Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #230                               Saturday, August 8^th, 2009

 

To:  Carleton Masters Coaches (7 addresses)

 

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2008 / Winter/Spring/Summer 2009 and Alumni: 7:30am Earlybirds (54 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (29 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps I (58 addresses), 7:10pm Whitecaps II (38 addresses), 8:10pm Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters “Alumni” (41 addresses).

 

 

“Live every day like it's your last because one day you're gonna be right.” – Ray Charles (Robinson) 1930-2004 pioneering American pianist and soul musician

 

 

Summer Sessions Dates

The summer session ends Sat Sept 5^th 10:30-11:30am.  There are no further cancellations this term.

 

 

Fall/Winter Program Information and Registration

Registration for Fall and Winter Masters has started.  Carleton Masters remain members-only programs. New for this year is that memberships can be purchased on-line (approximately 5% convenience fee applies), and programs and memberships will soon be able to be purchased in person anytime the Athletics Building is open at the new “Welcome Centre” – currently under construction by the Control Desk.  Programs are almost the same as last year, except that Nightcaps has been renamed Whitecaps III (times unchanged), and Safety Supervision will no longer be offered on Saturdays. 

   Note that last year the Fall/Winter 6pm and 7:30am groups filled up very quickly.  If you plan to swim at one of those times, don’t wait until the programs start to register or you could be disappointed!

   Here’s a summary of dates and prices:

Fall: Tue Sept 8^th – Fri Dec 18^th, except Sat Oct 10^th, Mon Oct 12^th

Winter: Mon Jan 4^th (Earlybirds); Tue Jan 5^th (Whitecaps I/II); Thu Jan 7^th (Whitecaps III) – Fri Apr 16^th, except Sat Feb 15^th, Fri Apr 2^nd, Mon Apr 5th

Earlybirds I: 7:30-8:30am MWF + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coach: Lynn

Earlybirds II: 8:30-9:30am MWF + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coach: Lynn

Whitecaps I: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $142+GST each term; Coach: Lynn

Whitecaps II: 7:10-8:10pm MTuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $132+GST each term; Coaches: Lynn (Mon); Mits (Tu/Th)

Whitecaps III: 8:10-9:10pm TuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $100+GST each term; Coach: Mits [Note: There was a typo last time – Whitecaps III does NOT run on Mondays!]

Safety Supervision: 6:00-7:10pm MTuTh: $105 each term; Note: 6 children needed for this program to run!

 

 

Know Anybody with Active Kids Age 6+?

The Bytown Storm Triathlon club is hosting a Kids of Steel Triathlon on Sun Aug 23rd and Liz McKeown (6pm Whitecaps) is helping to get the word out!  For those of you not familiar with Kids of Steel, they are internationally sanctioned events for youth aged 6+ where youth of all different ability levels are welcomed to participate in a triathlon in which the distances of all three sections (swim, bike and run) are age appropriate and the environment is family oriented. In other words, no matter if you wear a lifejacket for the swim or training wheels on the bike or walk for the run route…..all are welcome.

   If this sounds of interest to your kids then please read on…..or send along to other families you know who might be interested. Given that this is the first year the Bytown club has organized this event, every bit of marketing is required to ensure adequate participation numbers.

   The following is a link to the club hosting the event, the Bytown Storm Triathlon club where further race information can be found: http://www.bytowntriathlon.com/Dunrobin_KOS_Triathlon.html.

   Please contact Liz at elizabethmckeown@rogers.com if you have any questions. 

 

 

Found Women’s Carleton Swim Suit

Margaret King (8:30am Earlybirds) has given me a Women’s Carleton suit (black with white trim and “CARLETON” on chest) that she found in the change room – thanks, Margaret!  We believe that it could have been there for some time (a couple of weeks?).  I think it’s a size 36 (maybe 38).  If it’s yours, let me know!  

 

 

Lost Women’s Swim Suit

On Tue Jul 28^th, a women’s size 38-40 suit (one of the ones for sale) was dropped between the change room and parking lot.  If anyone picked it up, please let me know.  Thanks!

 

 

Swimmer Notes   

 

Swimmer Updates:

 - Alison Howard (x-Ottawa Titans Waterpolo) is nearly finished her wet-suit aided swim of the 610km Skeena River in BC to raise awareness of the threats to this area from oil and gas exploration.  To read updates see: http://skeenawatershed.com/swim.   

