Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #170                      Saturday, June 9^th, 2007

 

To:  Carleton Coaches (8 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2006 / Winter/Spring/Summer 2007 and Alumni: 6:30am Earlybirds (24 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (46 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (27 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (46 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (40 addresses), Nightcaps (28 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (34 members).

 

 

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 

Spring Session Dates

Just a reminder that the Spring session runs until Fri Jun 29^th.  The Summer session starts Tue Jul 3^rd.  Swimmers are reminded that there will be no workouts on the Canada Day long weekend and no Saturday workouts in July and August.  Also note that as the evening workouts are half-pool (6 lanes, one coach) in July/August, space is limited, so register soon to avoid disappointment.  (Details and prices are available in the “Reminders” section at the end of the newsletter.)

 

 

Fall 2007 High Intensity Cancellation and Whitecaps Monday Time Change Proposal

There are a few changes to Masters coming up for Fall 2007. 

   First, due to the ROCS club taking over the Varsity team, the High Intensity Masters program (joint workouts with the Varsity team) will no longer be offered.  Many thanks to those who have supported this Varsity swim team fundraiser in the past.

   Secondly, in an attempt to streamline the times used for the Varsity teams, Athletics is considering moving the Monday Whitecaps from 6:00-7:10pm to 7:40-8:50pm.  Note that this time change is for Monday only (Tuesday and Thursday would remain 6:00-7:10pm).  In a separate e-mail you will receive a letter from Jennifer Brenning, Associate Director, Recreation and Athletics, explaining this proposal and asking for your feedback to be sent to Steve Baird, Manager, Aquatics & Children’s Programs (steve_baird@carleton.ca) by Fri Jun 22^nd.  Please take the time to read the letter and provide your feedback on this proposal.

 

 

Membership & Facility Notes

   Carleton Students who are not taking any summer courses must purchase a summer membership to use the facility.  Details at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.php. 

   Control Desk staff will be checking expiry dates on all membership cards over the coming weeks.  Please cooperate when asked to present your membership card for scrutiny.

   Due to the late decision to close the facility on Sunday in May/June and weekends in July/August, those with current memberships will get a free extra month when they renew for next year.  Note that a one month pool shutdown is already being predicted for next April.

   There was a locker break in (women’s change room) during Masters Whitecaps on Thu May 24^th.  The lock was cut off and money taken out of a wallet.  Please avoid bringing valuables to the pool if possible, or use the small lockers provided by the Control Desk.

 

 

Upcoming Open Water Swims (Masters Swimming Ontario Registration not required)

For those who enjoy open water swimming, there are quite a few races coming up that are open to all (MSO registration not needed).  Check out the list of competitions later in the newsletter.  The first one is next Sat Jun 16^th!

  

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Weekend to End Breast Cancer:  Kristi Dean (Coach) participated in this 60km walk on Jun 2-3^rd.  She aims to raise $5000 (last year she raised over $3500) for breast cancer research.  So far she has raised $3950.  If you’d like to read more about this fundraiser or sponsor Kristi, see: http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR?px=1813772&pg=personal&fr_id=1180.

 

Some Interesting Articles:

   Joining a Group (like Masters) helps you keep active: http://www.mymsc.ca/Features/200702/RobSchinke.jsp

   Race Team Camp (Florida): Some stroke tips from Jon Olsen (multiple Olympic gold medalist) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/03/sports/playmagazine/0603play-master.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&ref=playmagazine

   Sports Psychology and Refocusing after you Reach a Goal: http://www.mymsc.ca/Features/200706/Eys.jsp. 

 

Silly Swimming Pool Mishaps:  Check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkJ9wQHd2o. 

Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.

 

 

Spring Session Information

Here's where you’ll find information on the Spring session once it is underway, including attendance statistics, upcoming time trials, etc.  The 800/1500 time trial is coming up soon on Thu Jun 14^th / Fri Jun 15^th.  Swimmers also have a chance to do some shorter distance time trials before the end of the session and the last day of the Spring session (Thu Jun 28^th / Fri Jun 29^th) will be a “fun” day.

 

Here are the weekday attendance statistics for this term.  Those with perfect weekday attendance for the entire session will receive a ribbon.

