Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #150                          Sunday, August 13^th, 2006

 

To:  Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2005 / Winter/Spring/Summer 2006 and Alumni: High Intensity (4 addresses), 6:30am Earlybirds (32 addresses); 7:30am Earlybirds (41 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (30 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (61 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (44 addresses), Nightcaps (37 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (36 members).

 

 

Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery, today is a gift that's why they call it the present.

 

 

Summer Session End / Fall Session Start / $3 Swims

The summer session ends on Thu Aug 31^st / Fri Sept 1^st.  The Fall session starts on Tue Sept 12^th / Wed Sept 13^th.  There will be some interim workouts offered at the cost of $3 per swim (pay the coach on deck).  Note that these workouts are open only to those Carleton Masters and High Intensity swimmers registered for Fall 2006 with a valid Athletics membership card.

Tue Sept 5^th 6-7:10pm
Wed Sept 6^th 7:30-8:30am
Thu Sept 7^th 6-7:10pm
Fri Sept 8^th 7:30-8:30am
Sat Sept 9^th 9-10am
Mon Sept 11^th 7:30-8:30am

All $3 swims are half pool only and no child safety supervision is offered.

Note that there are no workouts Labour Day weekend (Sat Sept 2^nd or Mon Sept 4^th).  Also note that there is no Whitecaps workout Mon Sept 11^th, due to staff training.

 

 

Fall / Winter 2006-2007 Session Information

Registration for Fall programs has started.  Many programs do fill up in the Fall, so please register early to avoid disappointment! 

   Note that High Intensity Masters is for those who can repeat 100s free on 1:45 or better and 100s of other strokes on 2:00 or better.  (High Intensity Group 1 is full.)

   Membership and Masters program prices have not increased for 06-07.  In addition, students, staff and faculty do not have to pay a “bump up” fee.  Fall programs run Tue Sept 12^th – Sat Dec 16^th.  Winter programs run Tue Jan 2^nd – Thu Apr 5^th, except where noted.  (There will likely be a longer pool shutdown in Apr/May 07 to fix the roof.) 

   You can register by phone (613-520-4480 8:30am-4:30pm M-F) or on-line (programs only, not membership) at: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=742, or follow the links from http://www.carleton.ca/athletics. 

   Here’s a summary of the programs offered.  More details at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com:

7:30am Earlybirds: 7:30-8:30am MWF + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat: $120+GST each term

8:30am Earlybirds: 8:30-9:30am MWF + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat: $120+GST each term

6pm Whitecaps: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat: $120+GST each term

8pm Nightcaps: 8:00-9:00pm TuTh + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat: $86+GST each term

High Intensity 1: 6:00-7:30am MWF: $180+GST Sept-Feb (10 spots) **FULL**

High Intensity 2: 7:30-9:30am TuTh: $180+GST Sept-Feb (5 spots)

High Intensity 3: 7:15-9:00pm M + 6:00-7:40pm W + 5:00-7:00pm Sat: $180+GST Sept-Feb (5 spots)

6:30am Earlybirds: 6:30-7:30am MWF + 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat: $52+GST (Mar-Apr only)

 

 

Men’s Locker Room: Shower Area Repairs.

In order to replace some areas of floor tiles in the showers of the men's locker room, the front section of the shower area will be closed for a few days sometime in August.  The rear section of the shower area will be open for normal use.  Access to the pool deck will be via the stairway at the rear (left side) of the locker room.  We apologize for any inconvenience this required repair work may cause.

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Note from Ben Daniels:  I'd like to take this opportunity to inform everyone that as of the end of August 2006 I will be moving away from Ottawa (I haven't been deported, yet!!). My partner has a place in teachers college in Windsor for a one year course and I will be moving with her. It is unclear if we will ever return to Ottawa, although we would never rule it out. I have been in Canada now for four years, on and off and have swam with the Whitecaps as often as possible since 2003. I swam my first Masters meet in April and enjoyed every second of it, a highlight for me! I would like to especially thank Lynn Marshall for her dedication and help over the last few years.  I have always been made to feel welcome by all the coaches, swimmers and lifeguards and although I have not had the pleasure to met and swim with all of you, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all good luck in the future.  Many thanks.  Ben Daniels (Whitecaps “A”)

   Ben:  Thanks for your kind words.  We’ll all miss you, especially your fast lane lane-mates!

