Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #69                              Sunday, July 27th, 2003

To:  Carleton Coaches (13 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Spring/Summer 2003, plus "Alumni":  6:30am Earlybirds (44 addresses), 7:30am Earlybirds (35 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (17 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (45 addresses), Nightcaps (13 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (6 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (76 members)

 
Civic Holiday Cancellation
Note that there will be no Masters workouts on the August Civic Holiday, Monday, August 4th.  For those who want to swim that day, there is a public swim from 11:45-3:30pm.  (All Masters swimmers can swim in public swim for free -- this is one of the benefits of your regular or swim-only membership.)  There is a workout 9-10am Saturday, August 2nd.
 
 
Memberships and Fall/Winter Session
Those who have been swimming with Masters in 2002-2003 and whose memberships are expiring soon, should have received information in the mail on renewing their annual memberships at the 2002-2003 rate (membership prices are going up approximately 8% on August 1st).  To get the 2002-2003 rate on your membership renewal, you must renew by August 1st.  The preview of the Fall/Winter Sessions is included near the end of the newsletter (unchanged from last time).  Registration opens on August 1st.  Note that some groups traditionally fill up in the Fall Term, especially the 7:30am Earlybirds, Nightcaps, and High Intensity.  Register early to avoid disappointment!
 
 
John Baxter's Fundraising
Several people have asked how John Baxter (7:30am Earlybirds)'s fundraising is going for his trip to Buenos Aires this September to compete in the Deaf Pan-Am Games.  The July BBQ raised $530.  John still needs to raise an additional $1000.  If anyone is interested in contributing to this great cause, details can be found at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/panam.jpg.  A tax receipt will be issued.
 
 
Lane Etiquette
Here's a review on lane etiquette!  First, the whole point behind joining Masters is to swim as a group.  Thus, please make an effort to keep your lane together, especially during the main set.  If you arrive late for warm up, start with a bit of freestyle and then jump ahead so that you're doing the same thing as everyone else.  For the main set, ensure that everyone in the lane understands the set and pace times, then agree on an order for your lane, and on when you're going to start.  If you are regularly getting way ahead of your lane-mates or having trouble keeping up, ask your coach if there is a better lane for you.
 
If the main set has some long repeats, it may be that the lead swimmer(s) lap those at the end of the lane.  Our lanes are quite wide, so you should be able to pass or be passed without stopping -- i.e. you should normally swim in no more than 1/3 of the width of the lane.  The key thing is to be aware of where your lane-mates are.  Generally, the passing swimmer swims on the black line to get around the slower swimmer.  If you choose to stop to let someone by (or if you're stopped for any other reason) ensure that you stop by the lane rope in the corner of the lane so that there's lots of space for your lane-mates to do their turns.  When you are approaching the wall, cross over towards the other side of the lane before doing your turn (so that you turn in the middle or slightly past) to avoid a collision with the person behind you.
 
 
Swimmer Notes
 
Suit Order:  All the Masters swim suits ordered over the past months have now arrived.  The next order will be in the Fall.
 
Men's Training Suit for Sale:  Kai (Whitecaps "B") is selling a black men's TYR polyester suit with the "Carleton Masters" logo, size 32.  It has never been worn (tags still attached).  Cost is $23.  Reply directly to: khuang@connect.carleton.ca.
Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
 
Pool Rules: For some amusing pool rules that Carleton is unlikely to adopt, see: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/poolrules.jpg
 
 
Summer Session Information
 
As always if you have any suggestions for things you'd like to do at workout, please let me or your coach know.  This week you have the opportunity to do a lactate tolerance set -- ask your coach for details.  The next 800/1500 time trial is coming up on August 12/13th.  Shorter distance time trials can be done between August 14th and 27th.
 
Here's the summary of the weekday attendance so far for the Summer session.  Congrats to the 5 swimmers with perfect attendance so far: Ben D, Chia, George, Keegan, and Margaret K. 

6:30am Earlybirds (to July 25th [12 workouts]; range 15-21; average: 18.0)
Perfect Attendance: Keegan, Margaret K
Missed 1 Workout: Mark B
Missed 2 Workouts: Andrew K, Heather A, Jen G, Nadja R

7:30am Earlybirds (to July 25th [12 workouts]; range 18-26; average: 21.9)
Perfect Attendance: Chia
Missed 1 Workout: Jeffrey F, Keegan, Mike S
Missed 2 Workouts: Jim L, Julie D, Mark B, Sean

Whitecaps "A" (to July 24th [11 workouts]; range 19-30; average 22.5)
Perfect Attendance: Ben D
Missed 1 Workout: Debby W, John W, Julia K, Keegan, Mark B
Missed 2 Workouts: Debbie O, Meghann S

Whitecaps "B" (to July 24th, except July 10th [10 workouts]; range 7-15; average 9.7)
Perfect Attendance: George
Missed 1 Workout: Marg E
Missed 2 Workouts: Mariette
 
Race Reports and Swim Meets
 
Masters Swimming Competitions
Here's a summary of 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 (including open water competitions) can be found at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm.
 
Sat Aug 16th Technosport 4k Meech Lake (Blanchet to O'Brien): Warm Up: 7:30am, Start: 8am; cost: $30 (includes brunch); deadline: Wed Aug 6th (open to all; MSO registration not required; those wearing wetsuits are considered exhibition).
 
Sun Sept 7th MSO 5km Championships, St Marys Quarry (near Stratford): Warm Up: 10:30am, Start: noon; cost: $35 (includes awards and post-race meal); deadline: Sat Aug 16th (MSO registration required, wetsuits not allowed).
 
 
Meet Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any events.)
 
