The following notice was sent out by the USA Swimming Foundation. I want to say that the recognition is much appreciated and unexpected. More deserving than I being singled out to receive this award are my incredible coworkers and staff. Kristen Rianda has been the leader and work horse behind this accomplishment and really should have been by my side to receive credit and I thank her from the bottom of my heart. We have all the great employees, coaches and swim instructors over the past four years to thank....

Long Course 2013 Junior Olympic Headlines Tommy Padilla and Toby Macabugao medaled at the Junior Olympic LC Meet held in Concord, Ca., July 12,13 and 14. Tommy brought home a 7thplace medal in the 200 back with an incredible swim. Toby earned 3 pieces of Junior Olympic Hardware , placing 8thin the 100 BR, 6thin the 200 BR and 8thin the 200IM. EJ Fulgencio swam at his very first Junior Olympic meet at age 10 and showed nerves of steel. The most exciting race was EJ’s perfectly split 200 free...

Special Congratulations is in order for two MCAT swimmers. Earl Fulgencio earned his first Junior Olympic cut at the 10 and Under Championships this past weekend in the 50 fly and improved his 100 butterfly time by over 5 seconds. Jacqueline Dy also participated and had 100% best times improving in all of her events. These two athletes had stellar performances. Be sure to give them a fist bump and let them know how proud you are of them.

Be sure to support your favorite MCAT High School age swimmers at their League Championships this friday, May 3,2013 . The MTAL aka Mission Trails Athleteic League has their Championships at Carmel High School at 4pm. The Monterey Bay Leagues A and B are having their Championships at 3:00 pm at Alvarez High School. Many of our MCAT swimmers are participating in the MBL Championships and some in the MTAL Championships. If you are curious to see what high school swimming is all about, or just want to cheer on...

Due to the noise during our Wednesday meetings, we have opted to move our Monthly Parent Meeting to the 1st Tuesday of every month. The meeting will take place at 6:00 pm in the bleachers. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend because we cover important information pertaining to the team and your swimmer(s). Our first Tuesday meeting will be Tuesday, May 7th. I look forward to seeing you there! -Coach Kristen

1st Annual SVAM Splash and Dash SCY Saturday, February 2, 2013 USMS Sanction: 383-S004 Salinas Valley Aquatic Masters Swim Meet Registration Registration Schedule Right now it is 1:06 PM PT on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Open Close Swimmer Registration Wed, November 7, 2012 12:00 AM PT Thu, January 31, 2013 11:59 PM PT This meet is for swimmers age 18 and over. Salinas Valley Aquatics Masters and MCAT will host this meet at the Salinas Aquatic Center.

It is that time of year when we remind our parents, coaches and swimmers of the USA Swimming Code of Conduxt and Team Rules....We have posted this recent version of the Code of Conduct and ask you to review it. Thank You Dia C Rianda 90 2012 Rules & Regulations ARTICLE 304 CODE OF CONDUCT 304.1 The mission of USA Swimming is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of swimming. USA Swimming grants the privilege of membership to individuals and organizations committed to that mission....

MCAT/SVA General Meeting Sunday, October 7, 12:00 P.M. 1 E Bernal Street, Salinas, CA 93906 AGENDA Opened meeting of SVA, Inc.: Present: Agenda revisions and additions: Public comments(20 minutes max): Present Nominating Committee slate of officers for MCAT/SVA Inc. Board of Directors President: John Leonard Vice President: Jackson Dy Secretary: Christina Padilla Treasurer: Amy Rianda Member at Large: Ramona Macabugao Member at Large: Dao Tran Member at Large: Doug Turner Open Nominations from the floor Election of Officers New Business Meeting Adjournment:

MCAT swimmers Arianne Movilla , Kayne Doughty, Toby Macabugao and Michael Michalski swam last weekend in the blazing sun and heat in Moraga, Ca. These MCAT swimmers qualified for and swam at the Summer Long Course Junior Olympics for Pacific Swimming. Arianne swam 3 events. She competed in the 50 fr, 200 bk and 100 br. Kayne swam 6 events and improved in 2 of the races. He swam the 1500 in 21.44.22 and dropped 21.44.22 seconds. He dropped 2.59 seconds in the 50 back going a blistering 2.59 seconds....

2012 Olympic Trials Standards Dec 2011 2012 Olympic Trials Standards Men Women LCM Event LCM 23.49 50 Fr 26.39 51.49 100 Fr 57.19 1:52.89 200 Fr 2:03.19 3:59.99 400 Fr 4:19.39 800 Fr 8:50.49 15:53.59 1500 Fr 57.59 100 Bk 1:03.99 2:04.99 200 Bk 2:17.99 1:04.69 100 Br 1:12.19 2:20.79 200 Br 2:35.99 55.29 100 Fl 1:01.99 2:03.99 200 Fl 2:16.49 2:06.59 200 IM 2:19.49 4:30.49 400 IM 4:55.89 Qualifying Period Oct 1, 2009 to entry deadline 2012 Pacific Swimming Age Group Time Standards 8/UN SC 8/UN LC Girls PC-B...