Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #52                              Sunday, December 1st, 2002

To: Carleton Coaches

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2002: 7:30am Earlybirds (35 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (24 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (56 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (28 addresses), 6am High Intensity (17 addresses), High Intensity p.m. (6 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (12 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (23 members)

 
Masters Web Site Change
As tripod.ca is being discontinued, the club web site has moved to http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/.  The old site will be available until December 3rd only. 
 
 
Carleton Masters Christmas Potluck Party
Here are the details on the Christmas party.  A map can be found at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/xmasparty.eml and copies of the full information (with map) are available on the bulletin board at the pool.
 
Party Time: Master's Christmas

When:  Saturday, 7-December-2002
                Appetizers 18:00-19:30
                Dinner  19:30-21:00
                Dessert  21:00-22:00
Where:  376 Hamilton Ave South
What:  Pot Luck (BYFD) & BYOB

Hosted by: Don Wells, Joanie Conrad, Sam & Ben (729-4439)

Non-alcoholic93KnockOut Punch=94 and apple cider will be available for the designated drivers and underage guests.

 

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Winter Session Registration Started!
Registration for the Winter session has started.  In addition to being able to register in person or over the phone, you will be able to register on-line if you have a Visa card (MasterCard to be added soon).  Go to: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/programs/index.html and click on "Register Here" to register on-line.  You can also check on-line as to how many spaces are left in each program.  Full details on the programs is available is on the club website (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com).  For Whitecaps and Nightcaps the Winter session starts on Thursday, January 2nd, 2003.  For the 7:30am and 8:30am Earlybirds the Winter session starts on Friday, January 3rd, 2003.  The Very Earlybirds (6:30am) starts on Wednesday, February 26th, 2003.  The High Intensity programs continue in January (you do not need to re-register) starting on Monday, January 6th, 2003.
 
 
Possible $2/$3 Workouts Over the Holidays
So far, I have heard from only 12 swimmers about the holiday workouts.  It looks like we have sufficient interest to proceed with the first three workouts on the list (Dec 20, 21, and 23).  However, we will not proceed with the remaining three (Dec 27, 28, and 30), unless we have a lot more interest.  For these three workouts, we will be the only group in the pool, and thus, we need 20 swimmers to break even.  So far I have between 4 and 9 swimmers for those workouts.  Please let me know by Friday, December 6th if you plan to attend any of the holiday workouts.  Details follow:
 
The Fall session ends on Wednesday, December 18th for the 7:30am and 8:30am Earlybirds, on Thursday, December 19th for Whitecaps and Nightcaps, and on Monday, December 23rd for High Intensity.  We are considering offering the following additional workouts, if there is sufficient interest to cover the costs.  These workouts are open to all Masters and High Intensity swimmers.  Please let me know via e-mail at lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca if you are interested in attending any of the following workouts:
Friday, December 20th 7:30-8:30am; cost: $2
Saturday, December 21st 5-7pm (combined with Varsity Team); cost: $3 (no charge for High Intensity pm swimmers)
Monday, December 23rd 3:30-5:30pm (combined with Varsity Team); cost: $3 (no charge for High Intensity swimmers)
Friday, December 27th 3:30-5pm; cost: $3
Saturday, December 28th 10:15-11:45am; cost: $3
Monday, December 30th 3:30-5pm; cost: $3
(I realize that the times on December 27th and 30th are not ideal for those who have to work, but due to a shortage in pool staff over the holidays, we need to run the workouts right after the public swim or not at all!) 
 
 
Carleton Masters Team Swim Wear / T-Shirts
I now have a list of 31 suits and 18 T-shirts.  We need quite a bit more interest (50 of each) to proceed.  Please send in your information by Friday, December 13th!  (Details below.)
 
We get a 25% discount on the price of each suit if we order 50 or more suits: any colour, style, size from the team catalog: posted on the bulletin board and at http://www.aquasport.ca/catalogues/Team2002-03.pdf.  (All the suits I listed in the last issue are on p.9. of the catalog.)
To get:
CARLETON
 MASTERS
printed on the chest of the women's suits and back of the men's suits costs $2.80 per suit (again, assuming 50 or more).
T-shirts are approx $8.00 (max $8.50) each if we order 50 or more (2 colour logo, 100% cotton, any colour, size, see p.9 of catalog).  Kim K (Whitecaps) and Mits (Coach) are working on the logo and we'll have it up on the website for you to view shortly -- it will be the same or very similar to the one used on the long sleeved T-shirts purchased some years back.
There will be tax (15%) and shipping (approx. 25-50c per item) on top of the prices above.
 
