From: Lynn Marshall [lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca]
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 6:47 AM
To: Steve Baird; Blake Christie; Claudia Cronin-Schlote; Kristi Dean; Louise Hayes; Lynn Marshall; Lynn Marshall; Mits Kachi; Tim Kilby
Subject: Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #199

 

Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #199                                 Sunday, June 29th, 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 (40 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (33 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "A" (35 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps "B" (41 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (29 members).

 

 

"The most important thing about goals is having one." – Geoffry F. Abert

 

 

Spring / Summer Session Dates and Workout Cancellation Notes

The Spring session ended on Sat Jun 28th.  The summer session starts Mon Jun 30th.  Note that there are workouts Mon Jun 30th, but no Whitecaps on Tue Jul 1st.  (The Athletics building is CLOSED on Tue Jul 1st, and also on Mon Aug 4th.) 

   Also, don’t forget that the 8:30am group does not run during the summer session, and Saturday workouts in July/August are 10:30-11:30am ONLY. 

   Whitecaps have half the pool (6 lanes shallow end, and thus one coach) for the summer session.  Blake Christie will coach on Mondays (except that Lynn will coach Mon Jun 30th).  Lynn Marshall will coach Tuesdays and Thursdays in July, and Mits Kachi will coach Tuesdays and Thursdays in August.

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Baby Arrival:  Jennifer Stewart (Whitecaps “B”) is delighted to announce the arrival of her daughter, Georgia Maren Stewart, on Tue Jun 17th.  She arrived at 7:49pm and weighed in at 8lbs 5oz.  Mom and baby are both well and Jennifer plans to get back to swimming as soon as she recovers!  

 

Alumni Updates:

   Steve Kennedy (x-Whitecaps “A”) reports that he and Melanie Patina (also x-Whitecaps “A”) took part in the Riverkeeper Triathlon on Sat Jun 14th.  Melanie won her age group!  Steve was first out of the water but was passed by about 14 people before he even got on his bike (and many more after that).  His plan is to do some training before his next triathlon J !

   Mike Dougherty (x-7:30am Earlybirds) is participating in a week-long mountain bike race in BC from June 28th to July 4th.  He’ll be posting daily reports at: www.bcbikerace.blogspot.com.  

 

June MSO Newsletter:  Check it out at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MSONEWSJune2008.pdf.  

 

News Articles:

   Sportsmedicine: Pulled Muscles, Scar Tissue and Re-Injury: http://www.runnersweb.com/running/news_2008/rw_news_20080610_TSH_Scar_Tissue.html

   Massive Volume Does Not Equal Massive Performance: http://thesportfactory.com/site/qt/Massive_Volume_Does_Not_Equal_Massive_Performance.shtml

   Extra sleep boosts athletic performance: study: http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2008/06/09/eline/links/20080609elin014.html

   Vigorous Exercise Can Help Seniors Avoid Disability: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080603185228.htm

   Swimmers' immune systems tumble in response to competition; glutamine doesn't help, but sugar does:

http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0381.htm

   Exercise: Link Is Seen Between Crime and Fitness:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/17/health/nutrition/17exer.html?_r=1&ref=fitnessandnutrition&oref=slogin

   More on the Speedo LZR Suit: http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/article/447818

 

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

 

 

Spring Session Summary

First, a big thank you to all the coaches: regular coaches: Mits Kachi (Tue/Thu Whitecaps “B”) and Blake Christie (Mon Whitecaps “B”); the other Saturday coaches this term: Kristi Dean and Tim Kilby; and Pool Staff sub-coach: Ann Marie Pullen.

 

Thanks also to Francois Parent and Gi Wu (Whitecaps “A”) for helping put in the blocks for the last day’s relays; and to the 8:30am Earlybirds (group effort) for taking them out.  And a very big thank you to ring-leader Margaret King (6:30am Earlybirds) and all the Earlybirds for the chocolate and gift card.

 

Here's the summary of the attendance and time trials for the spring session.  If you notice any errors or omissions, please do let me know. 

 

 

Attendance:

Here are the attendance statistics for the spring session (excluding Saturdays).  There are four swimmers with perfect weekday attendance for the whole term: Ian Lorimer (6:30am Earlybirds), Margaret King (6:30am Earlybirds), Amir Banihashemi (8:30am Earlybirds) and Colette Kenney (8:30am Earlybirds).  Well done! 

