TBAM Women Perform in Area Meets

November 23, 2009

 

Valerie Mussler, Melissa Keilen and Merit Greaves, Tampa Bay Aquatics Masters, delivered strong individual finishes at two recent regional short-course meter competitions. Mussler received the high point award in the women's 20-24 age group at the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic hosted by Swim Orlando YMCA held October 18, 2009 finishing no lower than third in any of her 8 freestyle, backstroke or breaststroke events. She also placed second in 2 of her 4 freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and IM events for women aged 18-24 during the Bridge the Bay II held November 22, 2009 in St. Petersburg, sponsored by Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters and St. Pete Masters Swimming. Also at the Bridge the Bay II meet, Keilen placed first in 4 of 5 of her freestyle, backstroke, fly and IM events among women aged 25-29. Greaves swam 5 freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and IM events placing first among women 45-49 in the 100 meter IM. Keilen and Greaves received high point awards for their respective age groups. Read more about Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic and Bridge the Bay results at Dixie Zone.

 

USMS Names TBAM Swimmer in 'Top Ten'

August 25, 2009

 

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters announced today that Merit Greaves was recently named again to the United States Masters Swimming Top Ten. In 2008, Greaves finished a 200 short-course meters breaststroke swim at 3:11.00 placing her 9th in the U.S. for women aged 40-44. This achievement marks her 19th recognition in the USMS Top Ten. She was also named an USMS All-American in 1993 and 1997 for 50-yard freestyle and breaststroke swims. Learn more about the US Masters Swimming Top Ten.

  

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters Joins Facebook and Twitter

August 24, 2009

 

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters recently joined the growing group of businesses, groups and individuals embracing the popularity of social media. These connections further support the team's initiative to better reach prospective teammates throughout Tampa Bay and improve communications among its growing roster of existing members. Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters, a United States Masters Swimming (USMS) team located in Tampa, Florida, launched in April 2009 its new TampaSwim.com site developed by Wave Internet of Orlando, Florida to support Web-based team services and interactivity. Become a TBAM Facebook fan and follow the team on Twitter.

  

Docobo and Feldman Finish Publix Family Fitness Weekend

August 22, 2009

 

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters' Joe Docobo and Dennis Feldman recently participated in the Publix Family Fitness Weekend held August 22, 2009 at Ft. DeSoto, Florida. Docobo finished second in his 40-and-over age group with a 1:12:19 time. Feldman crossed the line at 1:18:22 to rank 11 his 55-59 age group. Get more information about Publix Family Fitness Weekend events and race results.

 

Odom Goes All Out at Heartland Triathlon

July 26, 2009

 

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters' Marie Odom, participated in the fourth annual Heartland Triathlon presented by Florida Hospital Heartland Division held July 26, 2009 at Sebring, Florida where she finished seventh overall in her 45 - 49 age group with a 1:30:21 time and an 8:28 swim that ranked first in the group. Read more about the event and view race results.

 

Greaves Succeeds at Morse Plant Mease Triathlon

 July 12, 2009

 

Merit Greaves, Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters, joined other athletes and teams to participate in the fourth annual Morton Plant Mease Triathlon held at Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, Florida. Greaves placed 4th in the Athena, age 40 - 99 group and 571 overall with a time of 1:29:10 in a field of more than 1,000 individual triathletes. Her swim clocked at 8:47 ranked first in the group. Learn more about the Morton Plant Mease Triathlon and results.

 

Magidson Excels in Four LCM Championship Events

July 12, 2009

 

Betty Jean "BJ" Magidson, Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters, placed first among women aged 25 - 29 in the 200 meter freestyle and 200 Meter individual medley events with 3:00.63 and 3:22.84 times during St. Pete Masters Long Course Championships held July 11-12, 2009. She also finished second in the women's 50-meter and 100-meter freestyle events with 35.51 and 1:21.23 times. Check more results and read about the event.

 

Greaves Among USF Hall of Fame Inductees

May 9, 2009

 

The University of South Florida Athletics Department today announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class comprised of four individual inductees and the 1984-85 USF Women's Swimming Team. Merit Greaves, nine teammates and head coach Bill Mann hold the honor of winning the first USF national sports championship. The team won 5 individual national titles, 2 relay national titles and 35 All-America honors in 1985 alone and more than 100 during their NCAA swimming careers. USF inducts the inaugural class on Thursday, September 17, 2009 during a banquet held at the Pepin Center in Tampa, Florida. Learn more about the inaugural Hall of Fame class and the accomplishments of the USF championship women's swim team.

 

New Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters Website Makes Splash

April 29, 2009

 

Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters today announced the launch of its all-new Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters website marking the team's transition from an outdated, free community site to a full-featured presence. The new site better meets TBAM communication needs and prepares it for future growth and enhanced Web-based services. Developed and hosted by Wave Internet of Orlando, Florida, the new site located at TampaSwim.com boasts a bright, sparkling look that highlights the team's new logo and colors and dedication to the sport. Intuitive navigation, downloadable application forms and a secured, members-only area allow Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters to reach and recruit new swimmers, share information and interact in ways not before possible. Visit the new site to learn more about Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters.

 

USMS Approves New Tampa Bay Masters Swim Team

January 29, 2009

 

Local masters swimmers today announced the formation of Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters, a new masters swim team sanctioned by United States Masters Swimming and dedicated to bringing and maintaining a self-governed and team-managed swim team in Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Aquatic Masters was organized by masters swimmers who have swam together on collegiate and other masters teams and competed in various events.

 

The team named three officers to help organize and manage critical operational and financial responsibilities while other team volunteers coordinate and execute recruitment and communications tasks. TBAM appointed head coach, Gary Goodner, with more than 35 years of experience coaching swimming champions at age-group, high school, collegiate and masters levels. A former Olympian, his résumé includes coaching the Puerto Rico National Champions and Florida State Champions. He also serves as head coach of the Tampa Palms Country Club branch of Tampa Bay Aquatics. Merit Greaves, President, is a USMS All-American, multiple USMS Top Ten honoree and NCAA champion who also shares with her 1984-85 University of South Florida women's swim teammates the honor of winning the university's first national sports championship. Ann von Spiegelfeld, Secretary, an avid triathlete for 20 years has successfully completed three Ironman events, swam competitively as a youth and was an All-American high school swimmer. Steve Knauss, Treasurer, dedicates much of his time out of the pool as a referee for youth and adult soccer. He's among only 150 State Level Referees (Grade 6) and supports Hillsborough County high school soccer games and various youth and adult leagues in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

 

The officers and coach represent a diverse team of adult men and women athletes including competitive swimmers, fitness swimmers and triathletes who together help all swimmers improve fitness and training goals and actively support healthy living through friendship and sport.