Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #193                         Sunday, April 13^th, 2008

 

To:  Carleton Coaches (9 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2007 / Winter 2008 and Alumni: 6:30am Earlybirds (23 addresses); 7:30am Earlybirds (38 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (29 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (37 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (35 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (40 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (29 members).

 

 

"Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do.  There can be no courage unless you’re scared. – Eddie Rickenbacker

 

 

Winter Session Dates

The Winter session ends on Thu Apr 17^th / Fri Apr 18^th.  The pool will then be closed for 16 days annual maintenance with the Spring session starting Mon May 5^th.  Spring/summer programs and prices are now available – see next announcement.  Spring/summer registration starts on Tue Apr 15^th.  

 

 

Masters Spring/Summer Programs / Prices

Here’s the information on the Spring/Summer Masters programs.  Registration for Spring and Summer starts Tue Apr 15^th.  Details on Athletic memberships at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.php.  Register for programs on-line at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics or by phone or in person at Customer Service 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.

Spring Dates: May 5^th – June 28^th, except May 17^th (Earlybird Triathlon Booking) and May 19^th (Victoria Day)

Summer Dates: June 30^th – August 30^th, except July 1^st (Canada Day) and August 4^th (Civic Holiday)

Saturday Schedule: Spring Session: 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am; Summer Session: 10:30-11:30am ONLY

Programs Offered:  (All programs are for members only)

6:30am Earlybirds: 6:30-7:30am MWF + Sat (times above): Spring: $68+GST; Summer: $78+GST

7:30am Earlybirds: 7:30-8:30am MWF + Sat (times above): Spring: $68+GST; Summer: $78+GST

8:30am Earlybirds: 8:30-9:30am MWF + Sat (times above): Spring Only: $68+GST

6pm Whitecaps: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + Sat (times above): Spring: $70+GST; Summer: $80+GST (half pool for Summer)

Child Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + Spring Only: 8:30-9:30am Sat: Spring $64; Summer $58 (no GST)

 

 

Facility Closure and Shower Closure Notes

The entire Athletics facility will be closed April 19^th – May 4^th inclusive for annual maintenance.  This includes the weight room and locker rooms. 

   The main showers in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms will be renovated during this time, but the work will not be completed until May 23^rd.  Thus from May 5-23^rd, the locker rooms and washrooms will be open but the showers will be closed. 

   Limited showers will be available as follows (only those near the pool are listed here):

Women: Alternate Needs and Women’s Instructor rooms (2120 and 2122) – accessible from the pool deck.

Men: Varsity Team Rooms (1160, 1164, 1164C) – accessible from the bottom of the stairs just off the pool deck.

In addition, temporary showers on the pool deck for rinsing may be available.

   During this time (May 5-23^rd), to avoid congestion in the showers, the following will be in effect:

- only members will have access to the facilities

- adjustments to the pool swim schedule have been made, including:

     - the late evening swims are cancelled

     - the weekend afternoon swims are shortened (3-5pm only)

Full details at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/facilities/hoursofoperation.php. 

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Party Time!:

   A party is being organized for Jennifer Stewart (Whitecaps “B”) to celebrate the pending birth of her first child!  When: Sat Apr 26^th, 7pm; Where: Nicole Galvin (Whitecaps “A”)’s place: 500 Athlone Ave (Westboro).  Nicole is collecting contributions towards a gift.  Please see her at workout before the end of the Winter session or e-mail her at: galvinn@tc.gc.ca.  Directions: Westbound on the Queensway (from Orleans): take the Carling/Kirkwood exit; take a right (northbound) on Kirkwood Avenue; take a left on Byron Avenue (westbound, near the Superstore); at the fourth side street, take a left (southbound) on Athlone Avenue; we are located on the right hand (west) side, close to the dead end of the street.  Eastbound on the Queensway (from Kanata):take the Kirkwood exit; take a left (northbound) on Kirkwood Avenue; take a left on Byron Avenue and follow the rest of the instructions as per the above.

 

Swimmer Updates:

   Congratulations to George Tombler (Whitecaps “B”) and his wife, Poppy, on becoming great grand-parents!  Their grand-daughter, Amanda, who attended Carleton and accompanied George and Poppy to Italy (for Masters Worlds) and Greece in 2004, is now living in Toronto.  She recently had a daughter, Ava Beverly Maria.  All the family is doing well.

   The Whitecaps group celebrated Nicole Galvin (Whitecaps “A”)’s birthday at the Lone Star on Thu Apr 10^th.  Check out the photo courtesy of Kim Kennedy (Whitecaps “B”) at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/aphoto.html.

   Lisa Okun (x-Whitecaps “A”) reports from Kigali that she’s enjoying her job there.  She has lots of space for visitors, and can be reached c/o Right to Play Rwanda, P.O. Box 5239 Kigali, Rwanda or ph: +25008304048.

