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Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Storm Policy - Last week a thunderstorm rolled in and the decision was taken to clear the pool. Being new to the team and the facility I was unsure regarding the Milford School System policies and the structure of the pool. There is a lot of information on safety of indoor pools to be found online and as it turns out it is safe to continue swimming in the Milford Pool as it meets the requirements for being bonded and grounded. This information was confirmed by Jeff...

Monty Hopkins

MAST Families, TYR Suit fitting – We need six volunteers to staff the TYR/Swimville suit fitting. Please contact coach Monty Hopkins if you are willing to help with the suit fitting. It will be during swim practice and scheduled as soon as volunteers are available. If we cannot make arrangements for an on-site fitting, the other option is to go to the Swimville store in Ft. Thomas to get properly fitted. Second notice: Milford High School is raising funds for At Milford High School, we take great honor and pride...

Monty Hopkins

MAST Families, TYR Suit fitting – we will be announcing a plan for a TYR suit fitting coming soon. All MAST swimmers will have the opportunity to get properly fitted for this year’s team suit and look at other equipment and apparel. If you are not able to attend the team fitting at MHS, you will still be able to go to the Swimville store in Ft. Thomas to get properly fitted. Milford High School All-American recognition display. The following is a message for Director of Athletics Aaron Zupka: We...

Monty Hopkins

MAST Families, Thank you for being a part of the Milford Area Swim Team. As we work toward offering the best possible program for your family we are constrained by the same factors that are affecting so many parts of our lives. No one can be faulted for feeling impatient with the many rules and restrictions but the hope is that these many provisions will someday pass. In the meantime we all must keep the best attitude possible and make the most of the opportunities we have. The MAST coaches...

Monty Hopkins

Special Update – September 10, 2020 *** Please Read *** MAST Families, After the first two days of practices I am excited to report that everything is going better than expected. The swimmers are adjusting to the unusual circumstances of physical distancing, wearing masks and starting at odd places in the pool. As mentioned in the last Weekly Message we expected to be making adjustments as we adapt to both the number of swimmers and the Covid-related restrictions. Starting with practice tomorrow (September 11, 2020) we will be making the...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, We start fall swimming on Tuesday, September 8. The first three weeks practices will be shorter and will increase until we are at full schedule on September 28: Everything is subject to change, please be patient as we work through the season start-up period. Prior to beginning practice all swimmers must have submitted the MAST Return to Swim Waiver All Swimmers must come to the pool ready for Dryland (wear swimming suit under shorts and T-Shirts) Swimmers must wear gym shoes (or similar) for dryland part of...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, First a copy of the message from The MAST Board: I hope you are all doing well and the kids are ready for the school year! This is a friendly reminder that the Fall/Winter 2020-21 season is upon us. Our registration is now open for the upcoming season. If you plan to swim, I encourage you to sign up prior to the end of next week (9/4). We may have capacity restrictions this year so the sooner the better for existing members. Registration will be "first come...

Monty Hopkins

If you are interested in a Tryout / Evaluation for the MAST competitive swim team Evaluations take place from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Milford High School Each Evaluation will take 10-20 minutes. Monday, August 31 through Thursday, September 3 contact coach Monty Hopkins by e-mail to schedule a time [email protected] to schedule a time.

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, Now that we have concluded a very successful "summer camp" at Oasis it's time for a little break. With school starting it's a good time to let our kids get settled into a school routine and then get the winter short course season started. There are still far too many unknowns regarding a meet schedule but it is important that we get started back the Tuesday after Labor Dayas long as the pool is determined to be ready. Watch this website for updates about season start and...

Monty Hopkins

Hello MAST Families, REGISTRATION: MAST winter registration is now open. Please register for winter swimming as soon as possible. FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE (Tentative - Pending coordination of all schedules with Milford High School. Final approval of the practice schedule will be posted as soon as possible) This schedule, once approved, will be in effect during fall water polo programming and until high school swimming begins 2020 - SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER (during Fall Water Polo) MON TUE WED THR FRI RED 1 Dryland 6:30 - 7:00 Swim 7:00 - 8:00 Dryland...

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