Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #61                              Sunday, March 30th, 2003

To:  Carleton Coaches

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall/Winter 2002/2003:  6:30am Earlybirds (27 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (26 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (63 addresses), 8pm Nightcaps (29 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (6 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (27 members)

 
End of Session / Pool Closure
The Carleton pool will be closed for maintenance for a full month this year, due to repairs required on the diving towers.  The last workouts in this session are Thu Apr 3rd/Fri Apr 4th, and the pool will reopen on Mon May 5th.  There will be no water in the pool, so there will not be any toonie workouts :-) !  However, there are lots of options for those who want to swim: public swim in any Ottawa area pool, Claudia's workouts at Brewer Park on Friday evenings, and also several local Masters / Triathlon clubs have offered to open up a few spots to Carleton Masters.  Details on all these options are in the "Pool Closure Options" section, following "Ask the Coach".  Please note that if you swim with any of these other groups, you do so at your own risk, and some Masters teams may require a MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario) membership.  The weight room will be open until April 27th (closed April 28th - May 4th).  Full details of building and facility hours at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/facilities.html.
 
 
End of Session Social Event: Thursday, April 3rd
All Masters are invited to an end-of-session post workout drink/meal at Patty's Pub, 1186 Bank Street, after the Whitecaps workout on Thursday, April 3rd (starting approximately 8pm).  Nightcaps are welcome to join the group after their workout ends.
 
 
Spring/Summer Sessions
Registration for the Spring/Summer Sessions opens on Monday, April 7th (not Tuesday, April 1st as previously announced).  You will be able to register on-line 24hrs pre day (http://www.carleton.ca/athletics), or by phone (520-4480) or in person at the Athletics Office (2nd floor) 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.  All sessions start on Monday, May 5th.  Spring only sessions run until the end of June.  Spring/Summer sessions run May to August.  Workouts are cancelled on Victoria Day, May 24th (Earlybird Triathlon), Canada Day, and August Civic Holiday.  Full details on all sessions can be found at http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/.  I'm pleased to announce that Garry Watanabe will be joining the coaching staff this summer.
 
Here's a summary of the programs available:
6:30am Earlybirds: Spring only ($65+GST) or Spring/Summer ($130+GST); Coach: Lynn
7:30am Earlybirds: Spring only ($65+GST) or Spring/Summer ($130+GST); Coach: Lynn
8:30am Earlybirds: Spring only ($65+GST); Coach: Lynn
Whitecaps: Spring/Summer ($130+GST); Coaches: "B" Mits; "A" Garry/Claudia/Lynn (shared coaching)
Nightcaps: Spring only (7:10-8pm M/Tu/Th + Saturday; $55+GST - minimum 12 participants required); Coach: Lynn
Safety Supervision: Spring only ($54), Summer only ($44 - excludes Saturday), Spring/Summer ($88 - excludes Saturday in July/August)
Note: In July/August Saturday swims are 9-10am only
 
 
Swimmer Notes
 
Sad News:  Masters swimmer Ian McCloy of Sudbury (originally from Newfoundland), died suddenly of a heart attack at age 44 while visiting San Diego in early March.  Marty Raymond, myself and Ian had many a battle in the 400m free at the Nepean Winterlude Meet -- and Ian usually won!
Swim Suit Order:  The second order was sent in last weekend.  Most suits (including those remaining from the first order) should arrive in time for the May session.  (We'll put in another order in the summer.)
 
Nose Clips:  A new order of noseclips has arrived.  Cost is $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
 
Volunteers Needed:  As Ottawa is hosting the Masters Provincials this year, the Ottawa clubs are being asked to help provide volunteers (timers, running errands, etc. -- no experience necessary!).  If you can help out at even one session, it will be greatly appreciated.  You'll also have a chance to see some great swimming! 
Location: Nepean Sportsplex
Session 1: Friday April 4 Warm-up: 4:30 PM Start 5:30 PM
Session 2: Saturday April 5 Warm-up: 8:00 AM Start 9:00 AM
Session 3: Saturday April 5 Warm-up: 12:15 PM Start 1:00 PM
Session 4: Sunday April 6 Warm-up: 8:00 AM Start 9:00 AM
Session 5: Sunday April 6 Warm-up: 12:15 PM Start 1:00 PM
If you can help for any of these sessions then please e-mail Dave Roza at droza7492@rogers.com.
 