 

Honorable mention goes to Jose Vivanco (Whitecaps “A”) and Sean Kelly (7:30am Earlybirds).  Although they each missed two workouts, that was due to circumstances beyond their control.  Sean made special arrangements to get to the pool without going past the men’s change room due to strong scents during the construction, and twice the Control Desk staff did not permit him to get in via the alternate route.  And Jose missed the last two workouts of the session as he was busy preparing for his and Jill’s wedding on Sat Jun 28th.

 

6:30am Very Earlybirds (May 5-Jun 27th; 23 workouts; range: 10-19; avg.: 14.4)

Perfect Attendance: Ian L, Margaret K

Missed 1 Workout: Angela D

 

7:30am Earlybirds (May 5-Jun 27th; 23 workouts; range: 6-15; avg.: 11.3)

Missed 1 Workout: Mary-Lou D

Missed 2 Workouts: Jen L, Sean K

 

8:30am Earlybirds (May 5-Jun 27th; 23 workouts; range: 6-18; avg.: 11.0)

Perfect Attendance: Amir B, Colette K

 

6pm Whitecaps “A” (May 5-Jun 26th; 23 workouts; range: 10-16; avg.: 12.8)

Missed 1 Workout: Gi W, Pete L

Missed 2 Workouts: Jose V

 

6pm Whitecaps “B” (May 5-Jun 14th (except Jun 8th); 16 workouts; range: 6-14; avg.: 10.3)

Missed 3 Workouts: George T

 

 

Time Trial and Relay Summary:

The information below on most improved and fastest swimmers is taken from the time trials done during the spring session, and includes the relay splits from the end of term relays.  Times done in competitions are not included.  If your times are not listed here and you're curious, just e-mail me for details.  (I have all time trial times since May 2001.)

 

There were 22 women and 28 men who improved in at least one event.  There were four women improving by more than 8sec/100m: Sandra Amezcua (6:30am Earlybirds) improved her 100IM by 8.7 seconds.  Coach Kristi Dean (6:30am Earlybirds) improved her 100fs by 8.5 seconds.  Lucie Boudreau (8:30am Earlybirds) improved her 50fs by 4.2 seconds (8.4sec/100m) and Cori Dinovitzer (6:30am Earlybirds) improved her 200IM by over 16 seconds (8.1sec/100m).  The most improved man was Amir Banihashemi (8:30am Earlybirds) who improved his 200fs by 14 seconds (7.0sec/100m).

 

The International Point Scores (link to web page below) are used to determine the best swims.  There were 5 women and 10 men scoring 400 points or above in at least one event.  Three men scored over 600 points: Steve Nordstrum (6:30am Earlybirds)’s 28.7 50fl earned 646 points, just one point ahead of Jamie Stephenson (ROCS)’s 1500fs of 18:17 worth 645 points.  Jeremy Nichol (Whitecaps “A”) scored 630 points for his 29.0 50fl.  The top woman was Maureen Mahoney (Whitecaps “A”) with 539 points for her 5:27.1 400fs.

 

The top 3 improvements and the top 3 times for each event are also listed below, as are the results of the relays. 

 

Give yourself a pat on the back if you participated in the time trials! 

 

Key:

VEB = 6:30am Earlybirds, EB1 = 7:30am Earlybirds, EB2 = 8:30am Earlybirds, NC = Nightcaps, WCA = Whitecaps "A", WCB = Whitecaps "B", WC = Whitecaps, V = Varsity Swimmer, WP = Varsity Waterpolo Player, VC = Varsity Swim Coach, WPC = Varsity Waterpolo Coach, MC = Masters Coach, ROC = ROCS, PS = Pool Staff, TR = trying Masters  (Those trying Masters, ROCS, Varsity, Staff and Coaches are considered "exhibition" [X] in the standings below)

 

Most Improved Swimmers (best event for each person):

Only those who have swum Carleton Masters time trials in the same event at least twice are eligible. 

