The Midland District Masters Committee invites you to a one-day seminar for Masters swimmers at the Coventry Sports Centre. Fairfax Street, Coventry, on Sunday 29 March 1998.

We have been very fortunate in having Chris Martin coming to address us. Chris is the newly appointed coach of the City of Birmingham squad. He has been six time the US national coach and was one of the assistant coaches on the 1992 US Olympic team. His swimmers have medalled at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and he was one of the coaches with the GB team at the 1998 World Championships in Perth.

This seminar is open to all Masters swimmers, triathietes, fitness swimmers, and friends, and is not confined to members of Midland District clubs.

The programme for the day is as follows:

11.00 am Arrive

11.30 am - 1.00 pm Fitness testing in the Bodyline Station

Each participant will be able to be tested in the following areas: bodyfat and body composition analysis; blood pressure and heart rate; lung functions (up to four different tests); strength; flexibility; V02 (beep step or step test); cholesterol (at additional cost). Results and analysis will be mailed to participants. (We have been very fortunate in negotiating a discount price for this facility.)

1.30 pm - 3.15 pm Long course swim training

An opportunity to train in the 50-metre pool. Schedules will be set for different ability and technique groups within the time available.

3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Talk/lecture

Chris Martin, the new head coach to the City of Birmingham squad, has agreed to speak on the latest trends in swim training and how these affect masters swimmers.

4.30 pm - 4.45 pm Coffee and biscuits

4.45 pm -5.30 pm Open discussion forum: topics affecting Masters in the Midlands (and beyond)

If you wish to take part please return the form attached with a cheque for £15 payable to "ASA Midland District" to me, together with a stamped addressed envelope. Please make sure you sign the standard disclaimer on the back of the form.

"Auditors" will be welcome. if you wish to come and observe the testing and swim training, and listen in to the seminar and discussion you wiil be welcome. There is a £5 fee payable by those attending in this way.

I am sure we will be able to offer participants an interesting and stimulating day, which has been modelled on simliar successful events held locally. Should more applications be received than there are places available, priority will be given to those who reply soonest-so act now !!

For additional copies of this form and any other queries, please phone 0121-705 9745. Further information will be sent to all participants.

Andy Wilson
on behalf of the Midland District Masters Committee 26 January 1998

Important: please read this disclaimer carefully before signing. Any queries should be raised with the ASA Midland District Secretary

1. I am aware of the need to seek appropriate medical advice if I have any concerns as to the state of my health. I have not been informed by any medical practitioner and I do not have any knowledge of any medical condition which would make it inadvisable for me to participate in Masters Swimming events or any other associated activities. Accordingly I hereby certify that I am physically fit and well to participate in any such training and events.

2. I am aware of and appreciate the inherent risks involved in such training and competition including the possibilities of injury and accident. I undertake always to conduct myself in a responsible and professional manner.

3. I undertake at all times to use my best endeavours to train and compete in a safe and proper manner and not to do anything which would expose myself or fellow swimmers to unnecessary risk of injury.

4. I further undertake at all times to take all reasonable safety measures for the protection of myself and fellow swimmers and to inform the referee (or other official person)of any concerns I may have as regards safety.

5. I acknowledge that during Masters Swimming events the ASA Midland District cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings and that I must take all reasonable steps against any such loss or damage.

6. I hereby agree to abide by and be governed by the rules of the Amateur Swimming Association and all other laws and conditions applicable including the ASA Safety Laws and the Conditions of the ASA Midland District.

I have read and understand the above provisions and agree to abide by them

Signature of

participant ____________________________________ Date _________________________





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