 

News Articles:

- The Skinny on Super-Tight Swimsuits (Jul 25^th Toronto Star): http://www.thestar.com/sports/sports/article/671705 

- New FINA Suit Rules and Rome Summary [Last I heard the new suit rules will not apply to Masters, see newsletter #226 link: http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/6918]: http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/7195

- Last I heard the new suit rules will not apply to Masters, as per newsletter #226 link: http://www.swimnews.com/News/view/6918

- Metro July 31st Political Editorial Cartoon on Polyurethane Swimsuits: http://www.metronews.ca/ottawa/comment/article/270938--editorial-cartoon-for-july-31-2009

Executive Summary of the following articles: Exercising is bad for you – maybe just sleeping is better!!:

- How Harmful is it to Exercise Outside on a Polluted Day?:  http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/how-harmful-is-it-to-exercise-outside-on-a-polluted-day/article1220505/

- Are Indoor Pools Bad for Your Lungs?: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/are-indoor-pools-bad-for-your-lungs/#more-9825

- Gender and Sports Injuries [Changed from the more intriguing but misleading: “Sex and Sports Injuries”]: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/0654.htm

- High Levels Of Cycling Training Damage Sperm: What Can Be Done To Protect Triathletes From Infertility?: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090629081755.htm

- To Improve Fitness, Try Sleep: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/for-a-better-workout-try-sleep/

 

Swim Suits for Sale:  Lots of new suits have recently arrived – ask to have a look.  The suits range in brand, style, and colour.  The most expensive women’s suits are $40 and the most expensive men’s suits are $25, with most suits less than that.  The swim suits are available for browsing whenever Lynn is coaching – just ask! 

 

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.

 

Caps and Goggles to Borrow:  Lynn always has a “lost and found” bag full of spare caps and goggles to borrow if you forget (or break) yours.

 

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

 

 

Summer Session Information

Check this part of the newsletter for information on pool allocation, coaches and coaching changes, time trials and attendance statistics.

 

Earlybirds will be in the deep end, Whitecaps will be in the shallow end and Saturdays will be a mix of shallow and deep. Don’t forget that for the summer Saturday workouts are 10:30-11:30am ONLY!  Lynn will coach Earlybirds and the July Whitecaps workouts.  Mits will coach the August Whitecaps workouts.  There will be a rotating coach schedule for Saturdays.

 

Here are the time trials planned for the Summer session:

- Tue/Wed Jul 7/8^th 200

- Wed Aug 5^th: 2 x 50

- Wed Aug 12^th 400

- Tue/Wed Aug 18/19^th: 800/1500

- Fri Aug 28^th 200 or 400

- Wed Sept 2^nd 100

- Thu/Fri Sept 3/4^th relays

 

There were just two improvements in the 50 time trials on Wed Aug 5^th – probably my fault for scheduling them right after a long weekend!  Congrats to Lianna Fotia who improved her 50 fly by 2.2 seconds, and to Stephanie Le Saux-Farmer who improved her 50 breast by 0.1 seconds.

 

On Thu Jul 30^th/Fri Jul 31^st the workout involved a 200 where you could only breathe twice on the first 25m.  I told those in the slower lanes that they could breathe three times instead, as it’s more difficult to only breathe twice when you are a slower swimmer!  Jim Farmer (7:30am Earlybirds, lane 6) gets a special mention for proving me wrong by doing an entire 25m without breathing!  Well done, Jim!

 

We take attendance on weekdays and those with the best attendance are listed here.  Just one swimmer (Rob Kalwarowsky, Whitecaps) left with perfect attendance!

  

7:30am Earlybirds I (July 3-August 7^th; 15 workouts; range: 14-26; avg.: 19.3)

Missed 1 Workout: Larry D

Missed 2 Workouts: Madelayne DG

 

6pm Whitecaps I (July 2-August 6^th; 15 workouts; range: 17-30; avg.: 23.5)

Perfect Attendance: Rob K

Missed 1 Workout: Romy S

Missed 2 Workouts: Zi Z

 

 

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.   

 

Sun Aug 9^th Brockville Open Water Water  500m, 1k, 1.5k, 3k Swims #2

    http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MeetAug92009.pdf

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: CANCELLED

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 Jul 11^th Joe’s Team Triathlon

Kristi Dean (Coach) reports that the triathlon went well.  She did the swim and bike, with her team-mate, Susan, and was faster than last year!  They finished in 1:38:51, 24^th out of 39 teams.  Kristi personally raised $2300 and her team raised $5500 total!  Great job!  Full results at: http://www.chiptimeresults.com/resultsreader.php?y=2009&r=joesteamTRELAY.htm.    