 

Women: (23)

1.  Sandra A       8.7/100m (VEB):  100IM

X.  Kristi D       8.5/100m (VEB):  100fs

2.  Lucie B        8.4/100m (EB2):   50fs

3.  Cori D         8.1/100m (VEB):  200IM

4.  Shauna I       7.5/100m (EB2):  100fs

5.  Sarah C        7.3/100m (EB1): 1500fs

6.  Theresa K      6.6/100m (VEB):   50bk

7.  Tanya L        4.8/100m (EB2):  400IM

8.  Sarah F        4.1/100m (EB2):  400fs

9.  Dawn W         3.8/100m (EB1):   50fl

9.  Nicole LS      3.8/100m (WCB):  800fs

11. Mary-Lou D     3.4/100m (EB1):  200fs

11. Maureen M      3.4/100m (WCA):  400fs

13. Angela D       2.8/100m (VEB):   25fs

13. Joanne D       2.8/100m (WCA):   50fl

15. Anne M         2.6/100m (VEB):   50fl

15. Carmel M       2.6/100m (EB1):   50fs

17. Sheila K       2.4/100m (VEB):  100bk

18. Jill P         2.2/100m (EB1):   50br

19. Cheri R        2.0/100m (WCA):  200bk

20. Isla P         0.8/100m (EB2): 1500fs

21. Karen J        0.4/100m (EB1):   50fl

22. Nicole D       0.1/100m (WCA):  400fs

                     

Men: (18)

1.  Amir B         7.0/100m (EB2):  200fs

2.  Charles M      4.3/100m (EB1):  400fs

3.  Francois P     3.1/100m (WCA):  100br

4.  Alex C         3.0/100m (VEB):  100fs

5.  Tony R         2.6/100m (VEB):   50fl

6.  Jon T          2.5/100m (VEB): 1500fs

7.  Jeremy N       2.4/100m (WCA):  100fl

8.  Larry D        2.3/100m (EB1):  400fs

9.  Steve N        2.0/100m (VEB):   50bk

10. Gord L         1.8/100m (EB1):   50fs

11. Cam D          1.2/100m (WCA):  100IM

11. Sean K         1.2/100m (EB1):  200br

13. Rob K          1.0/100m (WCA):   50fs

14. Bill W         0.6/100m (WCA):   50fl

14. Gi W           0.6/100m (WCA):  200IM

16. Pete L         0.2/100m (WCA):   50bk

17. Stephane R     0.1/100m (WCA):  400fs

X.  Jamie S        0.1/100m (ROC):  400fs

      

 

Fastest Swimmers (best event for each person):

All those scoring 400 or more points are shown.

 

Women: (5)

1.  Maureen M (WCA)    400fs   5:27.1: 539 points

2.  Sheila K (VEB)      50fs     34.9: 456 points

3.  Jen L (EB1)        200IM   3:10.9: 426 points

4.  Shauna I (EB2)      50fs     36.0: 419 points

5.  Sarah F (EB2)     1500fs    23:56: 404 points

 

Men: (10)

1.  Steve N (VEB)       50fl     28.7: 646 points

X.  Jamie S (ROC)     1500fs    18:17: 645 points

2.  Jeremy N (WCA)      50fl     29.0: 630 points

3.  Tony R (VEB)        50fl     29.9: 585 points

4.  Rob K (WCA)         50fs     28.8: 540 points

5.  Gi W (WCA)          50fs     29.6: 503 points

6.  Don W (WCA)       1500fs    20:18: 498 points

6.  Pete L (WCA)      1500fs    20:18: 498 points

8.  Bill W (WCA)        50fl     32.5: 473 points

9.  Bruce S (VEB)      400IM   5:55.5: 450 points

 

(For point scores, see: http://www.swimnews.com, click on "IPS Calculator" and enter the information requested; note that SCM = short course meters [25m pool].)

 

Top 3 Swimmers Improving in Each Event:

Minutes and/or seconds improved and sec/100m improvement are both listed.  The numbers in parentheses below the event indicate the number of women and men, respectively, who improved in that event.  If the improvements are close, more than three swimmers may be shown.

