Swimming 2010

Overview
Eligibility
Rules & Format
Results
Swimming News

The 2010 Host City will be Birmingham!

Congratulations to All!

The 2009 Alabama Sports Festival State Games were a huge success and it would have never been possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers. To all the tournament directors, commissioners, coaches, parents, officials and hundreds of volunteers, we say thank you for a job well done! And to all the athletes who competed, congratulations on your great accomplishments and keep on 'Going For Gold!'

Venue Information

Trussville YMCA
5920 Valley Rd.
Trussville, AL 35173

Commissioner and Meet Director

Jennifer Dick

Crissy Ahmann, Co-Captain of the 1992 Olympic Swim Team

Photographer: Seth Bryan

Crissy Ahmann, the Co-Captain of the 1992 Olympic Swim Team and Gold medal winner, stopped by the Shelby County YMCA to speak to members of the Birmingham YMCA Swim Teams. Crissy was able to share about her Olympic experience and the hard work she put in when starting in the YMCA programs as a young swimmer to become the top female swimmer in the world and Olympic champion. Also, the swimmers were able to try on her Olympic medals!!

Age Divisions

Age determination date is June 20, 2010. Proof of age is required. Birth certificate, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) eligibility list, Military I.D. and/or driver�s license are acceptable proof-of-age documents. Do not mail or hand-deliver any proof-of-age documents to the Alabama Sports Festival. The coach/participant should have proof-of-age documents on hand at the event site. In case of eligibility disputes, lack of proper documentation will result in disqualification of individual participants.

Youth

8 & Under
9 - 10
11 - 12
13 - 14
15 - 18

US Masters Swimming

As a �recognized� USMS competition, USMS Swimmers must show USMS registration card on day of the event in order to compete. All registered USMS swimmers� times are eligible for Top Ten records. Swimmers who are not registered with USMS may also swim in the Masters Swimming competition without having to register with USMS. Non-registered swimmers� times will not be elegible for USMS Top Ten records.

Age determination date is June 20, 2010.

Masters Swimming

Ages 19 - 99 broken into five year increments.

Proof of age is required. Birth certificate, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) eligibility list, Military I.D., driver�s license, or USMS registration card are acceptable proof-of-age documents. Do not mail or hand-deliver any proof-of-age documents to the Alabama Sports Festival. The coach/participants should have proof-of-age documents on hand at the event site. In case of eligibility disputes, lack of proper documentation will result in disqualification of individual participants.

For Masters your USMS Registration card will constitute proof of age.

Youth Swimming Rules and Format

The youth events will be governed by USA Swimming, Inc. (USA) rules and regulations. All events will be timed finals.

Swimmers are limited to enter four (4) individual events and one (1) relay. Please enter with yard times on the Registration Chart in the space beside the Event Description. Swimmers entered with no time will be seeded in the slow heats.

Masters Swimming Rules and Format

The Masters events will be governed by U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) rules and regulations. All events will be timed finals. All Masters swimmers may compete in up to 5 events. Entry fee of $15 is for a maximum of 4 events. A fifth event may be added for an additional $5. Swimmers may not exceed 5 events in one day. Please enter with yard times on the Registration Chart in the space beside the Event Description. Swimmers entered with no time will be seeded in the slow heats.

Awards

Individual

Alabama Sports Festival State Games Medal awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each event. Ribbons awarded for 4th, 5th, and 6th place in each event.

Team

Team trophy will be presented to the 1st and 2nd place team in both Summer Recreational and Year Round Divisions. The top six places will score as follows: 1st place-7 points, 2nd place-5 points, 3rd place-4 points, 4th place-3 points, 5th place-2 points, and 6th place 1 point.

