Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #226                               Saturday, June 13^th, 2009

 

To:  Carleton Masters Coaches (7 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2008 / Winter 2009 / Spring 2009 and Alumni: 7:30am Earlybirds (54 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (29 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps I (54 addresses), 7:10pm Whitecaps II (37 addresses), 8:10pm Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters “Alumni” (41 addresses).

 

 

"He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, and will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today." – Tryon Edward

 

 

Newsletter Dates

Yes, it’s only been one week since the last newsletter, but the free Bushtukah “Bring on the Bay” entry is only available this week!  Unless there are other urgent items, it will be three weeks until the next edition.

 

 

Spring Session Dates and Summer Registration Reminder

The Spring session runs until Tue Jun 30^th.  The Summer session starts Thu Jul 2^nd.  The Athletics building is CLOSED on Wed Jul 1^st.

   As there are only two groups running in the summer, sign up soon to avoid disappointment.  There are currently just 4 spots left for the 6pm group, and 20 for the 7:30am group.

 

 

Free Bushtukah “Bring on the Bay” 3k Open Water Swim Race Entry!

Jim Wright (Technosport) has kindly donated a free entry to this event to our club.  Normal entry fee is $40-50.  Full details at: http://nsc.ca/easterseals/swim/.  MSO registration is not required for this swim.  The first Carleton Masters swimmer to reply asking for the free entry gets it!  (You must respond by Wed Jun 17^th.)

 

 

Interested in Open Water Swim Races?

There are lots of open water swimming races coming up in and near Ottawa.  Many do not require MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario) registration or have any age restrictions.  See the list of Masters Swimming Competitions near the end of the newsletter for more details.

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Swimmer Updates:

 - Irene Marushko (7:30am Earlybirds) was interviewed by CBC radio on Thu Jun 11^th due to her objection to the name just chosen for the street where she’s bought her new house.  It’s been named Madeleine Meilleur Private.  Check out the controversy at: http://cbc.ca/ottawa/media/audio/ottawamorning/20090611nick.ram.  

 - After Anita Manley (x-Earlybirds, Whitecaps)’s report on her 10k race, several of you have asked what you can do to help Anita (who has been living in her car).  For a bit of background, here’s her interview on CFRA news from May 28^th: http://www.cfra.com/chum_audio/Gord_McDougall_May28.mp3.  Anita does not have the funds for housing for the rest of June, but has enough money for other essentials.  Anita is currently staying with Evelyn Simpson (x-6pm Whitecaps) for a few nights.  If anyone else can offer Anita a roof for a short time, or even just some encouraging words, please contact Anita: anita_m_manley@hotmail.com.  Thanks to Evelyn for her help, and also to Siobhan Welsh (7:30am Earlybirds), who is hoping to help Anita with a job search.

 

News Articles:

- Jan 1/10 return to textile suits?: http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/6922

- Masters can still use “banned” suits”!: http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/6918

- Masters World Records vs Elite Times: http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/21313.asp

- Tributes for US Swim Coach Richard Quick (died Jun 10^th): http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/6935

- Horse Stem-Cell Technique to be Tested in Humans: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE53E4WJ20090415

- Hormones, Knee Injuries Linked: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090417.wlknees17art1627/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/home

- Oral Contraceptives Inhibit Building Muscle Mass: http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE53G3ZS20090417

 

Joe’s Triathlon Fundraising:  Kristi Dean (Masters Coach; 6pm Whitecaps I) is hoping to raise $3500 by doing Joe’s Triathlon on July 11^th.  For more information on Joe’s Triathlon, see: Event Home Page.  To sponsor Kristi, go to: Sponsor Kristi.

 

Swim Suits for Sale:  The swim suits that Lynn has for sale are available whenever Lynn is coaching – just ask!  There are lots of women’s suits to choose from, but only a few men’s.  I have a few new 36s – ask for details!

 

50c Swim Caps:  Triathlete and x-Carleton Masters swimmer Ellen Pazdzior and Joanie Conrad (Nightcaps) have kindly donated a large number of mostly new latex swim caps.  The money raised by selling these for 50c will go towards next year’s $45 annual fee to register Carleton Masters with Masters Swimming Ontario.  Just ask Lynn if you’re interested in looking at these.