 

Swimmer Sponsor / Donation Requests:

   Debby Whately (Whitecaps “A”) and her dragon boat team are doing the Walk for MS on Sun Apr 27^th and she’s looking for sponsors.  To make a donation, go to http://www.supercitieswalk.com and click on the red “DONATE NOW” in the horizontal row of buttons below the MS logo.  Click on “Pledge a Walker” (right hand side), and then enter Debby’s name.

   Rob Trimbee (6:30 & 7:30am Earlybirds) is associated with the National Broadcast Reading Service (NBRS) (see: http://www.nbrscanada.com).  NBRS has two divisions, VoicePrint and AudioVision.  VoicePrint Canada is on a membership drive.  For $15 per person – tax receipt issued – your donation helps more than 3.2 million Canadians isolated from society because they cannot see or see well enough to independently read or access news and information.  VoicePrint’s 900-plus volunteer readers narrate more than 35 hours of newspaper and magazine articles aloud each business day.  VoicePrint can be heard on cable, satellite and online.  Ask Rob Trimbee for further details: rtrimbee@nbrscanada.com or 613-594-8402.

   On July 5^th Kristi Dean (6:30am Earlybirds / Coach) will be participating in the CNIB Camp, Lake Joseph Triathlon to raise money for cancer research.  If you’d like to sponsor her, go to: http://pmhf2.akaraisin.com/pledge/Participant/Home.aspx?seid=471&mid=9&pid=32185 or go to: http://www.joesteam.ca and select “Pledge” and enter Kristi’s name.

 

Masters Swimmer Obituary:  Bev Tucker, long time Masters swimmer from the Toronto area, died on Apr 4^th, just two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.  She was 73: http://www.chattersonfuneralhome.com/notice.php?NoticeID=90. 

 

Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) Championships Video:  A North Toronto Masters swimmer competed in a relay at the recent MSO Championships in Etobicoke doing a Borat imitation: http://www.adventureimaging.ca/galleries/competitivesports/swimming/2008/03_30_MSO_Championships_Day3/Video/NTs_Borat_CS.html.

 

Recent MSO Newsletters:

   April: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MSONEWSApr2008.pdf

   February: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MSONEWSFeb2008.pdf

 

Someone Wrote George’s Book!:  George Tombler (Whitecaps “B”) has been promising us for years that he would write a book about keeping fit as you age.  However, he reports that someone has beaten him to it!  Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge have written: "Younger Next Year: Live Longer, Fit and Sexy until you're 80 and Beyond".  George reports that it’s a great deal at $16.  See also: http://www.youngernextyear.com/. 

 

Interesting News Articles:

   Exercise during Pregnancy leads to a Healthier Heart in Mom and Baby: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080407114630.htm 

   Lactic Acid: “My Love Affair with Lactate” http://www.enhancedfp.com/my-love-affair-lactate

   Carbohydrates are more important than you thought: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/carbohydrates.html

   Is ageing inevitable or simply the result of “de-training”? http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/distance-running-veterans.html

   Tips for the aging athlete: http://thesportfactory.com/site/trainingnews/Tips_For_The_Aging_Athlete.shtml; Summary: warm up well, flexibility training, strength training, plus rest and recovery

 

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

 

 

Winter Session Information

Thanks to Ilana Hanes (Nightcaps / Pool Staff) for coaching for Mits on Tue Apr 8^th. 

 

Congrats to all those who did the 800/1500 time trial on Apr 1^st or 2^nd, especially to Tony Revitt (6:30am Earlybirds) and Reid Van Melle (7:30am Earlybirds) for whom it was a birthday present!  And good job also by those Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A” who recently did a 200 or 400 time trial on Apr 10^th or 11^th.   

 

The last time trials of the session for Earlybirds / Whitecaps “A” will be on the last day of the session:

Relays: (4x50 free and medley relays) Thu/Fri Apr 17/18th

 

Here are the latest weekday attendance statistics.  Those with perfect attendance for the session will receive a certificate.  There are now just 2 swimmers with perfect weekday attendance since January, and another 3 with perfect attendance for the 6:30am group that started Feb 25^th.

 

6:30am Very Earlybirds (Feb 25-Apr 11^th; 19 workouts; range: 8-19; avg.: 14.1)

Perfect Attendance since January: Margaret K, Ursula

Perfect Attendance since Feb 25^th: Alex C, Angela D, Theresa K

 

7:30am Earlybirds (Jan 7-Apr 11^th; 40 workouts; range: 5-22; avg.: 13.7)

Missed 4 Workouts: Carmel

 

8:30am Earlybirds (Jan 7-Apr 11^th; 40 workouts; range: 8-23; avg.: 14.1)

Missed 1 Workout: Tanya L

 

6pm Whitecaps “A” (Jan 8-Apr 11^th; 40 workouts; range: 9-25; avg.: 18.4)

Missed 1 Workout: Debby W

Missed 3 Workouts: Pete L

 

6pm Whitecaps “B” (Jan 8-Apr 3^rd [excluding Mar 31^st]; 36 workouts; range: 9-19; avg.: 13.3)

Missed 6 Workouts: Marg E

 

8pm Nightcaps (Jan 8-Apr 3^rd; 26 workouts; range: 8-24; avg.: 14.3)

Missed 2 Workouts: Amanda G

 

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Registration for 2007-2008 is on now.  As the main batch of club registrations has already been mailed, your cost is $26 for registration ($25 for MSO, $1 for postage/handling).  Your MSO membership is good until Dec 31^st, 2008.  Contact Lynn for more details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of your 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: http://www.swimmeet.ca/ (select “FNQ” and then look at meets with meet type “Maitres”).