2009 Official Results

Swimming Results

[11-12] Female 100 Free

1 - Madison Brown [1:01.47] (Prattville)
2 - Amanda Bradley [1:04.37] (Trussville)
3 - Tatum Etten-Bohn [1:20.21] (Pelham)

[11-12] Female 100 IM

1 - Madison Brown [1:13.40] (Prattville)
2 - Amanda Bradley [1:21.56] (Trussville)
3 - Erin Finn [1:26.00] (Helena)

[11-12] Female 50 Back

1 - Erin Finn [38.29] (Helena)
2 - Jillian Clark [40.56] (Tallassee)
3 - Heidi J. Tucker [42.50] (Eclectic)

[11-12] Female 50 Breast

1 - Madison Brown [36.78] (Prattville)
2 - Amanda Bradley [42.59] (Trussville)
3 - Brittany D. Davis [44.31] (Tallassee)

[11-12] Female 50 Fly

1 - Madison Brown [33.00] (Prattville)
2 - Erin Finn [37.78] (Helena)
3 - Jillian Clark [41.09] (Tallassee)

[11-12] Female 50 Free

1 - Amanda Bradley [29.05] (Trussville)
2 - Christy E. Britt [35.63] (Notasulga)
3 - Heidi J. Tucker [35.85] (Eclectic)

[11-12] Male 100 Free

1 - William M. Gibson [1:05.34] (Eufaula)
2 - Benjimen T. Johnston [1:11.62] (Eufaula)

[11-12] Male 100 IM

1 - Benjimen T. Johnston [1:23.13] (Eufaula)

[11-12] Male 50 Back

1 - Benjimen T. Johnston [38.41] (Eufaula)
2 - Sam P. Smith [59.75] (Tallassee)

[11-12] Male 50 Breast

1 - William M. Gibson [40.84] (Eufaula)

[11-12] Male 50 Fly

1 - William M. Gibson [35.55] (Eufaula)
2 - Sam P. Smith [56.78] (Tallassee)

[11-12] Male 50 Free

1 - William M. Gibson [29.29] (Eufaula)
2 - Benjimen T. Johnston [30.81] (Eufaula)
3 - Sam P. Smith [49.25] (Tallassee)

[13-14] Female 100 Free

1 - Lexie Gibson [58:75] (Eufaula)
2 - Mallory Henderson [1:07.04] (Sylacauga)
3 - Paige Romanko [1:14.60] (Birmingham)

[13-14] Female 100 IM

1 - Ella Sullins [1:16.22] (Madison)
2 - Paige Romanko [1:28.19] (Birmingham)

[13-14] Female 50 Back

1 - Lexie Gibson [34.41] (Eufaula)
2 - Mallory Henderson [35.53] (Sylacauga)
3 - Ella Sullins [35.56] (Madison)

[13-14] Female 50 Breast

1 - Ella Sullins [39.53] (Madison)
2 - Lexie Gibson [42.31] (Eufaula)
3 - Paige Romanko [43.90] (Birmingham)

[13-14] Female 50 Fly

1 - Ella Sullins [33.47] (Madison)
2 - Paige Romanko [36.57] (Birmingham)

[13-14] Female 50 Free

1 - Lexie Gibson [27.80] (Eufaula)
2 - Ella Sullins [29.34] (Madison)
3 - Mallory Henderson [29.40] (Sylacauga)

[13-14] Male 100 Free

1 - Han Bowers [58.57] (Mountain Brook)

[13-14] Male 100 IM

1 - Han Bowers [1:13.84] (Mountain Brook)

[13-14] Male 50 Fly

1 - Han Bowers [31.72] (Mountain Brook)

[15-18] Female 100 Free

1 - Madison Brown [1:10.75] (Prattville)

[15-18] Female 100 IM

1 - Steffani Butler [1:11.09] (Madison)
2 - Emily Munn [1:12.88] (Eufaula)
3 - Hailey N. Trussell [1:21.84] (Tallassee)

[15-18] Female 50 Back

1 - Steffani Butler [32.56] (Madison)
2 - Emily Munn [33.50] (Eufaula)
3 - Hailey N. Trussell [35.94] (Tallassee)

[15-18] Female 50 Breast

1 - Emily Munn [38.47] (Eufaula)
2 - Hailey N. Trussell [41.09] (Tallassee)

[15-18] Female 50 Fly

1 - Steffani Butler [30.38] (Madison)
2 - Emily Munn [31.94] (Eufaula)
3 - Macy Brown (Prattville)