 

6:30am Earlybirds (May 7-Jun 6^th; 14 workouts; range: 16-26; avg.: 19.0)

Perfect Attendance: Cindy, Emile, Guy S, Lydia, Olivier

 

7:30am Earlybirds (May 7- Jun 6^th; 14 workouts; range: 14-16; avg.: 14.2)

Perfect Attendance: Francois A

 

8:30am Earlybirds (May 7- Jun 6^th; 14 workouts; range: 12-18; avg.: 15.9)

Perfect Attendance: Alan H, Margaret K

 

Whitecaps “A” (May 7- Jun 7^th; 14 workouts; range: 11-23; avg.: 16.8)

Perfect Attendance: Francois P, Pete L

 

Whitecaps “B” (May 7- Jun 7^th, except May 14^th; 13 workouts; range 8-14; avg.: 11.4)

Missed 1 Workout: Ellen B, George

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Please give Lynn $26 for your 2007 registration, good until Dec 31^st, 2007.  Contact Lynn for details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of your entry for your first competition. 

 

Full details on all Ontario Masters competitions can be found at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm.  For Quebec competitions see http://www.fnq.qc.ca/calendrier.html (Masters meets are shaded blue). 

    

Here’s a list of upcoming competitions (mostly) in Ontario and Quebec.  Note that meet entries and confirming meet information and entry dates are your responsibility.  More information and web links (if not listed below) should be available shortly, or look at the full schedules as per the above.

 

Sat Jun 16^th Gatineau 1k, 2k and 5k swims (MSO registration not required)

    http://www.kino2.com/eaulibre/meet.doc

Fri-Sat Jun 22-24^th New England LCM Champs, Middlebury, Vermont

    http://middleburymuffintops.org/LCMChamps/

Sat Jun 30^th Montreal Masters Festival LCM

    http://www.fnq.qc.ca/fichiers/0706_Invitation_2eFestival_Maîtres.pdf

Sat Jun 30^th Technosport 2k in Meech Lake (MSO registration not required) http://www.technosport.ca

Sat Jul 14^th (date TBC) Britannia Yacht Club to Nepean Sailing Club 3k Swim (part of the Easter Seals

    weekend; details to be confirmed; MSO registration not required)

Sat Jul 21^st Technosport 3k in Meech Lake (MSO registration not required) http://www.technosport.ca

Sat Aug 11^th Technosport 4k in Meech Lake (MSO registration not required) http://www.technosport.ca

Sun Sept 9^th St Marys 5k Swim (MSO registration is required) http://www.soloswims.com/

Apr 15-25^th 2008 World Masters Aquatic Championships, Perth, Australia http://www.2008finamasters.org/

 

 

Race Results: (Please send in your results!!)

 

Sat May 19^th Early Bird Triathlon

My apologies to Jenna for missing her last time.  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca/. 

Sprint Triathlon (500m/22.8k/5k; 223 competitors)

Jenna Roundell (Whitecaps “A”; 20-24): 97^th overall; 28^th woman and 3^rd in age group in 1:32:13

 

Sat-Sun May 26-27^th National Capital Race Weekend

First and foremost a big thank you to all the volunteers.  Debby Whately (Whitecaps “A”) has volunteered at the National Capital Race weekend for 25 consecutive years! 

   Congrats to all those who participated.  Let me know if I missed anyone!  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca. 

Marathon: 3115 participants

Susanne Russell (x-High Intensity): 106^th overall; 16^th woman and 4^th in women’s 25-29 in 2:59:07.1 (2:59:04.3)

Eric Biklo (Whitecaps “B”): 345^th overall; 310^th man and 46^th in men’s 45-49 in 3:18:34.0 (3:18:21.4 chip)

Bruce Haydon (7:30am Earlybirds): 768^th overall; 670^th man and 132^nd in men’s 40-44 in 3:36:01.7 (3:34:45.3)

Liz Burges-Sims (6:30am Earlybirds): 1419^th overall; 315^th woman and 65^th in women’s 30-34 in 3:56:21.0 (3:54:47.9)

Mike Sims (x-7:30am Earlybirds): 1420^th overall; 1105^th man and 207^th in men’s 40-44 in 3:56:21.1 (3:54:48.2)  [Note that Liz and Mike did this as an “easy” training run!]

 

Half Marathon: 7671 participants

Steve Morton (x-Whitecaps “A”): 338^th overall; 301^st man and 52^nd in men’s 35-39 in 1:33:43.4 (1:33:30.7) – best time by 6min

Gi Wu (Whitecaps “A”/6:30am Earlybirds): 1244^th overall; 992^nd man and 55^th in men’s 20-24 in 1:46:40.8 (1:45.05.1) – best time by about 20min!

