Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #242            Sunday, January 17^th, 2010

 

To:  Carleton Masters Coaches (7 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 and Alumni: 7:30am Earlybirds (43 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (27 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps I (49 addresses), 7:10pm Whitecaps II (39 addresses), 8:10pm Whitecaps (19 addresses), Masters “Alumni” (34 addresses).

 

 

“The power of your example is far greater than the example of your power.” – Tavis Smiley

 

 

Swim for Haiti: Jan 21-22^nd

Louis Bérubé, who swims in the Carleton early morning MWF public swim, is organizing a Swim-a-thon for Haiti to take place this Thu Jan 21^st and Fri Jan 22^nd at the Carleton pool.   All Masters swimmers in all groups, plus anyone swimming in public swim, and even those not currently swimming at Carleton are welcome to participate, but you are under no obligation (the short distance IM workout will run as usual).  The idea is to raise money for Red Cross and Doctors without Borders in Haiti, as well as to collect any unused medications you may have to send there.  I’d recommend that you ask your sponsors to go with a flat rate (rather than per length) as it will make collecting easier!  We also recommend you ask for cheques (rather than cash) as they are easier/safer to deal with.  A pledge form can be found at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/swimforhaitipledge.pdf.  We will also have some pledge forms at workout.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask Lynn or Mits, or to contact Louis directly at (613) 558-9897, decision@trytel.com, or 37 Irving Ave., Ottawa ON K1Y 1Z2.

 

 

Women’s Lockers

Fran Craig (Customer Service) has this update on the lack of lockers in the women’s change room:

“All lockers will be removed and a new locker system will be installed by mid February to mid March 2010.  All temporary lockers will be converted to half lockers and additional banks of lockers will be added wherever we can find space.  This will substantially increase our storage capacity.  I will be posting notices confirming this project’s timeline when I receive the final work orders.  There is some light at the end of the tunnel.”

 

 

Winter Session Dates

The Winter session is now underway.  This session runs until Thu Apr 15^th (Whitecaps 1, 2, 3) / Fri Apr 16^th (Earlybirds 1, 2). 

   If you are still planning to register, there is room in all groups except 6pm Whitecaps 1.  (7:10pm Whitecaps 2 is filling up fast.)

   Please note the following:

- there are no workouts Mon Feb 15^th (Family Day)

- there are no other cancellations during Carleton’s Reading Week (Feb 13-21^st)

- there are no cancellations due to March Break

- there are no workouts on Fri Apr 2^nd or Mon Apr 5^th (Good Friday and Easter Monday)

- there are workouts as usual on Sat Apr 3^rd (Easter Saturday)

   The workout themes and Saturday coaches for the Winter session are posted on the web site.

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Swimmer Updates:

 - Irene Marushko (7:30am Earlybirds) thanks all those who signed the petition on her street name, and points to this article in the Jan 10^th Ottawa Citizen showing that progress is being made: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Notes+interest+reno+laggards/2425580/story.html

 - My apologies to Steve Jacobson (x-Carleton Masters) for calling him Steve Jones in the last newsletter!

 

Swim Coach Obituary:

- Joe Kerkhoven: http://yourlifemoments.ca/sitepages/obituary.asp?oId=360509&source=St.%20Catharines%20Standard

 

Go Swim iPhone App?:

I hear that a swimming iPhone App came out on Jan 7^th.  Has anyone tried it?  Let me know if you have a report for the newsletter.

News Articles:

- Sports supplements: are probiotics a help or hindrance for athletes?: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/sports-supplements-are-probiotics-help-or-hindrance-athletes-41574

- Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091123171228.htm

- Should I exercise if I have the flu?: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/should-i-exercise-if-i-have-the-flu/article1377578/

- Swimming training: methods to improve swimming speed: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/swimming-training-methods-improve-swimming-speed-41580

- Long-term physical activity has anti-aging effect at the cellular level: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/01/content_12567273.htm

 

Swim Suits for Sale:  The suits range in brand, style, and colour.  The most expensive women’s suits are $40 and the most expensive men’s suits are $25, with most suits less than that.  The swim suits are available for browsing whenever Lynn is coaching – just ask! 

