Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #143                          Sunday, May 7^th, 2006

 

To:  Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2005 / Winter 2006 / Spring/Summer 2006 and Alumni: High Intensity (4 addresses), 6:30am Earlybirds (19 addresses); 7:30am Earlybirds (37 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (27 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (56 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (39 addresses), Nightcaps (40 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (39 members).

 

 

Spring/Summer Sessions

The Spring session starts Mon May 8^th.  Masters groups available for Spring/Summer are: 6:30am Earlybirds; 7:30am Earlybirds; 8:30am Earlybirds (May-June only); and 6pm Whitecaps.  You can sign up for Spring (May-June), Summer (July-August), or both.  Saturdays will be 8-9am OR 9-10am in May/June, and 10-11am ONLY in Jul/Aug.  Check the Masters web site (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com) and the Carleton web site (http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/programs/summer_programs/aquatics.html#masters) for full details and prices.  If you plan to swim in the Spring session, please register on-line or through the Customer Service office (520-4480, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F) as soon as possible, if you have not already done so.

 

 

May Cancellations

Note that there will be no workouts on Sat May 20^th (Earlybird Triathlon) or Mon May 22^nd (Victoria Day).

 

 

CUTCO Cutlery Presentations

Heather Macdonald (Varsity, ROCS Coach) has a summer job giving presentations of CUTCO cutlery.  The presentations take 40 to 60 min and can be given to any number of people as long as one of them is at least 30 years old.  She is paid for giving the presentations, regardless of whether there are any sales.  She’d like to get some experience as she’s new at this, so if you can help out by inviting her to give a presentation, please do so.  You can contact Heather at hmacdon2@connect.carleton.ca. 

 

 

ROCS Spring Session

New swimmers (kids age 6+) are welcome to join the Ravens of Carleton Swimming Spring Session.  The emphasis for all groups will be stroke and skill development while improving endurance. No meets are offered during this Spring Session as the swim year is winding down.  For more details contact Claudia Cronin-Schlote at rocswimming@gmail.com. 

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Birth Announcement:  Jennifer Evans (8:30am Earlybirds) is pleased to report the arrival of baby #2: Gwenith Mae Evans Bennett (Gwen for short) arrived May 3rd at 2:51am. Big sister Gillian is adjusting and happy to have a new little friend and future swimming buddy!  Pictures available at: http://www.thecorner.ca (who’s in the corner).  Jenn hopes to be back in the swim of things soon.

 

8:30am Earlybird Masters Spinning Class:  There are photos of last term’s Wed am spinning group posted at http://photogallery.carleton.ca/.  Select the “Recreation and Athletics” gallery, and then “Spinning”.  One of these photos (showing Susan N-Y, Renee, and Alan’s arm!) is on this term’s membership price list sheet.  I also had an e-mail from Tamara who was in charge of the filming of the 8:30am group on the last day of the Winter term.  She says that they enjoyed the filming, especially the shots of the swimmers in the bubbler, which they may use as an Athletics cover shot.  If the footage is used it may show up (eventually) on http://www.mycarleton.ca. 

 

Yellowknife Trip?!:  Heather Scott (Winter Whitecaps “A”) has returned to Yellowknife and passes along this message:  “I am involved with the Yellowknife Multisport Club and am organizing the 2006 Yellowknife Marathon.  Canadian North is offering discount airfares for participants.  If anyone has always wanted to travel to the North, participating in one of our events is a great excuse to do so!   Our races are fun community-based events that have courses through historic areas of Yellowknife and its beautiful surrounding area.  Our website is http://www.ykmultisport.com.”  

 

Interesting Article: Check out “Swimming Biomechanics and Injury Prevention: New Stroke Techniques and Medical Considerations” at: http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2003/0103/johnson.htm.

 

Support Cancer Research and Coach Kristi:  On July 21-23, 2006, Kristi Dean will be participating in a very special event called The Weekend to End Breast Cancer.  She'll walk 60 kilometres over the course of one weekend with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, and services through the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.  She has agreed to raise at least $2,000, but has set her personal goal at $3,500.  More info at:
http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR?px=1210135&s_redId=13435&fl=en_US&s_tafId=13970&pg=personal&fr_id=1160

 

Carleton Swim Suits:  Price is $70 for the women's suits ($55 for girl's) and $35 for the men's (cash or cheque payable to "Carleton University").  The men's suits range from size 28 to 38 (no 36s left).  The women's suits range from girl's size 22 to women's size 40 (no 24, 30, 36 or 38 left).  If you would like a suit, please e-mail me at least a day in advance to arrange a time (preferably when I am coaching) so that I can have the suits ready for you. 

