Martinez Community Swim Team Places Second in 9th Annual Otter Invitational

Martinez - June 3, 2013, The Martinez Community Swim Team (“MCST”) held their 9th Annual Otter Invitational for swimmers 8-years old and under on Sunday, June 2nd. Five teams competed at the Rankin Aquatic Center. The Meet Director was Kathy Friedman and included the Martinez Community Swim Team, Crockett Swim Team, Lafayette Moraga Youth Association Swim Team, San Ramon Club Sport Swim Team, and the Oakwood Athletic Club Swim Team. The MCST Otters placed second overall behind the Lafayette Moraga Dolphins. Over 175 kids competed in the event and MCST had seven swimmers place in the top 30 in overall points. Chiara Ke, in the 6 and under girls bracket, led the team with 70 total points. Other 6 and under swimmers in the top 30 included Shawn Keifer (41 points) and Liam Morabe (39 points). Leading the 7 and 8-year old age bracket was Sara Cutright (62 points) followed by other outstanding performances from Jackson Barnacal (54 points), Ally Spencer (47 points) and Devin Purewal (39 points). The team’s next event will be held at The Rankin Aquatic Center on Wednesday, June 12th at 5:30 pm. For more information on the MCST Swim Team, visit www.gototters.org.

About the Martinez Community Swim Team (“MSCT) - The MCST Otters have been an active part of the Martinez community since 1980. As one of the largest recreational swim teams in the East Bay, the Otters are a team of athletes, coaches, parents, and community members who value the hard work, persistence, and commitment that are necessary to have an enjoyable summer swim experience. We are all about having fun in the sun, racing through the water, and enjoying our community of friends. Membership is open to all swimmers between the ages of four and eighteen (as of June 15) and is not limited to the Martinez area.

Children of all swimming levels will find a spot on our team. The Little Otter Program is for 4, 5 and 6 year olds who are not yet ready to swim one length of a 25-yard pool without using the lane ropes for support. And, of course, more advanced swimmers will embrace the opportunities that come with training and competing with the Otters.

The team is administered by an elected parent board, instructed by a paid, experienced coaching staff, and inspired by the children and youth who make up the team.