[15-18] Female 50 Free

1 - Steffani Butler [28.41] (Madison)
2 - Macy Brown [30.88] (Prattville)
3 - Hailey N. Trussell [32.53] (Tallassee)

[15-18] Male 100 Free

1 - Rafael Gonzales [58.69] (Theodore)

[15-18] Male 100 IM

1 - Rafael Gonzales [1:10.78] (Theodore)

[15-18] Male 50 Breast

1 - Rafael Gonzales [37.13] (Theodore)

[15-18] Male 50 Free

1 - Rafael Gonzales [26.47] (Theodore)

[8 & Under] Female 100 IM

1 - Morgan V. Johnston [1:45.75] (Eufaula)

[8 & Under] Female 25 Back

1 - Morgan V. Johnston [22.70] (Eufaula)
2 - Madison Chambliss [25.84] (Prattville)
3 - Abigail Spates [28.28] (Pelham)

[8 & Under] Female 25 Breast

1 - Abigail Spates [29.91] (Pelham)
2 - Madison Chambliss [30.81] (Prattville)
3 - Anya Kozlowski [31.22] (Hoover)

[8 & Under] Female 25 Butterfly

1 - Morgan V. Johnston [22.24] (Eufaula)
2 - Abigail Spates [26.28] (Pelham)
3 - Madison Chambliss [26.53] (Prattville)

[8 & Under] Female 25 Free

1 - Morgan V. Johnston [18.18] (Eufaula)
2 - Abigail Spates [20.75] (Pelham)
3 - Elise Hansen [21.72] (Pelham)

[8 & Under] Male 100 IM

1 - E. J. Moses [1:33.41] (Birmingham)
2 - Will Bradley [1:51.25] (Trussville)
3 - Drew A. Elliott [3:07.53] (Birmingham)

[8 & Under] Male 25 Back

1 - E. J. Moses [19.50] (Birmingham)
2 - Brady Stokes [19.84 ] (Eufaula)
3 - Holt Y. Bashinsky [21.13] (Birmingham)

[8 & Under] Male 25 Breast

1 - E. J. Moses [22.29] (Birmingham)
2 - Holt Y. Bashinsky [22.88] (Birmingham)
3 - Brady Stokes [24.47] (Eufaula)

[8 & Under] Male 25 Butterfly

1 - Holt Y. Bashinsky [19.78] (Birmingham)
2 - Brady Stokes [21.84] (Eufaula)
3 - Will Bradley [22.65] (Trussville)

[8 & Under] Male 25 Free

1 - E. J. Moses [15.20] (Birmingham)
2 - Holt Y. Bashinsky [15.57] (Birmingham)
3 - Will Bradley [17.03] (Trussville)

[9-10] Female 100 Free

1 - Sarah D. Chambliss [1:06.25] (Prattville)
2 - Mackenzie Brown [1:08.00] (Prattville)
3 - Hannah M. Elliott [1:09.03] (Birmingham)

[9-10] Female 100 IM

1 - Mackenzie Brown [1:20.15] (Prattville)
2 - Lauren Chambliss [1:20.31] (Prattville)
3 - Alexandra Kozlowski [1:20.46] (Hoover)

[9-10] Female 50 Back

1 - Sarah D. Chambliss [32.34] (Prattville)
2 - Hannah M. Elliott [37.12] (Birmingham)
3 - Megan N. Brunsvold [37.78] (Birmingham)

[9-10] Female 50 Breast

1 - Alexandra Kozlowski [41.25] (Hoover)
2 - Megan N. Brunsvold [42.10] (Birmingham)
3 - Lauren Chambliss [42.69] (Prattville)

[9-10] Female 50 Fly

1 - Sarah D. Chambliss [32.94] (Prattville)
2 - Lauren Chambliss [35.75] (Prattville)
3 - Mackenzie Brown [35.88] (Prattville)

[9-10] Female 50 Free

1 - Sarah D. Chambliss [29.52] (Prattville)
2 - Mackenzie Brown [30.41] (Prattville)
3 - Hannah M. Elliott [32.07] (Birmingham)