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

 

 

Spring Session Information

Here’s where I’ll include information on the attendance stats plus any upcoming time trials, etc., once the session is underway. 

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Cost is $26 for a registration good until Dec 31/06.  Contact Lynn for details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before your first competition. 

 

Some preliminary information on upcoming local and championship meets for the season is given below.  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 grey). 

 

  

Sat May 13^th am  Technosport Sprint Meet (Ottawa U; LC).  7:45am warm up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish.  Events: 200/400/800 relay, 50fl, 100fs, 200IM, 100bk, 50fs, 100br, 50bk, 100fl, 50br, 200fs, 200/400/800 relay.  Cost: $25 (unlimited events; can pay on the day).  Deadline: Wed May 3^rd (late entries accepted!). Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/forms/seriesmf.htm (or follow links from: http://www.technosport.ca) and e-mail: coachduanejones@technosport.ca to confirm that your entry was received.  If you can bring a timer (no experience necessary, free breakfast), please let Duane know.

 

May 19-22^nd, 2006  National Championships (Calgary).  Full details at: http://www.cascadeswimming.com/2006CanadianMastersChamps/tabid/105/Default.aspx.  Entry deadline: Fri Apr 28^th.

 

Sat Jun 3^rd am  Technosport Distance Meet (Ottawa U; LC).  7:45am warm up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish.  Events: 200/400/800 relay, 800fs, 1500fs, 200/400/800 relay (Note: There is a good possibility that 400IM will also be offered).  Cost: $25 (cannot swim both 800 and 1500; can pay on the day).  Deadline: Wed May 24^th (late entries accepted!). Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/forms/seriesmf.htm (or follow links from: http://www.technosport.ca) and e-mail: coachduanejones@technosport.ca to confirm that your entry was received.  If you can bring a timer (no experience necessary, free breakfast), please let Duane know.

 

Sat Jul 15^th am  Technosport 3k Swim (Blanchet Beach, Meech Lake; Open Water).  7:30am check in, 8:00am start.  Cost: $30 (can pay on the day, includes post-swim breakfast in Chelsea).  Deadline: Wed Jul 5^th (late entries accepted at $35). Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/forms/seriesmf.htm (or follow links from: http://www.technosport.ca) and e-mail: coachduanejones@technosport.ca to confirm that your entry was received.  MSO Registration is NOT required for this unsanctioned swim.

 

Aug 4-11th, 2006  XI FINA World Masters Championships, Stanford, California, USA.  Details at: http://www.2006finamasters.org.  Entry deadline: Sat Jun 3^rd.

 

Sat Aug 19^th am  Technosport 4k Swim (Blanchet to O’Brien Beach, Meech Lake; Open Water).  7:30am check in, 8:00am start.  Cost: $30 (can pay on the day, includes post-swim breakfast in Chelsea).   Deadline: Wed Aug 9^th (late entries accepted at $35). Register on-line at: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/forms/seriesmf.htm (or follow links from: http://www.technosport.ca) and e-mail: coachduanejones@technosport.ca to confirm that your entry was received.  MSO Registration is NOT required for this unsanctioned swim.

 

 

 

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

 

Sat Mar 11^th Technosport Swim Meet

We are still awaiting the official results, which should eventually be available here: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/results/results.htm.  (These results should be available any day, but the ones currently posted are the results from March 2005!)

 

Sat Apr 8^th Technosport Swim Meet

We are still awaiting the official results, which should eventually be available here: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/results/results.htm. 

 

Thu Apr 20 – Sun Apr 23^rd Forester BIG SWIM for Arthritis

Full results (except that they don’t seem to be complete for the 5k) can be found at: http://www.bigswim.ca/view_results.htm.  Four Carleton swimmers took part:

1500m:

Margaret K (8:30am Earlybirds; 70+; Apr 21^st at Carleton): 2^nd in her age group and 38^th overall in 53:26.  She raised $125.

2500m:

Jasmine T (Nightcaps; 20-29; Apr 23^rd at Brewer): 4^th in her age group and 21^st overall in 49:10.

5000m:

Jen L (7:30am Earlybirds; Apr 23^rd at Brewer): 1hr25min.  She raised $265.

Melanie S (Whitecaps “B”; Apr 23^rd at Nepean Sportsplex): 1hr52min.  She raised $425.

   Melanie swam beside Vincent Richer for his 8^th 5k in 4 days.  She’d like to thank everyone who supported her with encouragement and pledges and also thanks Mits for his tips and good coaching.

Vincent R (Technosport; Apr 20-23^rd at Nepean Sportsplex): Vincent swam two 3hr sessions each day to complete his 40k.  His 5k times ranged from 2hr41min to 2hr48min, except for one 2hr55min swim when they moved the bulkhead during his swim, which slowed him down.  Vincent raised over $4000!