 

Carleton Pool Bulkhead:  Swimmers are reminded that the bulkhead is off limits to swimmers during public swims.  Those Whitecaps “B” swimmers wanting to cross the bulkhead or set up their equipment before their deep end swims must wait until after the 5min warning bell before going on the bulkhead.  Thanks for your cooperation!

 

New Carleton (Non-)Smoking Policy:  As of August 1^st, smoking is prohibited everywhere on campus with the exception of 21 designated smoking areas.  The nearest smoking area to Athletics is by P10 on the far (south) side of the ice house.  Check out the map at: http://www.carleton.ca/cu/campus.  The complete policy is available at: http://www.carleton.ca/secretariat/policies/Smoking%20Policy.htm. 

 

Trained Athletes and Blood Clots:  Here’s an article on the risk of blood clots in triathletes, along with steps to mitigate the risks: http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/health/your-last-tri-race-clot-die-001509.php.

 

College Swimming in the US:  Here’s an article on what’s being done to prevent the cancellation of so many Varsity swimming programs in the US: http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/11805.asp.  

 

Basketball Fundraiser:  Carleton’s Women’s Basketball Team is holding a softball tournament on Sat Aug 26^th at Brewer Park to raise funds for the team.  Cost is $325 per team (includes T-shirts for all players).  For more information contact Coach Christie Lauzon: christie_lauzon@carleton.ca. 

 

Race Journeys:  Looking for an interesting gift for that special (athletic) someone?  How about a poster with photos and their best race results?  Check out: http://www.racejourneys.com. 

 

Swim Smooth:  I heard that this group offers clinics similar to “Total Immersion” (http://www.totalimmersion.net), but that their prices are less expensive.  Other than that, I know nothing about this group.  However, you can check them out at: http://www.swimsmooth.com.  Some of the drills we do are based on the Total Immersion principles (I took one of their clinics in the 1990s).

 

Carleton Swim Suits:  Suits will be available in the October time-frame.

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

 

 

Summer Session Information

Here's where you’ll find information on upcoming time trials, etc., plus an attendance summary and other notes. 

 

Blake will be coaching Whitecaps “A” on Mondays for the rest of the summer, so that Lynn gets a chance to swim!  Thanks, Blake!

 

The 1500/800 time trial for the summer session will be held on Tue Aug 15^th / Wed Aug 16^th.

 

You don’t have to be young (like 13yr old Andrew S, Whitecaps “A”) to remember your swim times.  A full week after the set I mentioned in the last newsletter, 76 yr old Margaret K (6:30am Earlybirds) was still able to tell me her times!

 

Here is the attendance summary for the summer.  There are 4 swimmers remaining with perfect weekday attendance:

 

6:30am Earlybirds (Jul 3-Aug 11^th; 17 workouts; range: 6-17; avg: 12.8)

Missed 2 Workouts: Margaret K

Missed 3 Workouts: Sean K

 

7:30am Earlybirds (Jul 3-Aug 11^th; 17 workouts; range: 14-22; avg: 18.1)

Perfect Attendance: Flo, Francois A, Leona

Missed 1 Workout: Amir

Missed 2 Workouts: Chris H, Julie D-F

Missed 3 Workouts: Jen L

 

6pm Whitecaps “A” (Jul 3-Aug 10^th; 17 workouts; range: 11-25; avg: 17.0)

Perfect Attendance: Gi

Missed 1 Workout: Francois P

Missed 2 Workouts: Don W, Joanie C

Missed 3 Workouts: Jenna R

 

6pm Whitecaps “B” (Jul 3-27^th; 12 workouts; range: 3-18; avg: 10.8) [to be updated next time]

Missed 2 Workouts: Rod H

 

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 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.

 

Sun Aug 27^th am  Informal 6^th annual 10k swim from Wakefield.  This swim is free but you should have a boat to accompany you.  For more information contact Sylvain Croteau (819-827-3935, virus@videotron.ca).  MSO Registration is NOT required for this unsanctioned swim.

 

Sun Sept 10^th noon  St Marys 5km MSO Open Water Provincial Championship (near Stratford, ON).  Cost: $35.  Entry limit: 70 swimmers.  Full details at: http://soloswims.com/st-marys.htm.  Entry form at: http://soloswims.com/SM-Entry-2006.pdf.  Swimmers entered to date at: http://soloswims.com/SM-entries-2006.htm. 

