Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #81                              Thursday, January 8th, 2004

To:  Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2003 / Winter 2004 plus "Alumni":  7:30am Earlybirds (47 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (26 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (78 addresses), Nightcaps (33 addresses), High Intensity (19 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (5 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (23 members).

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2004 to all New and Returning Swimmers
 
 
Facilities Audit / Winter Program Registration
If you are swimming in a Winter Masters group or just using the Carleton Athletics facilities, note that an audit of all users will be conducted starting the week of January 12th.  All users *must* show their athletics membership card to gain access to the facilities (or pay a $9 day fee) and *must* be registered for any program in which they participate (class lists will be checked).  Athletics memberships can be purchased through the Athletics office in person (2nd floor) or via phone (520-4480) 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.  You can register for all programs in person/phone as per the hours above or on-line 24 hours a day at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/programs/index.html.  Note that you should always check in at the Tuck Shop and get a hand stamp or wristband.  This is to ensure that only members are accessing the facilities and will help keep your fees down.  Your cooperation is appreciated!
 
 
Winter Masters Groups
The Winter Masters sessions started on Mon Jan 5th or Tue Jan 6th.  There is still room in all groups, but there are just 3 spots left in the 7:30am Masters.  Child safety supervision is full, but contact me if you are interested in this program.  Information on how to register is given above.
 
 
Saturday January 24th Technosport Meet
It looks like there will be quite a few Carleton swimmers attending the Sat a.m. Jan 24th Technosport meet at U of Ottawa (details below).  All swimmers registered with MSO are welcome to compete!  Let Lynn know what events you'd like to swim by Mon Jan 12th.
 
 
Swimmer Notes 
 
Varsity Swim Team Fundraiser:  Varsity Athletics is selling tickets to the Sens vs Boston hockey game on Thu Feb 12th.  Tickets start at $45 (other prices: $55, $70 and $90).  Each ticket sold contributes $40 to our Athletics bursaries.  Contact Lynn for more information.
 
Two Suits for Sale:  Women's size 6/32, 100% polyester Speedo suit (thin shoulder straps, black with blue trim).  Asking $40.  Men's size 40 TYR black/red nylon 8" side seam reversible training mesh ("drag") suit with Carleton Masters logo.  Price: $30 or best offer.  Note that this suit is designed to be a baggy fit.  Contact Lynn for more information.
 
Whitecaps Carpool Anyone?:  Heather A is interested in carpooling to Carleton for the Whitecaps swim workouts during the winter term.  She lives in the Merivale & Hunt Club area.  If interested, please contact her at: heather.atkinson@ec.gc.ca
 
Orleans Townhouse for Sale:  Tarek (Whitecaps) is selling his Orleans townhouse.  See full details at: http://www.grapevine.on.ca/cgi-bin/listing.cgi?id=2011
 
Suit Order:  The Masters suit order has gone in.  Due to the sudden death of my contact with TYR, the suits will not be delivered until mid to late January.
 
Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
 
Underwater Hockey Fundraiser:  The National Underwater Hockey team is raising money so they can participate in the world championships in New Zealand in March.  They are selling tickets to the 2pm Sun Jan 25th Ottawa 67's hockey game vs Guelph.  All seats are in the lower bowl and cost $13, of which $5 goes to the National Underwater Hockey team.  For tickets and more information, contact Will Litchfield (x-Carleton Varsity team) at canadian@peru.com.
 
 
Winter Session Information
This part of the newsletter keeps you up to date as to the workout plan (full details are available on the web site and bulletin board), and, starting next time, I'll include the (weekday) attendance statistics.  Maybe your New Year's Resolution should be to see your name in the perfect attendance list for this Masters session?!
 
For the first four weeks of the term we are focusing on stroke drills.  This week is freestyle (front crawl).  Next week is breaststroke, followed by backstroke the third week, with (everyone's favourite!) fly in week four.
 
If you have any questions about the Masters program, please don't hesitate to ask!
 
My apologies to Jo-Ann H (8:30am Earlybirds) for missing her 1:15 (5sec/100m) improvement in 1500m free from the list last time -- that is the 4th biggest improvement by a woman in Fall 2003.
 