Colette Kenney (8:30am Earlybirds): 1527^th overall; 360^th woman and 21^st in women’s 45-49 in 1:49:10.7 (1:47:42.2)

Jenna Roundell (Whitecaps “A”): 2073^rd overall; 558^th woman and 67^th in women’s 20-24 in 1:53:48.8 (1:52:04.7)

Laurie Oppenheimer (8:30am Earlybirds): 4233^rd overall; 1699^th woman and 240^th in women’s 40-44 in 2:09:07.5 (2:03:50.2)

Renee Robert (8:30am Earlybirds): 5295^th overall; 2438^th woman and 123^rd in women’ 50-54 in 2:18:56.7 (2:15:39.6)

Megan Longstaff (8:30am Earlybirds): 6614^th overall; 3437^th woman and 526^th in women’s 40-44 in 2:42:50.0 (2:35:21.4)

 

10K: 6528 participants

Susan Nevitt-Yelle (8:30am Earlybirds): 598^th overall; 92^nd woman and 5^th in women’s 40-44 in 47:58.6 (47:33.3)

Jessica Kamps (6:30am Earlybirds): 920^th overall; 165^th woman and 28^th in women’s 20-24 in 50:36.8 (50:11.2)

Natalie Aucoin (7:30am Earlybirds): 1349^th overall; 293^rd woman and 42^nd in women’s 35-39 in 53:32.8 (52:07.5)

Steve Morris (Whitecaps “A”): 1843^rd overall; 1359^th man and 165^th in men’s 25-29 in 56:13.3 (52:23.7)

Adam Jones-Delcorde (x-Nightcaps): 1908^th overall; 1396^th man and 127^th in men’s 20-24 in 56:39.8 (54:13.1)

Lucie Boudreau (8:30am Earlybirds): 2164^th overall; 638^th woman and 8^th in women’s 50-54 in 58:00.5 (57:24.8)

Robin Visser (7:30am Earlybirds): 3029^th overall; 1085^th woman and 129^th in women’s 20-24 in 1:02:19.8 (59:54.1)

Kristi Dean (7:30am Earlybirds): 4256^th overall; 1894^th woman and 305^th in women’s 35-39 in 1:08:35.2 (1:06:23.0)

 

5K: 6054 participants

Sinisa Catic (Whitecaps “B”): 2067^th overall; 1189^th man and 107^th in men’s 40-44 in 34:21.7 (33:32.5)

Anita Manley (Whitecaps “B”): 2271^st overall; 1011^th woman and 87^th in women’s 40-44 in 35:13.5 (34:15.3)

Julia Manley (Anita’s daughter): 2643^rd overall; 1265^th female and 119^th in girls’ 11-13 in 36:45.2 (35:47.1) [after playing 3 games of soccer!]

Margaret King (8:30am Earlybirds): 5316^th overall; 3176^th woman and 2^nd in women’s 75-79 in 57:09.6 (56:41.0)

 

2K: 2060 participants

Cheri Reddin (Whitecaps “A”): 1362^nd overall; 704^th woman and 73^rd in women’s 35-39 in 19:30.7 (15:33.5)

Jessica Reddin (Safety Supervision): 1363^rd overall; 705^th female and 173^rd in girls’ 8 & under in 19:30.7 (15:33.4)

 

Sun May 27^th Ironman Brazil

Congrats to Iyad and Anushka on their races.  This was Anushka’s first ironman and Iyad’s best by 1.5hrs!  Full results at: http://www.ironmanlive.com/events/ironman/brazil?show=raceresults&year=2007&format=htm. 

Anushka Shibchum (x-Nightcaps): 788^th overall in 12:33:13

Iyad Abbas (x-Whitecaps “B”): 444^th overall in 11:19:56

They both posted reports on TriRudy which you can check out.  Iyad’s was posted on Fri Jun 1^st and Anushka’s on Mon Jun 4^th, see http://www.trirudy.com (under view today’s list and then choose the date of your choice).

 

Sun Jun 3^rd Perth Triathlon (500m/16k/3.2k)

Congrats to those who participated.  Full results at: http://www.town.perth.on.ca/files/%7BC0280D2E-A75C-45A0-AE3A-5A045E50C60A%7DMicrosoft%20Word%20-%202007%20PERTH%20TRIATHLON%20RESULTS%20-word.pdf

Susan Nevitt-Yelle (8:30am Earlybirds): 4^th in women’s 40-44 in 54:21.26

Katie Yelle (Susan’s daughter): 1^st in women’s 11-19 in 1:04:28.66

Bruce Haydon (7:30am Earlybirds): 6^th in men’s 40-44 in 56:29.09

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  Do you post our time trial times somewhere?  Improving Swimmer

 

Dear I. Swimmer:  The time trial times are not posted anywhere, although the top 3 in each event appear in the end of term newsletter.  If you want your time trial times, send me an e-mail and I’ll send you all your times.

