Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter
#145
Thursday, June 1st,
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 (27 addresses); 7:30am Earlybirds (40 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds
(30 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (56 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B"
(42 addresses), Nightcaps (37 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (35 members).
Margaret on TV
6:30pm Fri Jun 2nd
8:30am Earlybirds Margaret King will be featured on CJOH TV’s
fit seniors program on Fri Jun 2nd at 6:30pm. Flo Shinder will be featured on the same
show later this summer.
Swim in the World
Championships Pool!
A Masters meet is being held in the
new outdoor pool built for last year’s World Championships in
Open Water Races
(MSO Registration not Required)
Technosport organizes two races in
Swimmer
Notes
Junior National
Water Polo Team Member: Congrats to Jean-Francois (J-F) Jacques on being chosen
as a member of
Masters Swimmer
Paul Beregi: Toronto Masters swimmer
Paul Beregi was recently featured
in a Toronto Star article. Despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer,
he is doing well and still training: http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1148335813566.
Swimmer
Reminders: Don’t forget to get out your
equipment (kick board, pull buoy) before your swim and put them away
afterwards. Also, swimmers are reminded that they should shower before
workout.
8:30am Monthly
Coffee Get Together: All from the 8:30am
group (and any others who can make it) are invited to a coffee outing at Treats
after the swim on Fri Jun 16th (approx.
10am).
External
Defibrillators: Here’s an interesting article
on external defibrillators (the Carleton pool has one): http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20060520/hl_hsn/researchquestionsusefulnessofpublicdefibrillators.
News from Pat
Hiemstra: Pat (x-7:30am Earlybirds) has recently
moved to
Parking Lot
Paving: Athletics parking lot (#5) is
finally(!) being paved. It is expected to take two weeks starting May
29th. Athletics members with parking passes can park in any
available parking meters or pay and display areas free of charge during this
time.
Swimmer Running
for Leader of the Liberals: Anita Manley (currently
Whitecaps “B”, and 7:30am Earlybirds a couple of years ago) is running for
Leader of the Liberal party. She must raise $50,000 in individual
donations and obtain 100 signatures from card carrying Liberals in
Orpheus Choral
Group Concerts: Sean Kelly (6:30am Earlybirds) and Ursula Scott (Winter Whitecaps “B” / 6:30
Earlybirds) are performing with the Orpheus Choral Group (OCG) this
spring. Here are details about the 3 fundraising concerts the OCG is
doing:
Sun Jun 4th,
7:30pm:
Sat Jun 10th,
7pm:
Mon Jun 19th,
7:30pm: Broadway and Beyond Act IV at CentrepointeTheatre,
Support Cancer
Research and Coach Kristi: On July 21-23, 2006,
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
"
Nose Clips for
Spring Session
Information
There will be a timed 800/1500 for
all swimmers in mid-June, as well as some opportunities for some timed sprints
in both early and late June. There is a sprint set scheduled for the
groups that
Here are the weekday attendance
statistics for the first four weeks (excluding Thu/Fri). There are
currently 14 swimmers with perfect
weekday attendance. Let’s see who can keep this up until the end of
June!
6:30am
Earlybirds (May 8-31st; 10
workouts; range: 11-19; avg: 15.9)
Perfect Attendance: Larry, Sean
7:30am
Earlybirds (May 8-31st; 10
workouts; range: 14-19; avg: 17.2)
Perfect Attendance: Blair G, Francois A, Jen L, Julie D-F,
Leona
8:30am
Earlybirds (May 8-31st; 10
workouts; range: 15-23; avg:
19.1)
Perfect Attendance: Amir, Colette, Margaret
K
6pm Whitecaps
“A” (May 8-30th; 10
workouts; range: 12-22; avg: 17.3)
Perfect Attendance: Francois P, Gi,
Jose
6pm Whitecaps
“B” (May 8-30th; 10
workouts; range: 11-17; avg: 15.3)
Perfect Attendance: Mark R
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
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
Sat Jun 3rd
am Technosport Distance Meet
(
Sat Jun
10th
Sat Jul
1st Montreal Masters Meet (LC – World
Champs pool) Parc Jean Drapeau (Ile Ste-Helene)
8am wu, 9am start. Events: 400fs or
IM, 50fl, 100br, 50bk, 100fs, 4x50MR, 200IM or fl or bk or br or fs, 100fl,
50fs, 100bk, 50br, 4x50FR. Cost $5.50 per event (max 5 events), entries must be
sent electronically. Full details at: http://www.fnq.qc.ca/fichiers/0706_CAPC-CACM_Festival_Maitres.pdf.
