Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #237                        Saturday, November 14^th, 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).

 

 

“Five frogs are sitting on a log. Four decide to jump off. How many are left? Answer: five. Why? Because there’s a difference between deciding and doing.” – Author Unknown

 

 

Fall Session Dates / Updates

The Fall session runs until Fri Dec 18^th. 

   Thanks to all who filled out a customer satisfaction survey over the past 10 days.

   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.

 

 

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. [Sorry – I haven’t had time to do that yet!  Marg has also given me another couple of photos that I need to add!]  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

Bicki Westerheide: Summer 1986 (Bicki has some photos from Stephanie Hunt’s cottage near Hawkesbury where many club members went to competitions in winter 1987 and 1988, where some brave souls jumped into the lake!)

Safety Supervision 1988

George Tombler (6pm Whitecaps): 1989

Fall 1989: Nancy Banard coaching Whitecaps “A”

1989-1992: Whitecaps “B” Coach: Krissa Jensen

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)

1992-1993: Whitecaps “B” Coach: Rick

1993-1995: Whitecaps “B” Coach: Kim

Lisa Bromley (7:10pm Whitecaps): 1994

1996-1999: Whitecaps “B” Coaches: Mike, followed by Marilyn, followed by Corinne, followed by Peter (Akman?), and then Mits Kachi

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:

 - Penny Estabrooks (8:30am Earlybirds) is participating in a craft show Sun Nov 15^th 1-4pm at 94 Cameron Avenue.  To look at a selection of Penny’s cards, see: http://www.pennye.ca/art/cards09.html.  As well as getting a start on your Christmas shopping, donations to the food bank will also be accepted.

 - George Tombler (6pm Whitecaps)’s wife, Poppy, is now back home after surgery last week to remove a growth, and is slowly getting stronger.  Our best wishes to her for a quick recovery.

 - As several of you asked, Val Walker (7:30am Earlybirds)’s Ph.D. is in Cellular Cardiology!

 - Margaret King (8:30am Earlybirds) reports that Lydia (public swimmer) visited Flo Shinder (x-8:30am Earlybirds) at her retirement residence in Montreal.  Lydia says that the building is absolutely lovely and that Flo is really enjoying it.

 - Shauna Ironside (8:30am Earlybirds) missed swimming this week due to a trip to Russia with the Canadian Trampoline Team.  I guess that’s a pretty good excuse J !

 - Blake Christie (Coach) is getting married in Mexico in February.  We are all invited!!  He’s going to send me the details.

 

Clean-Up Reminder:  Just a reminder to all swimmers to please clean up all their equipment after the workout.  Soft yellow boards and torpedo-shaped pull-buoys go in the wooden Masters box.  All other kick boards and pull-buoys in the white racks at the ends of the pool.

 

Bushtukah Fall Savings Evening:  Sunday Nov 15th, 5pm to 9pm is the fall shopping savings evening at Bushtukah for TriRudy readers. Plenty of staff on hand and loads of fun for this semi annual evening. Savings throughout the store with all regular priced merchandise 20% off (except 2010 bikes) and 15% off all sale priced products. Trainers, Nordic, Snowshoe, Run, Spin, Winter Cycling, Footwear, Clothing and many gift ideas.

News Articles:

- Aging Muscles: Hard to Build; Easy to Lose: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090911103807.htm 

- Clues to Reversing Muscle Aging: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084602.htm

- Common Food Myths and Facts: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=17452 

- Sports Training and Weight Loss / Gain: http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/metabolic-rate-sports-training-has-significant-effect-weight-gain-and-weight-loss-41392

- How to Decide Which Stretches are Right for You: http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/good-stretch-bad-stretch.php

- What Sort of Exercise Makes you Smarter?: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/what-sort-of-exercise-can-make-you-smarter/

 

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)

 

Congratulations to all those who took part in the 50m time trials this week.  Special mention to Marg Eades (6pm Whitecaps) and Carla Sowinski (8:30am Earlybirds) who had the biggest improvement (both 3.0 seconds), and to Carla (again) and Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) who improved in both their 50s.  Also of note was that the three fastest 50m freestyle times were done by swimmers in the 8:30am Earlybirds (Chris O’Connell, Andre Demers, and Alex Russell). 