 

Caps and Goggles to Borrow:  Lynn always has a “lost and found” bag full of spare caps and goggles to borrow if you forget (or break) yours.

 

50c Swim Caps:  Triathlete and x-Carleton Masters swimmer Ellen Pazdzior and Joanie Conrad (8:10pm Whitecaps) have kindly donated a large number of mostly new latex swim caps.  The money raised by selling these for 50c will go towards the $45 annual fee to register Carleton Masters with Masters Swimming Ontario.  Just ask Lynn if you’re interested in looking at these.

 

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

 

 

Winter Session Information

In this section of the newsletter you’ll find information on time trials, attendance, and other Masters workout news.

 

Here are the time trials planned for this session:

   Thu/Fri Feb 25/26^th: 6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds: 400 fs or IM

   Mon Mar 8^th: Earlybirds and 6pm Whitecaps: two 50s choice (two different strokes)

   Tue/Wed Mar 23/24^th: 6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds: 100 choice

   Tue/Wed Mar 30/31^st: all groups: 1500 free (800 free for those over 2:15/100m)

   Tue/Wed Apr 6/7^th: 6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds: 200 choice

   Thu/Fri Apr 15/16^th: 6pm Whitecaps and Earlybirds: 4x50 free and medley relays

Note that swimmers are welcome to request time trials at other workouts, space permitting.

 

Congratulations to Claire Robinson (8:30am Earlybirds) and Renee Robert (8:30am Earlybirds) for having the lowest dps (distance per stroke) scores in 25m freestyle of 3 and 4, respectively.  Well done!

 

Here are the attendance statistics so far.  Those maintaining perfect weekday attendance all term will receive a certificate at the start of next term.

 

7:30am Earlybirds (Jan 4-15^th; 6 workouts; range 17-22; avg.: 20.7)

Perfect Attendance: Andrew B, Angela D, Brad S, Bruce B, Ian L, Madelayne DG, Rod H

 

8:30am Earlybirds (Jan 4-15^th; 6 workouts; range 14-16; avg.: 15.5)

Perfect Attendance: Alan H, Alex R, Carla S, Carly G, Colette K, Isla P, Malika S, Penny E, Susan N-Y

 

6pm Whitecaps (Jan 5-14^th; 5 workouts; range 25-29; avg.: 27.0)

Perfect Attendance: Bill C, Cam D, Debby W, Don W, John W, Lina V, Mike L, Nathan F, Pete L, Siobhan W

 

7:10pm Whitecaps (Jan 5-14^th; 5 workouts; range 11-18; avg.: 14.6)

Perfect Attendance: Jamie C, Jen C-G, Nicole G

 

8:10pm Whitecaps (Jan 7-14^th); 3 workouts; range 10-17; avg.: 12.7)

Perfect Attendance: Ashley K, Dawn W, Kathy B, Kelly M, Paul D

 

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Registration for 2009-2019 is now underway.  Cost is now $36 ($35 to MSO plus $1 postage/handling).  Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “Lynn Marshall”.  Your MSO membership will be good until Dec 31^st, 2010.  Contact Lynn for more details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of the 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: https://www.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx, select FNQ <show>, upcoming meets, then the appropriate month, then select the appropriate Masters meet to get more info.  If it says “sanctioned” the meet package should be available.
 
Here’s a list of tentative and confirmed upcoming competitions (mostly) in Ontario and Quebec.  More meets and more details will be added as the information become available.  Note that meet entries and confirming meet information and entry dates are your responsibility.
 
