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NEWS AND INFORMATION GREAT SWIMMING AT SOUTHEASTERNS IN KNOXVILLE! The M*C*A*L swimmers represented our team well. We are proud of all your hard work and dedication! GO M*C*A*L!!! CONGRATULATIONS, M*C*A*L SWIMMERS! WE ONCE AGAIN DEFENDED OUR TITLE AS THE SOUTHEASTERN CENTRAL DISTRICT 8 & UNDER TEAM CHAMPIONS!!! WAY TO GO M*C*A*L! A message from Coach Cal Elder 1/19/10: Well, we did it again!!!!! Great swimming along with a successful team travel. The swimmers in Memphis swam incredible this past weekend with every swimmer recording at least one best time. The big drops were absolutely stunning. Jordan Ames dropped an amazing minute and 14 seconds in the mile (from a time only 3 month old) and achieved her very first winter SE cut ever. Other double digit drops were turn in by Eva Bodon(20 in 500 free), Andrew Davis (17 in 500 free), Logan Davis (25 in 400 IM AND 38 in 200 Fly), and Jack Martin (25 in 500 free). Michael Fullan was very close with 9.7 in the 400 IM and broke the 2 minute mark in the 200 free. Every eligible swimmer was able to come back and swim in either Finals or Consolations(Catherine Davis's was first time ever in a consolation final swim) and when we did, we swam best times in the majority of the swims which just shows the tenacity of our swimmers!!! (Mimi Fullan, coming back from a foot injury,swam 3 best times in consolation final swims) Other highlights were Mary Clay Carr winning the high point and winning multiple events in the 13-14 girl age group and the 13-14 girls won the Medley Relay. Other swimmers scoring point for the team were Jordan Ames, William Bloodworth, Eva Bodon, Andrew Davis, Birch Ely, Hanna Brook Gibbons, Luke Huffstutler, Jack Martin, and Kelsey Williams. MCAL team records were set by the Senior boys in both Relay's (Mike Roberts, Michael Fullan, Luke Huffstutler, Andrew Davis(free), Logan Davis(Medley), Luke broke the 500 free record and Mary Clay broke the 100 free time. Isabel Burgess took a huge step this past weekend swimming the 200 Free and IM and 100 Back, Breast, and Fly for the first time ever, and all in the same meet. Not a tear and no DQ's. Not to bad. Swimmers swimming new SE times were Jordan Ames, Birch Ely and Hannah Brook Gibbons(4 new cuts). Way to go M*C*A*L swimmers!!! A message from Coach Cal Elder 1/11/10: Congratulations on a fantastic meet this past weekend where every MCAL swimmer had at least 1 best time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had 3 swimmers with perfect meets with 100 % best times and at least 9 swims ( Mallie McCleland 11 swims, Carmen Perez 10 swims, Mac Swoger 9 swims.). Those close to perfection with times already (missed 1 swim being a best time and swam both days with no DQ's) were Eva Bodon, Rachel Brooks, Megan Brunsvold, Andrew Davis, Elizabeth Reid Gray, Natalie Jones, Rachel Morris, and Alex Mueller. High point honor for the meet age group for 13 14 boys when to Luke Huffstutler (also set 3 MCAL team records, 500,1000, 1650 free), while Lamar Campbell was High point runner up for the 8 and under girls and Megan Brunsvold was the runner up for the 9-10 girls. Way to go kids. Swimmers achieving new winter SE times were: Rachel Brooks (4), Megan Brunsvold (1), Andrew Davis (2), Birch Ely (first one ever), and Hannah Brook Gibbons (1). Congrats to the swimmers who had swims with drops of over 10 seconds: Jordan Ames, William Bloodworth, Eva Bodon, Rachel Brooks, Ellie Campbell, Grace Cole ( 2 swims), Hanna Brook Gibbons, Mary Elizabeth Harrison, Luke Huffstutler, Mallie McCleland (3 swims), Carmen Perez, and Mac Swoger. The following swimmers also swam in their first USS meet ever: Aitan and Sivanne Bachrach, Sabrina Balmer, Erik Brunsvold, Catherine Grace Couch, and William Wood. One other note of interest is last month some of our 8 and under swimmers went to Nashville to compete in the 8 and under St Nick Classic. While there, the 100 Free Relay team of Ann and Liz Vandevelde, Patsy Elder, and Lamar Campbell broke the MCAL team record. Those results are attached as well. Way to go swimmers! Let's keep up the great work and stay focused for "Championship Month" in February. GO M*C*A*L!!! SOMETHING TO REMEMBER... For other swim coaches in the Birmingham area, coaching is just their job. For Coach Cal Elder, it's his life's passion and mission. God put Coach Cal Elder on this earth to teach and coach swimming. ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO TRY M*C*A*L TO SEE WHAT SETS US APART FROM THE REST! M*C*A*L Theme Song: "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. We can never forget why we are here on earth - to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. HE never said it was going to be easy. NEVER GIVE UP! KEEP THE FAITH! WELCOME BACK M*C*A*L SWIMMERS OLD AND NEW!!! As always, M*C*A*L has MANY, MANY new faces this year! Veteran swimmers and parents, if you see a new face, please go up and introduce yourself. We want everyone to feel welcomed into the M*C*A*L FAMILY!!! The first week back was AWESOME! The LJCC is in full swing with all groups nearing capacity. Even with the loss of the Shelby County pool, we have MANY people working together to form carpools to the LJCC. If you're interested in a carpool, please let us know and we'll find you one. GO M*C*A*L! HAVE A GREAT 2009-2010 SHORT COURSE SEASON!!! The 2009-2010 Registration Packet is available. CLICK HERE to download the registration packet. CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAILY!!! Coach Cal sends an update via email just about every day. If you're not receiving an email from Coach Cal daily, please email Coach Cal so he can make sure your email address is on the M*C*A*L Team Email List. M*C*A*L has now completed its United States Swimming Club Recognition Level 4 certification!!! The Club Recognition Program is a voluntary program to recognize clubs that demonstrate a commitment to long term club growth, development and stability. Clubs must meet markers measuring business and organizational success, parent and volunteer development, coach development and education, and athlete development and performance. Club's are ranked Level 1 through Level 4. Now on to the Club Excellence program! For more information about the M*C*A*L swim program, contact Coach Cal Elder at 205-541-4737 or email Cal Elder. ©2006-2009 Magic City Aquatic League. All rights reserved.