 

Here’s a list of all those who improved:

 

50m freestyle:

Eric Biklo (6pm Whitecaps) 1.7; Carla Sowinski (8:30am Earlybirds): 1.5; Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) 1.3; Alex Russell (8:30am Earlybirds) 1.0; Cliff Worden-Rogers (6pm Whitecaps) 0.9

 

50m backstroke:

Larry Durr (7:30am Earlybirds) 0.5

 

50m breaststroke:

Carla Sowinski (8:30am Earlybirds) 3.0; Brad Shapansky (7:30am Earlybirds) 1.6; Chris Kent (8:30am Earlybirds) 1.1; Don Wells (6pm Whitecaps) 0.6; Linda Rossman (7:30am Earlybirds) 0.1

 

50m butterfly:

Marg Eades (6pm Whitecaps) 3.0; Madelayne DeGrace (7:30am Earlybirds) 0.8; Cam Dawson (6pm Whitecaps) 0.7

 

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 6 swimmers with perfect attendance.  (Please do let me know of any errors below.)

 

7:30am Earlybirds 1 (Sept 9-Nov 13^th; 28 workouts; range 17-25; average 21.4):

Perfect Attendance: Angela D

Missed 1 Workout: Madelayne DG

Missed 2 Workouts: Carmel M, Larry D

 

8:30am Earlybirds 2 (Sept 9- Nov 13^th; 28 workouts; range 9-19; average 15.0):

Perfect Attendance: Colette K, Margaret K

Missed 1 Workout: Susan N-Y

Missed 2 Workouts: Amir B

 

6:00pm Whitecaps 1 (Sept 8- Nov 12^th; 28 workouts; range 20-29; average 24.7)

Perfect Attendance: Cam D, Don W

Missed 1 Workout: Sylvie O

Missed 2 Workouts: Joanne D, Luciara N

 

7:10pm Whitecaps 2 (Sept 8- Nov 12^th; 28 workouts; range 10-25; average 15.7)

Missed 5 Workouts: Jamie C

 

8:10pm Whitecaps 3 (Sept 8- Nov 12^th; 20 workouts; range 7-15; average 11.0)

Perfect Attendance: Zi Z

Missed 3 Workouts: Elaine C, Joanie C

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 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^th Masters 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!!)

 

Sat Nov 7^th 10km Cookie Run

Lucie Boudreau (8:30am Earlybirds) took part and completed the race in 52min.  Well done, Lucie!

 

Thu Nov 12^th High School Swim Meet, Carleton U

Amelia Zimmerman (6pm Whitecaps) swam for Nepean High School.  She was part of the winning Senior Girls 4x50m free relay.  She was 2^nd in the Junior Girls 50m free and 2^nd or 3^rd in the 50m back.  Good job, Amelia!

 

Ask the Coach

 

Dear Coach:   Why is the competitive club called the Whitecaps?  Why are the Earlybirds left out?  Just Wondering

 

Dear J. Wondering:  The team name (for those who compete in Masters swimming competitions) is the Carleton University Masters Whitecaps Swim Team.  This is because when the name was chosen, the only Carleton Masters Swimming group was the Whitecaps.  When the Earlybirds and Nightcaps (now Whitecaps 3) were added, it would have been too complicated and confusing to change the name!  Earlybirds swimmers are, of course, still most welcome to compete!

 

Dear Coach:  Can you recommend a good place to buy goggles and men’s jammer-style swim suits?  Need New Stuff

 

Dear N.N. Stuff:  Locally, you can try Motionware Source for Sports (Barrhaven) or any location of Sports Experts.  I recommend calling ahead to check that they have what you’re looking for.  For mail order within Canada, a good location is aquasport.ca (Montreal).  For mail order from the US, try swim2000.com, LAswimshop.com, etc., or you can always try eBay.  For training swim suits, always look for polyester suits as they will last much longer than any other material.

 

 

Private and Semi-Private Masters Swim Lessons

Fall 2009:

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

Wed 7:50-8:50pm: Dec 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