Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #116                    Sunday, May 15th, 2005
 
To:  Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Winter/Spring/Summer 2005 plus "Alumni": 6:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (45 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (23 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (48 addresses),  6pm Whitecaps "B" (33 addresses), Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (35 members).

 
Upcoming Cancellations
Please note that there are no Masters workouts on Sat May 21st due to the Earlybird Triathlon.  The Saturday public swims will be held at the normal times (1-5pm and 9-10:30pm).  There are also no workouts on Mon May 23rd (Victoria Day holiday).  There is just one public swim on that date: 11:45am-3:30pm. 
 
 
Athletics Admittance and Program Registration
Many of you will have noticed the new check in procedures.  You now keep your card with you when using all facilities except the pool, as you may be asked for it at any time.  If you have a towel card, you will be asked to leave another piece of ID at the desk. 
   Athletics is being very strict on admittance, and you must always show your membership card.  If you forget your card, it will cost $9 to get in (no exceptions!), and this money is not refundable.  Students taking spring/summer courses must have their fees processed (this can take up to 48 hours) before their student cards will provide admittance to the facilities, and students not taking spring/summer courses must purchase an Athletics pass for May-August (see "changes" below). 
   As well as ensuring that your membership is up to date, please also register for Masters immediately, if you have not already done so, as periodic audits will take place.  Those in the building without a valid membership or participating in a program for which they have not registered will be asked to leave by Athletics staff.  Your cooperation in following these new rules is greatly appreciated! 
 
 
Spring/Summer Sessions
The Spring Masters sessions started on Mon May 9th.  Details and prices are on the Masters web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com, and on the Carleton Athletics web site: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics.  Registration is open for both May-June and July-August.  There are currently just 4 spots left in the 6:30am group for May/June.  Note that we have separated registration for May/June and July/August this year so that you can more easily join Masters for just May/June, just July/August, or switch groups between May-June and July-August.  Please note the new Saturday morning time for July/August is 10-11am only.  You can register on-line for the programs (http://www.carleton.ca/athletics), but memberships must be purchased through the Athletics office, now on the main floor (520-4480 8:30am-4:30pm M-F), next to the new Control Centre. 
 
 
Spring/Summer Athletics Facility Changes
Full details can be found at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/programs/summer_programs/.  Here's a summary. 
  • Students not taking a spring or summer course must purchase a membership to use the Athletics facilities from May-August. Cost of this student four month membership is $69.42 + GST.
  • The fitness centre will open at 8am on Sundays for May-August (instead of 11am).
  • Your membership card must be carried with you at all times, except in the pool.
  • The field house is closed May-August, except for rentals and sports camps.
  • The new cardio room is closed May-August (cardio machines are available in the fitness centre).
  • Evening and weekend pool hours for July-August have changed slightly.
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    Name the Morning Mascot
    You may have seen our frog mascot and assistant coach(!), donated by Margaret King (8:30am Earlybirds).  The frog is usually sitting on top of the blackboard at the morning workouts.  He/she needs a name!  Your submissions are welcome.  Send in your ideas by Sat May 28th.  There will be a small prize for the winner.
     
     
    Volunteers Needed
    For the fourth (I think!) year, I will be coordinating the swim portion of the Kids of Steel triathlon to be held at the Uplands Base the morning of Sun Jul 10th.  I need five or six volunteers to help with lining the kids up, counting lengths (no advanced mathematical skills needed as the majority of the kids swim less than 200m!), and (most importantly) encouraging them.  It's a fun morning and volunteers get a T-shirt and refreshments after the race.
     
     
    Competitions For All
    While most Masters competitions are open only to those registered with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO), there are some upcoming events open to everyone.  There is a beginners only meet at St. Laurent pool on June 5th, and two Meech Lake open water swims open to all swimmers and triathletes (but if you wear a wetsuit you are considered "exhibition"!), a 3k on July 16th and a 4k on August 20th.  Details in the "Masters Swimming Competitions" section below.
     
     
    XI FINA World Championships, Montreal, July 16-31st
    While competing in this meet is for the super-elite only (Michael Phelps was recently in Montreal promoting the meet), anyone can attend to watch the five disciplines (swimming, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming, and open water swimming) taking place on Iles Ste-Helene and Notre-Dame.  The Cirque du Soleil is performing at the opening ceremonies ($150 & $175!), but ticket prices for some of the other sessions are more affordable (e.g. $10 for the open water swimming, $20 for the cheapest seats for the swimming heats, etc.). 
    Full details on the meet web site: http://www.montreal2005.org/. 
    A cheaper way to see some of the events would be by volunteering, details at: http://www.montreal2005.org/eng/volunteer/signup.cfm.
     
