Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #195                                 Sunday, May 11^th, 2008

 

To:  Carleton Coaches (9 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2007 / Winter/Spring 2008 and Alumni: 6:30am Earlybirds (35 addresses); 7:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (33 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (34 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (41 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (29 members).

 

 

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream.  Discover." – Mark Twain

 

 

Spring Session Dates and Workout Cancellation Notes

The Spring session started Mon May 5^th.  Spring/summer programs and prices are given below.  Please register ASAP if you plan to swim in the Spring session. 

   Note that there are no workouts Sat May 17^th (Earlybird Triathlon pool rental) or Mon May 19^th (Victoria Day Holiday).  The Athletics building is closed on Mon May 19^th, but there are members only swims 3-5pm Sat May 17^th and Sun May 18^th, plus a women’s only swim 12:25-1:25pm Sun May 18^th.

 

 

Masters Lane Reductions

Note that the 6:30am Earlybirds group will have four lanes on Mondays and Fridays until July 25^th (6 lanes on Wednesdays, and in August).  Note also that Whitecaps “B” will have four lanes (all three weekdays) for the Spring session.    

 

 

Parking Passes

Most Carleton parking passes expired on April 30^th.  If you have a parking pass, check your expiry date!

 

 

Open Water Swimmers 

A list of open water swims has been added to the list of competitions (further down in the newsletter).  Note that for some of these, you do not need to be a member of MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario).  See the competitions section for more information.

 

 

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  -- see also following note.  Register for programs on-line at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics and follow the links, or directly at: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=920.  You can also register by phone or in person at Customer Service 8:30am-4:30pm M-F (open during the annual shutdown).

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)

 

 

Spring/Summer Membership Specials!

If you know of anyone who’d like to try Carleton Masters swimming, this Spring/Summer would be a great opportunity as Carleton is offering a limited-time membership special for one to four months (valid May-August).  A one month membership is $40 ($25 for Carleton students who are not taking summer courses).  The regular price for one month ranges from $70 (morning only) to $104 (full membership).  A four month membership costs $120 ($75 for Carleton students who are not taking summer courses).  The regular price for four months ranges from $121 (morning only) to $179 (full membership).

 

 

Shower Closure Notes

   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 June 2^nd.  Thus until June 1^st 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 1182A near the elevator.

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

   During this time, to avoid congestion in the showers, the following will be in effect:

- only members and those registered in programs will have access to the facilities

- adjustments to the pool swim schedule have been made

Full details at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/facilities/hoursofoperation.php.  Check back frequently, as information may be updated!

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Swimmer Updates:

   Jennifer Stewart (Whitecaps “B”) would like to say thank you to everyone who contributed to the shower present and attended the party at Nicole Galvin’s (Whitecaps “A”).  Jennifer says, “It was delightful to share my excitement about the baby with everyone from swimming.”

   Jessica Kamps (x-Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”) has just accepted a job in Massachusetts.  She will be working at an environmental learning center in a forest.  There is a lake nearby, so she may be able to do some swimming!

   Congratulations to Susan Nevitt-Yelle (8:30am Earlybirds) on being chosen to be part of “Team StayPut 2008”, a sponsorship from Goody hair accessories for active women.  Out of 2700 applicants, just 225 were selected (45 in Canada and 180 in the US)!  You can read about the team at: http://www.teamstayput.com/.  

 

Engagement Party:  Dawn Walsh (7:30am Earlybirds) is hosting an engagement party for Jill Patrick (7:30am Earlybirds) and Jose Vivanco (Whitecaps “A”).  Jim Lee (7:30am Earlybirds) will be the minister at their wedding, so the upcoming wedding is certainly a big celebration for Carleton Masters!  Below is the fancy invitation created by Dawn with photos of both Jose and Jill competing at a competition in Montreal.  If the invitation doesn’t come out below, you can also view it at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/jilljoseeng.jpg.  And just in case that doesn’t work either, here are the highlights: 6:30pm Sat May 31^st at 684 Sandra Avenue.  BYOB, lawn chair and a pot luck dish to share, but no gifts!  Please RSVP to dawnwalsh@sympatico.ca by Tue May 20^th. 

