Unsyncables News and Notes
IN STYLE MAGAZINE INCLUDES UNSYNCABLES

In Style magazine said of a private watershow, "A chic swim team laps up the crowd's attention." The article, "Cindy Crawford turns back time for a swank soiree," told of the Omega Watch party at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, continuing...."Then, as if on cue, five red-suited Esther Williams clones dived into the pool for a synchronized swimming routine, treating New Hollywood to a splash from the past." "This is so elegant," said Fast and Furious's actor Rick Yune, "Not like those L.A. parties where everybody's tattooed and pierced!" Quite an event for the Unsyncables.
UNSYNCABLES FEATURED AT HGTV EVENT IN 2003

The Unsyncables were featured entertainment at an HGTV (Home and Garden Television) estate party at the Paramour.  Eight members of the Unsyncables performed various routines in the pool of the beautiful historic estate (theparamour.com).  Many party guests stopped marveling at the lovely scenery around the pool and instead checked out the scenery IN the pool.  The Unsyncables performed to music from Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, from "Fly Me to the Moon" to "Heartbreak Hotel." 
"UNSYNCABLES AT ANY AGE"

The Unsyncables were the subject of a documentary made by the students at USC's School of Cinema-Television. The subheading read: "A documentary following women of all ages who, in the water, transcend any differences and find personal freedom through team synchronization."

Each fall, three proposals are selected for funding and development with all students assigned to one of the three films. The proposal by Victoria Foster, granddaughter of Unsyncables' oldest member Miriam, was chosen one of the filmed projects. The first showing was held December 14, 2002, at the University of Southern California's Norris Theatre. A repeat showing was held in 2005..
UNSYNCABLES TAKE 3rd OVERALL AT THE  2005 U.S. MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Southern California Unsyncables earned a suprising 3rd place overall finish at the 2005 U.S. National Masters Championships held Oct. 20-23 in Clermont, Florida. The overall title is a result of an accumulation of gold, silver and bronze medal places by all team members. With only half the team participating  the Unsyncables were behind only The Dayton Synchronettes and the Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland, Oregon.

There were 234 entries in the meet from 29 clubs representing the states of Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin along with swimmers from Canada and Switzerland.

Gold medals were won in Solo by Ymajahi 20-29, Karen 40-49 GM, Penny 60-69 GM, and Lizzi 70-79 with Silvers to Lindsay 20-29 GM and Miriam 70-79 and 4th to Sylvia. Duet silvers went to Shannon & Melanie in 30-39 GM and to Karen and Shelly, 40-49 GM. Trio Gold was won by Lizzi, Penny and Miriam 70-79 and 4th in 50-59 top Kay, Ruth and Sylvia.

In Team events, the first ever Combo Team Competition was won by the Unsyncables with Ymajahi, Lindsay, Karen, Shannon, Jill, Penny,  Miriam, Kay, Ruth, and Sylvia. Team Gold in 30-39 GM went to Shelley, Ymajahi, Lindsay, Shannon, Karen, and Melanie and the 50-59 Team of Ruth, Jill, Penny, Lizzi, Kay & Sylvia won bronze medals. See Meet the Teams for members and photos.

For more complete results, check our 2005 results page and/or www.usasynchro.org.
UNSYNCABLES SUCCESSFUL AT WORLD MASTERS 2006

The Unsyncables won a total of 6 gold medal events in the 2006 World Masters Championships held at August 13-17, 2006 in Stanford's fantastic Avery Aquatic Center. The competition brought more than 300 competitors from 11 nations for the events. The Unsyncables six gold included 3 solos: 40-49, 70-79, and 80-89, 70-79 duet, 35-49 trio and 65 & over team.

Three teams from the Unsyncables participated: the 65 & overs who won the gold, the 50-64 team placed 5th and the 20-34 team took 12th. Almost every team in the two younger age groups (20-34 and 35-49) were swimming with the full compliment of 8 swimmers with Europeans dominating the 20-34 age group where the US national champions placed 6th. .

One of the highlights of the meet was our own Miriam (80-89 solo) who brought down the house with huge audience appreciation in her performance to "Little Old Lady from Pasadena,"  her technical routine and continued to wow the crowd with her interpretation of "Memories" for her free routine. Miriam overcame her competitors with a strong showing of swimming fluidity, good vertical figures and great artistic interpretation. Our own "Little Old Lady (who is actually) from Pasadena" is going strong at age 86 and shows that synchro is a sport for all ages.

Lizzie was the top gold medal winner for the Unsyncables, winning 3 events: solo and duet (with Penny DeMeules) in 70-79 and 65 & over team. Karen won two gold medals, 40-49 solo, and with partners Kristen Ash and Angela Sacchetto, also won the 35-49 trio.

Check the Unsyncables results, 2006worldresults, 2006world photos.
complete results may be found at www.2006FINAMASTERS.org.