 

       Women                              Men

25fs   1. Angela D   0.7  (2.8/100m) VEB 

(1/0)  

 

50fs   1. Lucie B    4.2  (8.4/100m) EB2  1. Gord L     0.9  (1.8/100m) EB1

(5/3)  2. Cori D     2.1  (4.2/100m) VEB  2. Rob K      0.5  (1.0/100m) WCA

       3. Carmel M   1.3  (2.6/100m) EB1  3. Steve N    0.1  (0.2/100m) VEB

                                         

100fs  X. Kristi D   8.5  (8.5/100m) VEB  1. Amir B     4.0  (4.0/100m) EB2

(4/3)  1. Shauna I   7.5  (7.5/100m) EB2  2. Alex C     3.0  (3.0/100m) VEB

       2. Sarah F    1.9  (1.9/100m) EB2  3. Gord L     1.3  (1.3/100m) EB1

       3. Theresa K  1.3  (1.3/100m) VEB

                                                

200fs  1. Mary-Lou D 6.7  (3.4/100m) EB1  1. Amir B    14.0  (7.0/100m) EB2

(1/1) 

 

400fs  1. Sarah F   16.5  (4.1/100m) EB2  1. Charles M 17.1  (4.3/100m) EB1

(3/6)  2. Maureen M 13.7  (3.4/100m) WCA  2. Larry D    9.1  (2.3/100m) EB1

       3. Nicole D   0.4  (0.1/100m) WCA  3. Tony R     7.3  (1.8/100m) VEB

                                          3. Alex C     7.0  (1.8/100m) VEB   

 

800fs  1. Nicole LS   30  (3.8/100m) WCB  1. Alex C      12  (1.5/100m) VEB

(1/1) 

 

1500fs 1. Sarah C   1:49  (7.3/100m) EB1  1. Jon T       38  (2.5/100m) VEB

(3/4)  2. Theresa K 1:28  (5.9/100m) VEB  2. Tony R      17  (1.1/100m) VEB

       3. Isla P      12  (0.8/100m) EB2  3. Steve N     13  (0.9/100m) VEB

                    

50bk   1. Theresa K  3.3  (6.6/100m) VEB  1. Steve N    1.0  (2.0/100m) VEB

(2/3)  2. Cori D     0.8  (1.6/100m) VEB  2. Pete L     0.1  (0.2/100m) WCA

                                          3. Rob K      0.1  (0.2/100m) WCA 

 

100bk  1. Sheila K   2.4  (2.4/100m) VEB

(2/0)  2. Angela D   2.1  (2.1/100m) VEB

 

200bk  1. Cheri R    4.0  (2.0/100m) WCA  

(1/0) 

                                  

50br   1. Lucie B    1.2  (2.4/100m) EB2  

(2/0)  2. Jill P     1.1  (2.2/100m) EB1  

 

100br                                     1. Francois P 3.1  (3.1/100m) WCA  

(0/3)                                     2. Gord L     1.4  (1.4/100m) EB1

                                          3. Sean K     0.4  (0.4/100m) EB1 

 

200br                                     1. Sean K     2.4  (1.2/100m) EB1

(0/1)                                 

 

50fl   1. Cori D     3.4  (6.8/100m) VEB  1. Tony R     1.3  (2.6/100m) VEB

(7/3)  2. Dawn W     1.9  (3.8/100m) EB1  2. Steve N    0.8  (1.6/100m) VEB

       2. Sarah F    1.9  (3.8/100m) EB2  3. Bill W     0.3  (0.6/100m) WCA

                          

100fl                                     1. Jeremy N  2.4  (2.4/100m) WCA

(0/1)                                    

 

100IM  1. Sandra A   8.7  (8.7/100m) VEB  1. Cam D     1.2  (1.2/100m) WCA

(2/1)  2. Angela D   1.6  (1.6/100m) VEB  

 

200IM  1. Cori D    16.1  (8.1/100m) VEB  1. Gi W      1.1  (0.6/100m) WCA

(1/1)                                     

 

400IM  1. Tanya L   19.3  (4.8/100m) EB2  

(2/0)  2. Angela D   8.4  (2.1/100m) VEB

                     

 

Fastest Three Times in Each Event:

The numbers in parentheses below the event indicate the number of female and male, respectively, time trials in that event (some swimmers may have done more than one time trial of the same event).  If times are really close, more than 3 swimmers are included.