 

 

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

 

Sun Jul 30^th Elite Sprint Triathlon, Magog, QC (750m/20k/5k; 56 men / 33 women)

Susanne R (6:30am Earlybirds) and Jamie S (6:30am Earlybirds) participated in this race.  They each placed 3^rd overall (in the money!).  Susanne’s time was 1:08:28 and Jamie’s 1:00:45.  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  Congratulations to you both!

 

Sun Jul 30^th World Duathlon Championships, Corner Brook, Nfld

Chloe (pool staff) placed 11^th in the Junior Elite female division’s race (5k/20k/5k; 15 competitors) in 1:11:20.  Good job, Chloe!  Full details at: http://www.triourworld.com/. 

 

Sun Jul 30^th – Fri Aug 4^th Outgames Swimming, Montreal

Chris H (7:30am Earlybirds) participated in the 200IM on Wed Aug 2^nd.  He placed 8^th in men’s 30-34 in 2:51.60.  Well done, Chris!  Full details and results at: http://www.montreal2006.org. 

 

Fri Aug 4^th – Thu Aug 10^th FINA Masters World Championships, Stanford, CA

Andrew Pery was Carleton’s only representative.  He participated in 3 events (Aug 5-7^th).  Full details at: http://www.2006finamasters.org/v2/.  The club records have been updated on the web site and bulletin board.  Congrats to Andrew for his good swims!

Andrew P (Whitecaps “B”): 33^rd 100br (1:33.20; club record); 57^th 50br (43.34); 50fl (just over 39.00 qualifying time)

   Lynn’s only current LC World Record was broken on Aug 4^th.  Kirsten Cameron of NZ swam the 800fs in 9:14.82, beating my 30-34 record of 9:16.82 set at Masters Worlds, Indianapolis, 1992. 

 

Sat Aug 5^th National Capital Triathlon/Duathlon

Congrats to all those who participated.  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.

   Olympic Distance Triathlon (1500m/40k/10k; 104 competitors)

Chad C (Whitecaps/7:30am Earlybirds): 15^th overall, 13^th man and 1^st in men’s 35-39 in 2:20:18

Ilona (Lily) (Whitecaps “A”): 34^th overall, 6^th woman and 1^st in women’s 30-34 in 2:28:40

   Sprint Distance Triathlon (500m/20k/5k; 156 competitors)

Sheila (Whitecaps “A”): 3^rd overall, 1^st woman and 1^st in women’s 40-44 in 1:07:47

James Y (x-6:30am Earlybirds): 6^th overall, 5^th man and 2^nd in men’s 40-44 in 1:08:04

Kelly D (Varsity): 72^nd overall, 18^th woman and 1^st in women’s Clydesdale in 1:25:42

Mae J (6:30am Earlybirds): 95^th overall, 29^th woman and 6^th in women’s 35-39 in 1:30:00

Megan L (7:30am Earlybirds): 128^th overall, 50^th woman and 6^th in women’s 40-44 in 1:40:36

Jackie L (Whitecaps “B”): 131^st overall, 52^nd woman and 7^th in women’s 40-44 in 1:41:41

   Olympic Distance Aquabike (1500m/40k; 13 competitors)

Francois A (Earlybirds/Whitecaps “A”): 1^st overall, 1^st man and 1^st in men’s 45-49 in 1:32:00

 

Sat Aug 5^th ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon, Bridgeport, CT (1500m/40k/10k; 32 elite men)

Jamie competed in this elite race, and nearly made the top 10 – awesome!  Full details at: http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TVRFdw==&id=ODEy&keep=sh. 

Jamie S (6:30am Earlybirds): 12^th overall (4^th Canadian) in 1:52:11.

 

Sun Aug 6^th Deep River Triathlon (1k/26.5k/8k; 80 competitors)

Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  Well done, Andrea:

Andrea M (Whitecaps “B”): 37^th overall and 2^nd in women’s 40-49 in 1:58:20

 

Sun Aug 6^th Kingston Long Course Triathlon (2k/56.5k/15k; 172 competitors)

Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  Congrats to Susanne, Sara and Margie!