[9-10] Male 100 Free

1 - Alex Johnston [1:07.28] (Eufaula)
2 - Jack Martin [1:15.88] (Birmingham)
3 - Lawson Peoples [1:32.75] (Pelham)

[9-10] Male 100 IM

1 - Alex Johnston [1:19.49] (Eufaula)
2 - Jack Martin [1:31.69] (Birmingham)
3 - Lawson Peoples [1:47.62] (Pelham)

[9-10] Male 50 Back

1 - Lawson Peoples [51.75] (Pelham)
2 - Landon DuBose [52.72] (Tallassee)

[9-10] Male 50 Breast

1 - Jack Martin [48.10] (Birmingham)
2 - Brandt Gooden [51.09] (Trussville)
3 - Landon DuBose [1:02.88] (Tallassee)

[9-10] Male 50 Fly

1 - Alex Johnston [35.40] (Eufaula)
2 - Lawson Peoples [51.09] (Pelham)
3 - Brandt Gooden (Trussville)

[9-10] Male 50 Free

1 - Alex Johnston [30.00] (Eufaula)
2 - Jack Martin [34.97] (Birmingham)

[9-10] Male 50 Yard Breast

1 - Jack Martin (Birmingham)
2 - Brandt Gooden (Trussville)

Swimming-US Masters Results

[25-29] Female 100 Yard Breast

1 - Leslie E. Arterburn [1:38.53] (Hartselle)

[25-29] Female 100 Yard Free

1 - Leslie E. Arterburn [1:14.41] (Hartselle)

[25-29] Female 50 Yard Free

1 - Leslie E. Arterburn [32.94] (Hartselle)

[25-29] Male 100 Yard Back

1 - Charles Dye [1:33.28] (Prattville)

[25-29] Male 100 Yard Breast

1 - Charles Dye [1:26.94] (Prattville)

[25-29] Male 50 Yard Free

1 - Charles Dye [31.29] (Prattville)

[35-39] Female 100 Yard Back

1 - Missy Gooden [1:22.46] (Trussville)
2 - Wendy Ng [1:33.62] (Montgomery)

[35-39] Female 100 Yard Breast

1 - Missy Gooden [1:27.00] (Trussville)
2 - Wendy Ng [1:30.00] (Montgomery)

[35-39] Female 100 Yard Free

1 - Missy Gooden [1:10.34] (Trussville)
2 - Wendy Ng [1:30.21] (Montgomery)

[40-44] Female 100 Yard Breast

1 - Gayle Nolin [3:35.62] (Montgomery)

[40-44] Female 100 Yard Free

1 - Gayle Nolin [2:41.60] (Montgomery)

[40-44] Male 100 Yard Free

1 - Carl Elliott [1:20.38] (Birmingham)

[45-49] Male 100 Yard Breast

1 - Charles N. Bradley [1:41.87] (Trussville)
2 - Robert Brick [1:49.97] (Montgomery)

[45-49] Male 100 Yard Free

1 - Robert Brick [1:11.16] (Montgomery)
2 - Charles N. Bradley [1:14.10] (Trussville)

[45-49] Male 200 Yard Free

1 - Robert Brick [2:48.75] (Montgomery)

[45-49] Male 50 Yard Free

1 - Robert Brick [30.59] (Montgomery)
2 - Charles N. Bradley [30.84] (Trussville)

[50-54] Female 100 Yard Butterfly

1 - Sheree L. Birkbeck [1:54.00] (Chelsea)

[50-54] Female 100 Yard Free

1 - Sheree L. Birkbeck [1:34.57] (Chelsea)

[50-54] Female 200 Yard IM

1 - Sheree L. Birkbeck [3:42.68] (Chelsea)

[50-54] Male 100 Yard Back

1 - Chris Powers [1:23.78] (Montgomery)

[50-54] Male 100 Yard Free

1 - Chris Powers [1:09.41] (Montgomery)

[50-54] Male 200 Yard Free

1 - Chris Powers [2:40.87] (Montgomery)

[65-69] Male 100 Yard Breast

1 - Chander Mohindra [2:10.00] (Hoover)

[65-69] Male 50 Yard Free

1 - Chander Mohindra [53.40] (Hoover)

USA Swimming News

News and updates from USA Swimming

Peter Marshall: Rediscovering the Joy of Swimming 5 Feb 2010, 5:07 pm

It wasn't long ago that Peter Marshall measured his success in the pool in terms of medals and Olympic Teams. But when he missed joining his U.S. teammates at the 2004 Athens Games by a mere four-hundredths of a second at Trials, he began to realize that it is more than possible to enjoy swimming while keeping life's important things in their proper place.