     
    Swimmer Notes 
     
    Famous Masters Tot:  If any of you saw the Ottawa Sun on May 5th, you will have seen Jennifer Evans' (x-8:30am Earlybirds) 9 month old daughter Gillian sitting among the tulips, as part of an article on the Tulip Festival.  (During the photo shoot a woman walking her dog complained about this abuse of the flower bed!!)  A copy of the article is available here: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/050505tulips.jpg, and a close up of the photo: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/050505gillian.jpg.
     
    Pregnancy:  Congratulations to Tara Lussier (Nightcaps) who is expecting her first child this fall.
     
    Engagement:  Congratulations to Nicole Galvin (Whitecaps "A") who recently got engaged to Bill Couch while on vacation in Spain.
     
    Obituary:  Tim May, Carleton Journalism professor, basketball player, and husband of Margo McDiarmid (7:30am Earlybirds) passed away suddenly on May 4th.  Our thoughts are with Margo and their 10 year old daughter, Aislinn.  More details at the Ottawa Citizen web page: http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=3509795 and Carleton's Journalism web page: http://www.carleton.ca/sjc/. 
     
    Orpheus Choral Group Performance:  Sean Kelly (6:30 Earlybirds) and Ursula Scott (Whitecaps "B") are performing in the Orpheus Choral Group's Fundraiser "Broadway and Beyond, Act III - A Cabaret of Orpheus Performers" on Wed May 18th, 7:30pm at Centrepointe Theatre. Tickets are $18 and are available from the Centrepointe Theatre Box Office (580-2700).  
     
    Earlybird Triathlon:  The annual Early Bird Triathlon is hosted by Somersault at Carleton University every May.  This year the date is Sat May 21st.  Note that Masters is cancelled that morning due to the triathlon, so if you want to swim, you'll have to do the triathlon!  Full details at: http://www.somersault.ca/2may21.html.
     
    Musica Ebraica Concert:  Musica Ebraica will present its closing concert of the season on Sun May 29th at 7pm at Temple Israel, 1301 Prince of Wales drive.  The chamber choir, in its fourth year, specializes in bringing interesting and beautiful Jewish music to its audiences.  This  concert, titled 'Ki Eshmera Shabbat' Songs of the Sabbath, will feature the beautiful melodies of Shabbat table songs and prayers from across the lands where Jewish people have lived.  Canadian composers such as Srul Irving Glick, Ben Steinberg and Eyal Bitton along with Solomone Rossi and David Burger will be featured.  Lisa Hans (Whitecaps "A") is a member of this choir.  Tickets are $15 and $10 for students/seniors.  Please call 731-9278 or 224-7073 to reserve.
     
    Open Water Swim Weekends:  Oannes Swims is hosting two open water swimming weekends near Gravenhurst featuring coach Kim Lumsden (marathon swimmer).  Sessions will be held June 17-19th and Sept 16-18th.  Full details at: http://www.npconsultants.com/oannesswims/owstc_s_2005. 
     
    Carleton Summer Waterpolo League:  This mixed league is open to all.  It includes skill development sessions, informal scrimmages and league games. No water polo experience is necessary, however participants must be strong swimmers. 
    Dates/Times: Sun 4:30-6:30pm, Wed 6-8pm, June 26-Aug 31st (except July 2nd/31st).  Cost: $50+GST
      
    Carleton Swim Suits:  Some polyester TYR Carleton suits are still available.  Men's suits are $24.50 and women's are $47.  They will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, so let me know if you are interested, along with your suit size.  Here's what's left: women's: 28, 30, 34, 36; men's 30, 32, 38.
     
    Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
     
     
    Spring Session Information
    The workout themes for the Spring/Summer sessions have been posted on the web site (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com), for those who like to know ahead of time what the main set theme will be.  In this portion of the newsletter in there will be information on any upcoming special workouts (time trials, etc.), as well as an attendance summary.  Note that for the first four weeks of the Spring session we are focusing on drills.  This past week was focused on freestyle.  This coming week is breaststroke, and then backstroke, and, finally, everyone's favourite -- butterfly! 
     

    Masters Swimming Competitions
    You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Contact Lynn for full details (cost is $26 for registration up to Dec 31/05).  
     
    Here's a summary of upcoming local, nearby and championship meets.  Details on Ontario 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 yellow). 
     
    Fri May 20 - Mon May 23rd Masters National Championships, Etobicoke.  Full details at: http://www.cmsc2005.ca/.  I believe that George (Whitecaps "B") is the only Carleton representative, with Danny (Whitecaps "A") representing Technosport.
     