If you are definitely interested (this time you are making a commitment), please e-mail me at lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca with the following information:
 
For each suit: page in catalog, name of style, catalog code, colour and code, size, whether you want "CARLETON MASTERS" printed or not
Notes on sizes and material for suits: Polyester and nylon will last much longer than lycra.  Polyester/nylon are ideal for training while lycra is better for racing.  The only drawback for women is that as polyester does not give, it may chafe slightly under the arms or on the neck (vaseline works for me).  A compromise is a polyester suit with elastic straps, in which case the suit lasts a long time, but the straps wear out quickly, but not quite as fast as lycra.  The Speedo and Nike training suits on p.8 of the catalog have elastic trim.  Men's suits come in waist sizes (inches).  Women's are in chest sizes (inches), and the polyester suits come in regular and long torso sizes (e.g. 36 and 36L).
For each T-shirt: colour (white, red, forest green, navy, royal, ash, black), size (S/M/L/XL)
 
We'll proceed with the order if we get 50+ suits, and 50+ T-shirts.  Note that you will have to pay when the order is placed.
 
 
Swimmer Notes
 
A Child's Christmas in Wales: Pat H (8:30am Earlybirds) is playing the cello at this concert.  A poster with full details is on the bulletin board.  Here's an excerpt: Celia's Fansye presents an evening of reading, music, and carolling.  Sat Dec 7th 7:30pm St Richard's Anglican Church, 8 Withrow Avenue at Merivale.  Admission $15 ($10 students/seniors).  For more info: 238-4016.
 
Sens Hockey Tickets: Thursday, January 16th, 2003 at 7pm, Ottawa Senators vs the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, is the third annual Carleton Raven's Hockey Night at the Corel Centre.  The Varsity Swim team is selling 300-level tickets for $42 (a $60 value).  $10 from each ticket sold goes to the team and will help fund the training camp in Florida over New Year's.  Tickets are on sale from now until early December (last call!).  Ask Lynn for details.
 
"Thin Gene"?: The Heart Institute is looking for 1000 slim volunteers for a study into the genetics behind "thinness".  If you participate you receive the results of your test (cholesterol, body fat percentage, etc.) as well as free parking and a meal voucher.  Check out http://www.thingene.ca to see if you're eligible.
 
Swim Caps: Thanks to Jim Y (Whitecaps) for bringing in a bag of latex bathing caps.  We are selling them for $1 each with proceeds going to the club.  Ask Lynn if you'd like one/some -- there are a few left.
 
Nose Clips: Lynn is selling Laxto nose clips for $5, with the 70c profit going to the club. 
 
Athletes' Genes: Nadja (7:30am Earlybirds) sends in the following news article on research into the genes that make top athletes: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/Genetics.pdf
 
 
Fall Session Notes
 
In this part of the newsletter, we report on the weekday attendance statistics, and also let you know of anything special happening in the workouts.  If you have any questions/suggestions, please talk to your coach or to me directly. 
 
For the regular Masters groups (i.e. non-High Intensity), the long distance freestyle time trial is coming up.  It will be either an 800/1500 freestyle and will be done on Monday, December 2nd (Tuesday, December 3rd for Nightcaps).  Then from December 3rd (5th for the Nightcaps) up until the 2nd last day of the session we'll be doing shorter time trials lane by lane in the events you pick.  Ensure that your coach knows what events you want to do time trials for!
(The Fall session ends on Wednesday, December 18th for the 7:30am and 8:30am Earlybirds, on Thursday, December 19th for Whitecaps and Nightcaps.)
 
The latest attendance stats are below:
 
Attendance
7:30am Earlybirds (32 workouts) (attendance range: 15-33, average: 23.0)
missed 1 workout: Sean K
missed 3 workouts: Bernie
 
8:30am Earlybirds (32 workouts) (attendance range:12-24, average: 17.6)
missed 1 workout: Alan H, Jo-Ann H, Penny 
missed 2 workouts: Dorothy
 
High Intensity (32 workouts) ([excluding Varsity] attendance range: 5-13, average: 9.3)
perfect attendance: Andrew K
 
Whitecaps "A": no statistics this time
 
Whitecaps "B": (32 workouts, attendance range: 10-22, average: 15.0)
missed 6 workouts: Charles O, Jose, Marg E
 
Nightcaps (21 workouts) (attendance range: 13-27, average: 18.7)
missed 1 workout: Brett
missed 2 workouts: Anushka, Anne-Marie, Steve M
missed 3 workouts: Iyad, Natalie G
 
 
Race Reports and Swim Meets
 
Masters Swimming Competitions
If you have a current MSO card good until December, 2002, it's time to renew!  Please bring me $25 ($20 for MSO + $5 club costs) cash or cheque payable to "Carleton Masters Swim Club" by Friday, December 6th.  Also, let me know if any of your information (name, address, phone number) has changed.
 
Here's a summary of some upcoming local and championship meets for 2003 (new events and those with deadlines soon are in bold).  Please ensure that you have your list of events and payment to me by the date(s) indicated if you wish to participate!
 
