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Go Lions Freestyle Challenge
Grab your Honolulu Blue and join your Michigan Masters swim friends to cheer on the Detroit Lions! A fun opportunity for Michigan Masters Swimmers to challenge themselves and have a chance to win a $50 Swim Outlet Gift card, all while rooting for the Home Team, our Detroit Lions!
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GO LIONS CHALLENGE
Summer Nationals 2024
A small crew of seven athletes traveled from Michigan to Mission Viejo this summer to compete at the summer nationals in late August and placed tied for 7th in the Regional Division.
- Sallie Bartkowiak scored 29 Points by placing 5th in the 200 IM, 6 in the 200 free, 5th in the 800 free, 6th in the 100 free and 4th in the 200 free.
- Suzanne DeVine scored 15 points by placing 5th in the 200 free and the 50 fly placing 2nd.
- Kevin Doak, our top scorer of the meet, earned 44.50 points for Michigan Masters. Kevin was the National Champion in the 50 backstroke!! He also place 3rd in the 50 fly, 6th in the 50 free, 4th in the 100 fly, 5th in 100 free and 3rd in the 100 back. Congratulations National Champion Kevin Doak.
- Nevin Kay scored 9 points placing 5th in the 50 back.
- Tamara Steel scored 35 points with a 4th place finish in the 100 breast, 6th place finish in the 200 IM, 4th place finish in the 50 breast, 4th place in the 400 IM and 2nd in the 200 butterfly.
- Frank Thompson scored 2 points by placing 9th in the 1500 free.
- Karen Younkins placed 5th in the 50 breast, 3rd in the 200 back and 6th and the 50 fly.
2024 Michigan Masters Scholarship Winner: John McHugh
John graduated from Brighton High School in 2023 where he participated on the mens swim team. He is currently attending Hope College where he is pursuing a physical Therapy program while swimming on their mens swim team.
The Annual Michigan Masters Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in grants over the past decade and is completely funded by the generous donations of Michigan Masters swimming members and their families.
The purpose of this annual $1,500 scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible Michigan Masters swimmers and family members who are attending college as undergraduate or graduate students.
Consideration for this scholarship is given to those students attending full or part-time undergraduate or graduate programs in day or night school, with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate potential for outstanding success in their respective field of study. Financial hardship and need may also be a criteria for this scholarship.
Donations in any amount ($5, $10, $20 or more) are always appreciated. These donations are then combined to help deserving students that are part of the Michigan Masters swimming family.
All donations are tax deductible and can be made by credit card using the link provided here.
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USMS Registration is Open
Are You a Member of USMS? Do You Need to Renew Your USMS Membership? Please visit the USMS website to register or renew. For detailed information, please visit the MI Masters Registation page.