 

          Women                        Men                           

25fs      1.   21.0 Joanne D (WCA)     1.   18.2 Cam D (WCA)      

(6/5)     2.   21.5 Angela D (VEB)     2.   21.2 Alex C (VEB)  

          3.   21.8 Theresa K (VEB)    3.   24.0 Ken J (VEB)  

 

50fs      1.   33.3 Maureen M (WCA)    1.   27.5 Steve N (VEB)  

(42/37)   2.   34.9 Sheila K (VEB)     2.   28.8 Rob K (WCA)

          3.   36.0 Shauna I (EB2)     3.   29.6 Gi W (WCA)

          4.   36.3 Jen L (EB1)      

                                                

100fs     1. 1:18.3 Sheila K (VEB)     1. 1:05.5 Rob K (WCA)

(20/15)   2. 1:19.5 Jen L (EB1)        2. 1:12.0 Pete L (WCA)

          3. 1:20.7 Shauna I (EB2)     3. 1:14.4 Ian L (VEB)

 

200fs     1. 2:56.3 Sarah F (EB2)      1. 2:26.7 Rob K (WCA)              

(9/9)     2. 3:14.0 Sandy L (WCA)      2. 2:30.0 Pete L (WCA)

          3. 3:15.0 Mary-Lou D (EB1)   3. 2:51.1 Stephane R (WCA)

                                       4. 2:51.2 Ian L (VEB)

 

400fs     1. 5:27.1 Maureen M (WCA)    X. 4:40.0 Jamie S (ROC)          

(26/16)   2. 6:07.5 Sandy L (WCA)      1. 4:57.7 Tony R (VEB)

          3. 6:08.9 Sarah F (EB2)      2. 5:42.0 Rob K (WCA) 

                                       3. 5:52.8 Stephane R (WCA)

                                                                             

800fs     1. 18:55  Lucie B (EB2)      1. 20:04  Gilles M (EB2)

(7/4)     2. 32:01  Flo S (EB2)        2. 20:58  Alex C (VEB) 

          3. 32:25  Margaret K (VEB)   3. 21:47  Ken J (VEB)          

 (Only those over 18:00 are listed here; others should do the 1500 instead!)

 

1500fs    1. 23:56  Sarah F (EB2)      X. 18:17  Jamie (ROC)

(20/21)   2. 24:10  Sandy L (WCA)      1. 18:30  Steve N (VEB)

          3. 24:18  Jen L (EB1)        2. 19:13  Tony R (VEB)

                                       3. 19:36  Jeremy N (WCA)

 

25bk      1.   49.5 Margaret K (VEB)      

(1/0)    

 

50bk      1.   31.7 Jen L (EB1)        1.   31.4 Jeremy N (WCA) 

(17/12)   2.   44.7 Sheila K (VEB)     2.   31.5 Steve N (VEB)

          3.   45.7 Sarah F (EB2)      3.   33.8 Tony R (VEB)

                                                        

100bk     1. 1:36.9 Sheila K (VEB)     1. 1:13.6 Jeremy N (WCA)  

(6/4)     2. 1:59.3 Angela D (VEB)     2. 1:45.6 Jon T (VEB)

          3. 2:05.9 Theresa K (VEB)    3. 2:42.4 Alex C (VEB)   

 

200bk     1. 3:32.2 Cheri R (WCA)      1. 2:42.5 Don W (VEB)     

(2/1)     2. 6:56.0 Flo S (EB2)     

  

50br      1.   47.2 Shauna I (EB2)     1.   38.0 Steve N (VEB)

(9/21)    2.   52.5 Renee R (EB2)      2.   39.3 Bruce S (VEB)

          3.   53.5 Jill P (EB1)       3.   40.5 Pete L (WCA)

          3.   53.5 Mary-Lou D (EB1)

                                                                             

100br     1. 1:48.3 Tracy T (VEB)      1. 1:25.0 Bill W (WCA)          

(5/9)     2. 1:54.8 Mary-Lou D (EB1)   2. 1:26.8 Pete L (WCA)

          3. 1:55.1 Jolene H (VEB)     3. 1:33.2 Francois P (WCA)

 

200br     1. 3:58.0 Elaine Y (WCA)     1. 3:25.8 Francois P (WCA)

(2/2)     2. 4:02.8 Renee R (EB2)      2. 3:28.1 Sean K (EB1)

 

25fl      1.   22.7 Joanne D (WCA)     1.   21.0 Cam D (WCA) 

(1/1)

 

50fl      1.   36.1 Maureen M (WCA)    1.   28.7 Steve N (VEB) 

(17/9)    2.   44.1 Sarah F (EB2)      2.   29.0 Jeremy N (WCA)