    Sat June 4th Technosport Distance Meet, U of Ottawa (Long Course = 50m pool).  Warm up: 7:45am.  Meet runs 8:30-10:30am followed by free breakfast.  Events: relay, 800fs OR 1500fs, relay.  Cost $25.  You can pay on the day.  Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm and e-mail technosport@rogers.com (due to on-line registration glitches!) by Wed May 25th.  (Note the date change -- this meet was originally scheduled for May 28th!)
     
    Sun June 5th Beginner Swim Meet at St. Laurent Pool (MSO Registration not required).  I don't yet have all the details, but there will be short distance races in all four strokes, and the cost is $20, which includes a post-meet BBQ.  This competition is intended for those who have not swum competitively before and it is a fundraiser hosted by a lifesaving team to raise funds for a trip to compete in the World Masters Lifesaving Championships in Australia next year.  E-mail me if you'd like to get more information and I'll pass it on once it's available.
     
    Sat July 16th Technosport 3k Swim (Meech Lake).  Note this is not a sanctioned event and is open to everyone (MSO registration not required).  Check in / Warm up: 7:30am at Blanchet Beach.  Start: 8am.  Cost $30.  You can pay on the day.  Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm by Wed Jul 6th.
     
    July 22 - 31st World Masters Games, Edmonton.  Full details at: http://www.2005worldmasters.com/.  Deadline to register is Fri May 20th.
     
    Sat Aug 20th Technosport 4k Swim (Meech Lake).  Note this is not a sanctioned event and is open to everyone (MSO registration not required).  Check in / Warm up: 7:30am at Blanchet Beach.  Start: 8am.  Cost $30.  You can pay on the day.  Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm by Wed Aug 10th.
     
    Sun Sept 11th  Twentieth Annual Ontario Provincial Masters 5k Swim Championships, St Marys (near Stratford).  Details and entry form at: http://soloswims.com/st-marys.htm.  Entry deadline: Sun Aug 28th.
     
    Oct 10 - 15th Latin Caribbean Championships (open to all North American Swimmers), Sao Paola, Brazil.  Full details at: http://www.latycar.org. 
     
    Aug 4-11th, 2006  XI FINA World Masters Championships, Stanford, California, USA.  Details at: http://www.2006finamasters.org.
     
     
    Race Results: (Please send in your results!!)
     
    Sat Apr 9th: Technosport Sprint Meet
    Eleven Carleton swimmers participated in this meet, despite the 7am start!  Lots of personal bests (PBs) were set, as well as a total of 7 club records.  Bozena and Violaine set 2 club records each, while Steve Morris, Francois A, and Lynn set one each.  Congratulations all! 
    The latest club records are posted on the bulletin board and on the web site, with all records set in 2005 highlighted: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/050417Records.pdf. 
    Here's how everyone did:
    Esther (8:30am Earlybirds; Women's 25-29) 1st: 50fs, 50br (PB), 50fl, 100IM (PB), 200IM
    Lynn (Whitecaps "A"; Women's 40-44) 1st: 100bk, 200bk 2:31.83 (club, Ont and Nat record), 50br, 100br, 50fl, 100IM
    Violaine (6:30am Earlybirds; Women's 45-49) 1st: 100fs (PB), 200br, 400IM 7:48.81; Violaine's 100fl split (2:01.90) and 400IM were club records but she already broke them at the Que Prov the following weekend!
    Bozena (Whitecaps "B"; Women's 50-54) 1st: 200br, 100IM, 400IM 9:05.22 (club record); 2nd 50bk (PB), 50fl; Bozena's 100fl split (2:06.02) in her 400IM was also a club record!
    Margaret K (8:30am Earlybirds; Women's 70-74) 1st: 50fs, 100fs, 50bk, 50br
    Steve Morris (Whitecaps "A"; Men's 25-29) 1st: 50fs, 50br 34.02 (club record, beating Geoff Camp's record of 34.80 from 1987!), 50fl, 200IM; 2nd: 100fs, 50bk
    Brad W (Whitecaps "A"; Men's 25-29) 2nd: 50fs; 3rd: 100fs (PB)
    Mits (6:30am Earlybirds; Men's 30-34) 1st: 50fs (PB), 50br, 100br (PB)
    Danny (Whitecaps "A"; Men's 35-39) 1st: 400fs, 50bk, 50br, 100br, 50fl, 100IM (swimming for Technosport)
    Bill C (Whitecaps "B"); Men's 40-44) 1st: 50br, 100br; 2nd: 50fs (PB), 100fs (PB)
    Francois A (6:30/7:30am Earlybirds; Men's 45-49) 1st: 400fs 5:05.79 (PB, club record)
    George (Whitecaps "B"; Men's 80-84) 1st: 50bk, 50br, 100br
     