Broadway and Beyond:  Ursula Scott and Sean Kelly (Very Earlybirds) are selling tickets to Orpheus' big spring show: "Broadway and Beyond" on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 - 7:30 p.m. at Centrepointe Theatre.  This event is in support of the Orpheus Choral Group, of which Ursula and Sean are members.  In addition to a concert including Broadway, gospel and Celtic music by the Choral Group, there will be entertainment by other Orpheus performers.  Tickets are $15.  E-mail Ursula (Ursula_Scott@hc-sc.gc.ca) or Sean (raven@cyberus.ca) if you would like tickets.
 
Rent a Cottage in Newfoundland:  Masters swimmer David Coish has a cottage in Freshwater, Newfoundland that he's renting out for $700 per week.  Perfect for the outdoors enthusiast, this 3-bedroom cottage sleeps 6.  Full details at http://www.freshwatercottages.com/.
 
Golf:  Swim Ontario is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament on May 26th at the Glen Abbey Golf Club (Toronto).  The tournament is aimed at corporations with an entry fee of $425 per player.  There is also an opportunity for corporate sponsorships.  For more information contact: chuck.meklensek@graspit.ca.
 
 
Winter Session Notes
 
In this section of the newsletter we'll report on attendance and other items of note for the Winter Session.  If you have any suggestions of things you'd like to see added (to the workouts or the newsletter), just let me know.
 
Next time I'll include a summary of the time trial results, as well as the final attendance numbers for the session.  There have been some great results in both the 800/1500 plus the shorter timed swims.  There may still be an opportunity to do some time trials -- ask your coach.  The last workout (Thursday, April 3rd or Friday, April 4th) will be a fun day (relays, waterpolo, etc.).
 
Nightcaps please note that the last two workouts (Tuesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 3rd) will be done in a 35m pool, due to waterpolo games in the deep end.  Sorry for the inconvenience!
 
Attendance Statistics:
 
6:30am Very Earlybirds (8 workouts; attendance range: 13-20; average 16.9)
perfect attendance: Jen G, Mark B
missed 2 workouts: Andrew K, Tamara
 
7:30am Earlybirds: (30 workouts [excl. Jan 31st]; attendance range: 16-34; average 24.8)
perfect attendance: Bernie, Jeff F, Sean
missed 2 workouts: Gwen, Mike Seaby
 
8:30am Earlybirds: (30 workouts [excl. Jan 31st]; attendance range: 6-16; average 12.2)
perfect attendance: Alan H, Francois
missed 2 workouts: Margaret K
 
Whitecaps "A": no stats
 
Whitecaps "B": (31 workouts [up to Thu Mar 14th]; attendance range: 8-24; average 16.2)
missed 5 workouts: Rod H
missed 6 workouts: George, Mariette
 
Nightcaps: (19 workouts [excluding Jan 2nd/30th; up to Thu Mar 14th]; attendance range: 8-15; average 12.1)
missed 1 workout: Anne-Marie, Tony P
 
 
Race Reports and Swim Meets
 
Masters Swimming Competitions
Here's a summary of some upcoming local and championship meets.  If you want to compete and have not yet registered with MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario), ask for details on cost, etc. 
 
Fri Apr 4-Sun Apr 6th Provincial Championships (Nepean Sportsplex, 25m pool):
Twelve Carleton Masters have registered.  If you are not swimming and would like to watch some of the meet, why not volunteer?  See the call for volunteers near the beginning of the newsletter (Swimmer Notes section). 
 
Sat Apr 12th Technosport Sprint 4 (U of O, 25m pool): Warm Up: 7:30am; Meet 8-10am; Events (in order): 400fs, 100IM, 100fl, 50bk, 200fs, 50br, 50fs, 100br, 100fs, 50fl, 100bk, 4x100 free relay; followed by free breakfast; cost: $25 (unlimited events; pay at the meet); deadline: Wed Apr 2nd.
 
Sat May 3rd Technosport Sprint 5 (U of O, 25m pool): Warm Up: 7:30am; Meet 8-10am; Events (in order): 4x100 medley relay, 50fl, 100fs, 200IM, 100bk, 50fs, 100br, 50bk, 100fl, 50br, 200fs; followed by free breakfast; cost: $25 (unlimited events; pay at the meet); deadline: Wed Apr 2nd (due to the Carleton pool closure Apr 5th-May 4th).
 