Sat Jul 1st
Provincial Open
Water Swim Champs (
Sat Jul 15th
am Technosport 3k Swim
(
Aug 4-11th,
2006 XI FINA World Masters
Championships,
Sat Aug 19th
am Technosport 4k Swim (Blanchet
to O’Brien Beach,
Race
Results: (Please send
in your results!!)
Sat Apr
8th 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.
Sat May 13th Technosport
Sprint LC Meet
We are still awaiting the official
results, which should eventually be available here: http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/results/results.htm.
May
19-22nd Masters National Championships (
Andrew
P (Whitecaps “B”) was the only
Carleton swimmer attending. Full details at: http://www.cascadeswimming.com/2006CanadianMastersChamps/tabid/105/Default.aspx.
Andrew competed in 3 events and set 2 club records. Good
job!
Andrew
P (55-59): 2nd 50fl (38.68
– club record); 3rd 50br (42.30 – club record); 4th
100br
May
19-21st Canadian Water Polo National Championships (
Masters Coach Blake Christie and
Varsity Coach Andras Szeri are members of the Ottawa Waterwalkers water polo
club that placed 3rd at the National Championships. Congrats,
guys! Full results at: http://www.waterpolo.ca/english/results/results2.htm.
Sun May
21st
Kevin
G (7:30am Earlybirds)’s first ever
triathlon. Nothing like starting with a long one! Despite losing his
watch on the swim, Kevin made his 6hr target with 31 seconds to spare in
5:59:29. He placed 965th overall and 134th in men’s
30-34. Well done, Kevin! The web site is: http://www.floridahalfironman.com,
with the results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.
Sun May
21st Canadian Duathlon Championships (
Chloe (Pool
Staff, ROCS) finished 5th in the under 20 women’s race (5k/20k/2.5k)
to earn a spot on the team for the World Duathlon Championships to be held in
Cornerbrook, Nfld in July. Results at: http://www.multisportcanada.com/ms/events/results/display_results.cfm?resultID=400.
Sat May
27th ITU Ixtapa Pan American Cup Olympic Distance Triathlon
(
Jamie
S (High Intensity, ROCS) participated
in this elite men’s race finishing in 14th place (top Canadian) in
2:06:07. Full details at: http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRFdw==&id=NzI1&keep=sh
Sat May
27th Cycling Race: GP de la Cabosse
d’Or
Dave
S (6:30am Earlybirds) took part in
his first bike race: the 3-loop 70km Cabosse d’Or (Masters A3 Division).
He finished, didn’t crash and wasn’t last – great job, Dave! He finished
55 out of 58, 15:18 behind the leader. Info on the race can be found at:
http://www.fqsc.net/comp/route/infocourses/cabosse-dor.htm,
with results at: http://www.fqsc.net/06/Comp/route/resultats/RP-060527.pdf.
Sat May
27th – Sun May 28th National Capital Race
Weekend
In addition to the results reported
below, other Carleton swimmers ran with their kids or paced friends and thus ran
significantly slower times than usual, so their times are not listed
below. Colette K (8:30am
Earlybirds) paced friends in the 5k and half marathon. Laurie O (8:30am Earlybirds) ran the 5k and
10k with her kids. Sue D and
Susan N-Y (both 8:30am Earlybirds)
ran the 5k with their kids. Natalie
A (8:30am Earlybirds) ran the 2k with her kids. If you ran in
any of the races and are not listed below, it’s because I didn’t know (or
forgot!), so do tell me. Congrats to all who
participated!!
Sat May
27th MDS Nordion 10k
I’m sure other swimmers
participated, but here are the ones I know about. Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.