Sat June 7th Technosport Distance Meet:
Francois (Earlybirds): 800fs 1st 45-59
Lynn (Coach): 1500fs 1st 40-44
 
Sat July 12th OBC Grand Prix
Senior Men 5 (42km; 62 competitors)
Jeffrey F (7:30am Earlybirds): 27th in 1:14:05.4
 
Sun July 13th Collingwood Half Ironman
This race was changed to a duathlon due to the weather conditions (5k run/90k bike/21.1k run; 132 competitors).
Rudy (Spring 6:30am Earlybirds): 33rd overall and 1st in his 55-59 age group in 5:02:33
Jacinthe's (6:30am Earlybirds) team placed first, but as she was supposed to swim, she didn't race herself!
 
Sat July 19th National Capital Triathlon, Rideau Canoe Club (750m/20k/5k; 97 competitors)
Corry B (7:30am Earlybirds): 29th overall and 7th in his 30-34 age group in 1:17:02
Ellen L (Whitecaps "A"): 38th overall and 2nd in her 20-24 age group in 1:19:26
 
Sun July 20th Grahan Beasley National Capital Triathlon, Carleton Place
Sprint Triathlon (500m/20k/5k; 178 competitors)
John Bowen (6:30am Earlybirds): 9th overall, 8th man and 1st in his 30-34 age group in 1:08:02
Tom A (Earlybirds/Coach): 11th overall, 10th man and 2nd in his 40-44 age group in 1:09:08
Andy J (Earlybirds/Whitecaps): 17th overall, 13th man and 2nd in the Clydesdale group in 1:10:09
 
Olympic Distance Triathlon (1500m/40k/10k; 167 competitors)
Sheila (Whitecaps "A"): 7th overall, 1st woman and 1st in her 35-39 age group in 2:14:53
Christian (Spring 6:30am Earlybirds): 65th overall, 44th man and 11th in his 25-29 age group in 2:39:25
Iyad (Spring 6:30am Earlybirds): 67th overall, 46th man and 10th in his 30-34 age group in 2:40:03
Natalie G (6:30am Earlybirds): 104th overall, 37th woman and 11th in her 30-34 age group in 2:49:40
 
Sun July 20th Montreal Dragon Boat Races
Debby W (Whitecaps "A")'s  team (Gibson & MacLaren / Party World Bytown Paddlers) placed 2nd in the 500m race. 
 

Ask the Coach
 
Dear Coach:  I got the information in the mail about renewing my membership before August 1st to get the 2002-2003 membership rates.  Does the same deal apply to Masters registration?  Very Organized Swimmer
 
Dear V.O. Swimmer:  This deal applies only to the membership rates.  Full details on prices for Fall/Winter Masters will be published this week.
 
Dear Coach:  I want to swim with the Nightcaps this Fall and I'm concerned that with the double cohort of new students, it will be difficult to get a spot in the class.  Is there a way I can reserve a spot?  Another Very Organized Swimmer
 
Dear A.V.O. Swimmer:  Most of the new students won't find out about the Athletics programs offered until they arrive on campus in early September.  Thus as long as you register in early August (registration starts August 1st), you should have no problem getting a space.  (There is no way to reserve a spot before registration opens.) 
 
Dear Coach:  Do you think I'm ready for the Meech Lake 4k swim given that I'm swimming just 3x/wk?  Or do I need to do some additional long distance swims?  To Swim 4k or Not to Swim 4k
 
Dear T.S.4.o.N.t.S. 4k:  You'll have no trouble finishing the 4k with your current training.  If you were able to get in and do a couple of long swims (in the pool -- doesn't have to be in open water), just so you're confident about the distance, that would be even better (but not necessary).  I'm happy to suggest some extra workouts -- just ask.
 
 
Fall/Winter Session Preview
Some of you are already looking ahead to the Fall and asking what Masters programs will be available.  Full details will be available shortly and will be posted on the website.  Registration will start August 1st.  The Fall session will start on Monday, September 15th.  (For the first two weeks of September we will likely run a few $3 workouts if there is enough interest -- more details in a future newsletter.)
 
The regular Masters programs offered for Fall/Winter (i.e. mid-September to December, and January to April) are as follows: 7:30am Earlybirds, 8:30am Earlybirds, 6pm Whitecaps, and 8pm Nightcaps (back to the usual 8-9pm TuTh plus Sat am).  The 6:30am Earlybirds will resume after the Varsity Season ends and will run mid-March to April.  Child Safety Supervision will be offered at the 6pm Whitecaps workouts plus the 9am Saturday workout.
 
There will also be three High Intensity Masters programs offered.  These groups train with the Varsity team during the Varsity season (mid-September to February).  Swimmers must be able to repeat 100s free on 1:45 or less and 100s of other strokes on 2:00 or better.  Spaces are limited.  The High Intensity groups are: a) 6-7:30am MWF; b) 7:30-9:30am TuTh (Th is Long Course); and c) 7:15-9pm M, 6-7:40pm W, and 5-7pm Sat. 
 
For the Fall/Winter session, the Whitecaps coaches will be Blake ("A" Group) and Mits ("B" Group).  Louise will coach the Nightcaps and Lynn will coach the Earlybirds.  Saturday mornings will be on a rotation among regular and substitute coaches.  For High Intensity, John will coach the evening workouts and Lynn will coach the mornings.
 
 
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.  (Prices will increase in August.)

Here are the private lesson times for July-August:
7:15-8:15pm Monday, Tuesday (August only)
6-7pm Wednesday
7-8pm Wednesday (August only)
 
Fall/Winter times will likely be 4-5pm Monday and 7:15-8pm Tuesday/Thursday.
Contact Lynn for more information and availability.
 
 
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 Lynn's workouts ahead of time?  Let me know.  I usually e-mail out the week’s workouts (Tuesday 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).

Happy lengths!