Fri May 16-Mon May 19th Masters Nationals (Claude Robillard, Montreal, 25m pool): All registered MSO swimmers should have received an entry form in the mail -- please submit this form yourself.  If you didn't get a copy, you can get the information/forms online at: http://www.fnq.qc.ca/CCMN-2003/.  If you are interested in doing relays, please let me know which relays you're interested in by Wed Apr 2nd.
 
Sat Jun 7th Technosport Distance 3 (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; pay at the meet); deadline: Wed May 28th (note change in date of this meet from Sat May 31st).
 
Meet Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any events.)
 
Sat Mar 8th Technosport Invitational:
Congratulations to the four Carleton swimmers who competed in this meet, especially to Rob V (Whitecaps) who was competing in his first ever swim meet, and to Tarek and Francois who set club records.  The club records on the web page have been updated with these results. 
Tarek (Whitecaps) Men's 35-39: 1st: 50fs, 200fs, 100fl (Club Record)
Rob V (Whitecaps) Men's 40-44: 1st: 100br; 2nd: 100fs, 50br
Francois (8:30am Earlybirds) Men's 45-49: 1st: 100fs (Club Record), 200fs, 50br (Club Record), 100br (Club Record)
Lynn (Whitecaps) Women's 40-44: 1st: 50fs, 100fs, 50bk, 100bk, 50br, 100br, 200br, 50fl, 100fl, 200IM
 
Sat Mar 15th Mad Trapper 10k Snowshoe Race:
Mike Dougherty (Earlybirds): 15th in 2:08:26
 
Sat Mar 15th Le Tour de Mont Valin 50k Ski:
Tom M (Whitecaps): 29th overall and 7th in his 40-49 age group in 2:46:59
 

Ask the Coach

Dear Coach:  Can you send me some workouts to do on my own during the Carleton shutdown?  Want to Swim 

Dear W. T. Swim:  Just send me an e-mail and I'll be happy to send you some workouts.

Dear Coach:  Do you have my time trial times from last term?  Can't Remember my Times

Dear C. R. M. Times:  I have all the time trial times given to me by all the coaches since May 2001 -- just ask!

Dear Coach:  Can you remind me of the rules for breaststroke turns again?  Working on Legal Turns

Dear W. O. L. Turns:  In breaststroke, you must touch the wall with both hands simultaneously at each turn and at the finish.  The underwater pull we've worked on in workout is recommended but not required.

Pool Closure Options
 
Public Swim
Check out the public swim times for all City of Ottawa pools at:
The U of Ottawa public swim times can be found at:
Note that U of O and Champagne are two of the coolest pools around, and thus are good for training.
Call ahead to confirm the schedules, e.g. Pinecrest is closed April 7th - 27th, the U of O schedule changes effective April 25th, many pools have cancellations over Easter weekend, etc.
 
Claudia's "Ravens of Carleton" Workouts
Dates/Times: Fridays, April 11th, April 25th and May 2nd 1900-2030 (7-8:30pm) (3 workouts)
Place: Brewer Pool, Brewer Park
Cost: $6 per workout
Note: Claudia is a former National Team swimming coach and is a Masters swimmer. She also as her qualifications from the Canadian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association.  If you tell her your training goals, she will design practices to meet your needs.  Register by sending a cheque for the workouts you will attend ($6/workout) payable to "Ravens of Carleton Swim Club" to Claudia Cronin-Schlote, 151 Norice Street, Nepean K2G 2Y2 by April 4th.
 
Masters and Triathlete Teams
Note: Each of these clubs has room for only a few swimmers.  Spaces will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.  You must contact the team in advance to confirm your attendance and the workout schedule, as well as ask any questions you may have about the level of difficulty, number of swimmers per lane, etc, to ensure you'll be happy with your choice.  As an "ambassador" of Carleton Masters, please ensure that you follow the workout and cooperate with the host swimmers!! 
 