          3.   44.3 Dawn W (EB1)       3.   29.9 Tony R (VEB)

          4.   44.6 Joanie C (WCA)

                                        

100fl     1. 1:56.9 Colette K (EB2)    1. 1:07.7 Steve N (VEB)            

(1/3)                                  2. 1:07.8 Jeremy N (WCA)

                                       3. 1:26.0 Gi W (WCA)     

 

200fl     1. 4:11.7 Colette K (EB2)            

(1/0)         

 

100IM     1. 1:29.1 Jen L (EB1)        1. 1:09.9 Steve N (VEB)    

(11/8)    X. 1:35.4 Kristi D (VEB)     2. 1:17.1 Rob K (WCA)

          2. 1:38.7 Shauna I (EB2)     3. 1:17.5 Bill W (WCA)

          3. 1:39.1 Natalie A (EB2)               

 

200IM     1. 3:10.9 Jen L (EB1)        1. 2:30.0 Jeremy N (WCA)

(6/3)     2. 3:34.4 Joanie C (WCA)     2. 2:30.2 Steve N (VEB)

          3. 3:42.6 Cori D (VEB)       3. 2:52.5 Gi W (WCA)

          4. 3:42.8 Anne M (VEB)

 

400IM     1. 7:56.2 Renee R (EB2)      1. 5:18.8 Steve N (VEB)

(6/6)     2. 8:25.6 Cori D (VEB)       2. 5:31.1 Jeremy N (WCA)

          3. 8:43.1 Tanya L (EB2)      3. 5:53.2 Pete L (WCA)

                                       4. 5:55;5 Bruce S (VEB)    

 

                          

Fun Relays (Thu Jun 26th / Fri Jun 27th)

As always, you can blame the coach for making up unfair teams if you didn’t win J !

  

4x50m Free Relay

6:30am VEB

1. 2:34.2: Team 1: Margaret K, Ray A, Ian L, Alex C, Angela D

2. 2:38.2: Team 3: Cori D, Steve N, Anne M, Theresa K, Ken J

 

7:30am EB1

1. 2:35.8: Team 1: Jen L, Karen J, Gord L, Jen L

2. 2:41.0: Team 3: Susan N-Y, Sean K, Dawn W, Mary-Lou D

 

8:30am EB2

1. 2:46.1: Team 3: Natalie A, Lucie B, Sarah F, Natalie A

2. 2:50.9: Team 1: Amir B, Isla P, Colette K, Amir B

 

6pm WCA

1. 2:16.1: Team 3: Don W, Francois P, Joanie C, Rob K

2. 2:18.5: Team 1: Debby W, Pete L, Cam D, Joanne D, Gi W

 

Overall

1. 2:16.1: 6pm Team 3: Don W, Francois P, Joanie C, Rob K

2. 2:18.5: 6pm Team 1: Debby W, Pete L, Cam D, Joanne D, Gi W

3. 2:34.2: 6:30am Team 1: Margaret K, Ray A, Ian L, Alex C, Angela D

4. 2:35.8: 7:30am Team 1: Jen L, Karen J, Gord L, Jen L

5. 2:38.2: 6:30am Team 3: Cori D, Steve N, Anne M, Theresa K, Ken J

6. 2:41.0: 7:30am Team 3: Susan N-Y, Sean K, Dawn W, Mary-Lou D

7. 2:46.1: 8:30am Team 3: Natalie A, Lucie B, Sarah F, Natalie A

8. 2:50.9: 8:30am Team 1: Amir B, Isla P, Colette K, Amir B

 

4x50m Medley Relay

6:30am VEB

1. 2:56.5: Team 1: Margaret K, Ray A, Ian L, Angela D, Alex C

2. 3:01.2: Team 3: Cori D, Steve N, Anne M, Ken J, Theresa K

 

7:30am EB1

1. 2:59.3: Team 1: Jen L, Gord L, Karen J, Gord L

2. 3:00.5: Team 3: Susan N-Y, Sean K, Dawn W, Mary-Lou D

 

8:30am EB2

1. 3:22.2: Team 1: Isla P, Amir B, Colette K, Colette K

2. 3:25.1: Team 3: Sarah F, Natalie A, Sarah F, Lucie B

 