 

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

 

 

Spring Session Information

In this section of the newsletter, you’ll find information on attendance, pool space changes, coaching changes, upcoming time trials, and other information about the current session.

 

Mits will coach Thu Jun 25^th 6pm Whitecaps and a lifeguard will coach Earlybirds on Fri Jun 26^th, as Lynn will be away.

 

This term, the usual pool allocations will be as follows:

Earlybirds 1 & 2: deep end

Whitecaps 1 & 2: Monday: shallow end; Tuesday/Thursday: deep end

Saturdays: shallow end

 

Here are the time trials planned for the Spring session:

Tue/Wed May 26/27^th 400: Whitecaps 1 and Earlybirds; Thu May 28^th: Whitecaps 2

Tue/Wed Jun 2/3^rd 2x50: All

Mon Jun 15^th 800/1500: All (Note that the 800 is intended only for those over 2:15/100m, as they do not have time to complete the 1500m.)

Thu/Fri Jun 18/19^th 100: Whitecaps 1 and Earlybirds

Mon Jun 22^nd 200: Whitecaps 1 and Earlybirds

Mon Jun 29^th am / Tue Jun 30^th relays: Earlybirds and Whitecaps 1

 

Here are the weekday attendance statistics for this term.  There are now just 6 swimmers with perfect weekday attendance (we don’t take attendance on Saturdays).  Keep it up!  

 

7:30am Earlybirds I (May 4-Jun 12^th; 17 workouts; range: 13-23; avg.: 18.1)

Perfect Attendance: Francois A, Irene M

Missed 1 Workout: Ian L

 

8:30am Earlybirds II (May 4-Jun 11^th; 17 workouts; range: 8-14; avg.: 11.2)

Perfect Attendance: Margaret K

Missed 1 Workout: Amir B, Lucie B

 

6pm Whitecaps I (May 4-Jun 11^th; 17 workouts; range: 18-33; avg.: 25.2)

Perfect Attendance: Pete L

Missed 1 Workout: Francois P, Jackie L, Mel C, Mits K

 

7:10pm Whitecaps II (May 4-Jun 11^th; 17 workouts; range: 8-17; avg.: 12.3)  

Perfect Attendance: Jonathon M, Mary Jane P

 

 

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions.  Registration for 2008-2009 is now underway.  The main club registration mailing is now in.  However, it’s not too late for you to pay the $36 (including $1 postage/handling) by cash or cheque payable to “Lynn Marshall”.  Your MSO membership will be good until Dec 31^st, 2009.  Contact Lynn for more details.  Note that you must register with MSO at least 3 weeks before the due date of the 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: https://www.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx, select FNQ <show>, upcoming meets, then the appropriate month, then select the appropriate Masters meet to get more info.  If it says “sanctioned” the meet package should be available.

    

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.   

 

Sat-Sun Jun 20-21^st Ile Ste-Helene Montreal Masters Meet (LCM): CANCELLED!!

    https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=6609

Fri-Sun Jun 26-28^th New England Meet, Vermont (LCM) http://www.middleburymuffintops.org/LCMChamps/default.aspx

Sat Jun 27^th Technosport 2k Swim (Meech Lake): MSO Registration not required

    http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm

Sun Jul 5^th Somersault Kingston Sydenham 1500m Swim: MSO Registration not required

    http://somersault.ca/swims.htm

Sun Jul 12^th Somersault Carleton Place Graham Beasley 1932m Swim: MSO Registration not required

    http://somersault.ca/swims.htm

Sat Jul 18^th Easter Seals 3k Swim (Nepean Sailing Club): MSO Registration not required      

    http://nsc.ca/easterseals/swim/

Sat Jul 18^th Brights Grove 1.5 and 3k Swims http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/BrGroveows09.pdf