Masters Teams
 
Technosport (Three Options)
Place: U of Ottawa
Option #1 (intermediate/advanced; mornings/evenings):
   Dates/Times: April 7 - 26th: Mon/Wed 1900-2000 (7-8pm), Tue/Thu 0600-0715 (6-7:15am), Fri 0600-0700 (6-7am), Sat 0730-0900 (7:30-9am), no workouts April 18-21st; April 28 - May 3rd: Mon/Wed/Fri 0600-0715 (6-7:15am), Tue/Thu 1830-1930 (6:30-7:30pm), Sat 0730-0900 (7:30-9am) (21 workouts)
   Cost: $60+GST
Option #2 (intermediate/advanced; mornings only):
   Dates/Times: April 8 - 26th: Tue/Thu 0600-0715 (6-7:15am), Fri 0600-0700 (6-7am), Sat 0730-0900 (7:30-9am), no workouts April 18-19th; April 28 - May 3rd: Mon/Wed/Fri 0600-0715 (6-7:15am), Sat 0730-0900 (7:30-9am) (14 workouts)
   Cost: $55+GST
Option #3 (beginners; evenings/Saturday a.m.):
   Dates/Times: April 7 - 23rd: Mon/Wed 7-8pm, Sat 9-10am, no workouts April 19th and 21st; April 29 - May 3rd: Tue/Thu 6:30-7:30pm, Sat 9-10am (10 workouts)
   Cost: $50+GST
Contact: Duane Jones: technosport@rogers.com
Note: Those choosing any of the above options may participate in Technosport's Sat Apr 19th Easter Camp for $50, instead of the usual $70, see: http://members.rogers.com/technosport/events/eastercamp.htm.
 
Orleans Oasis Aces
Place: Ray Friel Leisure Centre, Orleans
Dates/Times: April 6 - May 4: Mon/Wed/Fri 0600-0700 (6-7am), Tue/Thu 2030-2200 (8:30-10pm), Sun 0630-0800 (6:30-8am), no workouts April 18th, 20th, maybe 21st (21-22 workouts)
Cost: $3.10 per workout (normal public swim rate)
Contact: Steve Fedor: sjfhome@sympatico.ca
Note: These workouts take place during part of the pool during public swim.
 
Stittsville Masters (Two Options)
Place: Goulbourn Recreation Complex, Stittsville
Option #1 (mornings): 
   Dates/Times: April 8 - May 1st: Tue/Thu 0715-0830 (7:15-8:30am) (8 workouts)
   Cost: $48
Option #2 (evenings):
   Dates/Times: April 6 - May 4th: Tue 2200-2300 (10-11pm), Fri 2130-2230 (9:30-10:30pm), Sun 2030-2200 (8:30-10pm), no workout April 20th (12 workouts)
   Cost: $72
Contact: Marc Baillon: sharque@magma.ca
 
Rideau Speedeaus
Place: U of Ottawa
Dates/Times: April 4 - 27th: Tue 1900-2030 (7-8:30pm), Fri 1830-1930 (6:30-7:30pm), Sun 1030-1200 (10:30am-noon), Sat Apr 19th 1630-1800 (4:30-6pm), no workouts Apr 18th or 20th; April 29 - May 4th: Tue 1830-1930 (6:30-7:30pm), Thu 1830-1930 (6:30-7:30pm), Sun 1030-1200 (10:30am-noon) (13 workouts)
Cost: $50 ($25 for students/seniors/unemployed) for (any) eight workouts
Contact: Lisa Hebert: Lisa_Hebert@cbc.ca 
Notes: Lynn provides workout guidelines for the coaches.  Most members are gay/lesbian, but all are welcome.
 
For details of all Masters clubs in the Ottawa area, see: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/clubs/placesottawa.htm
 
Triathlete Teams
 
Zone 3 Sports
Place: Sawmill Creek Pool (3380 D'Aoust Av.)
Dates/Times: April 8 - May 1st: Tue/Thu 0700-0800 (7-8am) (8 workouts)
Cost: $40
Contact: Rick Hellard: rick@zone3sports.com
 
Peak Centre
Place: U of Ottawa
Dates/Times: April 7 - 26th: Mon 0600-0730 (6-7:30am), Wed 0600-0730 (6-7:30am), Sat 1800-1930 (6-7:30pm), no workout Apr 21st; plus Sat May 3rd 1630-1830 (4:30-6:30pm) (9 workouts)
Cost: $75
Contact: Ken Brunet: info@peakcentre.ca
Note: The Saturday workout is done as an open water simulation in a 50m pool.
 

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 Spring/Summer will be announced shortly.  (All the private lessons for the Winter session are now booked.)

Contact Lynn for details.

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’s 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 Sept-Apr): 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 Swimmer Notes, 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!