Sat Jan 18th Technosport Sprint 3 (U of O, 25m pool): Warm Up: 7:30am; Meet: 8-11am; Events (in order): 4x100free relay, 50fl, 50bk, 100fs, 100IM, 50br, 100fl, 100br, 50fs, 100bk, 100IM; followed by free breakfast; cost: $25 (unlimited events); deadline: Wed Jan 8th.
 
Sat Feb 1st Technosport Distance 2 (U of O, 25m pool): Warm Up: 7:30am; Meet: 8-10am; Events (in order): 800fs, 1500fs; followed by free breakfast; cost: $25 (unlimited events); deadline: Wed Jan 22nd.
 
Sat Feb 8th Nepean Winterlude Meet (Sportsplex, 50m pool): Details TBA
 
Sat Feb 15th Rideau Speedeaus Swimmers in Heats (U of O, 25m pool): Warm Up: 8:30am; Meet: 9:15am-approx 4pm; Events (in order); 800fs, 50bk, novice 25fs, 200IM, 100fs, 50fl, 100br, novice 25br, 400IM, 4x50free relay, lunch break, 200fs, 100bk, 200br, 100IM, novice 25bk, 50fs, 200bk, 100fl, 50br, 25fl, 400fs, 4x50medley relay; cost: $25 (max. 6 events); deadline: Wed Jan 29th.
 
Sat Mar 8th Technosport Invitational (U of O, 25m pool)
Fri Apr 4-Sun Apr 6th (tentative) Provincial Championships (Fri: U of O and Sat/Sun: Sportsplex, 25m pool)
Sat Apr 12th Technosport Sprint 4 (U of O, 25m pool)
Sat May 3rd Technosport Sprint 5 (U of O, 25m pool)
Fri May 16-Mon May 19th Masters Nationals (Claude Robillard, Montreal, 25m pool)
Sat May 31st Technosport Distance 3 (U of O, 25m pool)
 
Meet and Race Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any events.)
 
Four Carleton Masters competed in the Technosport meet at U of Ottawa on Saturday, November 23rd: John B and Jeffrey F (7:30am Earlybirds), Cheri (Whitecaps), and Patricia (High Intensity pm).  Results are not yet available, but coach Mits reports that everyone swam well.
 
Two Carleton Masters competed in the 10me Coupe de Montreal (in the 50m Olympic Pool) on Saturday, November 30th.  John B (7:30am Earlybirds) swam very well beating most of his 25m pool times in the 50m pool, while Lynn (Whitecaps) swam about as well as could be expected given the recent bout of pneumonia.
 
More details on both meets when the results are available.
 
 
Ask the Coach

Dear Coach:  When I swim I get a pain / numbness in my arm / leg / neck / knee.  What am I doing wrong?  Ouch That Hurts

Dear O. T. Hurts:  If this is something new that you've never experienced before, please seek medical advice.  Once the exact cause of the problem has been diagnosed your coach can work with you to ensure that it is not aggravated through swimming, and can give you the names of some good athletic therapists.  In the meantime, avoid the stroke(s) that cause you pain / numbness.

Private and Semi-Private Masters Lessons

Prices for private lessons for Carleton Members are $35 for 1 hour, $65 for 2, $90 for 3, $112 for 4 and $132 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Private lessons are also available to non-Members at a higher cost ($50, $85, $115, $142 and $162, all plus GST, for 1-5 hours, respectively). 

For those who want to take semi-private lessons (2-3 students), the cost per student for Carleton Members is $21 for 1 hour, $39 for 2, $54 for 3, $67.20 for 4, and $79.20 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Semi-private lessons for non-Members cost (per student) $30 for 1 hour, $51 for 2, $69 for 3, $85.20 for 4, and $97.20 for 5 hours, all plus GST.

Private lesson times for Fall/Winter are: 4-5pm Monday, and 7:15-8pm Tuesday/Thursday.  Prices may increase slightly.

Contact Lynn for details/availability (very few times left before the end of February).

Reminders
 
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 the Earlybird Masters workouts ahead of time?  Let me know.  I usually e-mail out the week=92s workouts (Wednesday through Monday) on Sunday.

Weekly Social Events: All swimmers are invited to join us for:
Thursday Dinner (after Whitecaps workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 7:45pm
Thursday Drink (after Nightcaps workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 9:30pm
Saturday Brunch (after 9-10am workout): Meet by the Tuck Shop around 10:30am

Triathletes: Check out Rudy Hollywood's (Earlybirds/Whitecaps) website: http://www.trirudy.com and subscribe to the daily tri-news e-mail.
General Information: Program information, old newsletters and the Carleton Masters records can be viewed at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/. 

Your input to this newsletter is most welcome, especially for the race results and "Ask the Coach" sections!  To be added or removed from the receiver list, just let me know (lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca).

See you at the pool!