Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #236 Saturday, October 31^st, 2009

To: Carleton Masters Coaches (7 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2009 and Alumni: 7:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (21 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps I (40 addresses), 7:10pm Whitecaps II (36 addresses), 8:10pm Nightcaps (17 addresses), Masters “Alumni” (36 addresses).

“Don’t let fear stop you, it only means you’re facing great opportunities.”

My apologies for the hyperlink problems in the newsletter #235. The version posted on the web site is a little better!

Fall Session Dates / Updates

The Fall session runs until Fri Dec 18^th.

Note that if you are still planning to register for Fall, the 7:30am Earlybirds 1, 6pm Whitecaps 1, and the 7:10pm Whitecaps 2 are full (waiting lists available). There is still quite a bit of space in 8:30am Earlybirds 2 and 8:10pm Whitecaps 3.

For Winter, 6pm Whitecaps 1 is full (waiting list available). All other groups have lots of space. I will keep you updated.

Carleton Masters Christmas Party

Once again Don Wells (6pm Whitecaps), Joanie Conrad (8:10pm Whitecaps), Sam and Ben (x-Safety Supervision) have kindly agreed to host the holiday party at 376 Hamilton Ave South. It will be held on Sat Dec 5^th starting at 6:30pm. Swimmers from all groups (plus alumni) and their families are welcome. It’s potluck and BYOB. Full details and a map at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/party09.pdf.

Athletics Parking Passes

Those of you with part-time Athletics parking passes for parking lot 5 (i.e. passes purchased through Athletics), please park in the pay-and-display area of lot 5 (near the fieldhouse). These passes do not have bar codes and thus do not work in the pass reader for the main lot 5 area.

Carleton Masters Club History: Work in Progress!

Thanks to those of you who have contributed yet more information. The new additions are in blue. George has provided me with a few photos from 1992-1994: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/90sphotos/. Next step is to identify the exact dates and add all the names. We’d also like to produce a list of the coaches, and who coached when.

Alan Hunt (8:30am Earlybirds)’s 20^th anniversary with Carleton Masters has led to many of you providing historical information on the team! Thanks to all who have contributed to this summary so far. We believe that Mariette Kenney (7:10pm Whitecaps), Helen Blais (x-6pm Whitecaps), and Ursula Scott (7:30am Earlybirds) are those who have been involved with Carleton Masters since before it started! This was likely back in 1982-1983 when Coach Tim Kilby was a lifeguard. Prior to the start of Carleton Masters some stroke improvement classes were offered, and shortly thereafter, possibly in January 1985 (or perhaps the year before?), Carleton Masters started. Helen has offered to get together with Mariette and Ursula to try to flesh this out a bit.

Don Wells (6pm Whitecaps) started with the team in Jan 1985. Joanne and Cam Dawson (6pm Whitecaps) joined in Sept 1985. Their son, Sean Dawson (fast lane swimmer with summer 6pm Whitecaps), was the founding member of Child Safety Supervision in 1988, when the Dawson’s hired a caregiver to take care of Sean at the pool while they swam.

I believe the only group running at that time was the 6pm group. Does anyone remember when the Sat am workouts started? Or exactly when the morning groups (7:30am and 8:30am) or 8pm Nightcaps started? The 7:10pm group started in Fall 2008.

Here’s a list of dates I have so far. Please send in more information!

Ursula Scott, Mariette Kenney, Helen Blais: Pre-Masters 1982-83?

Don Wells: Jan 1985

Cam and Joanne Dawson: Sept 1985

Safety Supervision 1988

George Tombler (6pm Whitecaps): 1989

Fall 1989: Nancy Banard coaching

Alan Hunt, Lina Vincent (6pm Whitecaps), Nicole Delisle (6pm Whitecaps): Sept 1989

Marg Eades (6pm Whitecaps): also Sept 1989 (Marg did some swimnastics sessions at Carleton prior to this)

Lynn Marshall (Coach): Dec 1989

Fiona Hill (7:10pm Whitecaps): 1990 or 1991 (in Newfoundland 1998-2004)

Penny Estabrooks (8:30am Earlybirds): pre-1991

Early 1990s: Tim Kilby coaching

Derek Bass (x-6pm Whitecaps): Jan 1991 (last races 1992 Provincials; away Japan / heart issues 1992-1994)

Lisa Bromley (7:10pm Whitecaps): 1994

1997: Kristi Dean starts coaching

Meredith Curren (6pm Whitecaps): Jan 1998

Andrea Chandler (6pm Whitecaps; Derek’s wife): Jan 2001 with their boys Freddy and Stuart joining Safety Supervision in 2004 and 2007, respectively

Fall 2001: Lynn started coaching

7:10pm Whitecaps: Fall 2008

Swimmer Notes

Swimmer Updates:

- Thanks to Mary Donaghy (x-Nightcaps) for this update on her husband. Greg spent 20 days in the hospital. They put 2 stents in one artery that had a few major blockages. Then as an outpatient he went back to the Heart Institute to have a further test with a special camera that was broken when he was in the hospital. Unfortunately this test showed that another artery has a significant blockage. He will need bypass surgery on this one and is awaiting an appointment with a cardiovascular surgeon. Despite all this, kids are at school, Mary is working and Greg is at home resting. He may even be able to go back to work pre-surgery but he is off any real exercise.

