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Monty Hopkins

Feb. 1-7 MON Feb. 1 TUE Feb. 2 WED Feb. 3 THR Feb. 4 FRI Feb. 5 SAT Feb. 6 SUN Feb. 7 POOL TIME 5:45-9:00 5:45-9:00 5:45-9:00 5:45-9:00 4:40-7:30 12:45-3:00 OFF RED 1 OFF D 6:45-7:15 >Pool Hallway S 7:15-8:15 OFF D 6:45-7:15 >Pool Hallway S 7:15-8:15 D 6:30-7:00 >Pool Hallway S 7:00-7:30 D 1:45-2:15 >Pool Hallway S 2:15-3:00 OFF RED 2 D 6:45-7:15 >Pool Hallway S 7:15-8:15 OFF D 6:45-7:15 >Pool Hallway S 7:15-8:15 OFF D 6:30-7:00 >Pool Hallway S 7:00-7:30 D 1:45-2:15 >Pool Hallway S 2:15-3:00 OFF...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, February Practice Schedule will be posted in a second update. Due to various factors the MAST swim practice schedule changes a lot this month. We tried to have as many practices as possible for all groups while at the same time attempting to be as consistent as possible. Make sure to check the second post today for the February practice schedule. High School Championships begin this week and we would like to wish all MAST affiliated high school swimmers the very best and hope you all have...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, 1) New MAST Coaches - We are pleased to let everyone know that Emily Wethington and Erin New have joined the MASt coacing staff. More information about both coaches will be posted soon, but they are already on deck and getting to know our swimmers. 2) Josh Schneider Clinic - I hope that you enjoyed the opportunity to hear one of America's top sprinters talk about training and racing. Josh worked with our swimmers on start, turn and push-off technique as well as talking about the importance...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, We learned last night (January 18) that one of our team parents who volunteered during the morning session at the swim meet on Saturday has subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. This volunteer was asymptomatic while at the meet and was wearing a mask the entire time. It is further believed that this volunteer was not in close contact with anyone for more than a brief moment (the volunteer was recording temperatures at the pool entrance). This individual began experiencing symptoms by way of losing sense of smell...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Several Items so this update will be in bullet point format with more details to follow. 1) I just received word (from a MAST parent) that Milford High School has gone to remote learning. I have not heard from anyone at the school as to whether or not this will affect MAST practices. As soon as I have more information I will send out an update. MAST Practices - We are planning to hold practices as scheduled until further notice. 2) Congratulations to everyone who competed and...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, The information for the meet Saturday is now posted in the Events tab. You will find an estimated Time Line, Warm-up Schedule, Psych Sheet and MAST Entry list. Here is some additional important information: 1) We still need some volunteers to help with the meet. Please sign up today. 2) Meet Marshal's will help check swimmers and workers by performing the temperature check and asking the screening questions prior to entering the pool. Plan to arrive early as the process of checking and recording temperatures does take...

Monty Hopkins

Hello Everyone, Four items for this update: 1) Home swim meet Saturday, January 16. If you haven't signed up yet please check the meet information on the events page and get signed tonight. The meet will include swimmers from OHYA and Mariemont. 11 & Over --> 9:00 am Warm-up 10:00 Meet Begins 10 & Under --> 12:30 pm Warm-up 1:30 Meet Begins Spectators will not be permitted but we may still have volunteer sign-up opportunities for meet workers. We need a volunteer for the position of "Covid Compliance" for each...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Emma Frye has chosen not to continue coaching with MAST. She has contributed a great deal to the MAST program and we wish her the very best as she moves on. Emma will continue to be around as she will still be coaching with the Milford High School team. Thank you, Emma. MAST is fully committed to the growth and future success of its entire swimming program. We live in an area that is enthusiastic about swimming and we are committed to the continuing growth of the...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Happy New Year to everyone. Due to a wide variety of events at the high school, the MAST practice schedule will be somewhat random. Please check each day on the weekly spreadsheets below for your swimmers group practice times. Practice times include both dryland and swimming time. High School Swimmers, please meet with Coach Monty regarding MAST practices to attend during weeks that you have meets. We hope to see everyone at every swim practice. Jan. 2-3 SAT - Jan. 2 SUN - Jan. 3 RED 1...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Merry Christmas and best wishes from the MAST coaches to all of you. Covid-19 update We have been alerted that there has been a third positive Covid-19 test for a MAST Swimmer in the Black 3 group. All those who were in close contact (per standard Covid tracing rules) have been notified and are taking the appropriate measures. This disease is still unpredictable and highly contageous so everyone should continue to take the appropriate standard precautions. When in doubt - stay out! Practice schedule this week DAY...

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