Greater Indiana Masters Swimming

It was a pleasure to have all of you participating in the 2024 GRIN State Championship at the IU Natatorium this past weekend. Our hope is that you enjoyed the shared passion of Masters swimming and the spirit of friendly competition that brings us all together. The official results and team scores are now posted! Results are posted on the USMS.org website as well. If you have a question, please contact info@indyaquaticmasters.com.

Congratulations to Southeastern Area Masters Swimming for winning the Small Teams Division and Indy Aquatic Masters for winning the Large Teams Division!

We have created a photo album from the meet. All teams are welcome to add photos to this album if you wish. (Photo credit: Erica Espinosa Casas)

A special Congratulations to the following award recipients announced during the GRIN Meeting on Saturday:

• 2024 Emeritus: Doug Church, Noblesville Adult Swim Team (NAST), Sue Pollard, Indy Aquatic Masters (INDY) and Dennis Sensenich (UC16)
• 2024 Strong Swimmer: Susie Shuck, Indy Aquatic Masters (INDY)
• 2024 Super Volunteer Winner: Faith Hyde, Indy Aquatic Masters (INDY)
• 2024 Irv Merritt Winner: Bill Elizondo, Fort Wayne YMCA Sharks (FWYS)

Congratulations to the 2024 elected GRIN Board members announced during the GRIN meeting!

A big thank you to all the coaches, swimmers, officials, volunteers, and IU Natatorium staff that made this event possible! We hope to see you again at the USMS Spring Nationals in a few months!

Sincerely,

Michelle Harter and Mel Goldstein

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The 2024 GRIN State Meet being held on Saturday, April 20th, and Sunday, April 21st, at the IU Natatorium reached the maximum number of 260 entrants.  However, we are offering a waitlist to those who were unable to enter before the maximum was reached. If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please complete the 2024 GRIN State Meet Waitlist form. Scratches for the entire meet that are received up through Wednesday, April 17th, will be filled with waitlisted entrants. First come, first served. You will be notified via email if you are placed in an open entrant spot. If you are entered in the meet already and plan to scratch the entire meet, please let us know as soon as possible so that someone else has a chance to compete. Any questions, contact info@indyaquaticmasters.com.

Thank you,
Michelle Harter and Mel Goldstein
Indy Aquatic Masters

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We are proud to be hosting the 2024 GRIN State Championship occurring on April 20th – 21st at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis! The entry is now open exclusively for Greater Indiana (GRIN) members through February 10th. It will open to all swimmers beginning on February 11th. Enter early!

Whether you have been competing recently or it’s been a while, we are here to help make this a great experience for you. Long distance events are limited to the first 24 males and the first 24 females. We anticipate a great turnout and lots of fantastic racing! Commemorative t-shirts are available for purchase. And, please join us with your Masters swimming friends on Saturday for an evening at the beautiful Victory Field! You will enjoy an all-you-can eat and drink buffet followed by a baseball game between the Indianapolis Indians and St. Paul Saints.

Let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in April!

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Each year, GRIN recognizes those who have been outstanding members of our LMSC.
Our annual awards are Honorary Emeritus, the Irv Merritt Award, the Strong Swimmer
Award, and the Super Volunteer Award.

Irv Merritt Award:

 This annual award is presented at the State Meet. To be eligible, nominees:

 1. Should exemplify the standards and values embodied in the life of Irv Merritt.

 2. Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming. LMSC officers
may be considered for the Irv Merritt memorial award.

 Strong Swimmer Award:

 This annual award is presented at the State Meet. To be eligible, the winner:

 1. Has earned the highest number of points swimming long distance and difficult
events, including the 400/500 Free (1), 800/1000 Free (2), 1500/1650 Free (3),
200 Fly (3), and 400 IM(4).

 2. Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming. LMSC officers
may be considered for the Irv Merritt memorial award.

