Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #63                              Thursday, May 8th, 2003

To:  Carleton Coaches

Bcc: Those Registered for 2002/2003:  6:30am Earlybirds (28 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (39 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (28 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (65 addresses), Nightcaps (28 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (6 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (27 members)

 
Please Note the May Cancellations
Monday, May 19th: Victoria Day: No Masters Workouts (public swimming available 11:45am-3:30pm only)
Saturday, May 24th: Somersault Earlybird Triathlon Booking: No Masters Workouts (members' swimming available 1-2pm, and public swimming 2-5pm and 9-10:30pm)
 
 
Nightcaps Schedule
For those who have registered for the Spring Nightcaps, there has been some confusion over the schedule.  This group runs May 5th to June 28th: Mon/Tue/Thu 7:10-8pm, plus Sat 8-9am OR 9-10am.  Some people were not told about the Monday workout!
 
 
Please Register for Spring/Summer Sessions
The Spring Masters groups started on May 5th.  The numbers for all groups are now at or close to the minimum numbers required, so, as we anticipate more registrations, all programs will go ahead.  Please make an effort to register as soon as possible!!  You can register on-line 24hrs per 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.  Full details on all groups can be found at http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/.  The 6:30am and 7:30am Earlybirds, as well as Whitecaps and Safety Supervision are running in Spring and Summer.  The 8:30am Earlybirds and 7:10pm Nightcaps are running in Spring (May/June) only.
 
 
Mini Swim Camp June 14th-15th
We are planning to host a mini-swim camp at Carleton on Saturday, June 14th, 5-7pm and Sunday, June 15th, 9-11am.  This camp will give you an opportunity to work on your technique in a small group.  We'll include clinics on all four competitive strokes (fly, back, breast, free), as well as other skills (e.g. starts, turns).  We'll also offer (optional) underwater videotaping, including a classroom feedback session after the camp.  For Carleton Masters, costs are: $50 for both days, $30 for 1-day, plus $20 for videotaping.  For non-Carleton swimmers, costs are: $70 for both days, $40 for 1 day, plus $30 for videotaping.  If you are interested, please reply indicating whether you'll attend one day or both, if you want to be videotaped, and on which day. 
 
 
Swimmer Notes
 
Volunteer Thanks:  Thanks to Meredith C (Earlybirds/Nightcaps) who volunteered to time at several sessions of the Masters Provincials in April, and my apologies for missing her name in the last newsletter!
 
Garage Sale:  Tarek (Whitecaps/Coach) is having a moving/garage sale on Saturday, May 10th, 8am-noon (rain or shine) 1548 Thurlow St., Orleans.  This is part of the Fallingbrook Community garage sale, so there will be lots of other sales in the area, but Tarek's will likely be the only one with swim stuff for sale!
 
Vicki Keith Visits Ottawa: On Sunday, May 25th Vicki Keith (famous Canadian marathon swimmer, best known for swimming across the Great Lakes doing butterfly!) is speaking at Trinity Presbyterian Church (110 McCurdy Drive, Kanata) Services at 9am and 11am and at the Youth Service at St Stephens Presbyterian Church (579 Parkdale) at 7pm.  Call 836-1429 for more information.

Swim Suit Order:  Most of the swim suits have arrived.  I'm still waiting for 6 suits -- I'll let you know as soon as I have an update.  If anyone is interested in ordering suits, let me know and I'll put in another order once there is sufficient interest.
 
Nose Clips:  A new order of noseclips has arrived.  Cost is $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
 
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.
 
Iceland Marathon:  Coach Heather is taking part in the August 16th Reykjavik, Iceland marathon (her first marathon), as a member of Team Diabetes Canada.  She wants to raise over $6000 for the Canadian Diabetes Association, and is looking for donations.  If you can help, contact Heather at: hmcburney@rogers.com
 
 
Spring Session
 
In this part of the newsletter I'll keep you up to date on information on the Spring session.  Starting next time this will include the attendance statistics.
 
 
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.   Full details on all competitions at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm.
 
Fri May 16-Mon May 19th Masters Nationals (Claude Robillard, Montreal, 25m pool): Details at: http://www.fnq.qc.ca/CCMN-2003/.  Seven Carleton Masters are participating.
 
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.)
 