Toronto Masters Swimmer Obituary:  Paul Beregi died recently of cancer.  You may remember a note about him in newsletter #145 (June 1^st, 2006) where he was featured in a Toronto Star article, as despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer, he was doing well and still swimming.  Once he was no longer able to swim, his decline was rapid.  Here’s his obituary: http://www.torontostarclassifieds.com/OLCSApp/do/attribute_search_side?categoryName=DEATHS&classId=008&attri_1=beregi&detail=true&sort=none&pages=10.

 

News Articles:

   Triathlete Killed by Shark: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24313314?GT1=43001. 

   Some Athletes’ Genes Help them Outwit Doping Tests:  http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/30/sports/30doping.html?_r=3&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin.

   Maintaining Aerobic Fitness could delay Biological Aging by up to 12 Years: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080409205827.htm. 

   (Too Much?) Dedication to the Sport of Surfing: Dale Webster (daily surf for nearly 12,000 days!): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/chris_ballard/04/23/webster/index.html.

   Strive for Quality: Strategies for Preparing for Competition: http://www.nsca-lift.org/Perform/articles/070207.pdf

   How Stretching can Explode your Muscle Growth:
http://www.runnersweb.com/running/news_2008/rw_news_20080415_TSH_Muscle_Growth.html

 

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

 

 

Spring Session Information

Here’s where you’ll find information on the Spring session, including weekday attendance (starting next time), and upcoming time trials, etc.

 

Here’s a list of time trials planned for the Spring session:

Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”: Thu/Fri May 28^th/29^th: 400 (free or IM)

Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”: Tue/Wed Jun 3^rd/4^th: 2 x 50 (2 different strokes)

All Groups: Thu/Fri Jun 12^th/13^th: 1500 free (800 for those over 2:15/100m)

Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”: Tue/Wed Jun 17^th/18^th: 2 x 100 (2 different strokes)

Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”: Mon Jun 23^rd: 200

Earlybirds and Whitecaps “A”: Thu/Fri Jun 26^th/27^th: end of term relays: 4 x 50 free and medley

 

 

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, the 2009 Ontario Masters Championships will be held at the Nepean Sportsplex from March 20-22^nd.  The 2009 Canadian Masters Championships will be held at the Etobicoke Olympium (usually the May long weekend).  Also, the 2010 World Masters Aquatic Championships will be held in Goteborg and Boras, Sweden, from July 28-August 10^th.  

 

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 or http://www.ccmnq2008.org  

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 14^th YMCA Oneida Shores 800m and 1500m Open Water Swims, Brewerton, NY, MSO membership not

    required http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/oneidashoresows.pdf

Fri-Sun Jun 20-22^nd Middlebury Muffintops LCM Championship Meet, Vermont

    http://www.middleburymuffintops.org/LCMChamps/

Sat Jun 28^th Masters Third Annual Invitational SCM Meet, Montreal http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select

    upcoming meets, province: FNQ, June, and then the meet (details not yet posted, but it appears that this year the

    meet will be indoors in a 25m pool in Chateauguay, not outdoors at the FINA World Champs pool on Ile Ste Helene)

Sat Jun 28^th Technosport Meech Lake 2k Swim, MSO membership not required http://www.technosport.ca

Sat Jul 19^th Bright’s Grove 1.5k and 3k Provincial Championships

    http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/oneidashoresows.pdf

Mon Jul 14^th Quebec Open Water 1k, 2k, 5k and 10k Championships, Ile Ste Helene Rowing Basin, Montreal

    http://www.swimming.ca/meetlist.aspx, select upcoming meets, province: FNQ, July, and then the meet

Sat Jul 26^th Technosport Meech Lake 3k Swim, MSO membership not required http://www.technosport.ca

Sat Aug 2^nd Welland Canal Four Bridge Swim, details TBC

Sat Aug 9^th Fourth Annual 4km Sun City Swim, Barrie, MSO membership not required

    http://www.scapd.on.ca/news.php?news=sun_city

Sat Aug 9^th Technosport Meech Lake 4k Swim, MSO membership not required http://www.technosport.ca