 
Masters Swimming Competitions
If you want to compete in the 2003-2004 Masters Swimming season, there is a $25 cost to register with MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario).  Your registration is good from Fall 2003 to December 31st, 2004.  New and renewal registrations have been submitted.  If you missed the deadline, you can still sign up -- it just costs an extra $1 to cover postage/handling.  Contact Lynn for details. 
 
Here's a summary of upcoming local, nearby and championship meets.  Details on all Ontario competitions for the 2003-2004 season can be found at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/competition/schedule01.htm.  For Quebec competitions see http://www.fnq.qc.ca/calendrier.html (Masters meets are shaded yellow).  If you would like more information or are interested in competing in any of these competitions, let me know.
 
Sat Jan 24th Technosport Meet, U of Ottawa (SCM).  7:45am warm-up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish, followed by free breakfast.  Events: 400fs relay, 50fl, 50bk, 100fs, 100IM, 50br, 100fl, 100br, 50fs, 100bk, 200IM.  Cost $25 (unlimited events). Deadline: Mon Jan 12th.
 
Sat Feb 14th (note new tentative date) Nepean Winterlude Meet, Sportsplex (LCM).  Details TBA.
 
Sat Feb 21st Rideau Speedeaus Meet, U of Ottawa (SCM).  8:30am warm-up, 9:15am start, lunch break, 4pm finish.  Events: 1500fs, 800fs, 50bk, 200IM, 100fs, 50fl, 100br, 400IM, 4x50FR, lunch break, 200fs, 100bk, 200br, 100IM, 50fs, 200bk, 100fl, 50br, 400fs, 4x50MR.  Cost $25 (maximum 6 individual events, plus relays).  Deadline: Sat Feb 7th.
 
Sat Mar 13th Technosport Arthur Inglis Invitational, U of Ottawa.  Details TBA.
 
Fri Mar 26th - Sun Mar 28th Ontario Masters Provincial Championships, Etobicoke Olympium.  Details TBA. 
 
Highlights for the 2003-2004 season include Masters Provincial Championships at the Etobicoke Olympium (Toronto) March 26th-28th, 2004 (SCM), Quebec Provincials April 23-25th (location TBA), and Masters Nationals at the Kinsmen Sports Centre (Edmonton) May 21-24th, 2004 (LCM).  In addition, Masters Worlds will be held June 3rd-13th in Riccione, Italy (see: http://www.fina.org/mastersnews_riccione04.html).  Nationals in 2005 are planned for May 20-23rd at the Etobicoke Olympium (Toronto) (SCM). 
 
 
Race Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any events.)
 
Nothing this time -- please send in your results!
 
Ask the Coach
 
Dear Coach:  I want to join Masters but I will have to miss one day per week due to a previous commitment.  Is that permitted?  Interested Swimmer
 
Dear I. Swimmer:  There are very few swimmers who manage to maintain perfect attendance, and there is no minimum attendance requirement.  Of course, you will learn more and improve more quickly if you attend most of the workouts.  The last newsletter showed that there was a strong correlation between the most improved swimmers and those with the best attendance!! 
 
Dear Coach:  I'm away for the month of January.  Can I join Masters in February?  Vacationer
 
Dear Vacationer:  As long as there is still space in the group that you are interested in, you can join part way through the term.  Note, however, that you will miss the first four weeks which concentrate on stroke technique and drills.  Contact the Athletics Office (see the top of the newsletter) for details on pro-rated prices.
 
 
Private and Semi-Private Masters Lessons
2003-2004 prices for private lessons for Carleton Members are $36.75 for 1 hour, $68.25 for 2, $94.50 for 3, $117.60 for 4 and $138.60 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Private lessons are also available to non-Members at a higher cost ($52.50, $89.25, $120.75, $149.10 and $170.10, 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 $22.05 for 1 hour, $40.95 for 2, $56.70 for 3, $70.56 for 4, and $83.16 for 5 hours, all plus GST.  Semi-private lessons for non-Members cost (per person) $31.50 for 1 hour, $53.55 for 2, $72.45 for 3, $89.46 for 4, and $102.06 for 5 hours, all plus GST. 

Winter times are 4-5pm Monday and 7:15-8pm Tuesday/Thursday.  Contact Lynn for availability and bookings.

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 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 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!