1989-
-MASA holds it's 1st annual Hawaiian Beach Party for members on
February 12th
-October 1st-MASA celebrates 1 year anniversary by offering free
swimming to all community members
1990-
-A water ballet program is established, later to be called
Synchronized Swimming
1991-
-A Water Safety Instructor Aide Program is established allowing
children ages 10 and older to lear and be a more effective aide
to a WSI. They would gain experience working with kids of
all swimming levels and to develop "photographic eye" so
necessary for a good teacher
1992-
-MASA hosts "Splash & Bash" Party and free swimming to the
community members
1994-
-The Swim Team now named "Manta Rays" hosted their first
Invitational Swim Meet.
-In February, a 500 mile club was established for the lap
swimmers of MASA
1995-
-MASA participated in the Marathon Area Sport and Health Fair
held at the Marathon Elementary School on February 26.
1997-
-Stacy Gering, Facility Director will be greatly missed, as she
leaves MASA for a bigger adventure. A new facility
director takes over on October 13.
1998-
-MASA's 10-year anniversary offered events and specials every
day during the month of September
1999-
-In May a 1000 mile club was established for lap swimmers
-Members and staff collaborated to publish "Sharing our Best" a
cookbook to be sold as a fundraiser.
2000-
-Splashing Into Spring Pool Party was held on April 2nd for
members and the community
-Ai Chi; a simple exercise and relaxation program was started in
the summer
2001-
-MASA staff was trained and an AED was purchased for the
facility
-Local MASA member certified as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor
willing to teach classes at MASA
2002-
-With the popularity of preschool classes, MASA added another
night to the schedule
2003-
-A winter season was added to the Manta Ray Swim Program
2004-
-The Board of Directors put together a MASA Mission Statement
using the original goals and dreams of the Goldbach's "To
provide the community with a pleasant and safe water environment
for fitness, education and recreation"
-In the fall a new swim lessons structure was presented to all
participants to meet the needs and changes put forth by the
American Red Cross
2005-
-May 23-27, MASA participated in Marathon County's Water Safety
Week offering events, videos and handouts on Wednesday the 25.
-May was also the month where MASA established the 1500 mile
club
-A year round incentive program is started for adult members of
MASA that participant in fitness activities while at the pool.
2006-
-MASA purchased an outside sign that was placed on the front
yard allowing MASA to advertise up coming events
-We participated in "Splash Into Safety" sponsored by Safe Kids
Wausau Area that demonstrated and gave hands-on experiences to
kids of all ages and their parents about being safe around water
2007-
-MASA web page established