Super Volunteer Award:

This annual award is presented at the State Meet. To be eligible, nominees:

 1. Should have a demonstrated history of working above and beyond the call in
the betterment of GRIN.

 2. Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming. LMSC officers
may be considered for the Super Volunteer Award.

Please forward nominations to Jerrilynn Bayless or Molly Meyer by February 1st!

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Look out 2024, Indiana is going to be the place to SWIM!

Starting off, we have our Call for Nominations. This is an election year for GRIN. Nominations are due February 1^st for Chair, VP, Secretary and Treasurer. Information is on the GRIN website.

We’re getting this year started with our own party on January 21 at the GRIN Pentathlon.  It’s going to be THE most fun. A 50 of each stroke, 200 IM and fun relays with an awesome social afterward.

Info and Registration

Many clubs are having Try Masters Swimming for January. This is the month to bring a friend and introduce them to club swimming.

Our GRIN State Meet will be at the IU Natatorium on April 20 & 21^st.  Followed by the USMS Spring Nationals there on June 20 – 24^th.

 Maybe, an Open Water in-between? Do you have your tickets to the Olympic Trials?

Thanks,
Jerrilynn Bayless, GRIN Chair

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Sign up and reserve your spot for a fun event happening in January!

The meet will be held at Center Grove High School, swimmers can swim a 50 of each stroke plus a 200 IM, and the times get totaled for our winners! Also, there will be some “non-conforming” relays at the end, just for fun!

But that’s not all – afterward join us at Taxman Brewery in Bargersville (not far from the meet) where food will be provided along with a special guest speaker.

Only $30 for the whole thing, or $20 if you only want to attend the banquet.

Sign up and more info here!

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Here is the 2024 State Meet Bid Packet for your consideration.

Bids open every year on September 1 and must be received by October 1, at 8:00 p.m. EDT with the winning bid announced by November 1.   The bid will reopen for the month of November (deadline December 1), in the event there are no bids or there is no qualifying bid. A final decision in that case will be made before the end of the calendar year.  The Central 1/3^rd of the state will have preference for the 2024 bid year.

Questions? Contact Jerilynn Bayless, GRIN Chairman.

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Your 2023 State Team Champions!

Munster Masters – Large Team Champions

Valpo Masters – Small Team Champions

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Each year, GRIN recognizes those who have been outstanding members of our LMSC. Our annual awards include Honorary Emeritus, the Irv Merritt Award, the Strong Swimmer Award and the Super Volunteer Award. These are abbreviated descriptions and winners with the full descriptions at grinswim.org. 

 Honorary Emeritus:  To be eligible for induction, members must:

•    Have been registered with the GRIN LMSC for the last consecutive five years.

•    Have turned 80 within the year.

2023 Emeritus:

1. Susan Hewett, Noblesville Adult Swim Team (NAST)

Strong Swimmer: To be eligible, the winner:

•    Has earned the highest no. of points swimming long distance and difficult events, the 400/500 Free(1), 800/1000 Free (2), 1500/1650 Free (3), 200 Fly (3), and 400 IM(4) +pts. for open water.

•    Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming.

2023 Strong Swimmer:

1. Susie Shuck, Indy Aquatic Masters (INDY)

Super Volunteer: To be eligible, nominees:

•   Should have a demonstrated history of working above and beyond the call in the betterment of GRIN.

•   Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming.

2023 Super Volunteer Winners:

1. Katherine McLean, Terre Haute Torpedoes (THT), area of exception:  Adult-Learn-to-Swim
2. Jim Ringer, Zionsville Aquatic Masters (ZAM), area of exception:  Adult-Learn-to-Swim
3. Bruce Young, Indy Aquatic Masters (INDY), area of exception:  Adult-Learn-to-Swim

2023 Irv Merritt Winner:

•   Should exemplify the standards and values embodied in the life of Irv Merritt.
•   Must be registered with Greater Indiana Masters Swimming.

1. Ralph Dixon, Zionsville Aquatic Masters (ZAM)

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Congrats to all of those listed!

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