Phelps, Lochte to swim in Missouri Grand Prix 5 Feb 2010, 5:06 pm

Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.), in addition to other members of the USA Swimming National Team will compete at the Missouri Grand Prix, February 12-15 in Columbia, Mo.

Nick Thoman's Special Training Equipment 5 Feb 2010, 5:05 pm

SwimMac coach David Marsh recently held a camp for his club at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In this video, Marsh and world record-holder Nick Thoman talk about some of the equipment Thoman uses in his training.

Dryland Training with Lori Briggs 5 Feb 2010, 5:05 pm

USA Swimming presents a series of exercises designed to enhance a swimmers dryland training regimen, with National Team Strength and Conditioning Coach Lori Briggs. In this video, Briggs demonstrates a Prone Hip Twist with a Swiss Ball.

How training changes as you progress through the sport 5 Feb 2010, 5:04 pm

The 10 year olds on your team train differently than the 16 years olds. But do you know why that is? Depending on where you are at in your swimming career, your training needs are different.

Splash Online Extra: Jan.-Feb. Your Photo 27 Jan 2010, 1:41 pm

Splash selected submissions from readers Kevin Weissman and Milt Burleson to be featured in this issue’s “Your Photo” department. To see more of “Your Photos,” go to our SwimCam Gallery.

Reservations due for times and sanctioning chairs' workshop 27 Jan 2010, 1:41 pm

Reservations for the LSC Times and Sanctioning Chairs’ Workshop are due Feb. 1. The workshop will be held March 12-14 at the Omni Austin in Austin, Texas. Topics to be addressed in the workshop include: Looking at a meet from beginning to end; types of meets; how to process in SWIMS; keeping LSC records in SWIMS and learning about new features/reports in SWIMS.

National Team Distance Challenge Results 27 Jan 2010, 1:40 pm

In December, the U.S. National Team challenged American swimmers to swim a 1650 for time. The times were ranked against all other swimmers taking part in the challenge. Here are the results.

Approved Swimsuits for 2010 Effective 1/25/10 27 Jan 2010, 1:39 pm

The USA Swimming House of Delegates, at its September 2009 meeting, adopted new rules regarding swimwear which limited swimsuits used for competitive purposes to those swimsuits which are in compliance with specifications established by FINA, the international governing body for the sport of swimming.

Tips and Training Video: Nick Thoman's Underwater Backstroke Kick 27 Jan 2010, 1:39 pm

Race of the Week 27 Jan 2010, 1:38 pm

The Race of the Week is back. This week, we've got a first-timer in the 50 free, a NAG record-breaker in another 50 free and a shocking come-from-behind win in a 200 fly. Watch the videos and vote on your favorite.

Splash Online Extra: World Swimmers of the Decade 27 Jan 2010, 1:38 pm

Talk about bodies of work. The following sixteen swimmers define the term in the most literal sense. For the last ten years, or put another way - for the entire 21st Century, thus far - these athletes have assembled aquatic resumes that go far beyond mere moments of greatness. They dominated their events for the better part of a decade. In some cases, the entire decade.

National Team Distance Challenge Results 19 Jan 2010, 4:46 pm

In December, the U.S. National Team challenged American swimmers to swim a 1650 for time. The times were ranked against all other swimmers taking part in the challenge. Here are the results.

Backstroke Drills with David March and Nick Thoman 19 Jan 2010, 4:44 pm

SwimMac coach David Marsh recently held a camp for his club at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Here, he goes over some of the drills he has been working on with world record-holder Nick Thoman.

