Doug Church garners national award

Longtime GRIN swimmer Doug Church was named the  2012 Ransom Arthur award winner this weekend. The award was announced Friday, April 27 at the USMS Short Course National Championships in Greensboro, N.C. Doug was named the winner for his volunteer work in both USMS and the Indianapolis area. Doug, of course, founded the world-famous NASTI swim [...]

Award Winners Recognized at the 2012 GRIN State Meet

Several awards were presented to GRIN masters swimmers during the annual meeting at the GRIN state meet. Tim Reiman, Charles Fouts and Russell Judd were all awarded Emeritus status, while Kris Houchens and Dick Smith were presented with the Irv Merritt award for outstanding service to Indiana Masters swimming, and Susie Shuck was presented with the Strong [...]

New Records Set at the 2012 GRIN State Meet!!

The 2012 GRIN State Meet was a success, with 218 swimmers participating.  Thanks to Mel Goldstein, the timers, referees, starters and other volunteers who helped make it such an enjoyable event for everyone there. Lots of new records are being added to the books; here is the preliminary list so far:   45-49 Victoria Rian [...]

USMS / ASCA Masters Coach Certification

GRIN will be hosting  USMS / ASCA Masters Coach Certification training on June 2, 2012 for those who may be interested.  The event will be held in Noblesville, Indiana, and GRIN will cover the fees for any qualified registered GRIN member who would like to get their level 1 & 2 coaches certification. Click here [...]

GLOWS Series

The 2012 USMS Great Lakes Open Water Swim Series has been announced – click here to see the schedule of events planned for this season!

Opening for Fitness Chairperson

In an effort to expand on our programs, GRIN is also looking for a new Fitness Chairperson.  Interested candidates should contact Jim Barber by April 9, 2012.

New Coaches Liaison Needed

The GRIN board has an opening for the position of coaches liaison. Joel Stager has long served GRIN well in the Coaches Liaison postition, but needs to concentrate his efforts on other matters.   This volunteer position serves as the point of contact between the board and team coaches. We’re looking for a liaison who can [...]

GRIN board to meet

The GRIN board of directors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at Muldoons in Carmel. Topics for discussion will include records, new meets and awards. The meeting is open.

Seeking Nominations for Irv Merritt Award

Irv Merritt (born F. Irvin Merritt October 25, 1903 – December 1985) was a highly competitive athlete, well into his 80s. He was a regular participant at Masters swimming competitions and also a competitive distance runner. He was a joy to visit with and always had an interest in the people with whom he competed. At [...]

Poll: What Do You Think?

GRIN is considering changing the rules governing how state records are recorded.  As it stands now, anyone can join GRIN and set state records regardless whether they live in Indiana or set the records in Indiana.   This means that out-of-state swimmers can set GRIN records at out-of-state meets.    There is no other LMSC in the [...]