Sun Jul 19^th Brockville Open Water  500m, 1k, 1.5k Swims #1

    http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/Brockvillepart1.pdf

Sat Jul 25^th Technosport 3k Swim (Meech Lake): MSO Registration not required

    http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm

Sat Aug 1^st Somersault National Capital 1500m Swim: MSO Registration not required

    http://somersault.ca/swims.htm

Sat Aug 8^th Technosport 4k Swim (Meech Lake): MSO Registration not required

    http://ca.geocities.com/technosport@rogers.com/series/series.htm

Sun Aug 9^th Brockville Open Water Swim #2

Sun Aug 9^th Welland Open Water 1k, 3k and 5k Swims

    http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm and pick appropriate entry form

Sun Aug 16^th Somersault 1000 Islands 1500m Swim: MSO Registration not required

    http://somersault.ca/swims.htm

Sat Sept 5^th Somersault Canadian 3864m and 1932m Swims: MSO Registration not required

    http://somersault.ca/swims.htm

Sun Sept 13^th St Marys 5k Open Water Swim

Fri-Sun May 21-24^th, 2010 Masters Nationals 2010 Nanaimo, BC (LCM) http://www.cmsc2010.ca/

Jul 28-Aug 10^th, 2010 World Masters Aquatic Championships, Goteborg, Sweden (LCM) http://www.2010finamasters.org/

 

 

Race Results: (Please send in your results, and/or let me know if I missed your name!!)

 

Sat-Sun May 23-24^th National Capital Race Weekend

Apologies for missing Hilary last time.  Is there anyone else I missed?  Full results are at: http://www.sportstats.ca.

10k (8346 participants):

- Hilary March (6pm Whitecaps; 30-34): 1396^th overall, 275^th woman and 49^th in age group in 52:45.1 (51:43.3)

 

Sun Jun 7^th Triple Threat Triathlon Winnipeg (750m/20k/5k; 30 participants)

Congratulations to Joanna and Jade for their great results in the Female Junior Elite division.  Full results at: http://www.triathlon.mb.ca/rr_2009_TripleThreatTri.htm.  

Joanna Brown (6pm Whitecaps): 12^th in 1:08:30

Jade Gregory (6pm Whitecaps): 25^th in 1:17:01 (Jade was racing with road rash from a crash in training just a day before the race)

 

Sat-Sun Jun 6-7^th Rideau Lakes Bike Tour (Ottawa-Kingston-Ottawa)

Colette Kenney, Renee Robert and Susan Nevitt-Yelle (all 8:30am Earlybirds), and Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) participated.  Anyone else?

 

Sat Jun 13^th Riverkeeper Triathlon and Swim, Ottawa

Did I miss anyone?  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  

1500m Swim (4 participants)

- Hilary March (6pm Whitecaps; 30-34): 1^st overall, 1^st woman and 1^st in age group in 24:29 – great job!!

Super Sprint Triathlon (200m/13.3k/5k; 45 participants)

- Jessica Byrnes (6pm Whitecaps; 16-17): 4^th overall, 1^st woman and 1^st in age group in 58:24 – another win!!

Sprint Triathlon (500m/23.7k/5k; 199 participants) – all top 3 finishes: well done!

- Alex Maxwell (6pm Whitecaps; 14-15): 24^th overall, 21^st man and 3^rd in age group in 1:18:30

- Dominique Verdurmen (6pm Whitecaps; 16-17): 51^st overall, 9^th woman and 1^st in age group in 1:23:18

- Nick Stewart (6pm Whitecaps; 16-17): 55^th overall, 45^th man and 3^rd in age group in 1:23:43

- Alycia Fowler-McKeown (6pm Whitecaps; 14-15): 58^th overall, 11^th woman and 1^st in age group in 1:24:13

 

Sun Jun 14^th Edge to Edge Marathon, Vancouver Island

Colette Kenney (8:30am Earlybirds) is participating.  Details at: http://www.edgetoedgemarathon.com/.  Results next time.

 

Sun Jun 14^th Muskoka Long CourseTriathlon

Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) and Renee Robert (8:30am Earlybirds) are participating.  Anyone else (sprint or long)?  Details at: http://www.trisportcanada.com/muskoka.php.  Results next time.

