Over 70 swimmers participated in the 16th Annual Polar Bear Classic
swim meet on Sunday January 29, 2006. The meet was held at the
University of Arizona's Hillenbrand Aquatic Center on a warm, sunny
day with temperatures in the mid 70's. Not a single polar bear was
seen all day.

There were many outstanding swims for such an early season meet. But
86 year old Max Von Isser stole the show with his National Record
shattering 50 yard fly time of 43.02. This broke the previous mark in
the Men's 85-89 age group by over 4 seconds!

Thanks to Fred Paavola, Jon Borendame and Tim Krapp for officiating
and Salpointe High School students for timing the event. Hope to see
everyone at the Arizona Masters Short Course Yards State Meet on March
24-26, 2006.

Coach Jim Stites
Ford Aquatics
Tucson, AZ