- Congratulations to Val Walker (7:30am Earlybirds) on successfully defending her Ph.D. Thesis yesterday. She got positive feedback on both her thesis and the defense. Well done, Dr. Walker!!

- An updated photo of Jill Patrick (8:10pm Whitecaps) and Jose Vivanco (6pm Whitecaps)’s son Simon can be found at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/09photo.

- The Ottawa Citizen had an article on the front of Wed Oct 28^th’s City section on the bad decisions made in naming the street (Privé Madeleine Meilleur Private) that Irene Marushko (7:30am Earlybirds) lives on: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/idea+give+sitting+politicians+street+cred/2153276/story.html.

News Articles:

- Exercise Minimized Weight Re-Gain: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090902112103.htm

- Compression Clothing can Improve Performance: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/sports-clothing-how-lycra-effects-performance-41283

- How Long Does it Take to Get Fit?: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-fit/article1281654/

- Diet-Based Ideas to Keep from Cramping: http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=17553

- Caffeine on the Brain: Moderation is Key: http://www.theolympian.com/health/story/970176.html

- Anti-Oxidents: the Latest News: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/antioxidants-supplements-and-pills-may-not-be-answer-energising-and-recovery-41292

Swimming-Themed Joke: Thanks to Siobhan Welsh (7:30am Earlybirds) for this one:

Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says, "dam!"

Swim Suits for Sale: 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!

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.

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 the $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.

Fall Session Information

In this section of the newsletter you’ll find information on time trials, attendance, and other Masters workout news.

The time trials planned for this term are as follows:

Monday, October 5^th: 400 (Earlybirds; 6pm/7:10pm Whitecaps)

Tuesday/Wednesday November 10/11^th: 2 x 50 (Earlybirds; 6pm Whitecaps)

Tuesday/Wednesday November 17/18^th: 200 (Earlybirds; 6pm Whitecaps)

Thursday/Friday November 26/27^th: 800/1500 (All groups)

Thursday/Friday December 3/4^th: 100 (Earlybirds; 6pm Whitecaps)

Thursday/Friday December 17/18^th: relays (Earlybirds; 6pm Whitecaps)

We take attendance at weekday workouts, and include the attendance leaders in the newsletter. Those with the best attendance for the term receive certificates. There are now just 8 swimmers with perfect attendance. (Please do let me know of any errors below.)

7:30am Earlybirds 1 (Sept 9-Oct 30^th; 22 workouts; range 17-23; average 21.4):

Perfect Attendance: Angela D, Madelayne DG

Missed 2 Workouts: Andrew B, Carmel M, Irene M, Larry D

8:30am Earlybirds 2 (Sept 9-Oct 30^th; 22 workouts; range 9-19; average 15.1):

Perfect Attendance: Colette K, Margaret K

Missed 1 Workout: Amir B, Penny E, Susan N-Y

6:00pm Whitecaps 1 (Sept 8-Oct 29^th; 22 workouts; range 20-29; average 25.3)

Perfect Attendance: Cam D, Don W, Luciara N

Missed 1 Workout: Sylvie O

Missed 2 Workouts: Erica P, Joanne D

7:10pm Whitecaps 2 (Sept 8-Oct 29^th [excl. Oct 27^th]; 21 workouts; range 12-25; average 16.9)

Missed 3 Workouts: Jamie C

8:10pm Whitecaps 3 (Sept 8-Oct 29^th [excl. Oct 27^th]; 15 workouts; range 9-15; average 11.3)

Perfect Attendance: Zi Z

Missed 1 Workout: Joanie C

Missed 2 Workouts: Elaine C, Paul D

Masters Swimming Competitions

You must register annually with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO) if you want to compete in Masters Swimming competitions. Registration for 2009-2019 is now underway. Cost is now $36 ($35 to MSO plus $1 postage/handling). Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “Lynn Marshall”. Your MSO membership will be good until Dec 31^st, 2010. 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 tentative and confirmed upcoming competitions (mostly) in Ontario and Quebec. More meets and more details will be added as the information become available. Note that meet entries and confirming meet information and entry dates are your responsibility.

