US Masters Long Course Championships,
August 15-18, 2002 Cleveland, OH
Kenyon Rocks
Swimming Reunion
Greetings Kenyon Swimmers,
As you know, a small but hearty group of aging swimmers from Kenyon are planning a reunion to celebrate the amazing
tradition of competitive swimming at Kenyon and to honor Coach Steen. We hope you will join us. This package of
information is the last mailing you will receive from us. From here on in, we will be updating you via e-mail.
If you are NOT on our e-mail distribution list and would like to be, please contact Kris Caldwell at caldwellk@kenyon.edu.
Kenyon Swimming has had a long and proud tradition of success. Whether you swam for Jim Steen, Tom Edwards, or
Dick Sloan, Kenyon always dominated the conference meets and was motivated by the compelling force of a tradition
of excellence. Soon after Coach Steen arrived, Kenyon Swimming began the climb to dominate at the national level,
where it remains today.
Under the tutelage of head coach Jim Steen, the Kenyon College swimming and diving team developed into the most
successful program in collegiate athletic history.
22 Consecutive NCAA National Championships for the Kenyon Men's Swimming and Diving Team
17 Consecutive NCAA National Championships for the Kenyon Women's Swimming and Diving Team
13 Time Winner of NCAA's Division III Coach of the Year Award
7 Time Winner of the American Coaches Association for Excellence
1994 Recipient of the National Collegiate and Scholarship Swimming Trophy
Coach of over 300 Men and Women All-American swimmers totaling 2,315 All-American Awards since his arrival 1976.
These are the statistics. Whether or not you participated on one of these championship teams, you were part of
the tradition of Kenyon Swimming. We want you to be a part of this reunion effort and maybe even be part of a
new tradition - the Kenyon Masters national championship team.
This is a "grass roots" effort to honor Coach Steen and reunite with your former teammates. You may participate
in a number of ways:
1) Join us in Cleveland…swimming is optional but encouraged. If you're not swimming, come be part of the team
on deck and then join us for the party Saturday night.
2) Contribute to our Kenyon Swimming Commemorative Book and "slide show" by sending photographs and/or
a note of appreciation for Coach. Your photos will be returned. Please include a SASE for the return of your photos.
Send this to: Laura Chase Kessler, 8056 Amber Ln., Brecksville, OH 44141
For electronic files, send them to Laura at: kesslel@bigfiles.ccf.org (please tell her the files are coming at
kesslel@ccf.org)
3) We also want to develop a rockin' score for the slide show, so send music suggestions of the hits
from your Kenyon swimming days.
4) The Kenyon Masters web site has all your answers. Book mark its location for easy access: http://www2.kenyon.edu/masters/welcome3.htm.
It can also found by going through www.kenyon.edu, "Alumni and College Relations," "Affinity Groups,"
"Masters Swim Team."
IF YOU ARE NOT SWIMMING
Let us know if you can join us in Cleveland by completing the enclosed form. We'll need a head count and your
reservation for the Celebration Dinner on Saturday August 17th.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO SWIM
1) Join the Kenyon Masters team affiliated with the Lake Erie Masters. Use the enclosed application form. Check
"Other Clubs." For more information, go to www.mindspring.com/~lakeeriemasters/
2) If you need a workout group in your local area, visit www.usms.org and find a link to your area for more information.
A workout group will keep you motivated and challenged.
3) Register with us on the Kenyon Masters site (so that your buddies know you're coming). If you are CURRENTLY
SWIMMING WITH ANOTHER MASTERS TEAM, Please consider TRANSFERING to the Kenyon Team for the Nationals competition.
Contact Jenny Luker at jrluke@aol.com or (781) 631-9265 for the transfer form.Transfer by May 1, 2002 to be eligible.
4) As a member of the Kenyon Masters Team, you will receive Swim magazine. In early summer, Swim will publish the
entry form for the USMS LC Championships. It will also be on-line at www.usms.org, and at www.mindspring.com/~lakeeriemasters/
Enter by the deadline!
5) Complete the enclosed form for our records, thanks!
IF YOU PLAN TO SWIM RELAYS ONLY
Here is where the fun begins. If enough of us show up, we could actually take home another championship…The four
relays are all 200 meters: Freestyle, Medly, Freestyle Mixed (Male/Female), and Medly Mixed. You may swim all four
relays if we have enough people and you have enough energy!
You must still register as a Masters swimmer (Steps 1-6 above). You must also enter the USMS Championship meet
as a relay swimmer (Step 5). On the enclosed form we ask you to provide us your relay preferences for the meet.
We will require your AGE (for the purposes of this meet, your age is the age you turn in the year 2002), and your
50 METER splits for each stroke you like.
ARE THERE QUALIFYING TIMES FOR NATIONALS?
Yes, and No! You may enter 3 events without qualifying for the National Qualifying Times (NQT's). These times will
be posted when the entry form for Nationals becomes available. You may enter 3 additional events if you have met
the NQT for that event. The maximum number of individual events a swimmer can enter is 6. Distance swimmers must
choose between the 800m and 1500m freestyle events.
THE PARTY
August 17th, the Watermark Restaurant at 1250 Old River Road in Cleveland (216-241-1600). Cost is $36/per person.
Send the enclosed form and check as soon as you know you are coming. Space is limited. Time: after the meet, about
7:30.
TEAM SUITS, SWIM CAPS, T-SHIRTS - Yes! We want to look like a team!
Swim suits are black lycra with Kenyon shield screened on - very classy.
Women's Suits Men's Racer Men's Jammer
Sizes 22-30 $41.80 Sizes 22-28 $24.20 Sizes 22-28 $28.20
Sizes 32-40 $45.00 Sizes 30-38 $25.80 Sizes 30-38 $29.80
Swim Caps are black with Kenyon shield on the side. $3.95 ea.
T-Shirts are white with a Kenyon shield on front pocket, the back will read: Kenyon Rocks! Masters Swimming Long
Course Championships, August 2002 $10.00.
Place your orders with Sarah Leone (Kenyon '01) at Kast-A-Way Swimwear (1-800-345-5682).
Her e-mail is leones6@juno.com. Shipping charges range between $4.95 and $7.95, taxes not included.
HOTEL
We have chosen the Holiday Inn Select at 1111 Lakeside Ave. in Cleveland as our Team hotel. There is a block of
50 rooms set aside for US Masters Swimmers. The group rate is $109/night. Call (216) 241-5100. Call early to get
your room…they will go fast! Reservation deadline is July 14.
Additional questions? Let us know. We want you to Party with us!! Kenyon Rocks!
Your Planning Committee: Kris Kennard Caldwell, Erin Finneran, Beth Harrod, Jenny Luker, Laura Chase Kessler, Amy Lepard, Kelly Miller-Bridges,
Jen Carter, Katie Petrock Madigan, Laurie Finke, Sarah Leone