Susanne R
(6:30am Earlybirds):
118th overall, 18th woman and 5th in women’s
25-29 in 39:31 (39:26 chip)
Natalie
A (8:30am Earlybirds):
824th overall, 131st woman and 29th in women’s
30-34 in 50:56 (49:42 chip)
Stephane
R (Whitecaps “A”): 1393rd
overall, 1102nd man and 163rd in men’s 30-34 in 55:38
(53:01 chip)
Megan
L (8:30am Earlybirds):
4471st overall, 2121st woman and 334th in
women’s 40-44 in 1:13:13 (1:07:46 chip)
Kristi
D (6:30am Earlybirds):
4982nd overall, 2515th woman and 449th in
women’s 30-34 in 1:17:22 (1:13:24 chip) – Kristi stopped to help a runner who
was having difficulties or she would have been quite a bit
faster!
Sun May
28th ING
I’m sure other swimmers
participated, but here are the ones I know about. Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.
Margie
B (6:30am Earlybirds):
131st overall, 15th woman and 6th in women’s
30-34 in 1:32:19 (1:32:11 chip)
Mike
Sims (7:30am Earlybirds):
265th overall, 222nd man and 42nd in men’s
40-44 in 1:38:12 (1:38:04 chip)
Susan
N-Y (8:30am Earlybirds):
1041st overall, 265th woman and 37th in women’s
40-44 in 1:53:36 (1:53:03 chip)
Gi (Whitecaps
“A”): 1665th overall, 1159th man and 59th in
men’s 20-24 in 2:01:30 (1:59:03 chip)
Robin
V (7:30am Earlybirds):
5640th overall, 2926th woman and 217th in
women’s 20-24 in 2:45:20 (2:40:15 chip)
Here is Gi’s race
report:
This is the third year
I have been participating this event. It also turned out to be the most
challenging year. I had a little cold on Sunday morning before the race, so a
pack of tissue was loaded in my running gear instead of gels or water
bottles. Over 7,000 runners and spectators crowded at
"Am I able to
swim this distance within that much time? Close!" Then I dashed to the
finish and found my goal time fulfilled.
That 2 minutes was the
best experience out of the pool.
Ask the
Coach
Dear
Coach: When I push off the wall,
what part of the foot should I push with and how far apart should my feet
be? Improving Turner
Dear
Coach: Is whip (breaststroke) kick
permitted while swimming butterfly? My Lanemate Does
This!
Dear M.L.D. This: It
depends! This is
permitted in Masters competitions (most Masters over age 60 learned fly like
this!). However, for open competitions (non-Masters) a rule was
implemented a few years ago prohibiting whip kick on
fly.
Dear
Coach: Can you remind the swimmers
about proper etiquette for circle swimming? Almost
Collided
Dear A. Collided: Good idea!
First, when you are not swimming, keep out of the way of those who are by
squeezing as close to the lane rope as possible when at the end of the
pool. Secondly, ensure that you swim right next to the lane rope, except
when passing. Finally, when passing, ensure that you have the space to do
so. In the slower lanes, you may choose to stop to let faster swimmers by,
but ideally you should not need to stop. (We have super wide lanes at
Carleton, and it is possible for experienced swimmers to fit four abreast [2 in
each direction] when passing!) For all this to work smoothly, you should
always know approximately where all your lane-mates are and what stroke(s) they
are doing!
Private and Semi-Private Masters
Swim Lessons
Spring Availability: (to June
30th)
Mon 9:45-10:45am Jun 12,
26
Mon 7:15-8pm Jun 5, 19,
26
Tue 7:30-8:30am Jun 6 –
27
Tue 7:15-8pm Jun 6 –
27
Wed 6-7pm Jun
28
Wed 7-8pm Jun 21,
28
Thu 7:30-8:30am Jun 8
–29
Thu 7:15-8pm Jun 8 – 29
Fri 9:45-10:45am Jun 9 –
23
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
Reminders
Spring/Summer
Sessions
The Spring session started Mon May 8th. 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.
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
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!
lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca
(or for quicker response: lynnmar@sce.carleton.ca)
Club
website: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com