Sat Nov 7^th Brossard Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8222

Sat Nov 14^th Coupe de Montreal (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8083

Sun Nov 15^th Etobicoke “Semi-Serious” Meet (SCM)

http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/EOMAC%20Semi-Serious%20V.pdf

Sat Nov 21^st Ottawa U “Shark Tank” (MSO Registration *not* required)

http://www.helluva.ca/helluva.ca/Comp_Info/Entries/2009/11/21_Shark_Tank.html

Sat Nov 21^st Baie-Comeau Masters Meet https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8581

Sat Nov 21^st Pop Sidwell Meet, Winnipeg http://www.midcanmasters.ca/PopSidwell/Default.htm

Sat Nov 28^th Sainte-Foy Masters Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8480

Sat Dec 5^th Technosport Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TechnoDec509sprintmeet.pdf

Sat Dec 5^th Montreal North Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8013

Sun Dec 13^th North York Pentathlon (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/Pentathlon2009.pdf

Sun Jan 10^th, 2010 Muskoka Masters Invitational (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/MUSAC2010.pdf

Sun Jan 24^th Alderwood Teddy Bares Swim Meet (SCY) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/ATB2010.pdf

Sat Jan 30^th Technosport Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TechnoJan3010sprintmeet.pdf

Sat Jan 30^th Pointe-Claire Meet (SCM) TBC

Fri-Sat Feb 5-6^th Quebec City Meet (LCM?) TBC

Sun Feb 7^th Burlington Masters Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/Burlington2010.pdf

Sat Feb 13^th St Lambert Meet (SCM) https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8248

Sun Feb 21^st Nepean Masters Meet (LCM) TBC

Sun Feb 21^st Barrie Chili Fest (SCM) TBC

Sun Mar 7^th Milton Meet (SCM) TBC

Sat Mar 13^th Technosport Meet (SCM) http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/TechnoArthurInglisMARCH1310.pdf

Sat Mar 13^th Dollard-des-Ormeaux Meet (SCM) TBC

Fri-Sun Mar 19-21^st Ontario Masters Provincials, London, ON (SCM) TBC

Fri-Sun Apr 16-18^th Quebec Masters Provincials, Sainte-Foy (SCM)

https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetInfo.aspx?meetid=8134

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

Jul 31-Aug 6^th 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!!)

Nothing to report this time.

Ask the Coach

Dear Coach: Passing practice didn’t work very well in our lane due to a wide range of abilities. Is there something we can do instead, next time? Frustrated with Passing

Dear F.w. Passing: If ever a set isn’t working out in your lane, let the coach know (at the time!), and we’ll see what we can do to help. For the passing practice, the “alternate” set for dysfunctional J lanes and those without lane-mates, is to swim 50 mod / 25 FAST until you’ve done 400, to simulate passing your imaginary friend 1/3 of the time.

Dear Coach: Why is it not permitted to do a flip turn from backstroke to breaststroke in an IM? I Like Flipping

Dear I.L. Flipping: The turns where you change stroke in an IM are considered a finish of the first, followed by the start of the second stroke. On a backstroke finish, you must touch the wall on your back, so that rule applies also to the back/breast turn.

Dear Coach: How far can I go underwater on my turns? Underwater Kicker

Dear U. Kicker: For fly, back and free, you can stay underwater for up to 15m off each wall. For breast, there is no maximum distance specified, but as there are restrictions as to what you can do underwater in breaststroke, it’s very tough to stay under longer than 15m.

Dear Coach: What’s the rule for the breaststroke turn? A Breaststroker

Dear A. Breaststroker: You are permitted to do one underwater stroke consisting of an arm movement where the hands move from in front of you to your sides (like the underwater part of a butterfly stroke) along with just one fly (dolphin) kick. From that position, you are permitted to move your arms forward along with just one breast kick to propel you to the surface. Your head must then break the surface of the water before your arms reach the widest point of the first breast pull.

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Fall 2009:

Mon 9:45-10:45am: Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7

Tue 8:00-9:00am: Dec 8, 15

Wed 7:50-8:50pm: Dec 9, 16

Thu 8:00-9:00am: Dec 10, 17

Fri 9:45-10:45am: Dec 11

Sat 4:30-5:30pm: Dec 19 *

Sat 6:30-7:30pm: Dec 12 *

Sat 7:30-8:30pm: Dec 12 *

Sun 9:15-10:15am: Dec 20 *

* Note: Slight possibility of cancellation if this pool time is booked by another group.

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

Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 Program Information and Registration

Carleton Masters remain members-only programs. New for this year is that regular and morning memberships can be purchased on-line (approximately 5% convenience fee applies), and programs and memberships can now be purchased in person anytime the Athletics Building is open at the new “Welcome Centre” – currently under construction by the Control Desk. You need to have your photo taken for your new membership card. 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.

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 Mon 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 (Note: Full for Fall)

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 (Note: Full for Fall and Winter)

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) (Note: Full for Fall)

Whitecaps III: 8:10-9:10pm TuTh + 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am Sat: $100+GST each term; Coach: Mits

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

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