Linda is very deserving of this honor and will be recognized formally at the Hall of Fame Banquet. Linda was one of the best age group swimmers ever to come out of Arkansas and one of the very first age groupers to achieve national prominence. Her early accomplishments helped other swimmers to realize that they... Continue Reading →

Bonnie is consistently a top performer, supporter and contributor to Arkansas Masters Swimming. This past year, she had outstanding accomplishments which are listed below. She is truly worthy to be awarded as the Arkansas Swimmer of Year. Bonnie connects with people one and one, is an effective motivator, and brings high energy to anything in... Continue Reading →

Carie has been an integral member of the leadership team of Arkansas Masters Swimming for over 7 years. In 2014 as the Leadership team was leaving, Carie threw her name in the hat and began working towards getting involved in the Masters Leadership team.  In 2015, she became the General Chair and held that position... Continue Reading →

Megan currently serves on the Arkansas Masters board as our Coaches Chair and has done so with a servant’s heart for over 3 years. Megan started her Masters Coaching career in 2017 as a swim instructor and coach for both children and adults. She now coaches triathletes as well as offering private lessons. Megan is the... Continue Reading →

Byron currently serves on the Arkansas Masters LMSC board as our Chairman. He is also the Secretary for the USMS Legislation Committee.  He became a Masters Certified Level 1/2 Coach in May of 2017, and has been a competitive swimmer since the age of 8.  His dedication to swimming is outstanding.  As a Masters Swimmer, he... Continue Reading →

Scott has served for as the Arkansas Masters LMSC registrar since the fall of 2015.  He previously was President of SLAM (St. Louis Area Masters) from 1995 a 1999.  Scott holds several records for Arkansas Masters in addition to ten USMS Top 10 times.  His dedication to LONG workouts 6 days a week, and dedication... Continue Reading →

From a speech given by Marvin Schwartz April 28, 2018: “It’s my pleasure to identify Trip Strauss as the 2017 Masters Swimmer of the year.  Unfortunately Trip has a medical issue and can’t be with us tonight. But since he’s not here, I can say what I like about him and he won’t have any... Continue Reading →

From a speech given by Carie O'Banion honoring Dotty Burke at the 2017 Swimmer of the Year banquet: My 85 year old mother takes great pleasure in telling people that her daughter is a “master swimmer.”  While I hate to burst her proud motherly bubble, I am always quick to point out that masters swimmer simply... Continue Reading →