Sun Aug 10^th 1000 Islands Y Open Water 1.5k and 3k swims, details TBC

Sun Sept 7^th St Marys 5km Provincial Championships, details TBC

 

 

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

 

Sun Apr 13^th Run for Reach 10k, Ottawa (155 competitors)

Congratulations to Alexis Guigue (7:30am Earlybirds).  Alexis was 9^th overall and 2^nd in men’s 30-39 in 38:07;5 (38:06.3 chip).  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca. 

 

April 15-25^th World Masters Aquatic Championships, Perth, Australia

No Carleton swimmers attended, but here’s a link to the pool swimming results for those who are interested – lots of super fast times and world records: http://65.110.72.225/SPIPDF/042508worldmasters.pdf. 

 

Sun Apr 20^th Dalhousie Spring Tune-Up 5k Run, Halifax, Nova Scotia (110 competitors)

Congratulations to Susan Nevitt-Yelle (8:30am Earlybirds) on her time of 22:05.  She was 48^th overall, 10^th woman and 4^th woman 40+.  Full results at: http://www.runnovascotia.ca/. 

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  We have an outdoor pool at home, and I’m wondering if anyone has tried using some of the devices either to create a current or some sort of bungee system, to allow for swimming without all the turns?  Any recommendations or negative feedback?  Potential Treadmill Swimmer

 

Dear P.T. Swimmer:  If any readers have any feedback or suggestions, please send them in!  Here’s what I’ve heard…  Endless pools (http://www.endlesspools.com/) are very expensive.  There are other (cheaper) small pools with a similar idea, e.g. http://www.swimergy.com/.  However, as you already have a pool, you probably want to look for a tether.  Basically, the bottom line is that you will likely get a pretty good workout, but it would be (in my opinion) horrifically boring.  The other thing to keep in mind is that with resistance swimming or tethered swimming (when you are still and the water is either still or moving) the physics is different from “normal” swimming (when you are moving and the water is mostly still).  Thus, it’s not as good (for improving your swimming) as “real” swimming.  Also, depending on the size of your pool, you could produce lots of waves that could interfere with your strokes.  However, there are some pretty inexpensive devices out there, e.g. http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/002710.php, for $27, http://www.swim-in-place.com/Aquacise%20Buy%20Products.html,  for $34 or $44, and http://swimriptide.com/ for $75, so it’s probably worth a try!

 

Dear Coach:  Is it ok to exercise when I’m sick?  Keen Swimmer

 

Dear K. Swimmer:  It depends…  Guidelines say that it’s generally ok if the symptoms are above the neck, but not if they’re below.  It can be dangerous to exercise with a fever due to the extra strain on the heart.  See: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/AN01097.  

 

Dear Coach:  I won’t be swimming this summer, but I’d like to continue to receive the newsletter.  Is that possible?  Want to Keep in Touch

 

Dear W.t.K.i. Touch:  I only clean up the newsletter lists once per year (in the fall), so everyone stays on the list until then, unless they ask to be removed.  In the fall, those who have not registered have the option of remaining on the e-newsletter list as an alumnus.

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Spring/Summer Schedule:

May/June:

Mon 9:45-10:45am May 12^th, June 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th

Mon 7:15-8:00pm June 2^nd, 16^th

Wed 7-8pm May 14^th, 28^th (some Wed 6-7pm spots may also be available in May/June – ask for details)

Fri 9:45-10:45am May 30^th, June 6^th, 13^th, 27^th

 

July: no pool time available

 

August:

Mon 7:15-8:15pm Aug 11^th, 18^th, 25^th

Tue 7:15-8:15pm Aug 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

Wed 6-7pm Aug 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th

Wed 7-8pm Aug 6^th, 13^th, 20^th

Thu 7:15-8:15pm Aug 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th

 

Prices (may increase soon):
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; after 10:30-11:30am workout: July-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