 

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  When I come to the wall in breaststroke, I’m often in the middle of a stroke.  What should I do in that case?  Can I do a dolphin kick, or is that illegal?  Breaststroke Turner

 

Dear B. Turner:  A dolphin kick is indeed illegal.  In breaststroke, you want to finish on a long stroke (fully extended) at the finish, but on a short stroke (arms slightly bent) on the turn.  As you approach the wall (e.g. as you pass the flags) you need to judge where you are in you stroke relative to the wall, and, if necessary, lengthen or shorten your last few strokes so that you end up at the right point of the stroke for the turn or finish.  It takes practice to get this right all the time!

 

Dear Coach:  Is it legal to do a “grab” turn (i.e. grab the wall with my hands, instead of placing them flat on the wall)?  Grab Turner

 

Dear G. Turner:  Yes, “grab” turns are legal and recommended in pools like ours where the edge is right at the water level.  They don’t work so well when the wall / bulkhead is way above the water level (see next question).

 

Dear Coach:  How should I turn at pools where I can’t (easily) grab?  Another Turner

 

Dear A. Turner:  As you touch the wall with your palms, let your arm (or arms, depending on the stroke) bend slightly at the elbow to help you “stick” your hands to the wall.  The faster you go into your turn, the easier this will be.

 

Dear Coach:  How can I get further underwater off my turns?  Want Distance on my Turns

 

Dear W.D.o.m.Turns:  Push off hard in a streamlined position at a downwards angle.  As you start to slow down add in your kicks (or underwater pull for breaststroke) and accelerate to the surface.

 

Dear Coach:  Why are non-flip turns called “open” turns?  Just Curious

 

Dear J. Curious:  I couldn’t find any historical references to this term, so I’d guess it’s because when you do a non-flip turn, your head comes out of the water and you to get a breath on the turn.  That said, I’ve never heard anyone refer to a flip-turn as a “closed” turn!  If anyone has any suggestions, please pass on the info!

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

 

June 2009:

Mon 9:45-10:45am Jun 15, 22

Mon 7:15-8:15pm Jun 22, 29

Tue 7:15-8:15pm Jun 16, 30

Wed 6:00-7:00pm Jun 17

Thu 7:15-8:15pm Jun 18

(July/August dates coming soon.)

 

Prices:
Private: $52.50 per hour, plus GST.
Semi-Private (2-3 swimmers; per swimmer): $34 per hour, plus GST.
Contact Lynn for bookings.

 

 

Reminders

 

Spring / Summer Masters Sessions:

You can register now for both sessions.  You can register by phone, in person or on-line.  Note that there is an approximately 5% transaction fee if you use the on-line system!  The Athletics Customer Service office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm and phone number is 613-520-4480, or 613-520-2600 x4480. 

Spring (May 4^th – June 30^th; except May 16^th and 18^th): pro-rated prices available

7:30am Earlybirds I: 7:30-8:30am MWF + Sat am: $74 + $3.70GST

8:30am Earlybirds II: 8:30-9:30am MWF + Sat am: $74 + $3.70GST

6pm Whitecaps I: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + Sat am: $86 + $4.30GST

7:10pm Whitecaps II: 7:10-8:10pm MTuTh + Sat am: $76 + $3.80GST

Saturday: 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am

Child Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 8:30-9:30am Sat: $66

Summer (July 2^nd – Sept 5^th; except Aug 3^rd):

7:30am Earlybirds: 7:30-8:30am MWF + Sat am: $88 + $4.40GST

6pm Whitecaps: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + Sat am: $96 + $4.80GST

Saturday: 10:30-11:30am ONLY

Child Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh ONLY: $56

Coaches:

Earlybirds: Lynn

Spring 6pm Whitecaps I: Lynn

Spring 7:10pm Whitecaps II: Mits

Summer: July 6pm Whitecaps: Lynn; August 6pm Whitecaps: Mits

Saturdays: rotating schedule

 

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 sent by e-mail will be different from the workouts your coach gives you!)

 

Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:

- Thursday Dinner (after 6pm Whitecaps I workout: all year)

- Thursday Drinks (after 8:10pm 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