmers of all the age groups! The races started off with Larry Hile, Barney Voegtlen, Steve Louis, Tom Goodlin and Brad Payne showcasing their determination and grit in this intense event. Brad came away with a 4th place showing and team points!
50 Back
The sprinters came to play with this quick backstroke race with no flip turns!
Barney Voegtlen(75-79) 8th place
Tom Goodlin(65-69) 14th
Ken Bennett(65-69) 15th
Karl Kirchhofer(60-64) 14th
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 2nd
Mary Tuffley(75-79) 10th
Andi Hunt(75-79)9th
Kate Meyers(75-79)5th
Cestjon McFarland (65-69) 11th
Elissa Kratzer(60-64) 7th
100 Free
Barney Voegtlen(75-79) 14th
Ken Bennett(65-69) 14th
Karl Kirchhofer(60-64) 13th
Peter Nimb(60-64) 12th
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 4th
Dan Gavigan(40-44) 14th
Mary Tuffley(75-79) 12th
Cestjon McFarland(65-69)12th
Elissa Kratzer(60-64) 9th
Kelly Thompson(55-59) 9th
Shelley Reimer(55-59) 3rd
200 Medley Relay
MEN
Steve Loius and Barney Voegtlen 8th
Tom, Peter, Ken 10th
Karl and Brad 3rd
DanB
WOMEN
Cestjon and Kate 3rd
Elissa and Kelly 4th
Shelley 5th
Melissa 1st- NATIONAL CHAMPION 120-159 aggregate relay!
400IM
Dan Brelsford(45-49) 2nd!!
Reminder to National swimmers:
You must positive check in ONLINE for all events 200 meters and longer. Don't miss this!
https://www.usms.org/events/national-championships/pool-national-championships/2025-pool-national-championships/2025-summer-national-championship/2025-summer-nationals-distance-event-check-in
Again, we are in need of timers for Sunday!
Please consider this volunteer opportunity and sign up to access the deck!
All the team encouragement, texts, and messages have been passed on to the swimming BAMmers and greatly appreciated! 3 more days of amazing swimming to come!
GO BAM and Go Puget Sound Masters!
April
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