Dryland Training with Lori Briggs, Part 2 19 Jan 2010, 4:43 pm

USA Swimming presents the second in a series of exercises designed to enhance a swimmer’s dryland training regimen, with National Team Strength and Conditioning Coach Lori Briggs. This week, Briggs demonstrates the Swiss Ball Prone Forearm Roll-out.

Speedo Tip of the Week 19 Jan 2010, 4:42 pm

Here are three steps to improving distance per stroke, from coach Kile Zeller of Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club

Grevers and Hoff win high point awards in Long Beach 19 Jan 2010, 4:42 pm

Olympians Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) and Katie Hoff (Towson, Md.) took home the men’s and women’s high-point award Monday at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) took home one gold medal in the 100y fly and a total of three meet records were broken on the final night of competition.

Phelps swims to gold in Long Beach 19 Jan 2010, 4:41 pm

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) claimed the gold in the 400y IM Sunday night at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. Phelps held off Japan’s Hidemasa Sano in the final race of the night to take home his second gold medal of the meet. Three meet records also fell Sunday night with strong performances by Katie Hoff (Towson, Md.), Japan’s Kosuke Kitajima, and Rebecca Soni (Plainsboro, N.J.).

Sutton and Margalis victorious at Southern California Grand Prix 19 Jan 2010, 4:39 pm

2008 Olympian Chloe Sutton (Mission Viejo, Calif.) and USA Swimming National Team member Robert Margalis (St. Petersburg, Fla.) placed first in the women’s and men’s 1000y free Friday on the first night of competition at the Southern California Grand Prix. The meet, taking place at the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach, Calif., runs through Monday, January 18.

Grevers wins double gold at Southern California Grand Prix 19 Jan 2010, 4:39 pm

Olympian Matt Grevers (Lake Forest, Ill.) took home two gold medals Saturday night on the second day of competition at the 2010 Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. Grevers won gold in both the men’s 100y free and 200y back while Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps (Baltimore, Md.) took home one gold in the 500y free, his only event of the night.

Phelps, Soni among Olympians to compete in Long Beach 8 Jan 2010, 3:46 pm

Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and Rebecca Soni and other members of the USA Swimming National Team will compete Jan. 15-18 at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. The meet will take place at the Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool and is the second stop in the eight-meet 2009-2010 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series.

FINA issues final 2010 suit list 8 Jan 2010, 3:46 pm

On January 4, 2010, FINA, the international governing body for the sport, issued its final list of suits approved for use in competition in 2010. However, USA Swimming expects to receive further guidance from FINA later this month regarding the list. Until such time as we receive that guidance, USA Swimming will continue to allow all swimsuits which are either listed on the final FINA list or meet the criteria below.

Statement from Chuck Wielgus on new USOC CEO Scott Blackmun 8 Jan 2010, 3:45 pm

On Wednesday morning, USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus issued the following statement on the hiring of new U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun. Blackmun is scheduled to be introduced to media at a press conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Wednesday.

Deadline for National Team Distance Challenge extended 8 Jan 2010, 3:45 pm

The USA National Team challenges American swimmers to the National Team Distance Challenge. The challenge is to swim a 1650 for time between Dec.18 and Jan. 11, 2010 and submit the time to be ranked against all others taking the challenge across the nation. A swimmer may submit one time from a competition or from a practice time trial during the challenge period.

Michael Alexandrov: American at Heart and in the Pool 8 Jan 2010, 3:44 pm

Even though his birth certificate states differently, Michael Alexandrov knows in his heart – and in the pool – he is 100 percent American. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, Alexandrov immigrated to the United States in 1994. Now he competes on behalf of what he has called his home country the majority of his life.

The Olympic Training Center Experience 8 Jan 2010, 3:43 pm

Northwestern University's men's swim team recently traveled to the Olympic Training center for a two-week training camp. Wildcats coach Jarod Schroeder and some of his athletes talk about some of the challenges and benefits of working out at the world-class facility.

Facility issues for your club or in your city? 8 Jan 2010, 3:43 pm

Be part of the solution by attending a Build A Pool Conference in your area. The next conference will be held in Napa, California at the NorCal Swim Clinic on January 9, 2010.

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