BOSTON, April 19, 2024 — The board of directors of the New England Local Masters Swimming Committee (NELMSC) is pleased to announce the NELMSC Hall of Fame induction class of 2024. This year’s NELMSC Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Celebration will take place Sunday afternoon, September 29, 2024, at J. Anthony’s Italian Grill in Auburn, Massachusetts. This induction class is the sixth since the NELMSC board created the Hall of Fame in 2010.

The Pool Performance category recognizes members based on outstanding swimming accomplishments achieved while a member of the NELMSC. The Pool Performance class of 2024 inductees are Karen Bierwert, Stuart Cromarty, Tracy Grilli, and Dick Hutchings of New England Masters Swim Club (NEM); Aagje Caron of Great Bay Masters (GBM); and David Vail of Maine Masters Swim Club (MESC).

The Open Water/Long Distance category recognizes members based on outstanding open-water swimming accomplishments achieved while a member of the NELMSC. This category has been expanded to include members from the sport’s administrative side — people who have organized open water events and provided opportunities for countless open water swimmers in New England. The Open Water/Long Distance class of 2024 inductee is Paula Yankauskas of NEM.  

The Contributor category recognizes members who have contributed considerable time and effort to the formation, development, and organization of their club or the NELMSC and/or whose valuable contributions over several years have led to the continued success of their club, workout group, or the NELMSC. The Contributor class of 2024 inductee is Fred Bartlett of NEM.

“New England LMSC Hall of Fame inductees represent an outstanding group of individuals who have had a tremendous impact on Masters Swimming,” said NELMSC Board Chair Jason Weis. “We are delighted to honor their achievements and celebrate them for being inspirational stewards of the LMSC. Congrats to all our esteemed inductees and we're looking forward to celebrating your legacies!” 

For more information about the forthcoming NELMSC Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on September 29, visit the NELMSC Hall of Fame webpage.

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Tracy Grilli

Chair, New England LMSC Hall of Fame

tracyswims@mindspring.com

About USMS & NELMSC

U.S. Masters Swimming is a membership-operated nonprofit headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1970, USMS is the premier resource for adult aquatic fitness in the United States. Its mission is to promote health, wellness, fitness, and competition for adults through swimming. The New England Local Masters Swimming Committee is a volunteer-run, nonprofit subordinate of USMS that serves as the regional governing body for USMS-registered clubs, workout groups, coaches, and swimmers in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The NELMSC Board of Directors consists of elected officers and appointed swim club representatives.