Susanne R (6:30am Earlybirds): 10^th overall and 3^rd in elite women in 3:11:23

Sara D (6:30am Earlybirds): 25^th overall and 2^nd in women’s 25-29 in 3:23:52

Margie B (6:30am Earlybirds): 44^th overall and 2^nd in women’s 30-34 in 3:33:14

 

Sun Aug 6^th – Sat Aug 12^th TransRockies Mountain Bike Challenge 

Mike Dougherty (7:30am Earlybirds) participated in this 7 day, 600km mountain bike stage race in BC with 14,000m of climbing!  Full details at: http://www.transrockies.com.

   Mike D and his race partner, Iain Radford, (team “The Inflatables”) finished in 28^th place in the men’s open category (out of 77 teams).  Their total time was 40:10:35.63 (13:01:51 behind the leaders and over 24hrs ahead of the last place team).  Great job Mike!!

 

Thu Aug 10^th – Sun Aug 13^th Dragon Boat World Championships, Toronto

Debby W (Whitecaps “A”) participated in the club crew world championships with the Cascades women’s premier team from Chelsea.  Full details at: http://www.2006ccwc.com/.   Results next time.

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  Why can’t I pay for the whole year of Masters swimming at once, like at most other clubs?  Please Take My Money!

 

Dear P.T.M. Money:  It’s not currently feasible to set prices for a whole year at a time due to variables such as the annual shutdown (April/May).  However, as the Fall and Winter prices are set in the summer, paying for these two terms at the same time may be a possibility for the future.  I’ve passed along this suggestion for consideration for Fall 2007.

 

Dear Coach:  Someone recommended Swedish-style goggles and I find them very uncomfortable.  Do you have any other suggestions for good racing goggles?  Masters Competitor

 

Dear M. Competitor:  The type of goggles that works for you depends very much on your face structure (width and depth of eyes, width and height of nose bridge, etc.).  Some love the Swedish style, but others hate them.  Just about any type of goggles is fine for racing, it just depends on what is most comfortable for you.  When you try goggles (out of the water), you want to be able to press the eye pieces to your face and have them stay on without the strap (that shows that the eye pieces are the right distance apart and that there is a good seal).  If you get goggles with an adjustable nose piece they are more likely to fit.  I have a bag of old goggles (lost and found) that I bring to each workout.  If you wanted to try some of those, that might give you an idea of what works for you.

 

Dear Coach:  I discovered a great reason for looking down at the bottom of the pool (instead of forward) while swimming.  I found $7.25 on the bottom of the pool this morning!!  Now I Can Buy a Big Breakfast

 

Dear N.I.C.B.a.B. Breakfast:  Not only does this technique make you rich J , it also helps you swim in a more streamlined position and puts less pressure on your neck.

 

Polyester Suit Follow-Up from the last newsletter:

Dear Coach:  Do you know if there’s any store in Ottawa that stocks polyester (long-life) training suits?  Need New Suit

Dear N.N. Suit:  I don’t know any stores in Ottawa, but Aquasport in Montreal has a wide range (http://www.aquasport.ca).  Maybe some of our readers can help?

   Thanks to our readers for the following suggestions for N.N. Suit:

From Lisa B (Nightcaps): Polyester blend suits are available at Forbie Active Wear (Westboro).

From Flo (7:30am Earlybirds):  Brio (Ottawa) carries some polyester suits.

Also, the Carleton Pool Staff recently ordered suits from Splish: http://www.splishwear.com/index.html.

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

August Availability:

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

Wed 7-8pm

(Fall information coming soon!)

 

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

 

Summer Session Details

The Summer session started Mon Jul 3^rd.  Note that in July/August, your choice of groups is as follows:

1. 6:30am Earlybirds 6:30-7:30am MWF + 10-11am Sat

2. 7:30am Earlybirds: 7:30-8:30am MWF + 10-11am Sat

3. 6pm Whitecaps: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 10-11am Sat

Note that there is no 8:30am group in the Summer.  Also, Saturday workout is 10-11am ONLY, and there is no child safety supervision on Saturdays.  Finally, the sign up for Summer is separate from Spring.  Pro-rated prices start Mon Jul 31^st.  Contact the Customer Service desk in person (ground floor) or by phone (613-520-4480) 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.

 

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