    

Here’s a list of upcoming competitions (mostly) in Ontario and Quebec.  More meets will be added as the information become available.  Note that meet entries and confirming meet information and entry dates are your responsibility. 

 

For those who like to plan ahead, it has just been announced that the 2009 Ontario Masters Championships will be held at the Nepean Sportsplex from March 20-22^nd.  Also, the 2010 World Masters Aquatic Championships will be held in Goteborg and Boras, Sweden, from July 28-August 10^th.  

 

Apr 15-25^th World Masters Aquatic Championships, Perth, Australia http://www.2008finamasters.org/

Sat May 3^rd Technosport LCM Swim Meet (Ottawa) CANCELLED!!

Sat May 3^rd CASO Masters Meet, Montreal http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select upcoming meets, province:

    FNQ, May, and then the meet

Sat May 3^rd Execulink Tillsonburg Masters Meet http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/SWAM2008.pdf

Fri-Mon May 16-19^th Canadian Masters Championships, Quebec City http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select

    upcoming meets, province: FNQ, May, and then the meet 

Sat May 31^st Cornwall Masters Meet and Duathlon http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/CornwallLSM2008.pdf

Sat Jun 7^th Repentigny Masters Meet http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select upcoming meets, province: FNQ,

    June, and then the meet

Sat Jun 28^th Masters Invitational LCM Meet, Montreal http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select upcoming meets,

    province: FNQ, June, and then the meet (details not yet posted)

 

 

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

 

Sat Mar 15^th Dollard-Des-Ormeaux St Patrick’s Swim Meet

Lynn was the only Carleton swimmer.  Official results are still not posted, but I have my times and places:

Lynn Marshall (Coach, 45-49): 1^st 50fs (29.46), 100fs (1:02.36), 1500fs (17:53.81), 100fl (1:09.17 Canadian & Club Record), 200IM (2:35.01)

 

Sun Mar 30^th Around the Bay 30km Road Race, Hamilton (4485 participants)

Congrats to Gord on his good result in this early season race!  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca. 

Gord Larose (7:30am Earlybirds, 50-54): 1541^st overall, 1145^th man, and 157^th in his age group in 2:45:06.5 (2:43.35.9)

 

Sat Apr 12^th Technosport Swim Meet (Ottawa U)

Lynn was the only Carleton swimmer, but Bill Westcott (Whitecaps “A”) was also there swimming for Nepean Masters.  (Bill coaches the morning workouts for Nepean Masters.)  Very good job by Bill for his first meet in quite a few years!  The meet went by very quickly, so we didn’t have much rest between events (especially as I swam 400IM and 400fs in the same event [heats 1 & 4])!  Official results likely won’t be available for some time, but here’s a summary with unofficial times:

Bill Westcott (Whitecaps “A”, 45-49): 200IM (2:41.9), 50br (37.7), 50fl (31.7 – same as his 50fl in his IM!)

Lynn Marshall (Coach, 45-49): 400IM (5:25.91), 400fs (4:34.27), 50fs (28.86 Ontario & Club Record), 100br (1:29.30), 100IM (1:14.35)
 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  Will there be any $3 workouts offered between the Winter and Spring sessions?  Want to Swim

 

Dear W.t. Swim:  There will be no water in the pool, so there will be no interim workouts offered!!

 

Dear Coach:  Do you have any recommendations as to where I can swim during the pool shutdown?  Keen Swimmer

 

Dear K. Swimmer:  Good (as in cool-ish water, adult swim times) city pools include Champagne, Plant, and Brewer.  Check out the schedules at: http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/swimming/schedules/index_en.html.  Ottawa U also has pretty good public swim times, but their schedule changes after April 27^th, so ensure that you have the current schedule: http://www.geegees.ca/assets/geegeereg/swimming/fall_winter.pdf. 

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Winter Schedule: 

Mon 9:45-10:45am Apr 14

Wed 8-9pm Apr 16

Fri 9:45-10:45am Apr 18

 

Spring/Summer Schedule: coming soon!

 

Prices:
Private: $50 per hour, plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): $32 per hour, plus GST.
Contact Lynn for 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: all year)

- Thursday Drinks (after Nightcaps workout: Sept-Apr)

- Saturday Brunch (after 9:30-10:30am workout: Sept-Jun)

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