 

Dear Coach:  What’s the difference between sculling and breaststroke pull?  Confused

 

Dear Confused:  In a sculling motion the hands move from side to side without moving forwards or backwards.  In a breaststroke pull, there is also a forwards/backwards motion of the hands.  Ask your coach for a demo!

 

Dear Coach:  When we are swimming in a circle, where should I do my turn?  Learning to Flip

 

Dear L.T. Flip:  Normally you want to push straight off the wall, so you should cross over to the far side of the lane before doing your turn (as long as it is safe to do so).  The one stroke where you need to exercise caution is backstroke as you cannot see what’s between you and the wall.  For backstroke, turning in the middle of the lane is safer.

 

Dear Coach:  What’s the difference between 2 x 100IM and a 200 swum as 2x100IM?  Learning the Terms

 

Dear L.T. Terms:  If you were swimming 2 x 100IM you would swim a 100IM and then stop, starting the second one when your pace time was up.  If you were swimming a 200 swum as 2x100IM, there would be no stop until  the entire 200IM was completed.

 

Dear Coach:  I’m having trouble understanding the pace clock, can you help?  New Masters Swimmer

 

Dear N.M. Swimmer: It’s easiest to use the pace clock when you are doing short repeats (when the number of minutes that have gone by is pretty easy to figure out).  If you have trouble figuring out the minutes in a longer swim, ask your coach for help.  If you are having difficulties with “pace clock math”, ask for help during one of your sets.

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Spring Schedule:  

June:

Mon/Fri 9:45-10:45am

Mon/Tue/Thu 7:15-8:00pm

Tue/Thu 7:30-8:30am

Wed 6-7pm & 7-8pm 

 

Tentative Summer Schedule:

July:

Tue/Thu 7:30-8:30am

Tue/Thu 7:15-8:00pm

Wed 6-7pm & 7-8pm

August:

Mon/Tue/Thu 7:15-8:15pm

Wed 6-7pm & 7-8pm

 

2006-2007 Prices:
Private: $50 per hour, plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): $32 per hour, plus GST.
Contact Lynn for bookings.

 

 

Reminders

 

Spring/Summer Sessions:

The pool reopened for the Spring session on Mon May 7^th.  Full details on the Spring/Summer programs are posted on our web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com and are also available at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics.  You can register by calling 613-520-4480 8:30am-4:30pm M-F or on-line (programs only) at:

https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=920 (or follow the links from the Carleton Athletics web page listed above). 

   Here’s a summary of what is offered for Spring/Summer:

Spring & Summer: 6:30am Earlybirds, 7:30am Earlybirds, 6pm Whitecaps, Child Supervision

Spring Only: 8:30am Earlybirds

Costs: Earlybirds: Spring: $68; Summer $70

              Whitecaps: Spring: $70; Summer $72

              Child Supervision: Spring: $65; Summer $62

              (all prices, except child supervision will have GST added)

   - a few points of note:

            1. no Saturday workouts in July/August

            2. Whitecaps workouts will be half-pool only in July/August (one coach)

            3. the Summer session will run until Sat Sept 8^th (September workouts TBC)

 

Newsletter: An e-newsletter (like this one) is sent out about every two weeks.  If you have new lane-mates, please mention to them that they should give their e-mail address to their coach if they'd like to receive it.

 

Suggestions for Workouts or Interested in Making up a Workout or a Set?: If you have suggestions for the workouts (something you like that we never do, or something you dislike that we do too much!), or if you'd like to try making up a workout or a set in a workout, just talk to your coach. 

Interested in Copies of the Workouts?: Are you interested in getting copies of Lynn's workouts ahead of time?  Let me know.  I usually e-mail out two week’s worth of workouts on alternate Sundays.  (Note that these are only the workouts that Lynn coaches.  If Lynn is not your coach, the workouts will be different from the workouts your coach gives you!)

Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:

- Thursday Dinner (after Whitecaps workout: all year)

- Thursday Drinks (after Nightcaps workout: Sept-Apr)

- Saturday Brunch (after 9-10am workout: Sept-Jun)

Meet by the Control Desk after workout.

Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood’s website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.

General Information: Program information, photos, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records, among other things, can be viewed at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com.

Your input to this newsletter is most welcome, especially for the Swimmer Notes, Race Results and Ask the Coach sections!  To be added to or removed from the receiver list, just let me know (lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca).

Happy lengths!

Lynn

lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca (or for quicker response: lynnmar@sce.carleton.ca)

Club website: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com