Huntington Masters Swim Team

The Huntington Masters Swim Team ("HUMS"), an official club of US Masters Swimming, holds daily early-morning pool workouts year-round at the Huntington YMCA, 60 Main Street, Huntington (contact the Y at 631-421-4242 for Full Y membership fee information).

Indoor Pool Workouts in one of the Y’s two 25-yard pools begin at 5:30 a.m. weekdays and 7:00 a.m. weekends and last one to two hours. These workouts are open to all Full Y members.

Open-Water Swims are held from May to November at West Neck Beach and other local Long Island beaches. Outdoor swim schedules are posted on The Water-Blog.

Want to swim for the Home Team? You can! Join HUMS at clubassistant.com.

Friday, December 31, 2004


Marko's up for a score. How does he stay up that high in the water? Posted by Hello

Tim's got the ball and he'll swim through the wall, (and anybody else), to keep it! Posted by Hello

Now you see it. Now you don't. Posted by Hello

The ball? Where is the ball? Posted by Hello

See, I'll just toss it right over you with my patented "no look pass"! Posted by Hello

Pile on! Pile on! Posted by Hello

Where is that ball floating off to now? Posted by Hello

Hmmm. Three defenders against one. Maybe I should pass it. Posted by Hello

Just keep him under untill he gives up the ball. That's fair right? Posted by Hello

Jim's in goal... ain't NOTHING scoring. Note that he is working so hard, he's actually coming out of his cap. Posted by Hello

I'm going to block this one! Posted by Hello

Oh NO! Now I have to try to block Marko's shot. Posted by Hello

Oh oh -- Sal is going to get the ball. Posted by Hello

Sal gets ready to score... or will it be blocked? Posted by Hello

Sunday, December 12, 2004

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Scott is a winner! (Though it seems like he was prouder of the prizes he won in the drawing!)

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Lynn is a winner!

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OJ is a winner!

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Trish is a winner!

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Chris drinks. Paul cooks. Seems fair!

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Look who's burning the bacon!

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Look who's doing the dishes!

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Sal makes a Holiday Toast.

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Is that Carol starting the Chow Line?

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Armand's on the chow line.

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John and Nancy on line.

Thursday, December 02, 2004


Bill Rowe Posted by Hello

Bill Rowe -- We'll miss you

Bill Rowe passed away this morning (December 2, 2004). All of us that knew him truly felt blessed. He was a local, state, national and world record holder in Masters competition. When he was 84, he couldn't wait to turn 85 and "age up" and set more records. He then turned in a blazing 33.07 for a 50 free. He was always willing to help novice swimmers with their stroke. He swam his whole life, even when he was in the Marine Corps. He was a fine gentleman and will be truly missed.

Saturday, November 13, 2004


Ironman Florida 2004 Results

CONGRATULIONS NANCY LIPIRA-HOEST

5th Place in age group (out of 42)

Swim Time: 1:01:51 (2nd Place)
Bike Time: 5:20:32 (2nd Place)
Run Time: 4:25:07 (7th Place)*

Total Time: 10:55:58

*Note: Nancy ran with a stress fracture! Posted by Hello

Thursday, November 04, 2004


Are you ready Water Polo 2004?
See Bob or Ken in the pool or
leave a comment here! Posted by Hello

Saturday, October 02, 2004


September 26 2004
Jones Beach Triathlon Posted by Hello

Jones Beach Triathlon and Tri-Relay: September 26, 2004 Times & Results

Name / Time / Place in age group / place overall

Scott Kessler / 1:06:16 / 1st / 2nd overall

Don Bond / 1:11:13 / 3rd / 26th overall

Armand D’Amato / 1:22:24 / 1st / 139th overall

Dawn Desimone / 1:28:17 / 5th /204th overall

Lisa Valentine / 1:31:24 / 9th / 251st overall

Tri-Relay Team Results

Roger Levin 1:12:32 / 2nd - male

Ken Longo 1:13:18 / 3rd - coed

Simon Butterworth 1:15:55 / 5th - coed

Friday, October 01, 2004


2004 Holiday Brunch has been scheduled!
The Ketewomoke Yacht Club in Halesite
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2004 at noon
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2004 Holiday Brunch

2004 Holiday Brunch has been scheduled!
Location: The Ketewomoke Yacht Club in Halesite
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2004 at noon

The Huntington Masters Swim Team Entertainment Committee decided to have a brunch this year for the awards ceremony and to cancel the dinner. Right now the tentative date will be Sunday, December 5th at noon. It will be held at the Ketewomoke Yacht Club in Halesite. We had a party there a few years ago...good time. Anyway, it will be a mostly catered affair and will have unlimited Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, wine, beer, etc. We are also looking into having door prizes, etc. Should be fun, as there will be plenty of room to roam, chat, eat, relax and no real time restrictions!

We are looking at a price of $25 per person and that includes everything. So mark your calendar now. As usual, spouses and significant others are more than welcome. A sign-up sheet will be going up in early November. You MUST prepay at least a week or so before the party so we know how much food, etc., to get.

The HUMS Awards Nominating Committee is also looking for nominees for the following categories:

Male Swimmer of the Year

Female Swimmer of the Year

Male Triathlete of the Year

Female Triathlete of the Year


If you have anyone you would like to nominate, please respond to Bob’s recent e-mail.