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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MAST COVID-19 Return to Swim December 21, 2020 As you have seen from communications, MAST has been monitoring COVID-19 and adjusting practices to try to minimize the spread. These guidelines were developed to help guide differing situations for potential and confirmed cases of COVID-19. As always, we are following both National CDC, local health department and Ohio Swimming guidelines and will adjust these as necessary. Your best resources remain the CDC: National: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/end-home-isolation.html Ohio: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/docs/covid-19-guidance-quarantine.pdf What do I do if I have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in...

Hello MAST Families, Christmas Break schedule in effect this week for all groups. Black 2 and Black 3 will continue to be held out of practice per high school suspending their practices due to Covid-19 precautions. We are being told that there will be an update on resumption of practice by Tuesday, December 22. If High School swimmers are cleared to resume swimming on December 22, we will use the Wednesday, Dec. 23 practice schedule on Dec. 22. RED 1 RED 2 RED 3 BLACK 1 BLACK 2 BLACK 3...

Both videos offer important key Butterfly concepts. Something to help everyone from beginner to world class swimmer. From MySwimPro: https://youtu.be/VQpFhM18zu4 Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman https://youtu.be/T7gNPwRjgNQ You will have to copy and paste the link into your browser.