    Mon Apr 18th: Boston Marathon
    Congratulations to Gary, Jackie L's husband, on his results at the Boston Marathon.  Congratulations also to his training partner, Matthew Sanger, who finished in the same time as Gary.
    Gary Stein (Jackie Lyon's husband, Whitecaps "B") 6319th overall, 5151st man, and 2046th in his age group in 3:49:07 (3:42:50)
     
    Sat May 7th: Technosport Sprint Meet (Long Course)
    George (Whitecaps "B"), Francois A (6:30/7:30am Earlybirds), Margaret K (8:30am Earlybirds), Esther (8:30am Earlybirds), Lynn (Whitecaps "A"), and Danny (Whitecaps "A", swimming for Technosport) competed.  Results are not yet available, but a team photo of the five Carleton swimmers, courtesy of Francois, is posted at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/050507meet/. 
     
     
    Ask the Coach
     
    Dear Coach:  I'm new and am having problems understanding the workout and the abbreviations, and, on top of that, I can't see the blackboard very well.  What do you recommend?  Newbie Swimmer
     
    Dear N. Swimmer:  Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you like during workout -- the coaches are there to help you out!  In addition, a list of abbreviations can be found on the web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/key.txt.  I also send my workouts out ahead of time to those who are interested, which would give you a chance to look over the workout in advance.  (This will only be helpful if you swim in the morning, as the evening workouts are different.)   If you have trouble seeing the board due to being short-sighted, the next question may also be of interest.
     
    Dear Coach:  I heard you raving about your prescription goggles.  Where did you get them?  Can't See the Board
     
    Dear C.S.t. Board:  There are quite a few companies making prescription goggles, and they are usually in the range of US$20-30.  Note that most come in diopters in a range of around -1 to -10 (for short-sighted swimmers), though some companies also make them for far-sighted swimmers (these are harder to find).  Mine are from: http://www.aquagoggles.com (US$21.95), made in Ontario, available in a range of prescriptions from -0.5 to -9. 
     
    Dear Coach:  Can non-Carleton students / employees use the Sports Medicine and Sports Therapy Clinics at Carleton?  Just Wondering
     
    Dear J. Wondering:  Yes, Carleton's Sports Medicine and Sports Therapy clinics are open to the general public.  Also, Anita Pozgay (7:30am Earlybirds) is a Sports Medicine doctor (as well as an Emergency physician), and works one afternoon a week in a sports medicine clinic (not at Carleton).  For Sports Therapy, I recommend athletic therapist, Brian Christie, at the Ottawa Sports and Health Centre.  (I can provide more information if needed.) 
     
    Dear Coach:  Is the shallow end wall-mounted pace clock going to be replaced soon?  Sick of Looking at the Dolphin on the Wall by Mistake
     
    Dear S.o.L.a.t.D.o.t.W.b. Mistake:  I thought it was going to be replaced during the pool shutdown, but there must have been a delay.  I'll provide an update in the next newsletter.
     
     
    Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons
    The following days/times are available for swim lessons for May-August:
    Mon/Fri 9:45-10:45am Jun
    Mon/Tue 3:30-4:30pm May/Jun
    Wed 6-7pm Aug
    Wed 7-8pm Aug
    Thu 7:15-8pm Jul 28
    Mon/Tue/Thu 7:15-8:15pm Aug
     
    Prices for private lessons for Carleton Members are $36.75 for 1 hour, $68.25 for 2, $94.50 for 3, $117.60 for 4 and $138.60 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Private lessons are also available to non-Members at a higher cost ($52.50, $89.25, $120.75, $149.10 and $170.10, all plus GST, for 1-5 hours, respectively).

    For those who want to take semi-private lessons (2-3 students), the cost per student for Carleton Members is $22.05 for 1 hour, $40.95 for 2, $56.70 for 3, $70.56 for 4, and $83.16 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Semi-private lessons for non-Members cost (per person) $31.50 for 1 hour, $53.55 for 2, $72.45 for 3, $89.46 for 4, and $102.06 for 5 hours, all plus GST. 

    Contact Lynn for availability and bookings.

    Reminders
     
    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): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 7:45pm
    Saturday Brunch (after 9-10am workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 10:30am

    Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood’s website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.
    General Information: Program information, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records 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!