Sat Jan 23rd Shark Tank 2, Ottawa U (“open water”) http://www.helluva.ca 

Sat Jan 23rd Thunder Bay Masters Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/2010MakingWaves.pdf
Sun Jan 24th Alderwood Teddy Bares Swim Meet (SCY) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/ATB2010.pdf
Sat Jan 30th Technosport Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TechnoJan3010sprintmeet.pdf
Fri-Sat Feb 5-6th Quebec City Meet (LCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8769
Sun Feb 7th Burlington Masters Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/Burlington2010.pdf
Sat Feb 13th St Lambert Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8248
Sun Feb 21st Nepean Masters Meet (LCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/NMSC2010.pdf
Sun Feb 21st Barrie Chili Fest (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TrojanChiliFest.pdf
Sun Mar 7th Brock Masters Meet (SCM) TBC

Sun Mar 7th Milton Masters Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MMAC2010.pdf
Sat Mar 13th Technosport Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TechnoArthurInglisMARCH1310.pdf
Sat Mar 13th Shark Tank 3, Ottawa U (“open water”) http://www.helluva.ca 

Sat Mar 20th Dollard-des-Ormeaux Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=9054 
Fri-Sun Mar 19-21st Ontario Masters Provincials, London, ON (SCM)
    http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/ProvMeetFinal2010.pdf
Fri-Sun Apr 16-18th Quebec Masters Provincials, Sainte-Foy (SCM)
    https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8134  
Sat Apr 17th Downtown Toronto Swim Club Meet (SCM) TBC
Fri-Sun May 21-24th Masters Nationals Nanaimo, BC (LCM) http://www.cmsc2010.ca/  
until May 31st Swim Training Camps with Jim Wright in the Florida Keys (5-15 days each; open to all)
    http://www.sunnysidebb.ca/swimwithjim/
Sat Jun 5th Shawinigan Masters Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8198
Jul 31-Aug 6th World Masters Aquatic Championships, Goteborg, Sweden (LCM) http://www.2010finamasters.org/
 

Race Results: (Please send in your results, and/or let me know if I missed your name!!)

Sun Jan 17^th Brockville Masters Meet

Lynn Marshall (Coach) was the only Carleton swimmer participating.  She traveled to Brockville with x-Carleton swimmer Marty Raymond, who recently returned from 6 months in Afghanistan with the military.  Marty is still getting back in shape after his tour, and Lynn managed to trip on a curb on Friday and is rather bruised.  Despite that, we managed to win our events (in my case, I was lucky to be the only one in my age group)!

 
Ask the Coach
 

Dear Coach:  For those who are interested in prescription goggles, Speedo Vanquisher Optical goggles are available from Sports Experts but they are often out of stock.   You can also buy them at http://www.amazon.com at US$15 per pair.  I got 2 pairs including shipping for about $47 Canadian including the cheapest shipping option, and they arrived in 3 days.  Lina Vincent (6pm Whitecaps)

 

Dear Coach:  There are never enough women’s lockers in the evenings.  Can something be done about this?  Frustrated Swimmer

 

Dear F. Swimmer:  Something is being done – see note near the top of the newsletter.  Please be patient just a few more weeks!

 
Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons
Winter 2010:
Mon 9:45-10:45am: Feb 1, 8, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Fri 9:45-10:45am: Feb 26; Mar 5, 19, 26; Apr 9

Some evening and weekend times may be added during Carleton’s reading week (Feb 13-21^st) and exams (Apr 8-16^th).

 

Prices:
Private: $52.50 per hour, plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): $34 per hour, plus GST.
Contact Lynn for bookings.

 
Reminders
 
Winter 2010 Program Information and Registration:
Dates: Jan – Fri Apr 16^th (Pro-rated prices available)

Cancellations: Mon Feb 15th, Fri Apr 2nd, Mon Apr 5th
Earlybirds I: 7:30-8:30am MWF + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coach: Lynn

Earlybirds II: 8:30-9:30am MWF + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coach: Lynn
Whitecaps I: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $142+GST each term; Coach: Lynn (Full: contact Athletics to be put on the waiting list)
Whitecaps II: 7:10-8:10pm MTuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coaches: Lynn (Mon); Mits (Tu/Th)
Whitecaps III: 8:10-9:10pm TuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $100+GST each term; Coach: Mits
Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh: $105 each term; Note: 6 children needed for this program to run!
 
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 sent by e-mail will be different from the workouts your coach gives you!)
 
Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:
- Thursday Dinner (after 6pm Whitecaps I workout: all year)
- Thursday Drinks (after 8:10pm Whitecaps workout: Sept-Apr)
- Saturday Brunch (after 9:30-10:30am workout: Sept-Jun; after 10:30-11:30am workout: July-Aug)
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