 

Sun Jul 27^th Ironman Lake Placid (3.8k/180k/42.2k; 2258 participants)

Congratulations to Guy and Eric on their races.  Did any other Carleton swimmers participate?  Full results at: http://www.ironmancenter.com/results/index.php.  

Eric Biklo (x-6pm Whitecaps, 50-54): 426^th overall and 19^th in age group in 11:44:26

Guy Phillips (x-7:10pm Whitecaps, 55-59): 1165^th overall and 33^rd in age group in 13:23:20

 

Sat Aug 1^st National Capital Triathlon

Congrats to the Carleton swimmers on their races.  If I missed anyone, please let me know.  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  

Olympic Distance (1500m/40k/10k; 167 participants)

- Margie Bailey (6pm Whitecaps, 35-39): 17^th overall, 2^nd woman, and 1^st in age group in 2:23:03

- Renee Robert (7:30am Earlybirds, 50-54): 128^th overall, 41^st woman, and 4^th in age group in 3:04:31

- Andy Robert (Renee’s husband, 60-64): 149^th overall, 98^th man, and 2^nd in age group in 3:19:42

Sprint Distance (500m/20k/5k; 186 participants)

- Joanna Brown (6pm Whitecaps, 16-17): 3^rd overall, 1^st woman, and 1^st in age group in 1:02:40 (and fastest run of all!)

- Jade Gregory (6pm Whitecaps, 16-17): 16^th overall, 5^th woman, and 2^nd in age group in 1:09:01

- Alex Maxwell (6pm Whitecaps, 14-15): 30^th overall, 23^rd man, and 6^th in age group in 1:12:08

- Samantha Klus (6pm Whitecaps, 14-15): 35^th overall, 10^th woman, and 1^st in age group in 1:13:13

- Nick Stewart (x-6pm Whitecaps, 16-17): 43^rd overall, 30^th man, and 2^nd in age group in 1:14:42

- Alycia Fowler-McKeown (6pm Whitecaps, 14-15): 57^th overall, 20^th woman, and 3^rd in age group in 1:16:44

- Dominique Verdurmen (x-6pm Whitecaps, 16-17): 65^th overall, 24^th woman, and 3^rd in age group in 1:17:51

 

Sun Aug 2^nd Kingston Triathlon

Congrats to Brad and Steve – did I miss anyone else?  Full results at: http://www.sportstats.ca.  

Long Course (2k/56.2k/15k; 210 participants)

- Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds, 45-49): 51^st overall, and 9^th in age group in 3:30:20

Short Course (750m/30k/7.2k; 267 participants)

- Stephen Morton (x-6pm Whitecaps, 35-39): 102^nd overall, and 12^th in age group in 1:54:34

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:  Do I still need a membership to swim with Masters?  It seems like the price has gone up quite a bit from last year?  Early Registrant

 

Dear E. Registrant:  Yes, you do still need a membership.  The prices have gone up only a few dollars from last time, but if you register on-line you pay a fairly significant (about 5%) convenience fee.

 

Dear Coach:  I lost my goggles.  Do you have any I can borrow?  Careless Swimmer

 

Dear C. Swimmer:  I always have a “lost and found” bag of caps and goggles for situations like yours – just ask.

 

Dear Coach:  I get very stuffed up after swim practice.  It is possible that I’m allergic to the pool?  Sneezing Swimmer

 

Dear S. Swimmer:  This is a common allergy.  However, there is a very simple fix – wear a nose clip!  I sell them for $5.  It’s a bit difficult to get used to but should solve the problem.

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

 

August 2009:

Mon 7:15-8:15pm August 10, 17, 24

Tue 7:15-8:15pm August 11, 18

Thu 7:15-8:15pm August 13, 20, 27

 

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

 

Summer Masters Session:

You can register by phone, in person or on-line for the 7:30am group.  (The 6pm group is full – ask to be put on the waiting list.)  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. 

Summer (July 2^nd – Sept 5^th; except Aug 3^rd): prices pro-rated after July 17^th

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: FULL

Saturday: 10:30-11:30am ONLY

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

Coaches:

Earlybirds: Lynn

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