Fri Apr 4-Sun Apr 6th Provincial Championships (Nepean Sportsplex, 25m pool):
Twelve Carleton Masters swam at this meet, with everyone earning at least one medal!! 
Women:
Judy O (Varsity) 20-24: 1st 200fs; 3rd 100fs; 4th 50fs; 5th 100IM
Marie A (Tom's wife) 35-39: 1st 800fs; 2nd 100br; 4th 200fs
Dawn (Whitecaps) 40-44: 1st 200IM; 3rd 50bk, 100bk, 200bk; 6th 100IM
Lynn (Whitecaps/Coach) 40-44: 1st 200fs, 400fs, 800fs, 200bk, 200fl, 400IM
Debby W (Whitecaps) 45-49: 1st 200bk; 2nd 200fs, 100bk; 3rd 50bk; 4th 50fs; 5th 100fs
Lina (Whitecaps) 50-54: 2nd 50fs, 50fl; 3rd 50br, 100br, 100IM; 4th 200br
Men:
Mark B (Varsity) 20-24: 1st 200fs, 200fl; 2nd 100fs, 50fl
Tarek (Whitecaps/Coach) 35-39: 1st 50fs, 100fs; 2nd 50fl
John B (7:30am Earlybirds) 40-44: 3rd 1500fs; 8th 400fs; 11th 50fs
Tom A (Earlybirds/Coach) 40-44: 3rd 50fl, 100IM; 7th 50br
Francois (Earlybirds) 45-49: 1st 200br; 2nd 50br; 3rd 100br; 4th 200fs, 200IM; 8th 50fs
George (Whitecaps) 75-79: 1st 100br, 200br; 2nd 200fs, 50br; 3rd 50fs, 50bk
 
Club Records:
Ten club records have been set recently: 9 at Provincials, plus 1 (that I missed before -- sorry Debby!) from the February Winterlude meet.  The updated club records have been posted on the club website.
Women:
45-49: Debby W (Whitecaps): 200fs 2:57.80 (Winterlude) and 2:49.00; 200bk 3:25.33
50-54: Lina (Whitecaps): 50br 44.42; 100IM 1:29.00
Men:
35-39: Tarek (Whitecaps/Coach): 50fl 27.94
45-49: Francois (Earlybirds): 50fs 29.81; 200fs 2:28.86; 50br 37.38; 100br 1:21.01 
 
May 3rd Technosport Meet:
Francois (Earlybirds) and Lynn (Whitecaps/Coach) participated in this meet.  Results next time.
 
All:
As the outdoor racing season is getting underway, please e-mail me your results from any run, cycle, triathlon events so that I can include them in the newsletter!
 

Ask the Coach
 
Dear Coach:  I saw this list of 5 good freestyle swimming drills in a triathlon newsletter (vertical kick, kick on side, fists closed, single arm, catch up).  The author also recommended using Zoomer fins.  Can you comment on these?  Like Drills
 
Dear L. Drills:  I agree that using flippers while working on the slower drills is very helpful.  However, I don't think it really matters whether they're regular flippers or the shorter Zoomer ones.  Of the drills you suggested, I think all groups have done kick on the side this week, and Earlybirds and Nightcaps have done fists closed.  I find the vertical kick drill more helpful for fly than freestyle, so we'll do that then, but feel free to try it for freestyle.  I'm not a big fan of catch up freestyle, as most people tend to touch their hands together when the hand enters the water, which encourages a cross-over stroke.  I prefer the dps (distance per stroke drill) that most groups have done this week.  While we won't focus on single arm this week, it's a good drill, as long as you watch the cross-over -- you can try it during drills in warm up.  As always, if you have any questions about these or any other drills, just ask your coach during workout and we will help explain the drill and give you feedback.
 
Dear Coach:  Over the Carleton shutdown I swam at Ottawa U.  The water at Carleton seems much less wavy than at Ottawa U, and I think I swim faster at Carleton.  Does the pool construction contribute to this?  Have you noticed a difference in speed?  Curious about Pools
 
Dear C. a. Pools:  There are lots of factors that contribute to how "fast" a pool is.  One of the main considerations is the water level vs the pool edge level.  At Carleton the waves mostly wash over the edge of the pool, which dampens the waves considerably.  At Ottawa U the side of the pool is several inches above the top of the water, so the waves hit the edge and bounce back, making the water much more choppy.  Thus, you are right that Carleton is a "faster" pool that U of O.  Other considerations are the width of the lanes (Carleton's are wider) and the number of lane ropes (generally Ottawa U is configured with just one lane rope per 2 lanes).  Other factors include the depth of the water (deeper is better) and the water temperature (78F is about optimal).
 

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.

Here are the private lesson times for May/June:
9:45-10:45am Monday, Friday
3:30-4:30pm Monday ,Tuesday, Thursday
6-7pm Wednesday
7-8pm Wednesday

Contact Lynn to book your lessons.

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
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!