 

Fri Apr 21 – Sun Apr 23^rd Quebec Provincials (Claude Robillard, Montreal)

Four swimmers with Carleton affiliation swam at this meet, though just one (Rob) was swimming for Carleton.  Congratulations to Rob on 5 out of 6 season bests, and 4 club records!  The 50fs would also have been a season best (and club record) if Rob hadn’t had to slow down to ensure that his improperly tied suit finished at the same time as he did J !  Full results can be found at: http://www.samak.ca/bloc/060421-25-maitres/maitres.htm. 

Rob T (6:30/7:30am Earlybirds & Nightcaps, 50-54): 4^th 100IM (1:27.04 club record); 5^th 100br; 6^th 50fs, 100fs (1:15.87 club record), 50fl (37.76 club record), 200IM (3:23.94 club record)

Larry D (8:30am Earlybirds, 65-69, OTTY): 1^st 50bk, 100bk, 50bk, 100br, 200IM; 2^nd 50fl

Danny F (Coach, 35-39, TECH): 1^st 1500fs, 200bk, 200br, 200fl, 200IM; 3^rd 50br; 5^th 100fs

Alex B (Varsity Coach, 25-29, TECH): 1^st 50fl, 50bk; 2^nd 200IM; 4^th 100fs (doing fly!)

 

Sat Apr 29 – Sun Apr 30^th Manitoba Provincials (PanAm Pool, Winnipeg)

Coach Lynn took advantage of the Carleton pool closure to visit family in Winnipeg and participate in the Manitoba Masters Provincial Championships.  This meet had about 65 swimmers and was run in two 3hr sessions, compared to the 500+ swimmers and 2.5 full days at each of the Ontario and Quebec Provincials!  The only disadvantage was that there wasn’t much rest between events.  I was disappointed to miss the World Record by 0.09 in 200fs, but happy to get my first ever breaststroke Ontario record in 200br.  Full results at: http://msmanitoba.tripod.com/masters2006_results.pdf. 

Lynn (Coach, 45-49): 1^st 100fs, 200fs (2:11.00 Nat Rec), 400fs (4:33.09 Nat Rec), 100bk (official split: 50bk 35.42 Ont Rec), 200br (3:04.92 Ont Rec), 50fl, 100fl (1:10.49 Nat Rec)

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  Can you clarify when the Saturday workouts are?  It’s not clear from my receipt from Athletics.  Confused Swimmer

 

Dear C. Swimmer:  Saturday workouts are 8-9am OR 9-10am for May/June (no workout May 20^th – Earlybird Triathlon using the pool).  Saturday workouts are 10-11am only for July/August (no workouts: July 1^st – Canada Day, or Sept 2^nd – Labour Day weekend).  There is child safety supervision on Saturdays from 9-10am in May/June but no child safety supervision on Saturdays in July/August.

 

Dear Coach:  I have a friend who is interested in Carleton Masters.  Can he/she try a workout for free?  Found a Potential Recruit

 

Dear F.a.P. Recruit:  I have a limited number of day passes for this purpose.  Potential swimmers are welcome to join any workout, as long as the group has space (so far, all Spring Masters groups have lots of space).

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Spring Availability: (May 8^th – June 30^th)

Mon 9:45-10:45am May 15, Jun 12, 26

Mon 7:15-8pm May 8, 15, 29, Jun 12, 19, 26

Tue 7:30-8:30am May 9, 23, Jun 6 – 27

Tue 3:30-4:30pm May 9 – Jun 20

Tue 7:15-8pm May 16 – Jun 27

Wed 6-7pm Jun 21

Wed 7-8pm Jun 21, 28

Thu 7:30-8:30am May 11 – Jun 29

Thu 3:30-4:30pm May 11 – Jun 22

Thu 7:15-8pm May 11 – Jun 29

Fri 9:45-10:45am May 12, 19, Jun 2 – 30

 

2005-2006 Prices:
Private:
Non-Members: $55 for 1 hour, $100 for 2, $140 for 3, and $180 for 4 hours, all plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer):
Non-Members: $35 for 1 hour, $65 for 2, $90 for 3, and $115 for 4 hours, all plus GST.
(Carleton Members get a 25% discount on the above prices.)
Contact Lynn for bookings.

 

 

Reminders  .

 

Web Site Links and Newsletter Archive: Some swimmers reported that they had problems viewing some of the recent photos.  It's sometimes easier to access the web site pages, by going to the main page (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com) and then clicking on the link of interest (e.g. recent photos). 

Also, if your copy of the newsletter does not arrive or is accidentally deleted, you can view all the old newsletters on the web site.

 

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; after 10-11am workout: Jul-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