6pm WCA

1. 2:35.5: Team 3: Don W, Francois P, Joanie C, Rob K

2. 2:45.7: Team 1: Debby W, Pete L, Cam D, Joanne D, Gi W

 

Overall

1. 2:35.5: 6pm Team 3: Don W, Francois P, Joanie C, Rob K

2. 2:45.7: 6pm Team 1: Debby W, Pete L, Cam D, Joanne D, Gi W

3. 2:56.5: 6:30am Team 1: Margaret K, Ray A, Ian L, Angela D, Alex C

4. 2:59.3: 7:30am Team 1: Jen L, Gord L, Karen J, Gord L

5. 3:00.5: 7:30am Team 3: Susan N-Y, Sean K, Dawn W, Mary-Lou D

6. 3:01.2: 6:30am Team 3: Cori D, Steve N, Anne M, Ken J, Theresa K

7. 3:22.2: 8:30am Team 1: Isla P, Amir B, Colette K, Colette K

8. 3:25.1: 8:30am Team 3: Sarah F, Natalie A, Sarah F, Lucie B

 

 

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 31st, 2008.  Contact Lynn for more details.  You must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of your entry for your first competition.  Note that the MSO annual fee will increase to $35 starting in 2008-2009.

 

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 20-22nd.  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 10th.  

 

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

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

Mon Jul 14th 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 19th 2.9k Easter Seals Swim, Nepean Sailing Club http://nsc.ca/easterseals/easterseals.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

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

 

Sun Jun 15th Muskoka Triathlon

Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  Jamie Stephenson (ROCS) was the 4th male pro in 2:54:24.  Well done, Jamie!

 

Sun Jun 15th Alterna Do It For Dad 5k Run, Ottawa (537 participants)

Theresa Kavanagh and Alex Cullen (both 6:30am Earlybirds) were not content with doing just one race on the weekend of June 14-15th.  As previously reported, they both did the Riverkeeper Triathlon.  They both also did the Alterna 5k run on Sun Jun 15th!  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  Well done to you both

Alex Cullen (50-59): 91st overall; 78th man and 11th in age group in 25:03.4 (24:47.4)

Theresa Kavanagh (50-59): 104th overall; 16th woman and 4th in age group in 25:28.5 (25:11.6)

 

Sat-Sun Jun 14-15th Lachine Dragon Boat Festival

Debby Whately (Whitecaps “A”) and the Cascades Women (Chelsea) were the second women’s team overall, behind their nemesis, the Montreal Women.  Still a commendable performance and you’ll get them next time!

 

Fri-Sun Jun 20-22nd New England LCM Swim Championships, Middlebury, Vermont

Lynn participated in this event.  The meet was very well organized and it’s a nice facility.  Maybe others will consider this for next year?  Full results at: http://www.middleburymuffintops.org/LCMChamps/Default.aspx.  

Lynn Marshall (Coach; 45-49): 1st 100fs, 200fs, 400fs, 1500fs (18:14.76 Canadian Record), 50bk, 50br, 200br, 200fl, 200IM, 400IM; 2nd 50fs (29.67 Ontario Record)

 

Sat-Sun Jun 21-22nd Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Debby Whately (Whitecaps “A”) and the Cascades Women (Chelsea) were the top women’s team overall by quite a large margin!  Looking good for Worlds in Malaysia next month!  Jen Lee (7:30am Earlybirds) was on the Women in Sport team that improved greatly on Saturday and nearly made the semi-finals.  Congratulations to both of you!  Full results at: http://www.dragonboat.net/results.php. 

 

Sun Jun 22nd Philadelphia Insurance Olympic Distance Triathlon

Congrats to Jamie Stephenson (ROCS) who was the 7th male pro in 1:58:52.  Full results at: http://www.phillytri.com/results.html.  

 

Sun Jun 22nd Smiths Falls Triathlon (500m/26k/5k; 246 participants)

Let me know if I missed anyone!  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.

James Young (6:30am Earlybirds; Men’s Open): 14th overall; 13th man; 10th in category in 1:08:33

Joanna Brown (x-Nightcaps; Women’s Open): 28th overall; 6th woman; 6th in category in 1:11:43

Sheldon Betts (x-7:30am Earlybirds; 45-49): 61st overall; 49th man; 6th in age group in 1:18:01

Greg Kealey (x-Nightcaps; Men’s 45-49): 75th overall; 62nd man; 8th in age group in 1:20:19

 

Sat Jun 28th Technosport Meech Lake 2k Swim

Did any Carleton swimmers do this swim? 

 

Sat Jun 28th Long Course (50m pool) Masters Meet, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal

Four Carleton swimmers attended this cool and rainy outdoor swim meet: George Tombler (Whitecaps “B”), Francois Parent (Whitecaps “A”), Gi Wu (Whitecaps “A”), and Lynn Marshall (Coach).  This is the third time they’ve held this meet.  Two years ago it was a very hot day and our main concerns were dehydration and sunburn.  Last year it was warm and started out sunny, with a couple of rain showers in the afternoon.  This year it was overcast all day, cold in the morning and rainy all afternoon.  I’m predicting snow for next year J !  We don’t yet have the official results and placings, but here’s a brief summary.  

   George (80-84) was happy with his five swims (100br, 100bk, 50br, 50bk, 200fs), the last four of which were back-to-back.  His best swim was his 100bk (2:34).  

   Lynn (45-49) had four slow back-to-back morning swims (50fl, 100fs, 100br, 50fs) – she couldn’t get warm.  She was pleased with her afternoon swim: 200fs (2:16.07 National Record).  

   Francois (40-44) was content with his times (100br, 50fs, 200br) given that the meet was long course.  His 100br was his best swim (1:37). 

   Gi (25-29) swam three events (50fl, 50fs, 50br) and was very happy with his 50fl (32) and reasonably happy with his 50fs (29).  Always a crowd pleaser, he entertained us with a very splashy somersault entry when he lost his balance at the start of his 50br.  Luckily the starter called a false start!

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  How can I swim straighter in open water?  Wandering Swimmer

 

Dear W. Swimmer:  When swimming in open water, you need to look forward occasionally to see where you’re going.  How often depends on how much you tend to “wander”.  The key is to find some landmarks to aim for – the higher up and larger the better.  For example, aiming for a large tree or house on the far shore, behind the marker is often easier that searching for a marker in a sea of swim caps and kayaks (which almost always seem to be the same colour as the markers!).  If you have a chance to get in the water ahead of time, do so, and see what landmarks you can find to shoot for.  If you get off course, a bit of breaststroke (which makes it very easy to look forward) can be helpful.  You can also practice looking forward occasionally while pool swimming to practice doing this quickly and efficiently without your legs sinking too far.

 

Dear Coach:  Can you please remind all late-comers that they should join in with those already swimming when they arrive, and not start the warm-up from the beginning?  Frustrated Punctual Swimmer

 

Dear F.P. Swimmer:  Done!!

 

Dear Coach:  Where can I buy fins and paddles locally?  Swimmer Who Wants Toys for Lake Swimming

 

Dear S.W.W.T.f.L. Swimming:  Your best bet locally is Motionware Source for Sports in Barrhaven.

 

Update:  Mary-Lou Dunnigan (7:30am Earlybirds) reports that Motionware has lots of fins and a great supply of training suits.  Thanks, Mary-Lou!

 

Dear Coach:  Where can I buy a racing body-suit locally?  Racing Swimmer

 

Dear R. Swimmer:  I’ve bought all my racing suits on-line but try Motionware (see above).

 

Dear Coach:  Where do you buy your prescription goggles?  Visually-Challenged Swimmer

 

Dear V-C. Swimmer:  Most Sports Experts locations carry Speedo prescription goggles for about $25.

 

Dear Coach:  Where did you get your new bright multi-coloured training suit?  It (Almost) Hurts My Eyes

 

Dear I.(A.)H.M. Eyes:  It’s a Dolfin (brand) Uglies (line) polyester suit.  I got it at http://www.swim2000.com.  

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Summer Schedule:

August:

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

Masters Spring/Summer Programs / Prices: Here’s the information on the Spring/Summer Masters programs.  You can register now for both Spring and Summer programs.  Details on Athletic memberships at: http://www2.carleton.ca/athletics/membership.php  -- note the spring/summer specials.  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.  Note that the 6:30am Earlybirds group has 4 lanes on Mondays and Fridays until July 25th (6 lanes on Wednesdays and in August).  Also, the Spring Whitecaps “B” group has 4 lanes on weekdays.  You can also register by phone or in person at Customer Service 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.

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

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

 

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