Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #85                              Tuesday, March 9th, 2004

To:  Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Fall 2003 / Winter 2004 plus "Alumni":  7:30am Earlybirds (46 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (26 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (79 addresses), Nightcaps (41 addresses), High Intensity (21 addresses), Varsity registered with Masters (5 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (23 members).

 
6:30am Very Earlybirds
The 6:30am Very Earlybirds (6:30-7:30am MWF, plus 8-9am OR 9-10am Sat) starts on Wed Mar 10th.  If you have any questions about this program, contact me or the Athletics Office (details below).  If you want to switch from your current group to this group as of this date, contact the office to have the appropriate paper work done.
 
 
Upcoming Cancellations
There will be no Earlybird workouts on Friday, April 9th (Good Friday).  Workouts will run as usual on Saturday, April 10th and Monday, April 12th.
 
 
Winter Masters Groups
The Winter Masters sessions started on Mon Jan 5th or Tue Jan 6th.  Full details on all groups is available on the web site: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com.  There is still room in all groups except the 7:30am Masters (contact me if you are interested in this group -- spaces will be opening up when the 6:30am group starts up).  Note also that child safety supervision is full.  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.  For pro-rated prices (if you are joining part way through the term) contact the office for details.  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.  If you are asked to leave your card at the Tuck Shop, please do so.  Your cooperation is appreciated!
 
 
Swimmer Notes
 
Hi from Dorothy:  Dorothy G (x-8:30am Earlybirds) recently spoke with Margaret K (8:30am Earlybirds).  She says hello to everyone and recently started swimming in Vancouver with a friend of Penny's (8:30am Earlybirds).
 
Brockville Masters Swimmer Obituary:  >From Ian Loughrey: Masters Swimming and TriRudy lost a member on Tuesday Feb 17th, 04 with the passing of Gord DiLabio of Brockville, after a long battle with cancer. I have known Gord for some time, as he was a member of the 1000 Islands Masters Swim Club, the Brockville Roadrunners club, and the Brockville Cycling club. He was always very upbeat and offered advice to me on a variety of training ideas/tips, etc.  He had not only completed several marathons, but Ironman races in Penticton, Lake Placid, and New Zealand. Gord was only 48 years of age. He will be sadly missed by many and my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and three children. Remember to enjoy each and every day to the fullest everyone, and hug someone you love everyday.
 
Suit Order:  The suits are finally here!  Those who ordered have been contacted via e-mail with payment and pick-up instructions.  I have a few extra suits (men's and women's in various sizes).  Contact me if you are interested.  The men's suits are $24.50 and the women's are $43.
 
Suit for Sale:  Women's size 6/32, 100% polyester Speedo suit (thin shoulder straps, black with blue trim).  Price reduced to $30.  Contact Lynn for more information.
 
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
 
Nose Clips for Sale:  Cost $5.  (The new order should be in this evening!)  Contact Lynn if you are interested.
 
 
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).  If you have any questions about the Masters program, please don't hesitate to ask!
 
Here are the weekday attendance statistics.  There are now just 7 swimmers remaining with perfect attendance!  Our apologies to Jose (Whitecaps "B") who had perfect attendance until last week, but was listed in the newsletter as having missed some workouts!
 
Attendance Stats:
 
7:30am Earlybirds (to March 5th [27 workouts]; range 20-30; average 25.1)
Perfect Attendance: Francois A, Gwen, J-P, Sean
Missed 1 Workout: Jeffrey F, Julie D, Tom S
Missed 2 Workouts: Becky, Bernie, Julie S
 
8:30am Earlybirds (to March 5th [27 workouts]; range 8-15; average 11.8)
Missed 1 Workout: Sarah F
Missed 2 Workouts: Alan H

6pm Whitecaps "A" (to March 4th [27 workouts]; range 15-27; average 21.5)
Perfect Attendance: Cam, Pete L
Missed 2 Workouts: Lynn
 
6pm Whitecaps "B" (to March 4th [27 workouts]; range 13-22; average 17.2)
Missed 1 Workout: Mariette
Missed 2 Workouts: George, Jose, Rod H, Sara D
 
8pm Nightcaps (to March 4th [18 workouts]; range 13-23; average 18.4)
Perfect Attendance: Iyad
Missed 1 Workout: Mark W
Missed 2 Workouts: Anna P, Elizabeth P, Tony P

High Intensity (to February 20th [23 workouts, 17 for HI2]; range 3-8; average 5.7 [excluding Varsity])
Missed 3: Andrew K
(This concludes the High Intensity program for this season!)
 
 
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.
 
Fri Apr 2nd - Sun Apr 4th  Quebec Masters Provincial Championships, Universite Laval, Quebec.  Details at: http://www.ulaval.ca/sas/rouge_or/disciplines/natation/maitres2004/index.html.  (Please send in your entry yourself.)
 
Sat Apr 24th  Technosport Sprint 4 LC (50m pool), U of Ottawa.  7:45am warm-up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish.  Events: 400fs, 100IM, 100fl, 50bk, 200fs, 50br, 50fs, 100br, 100fs, 50fl, 100bk, 400 Free Relay.  Cost: $25 (unlimited events).  Deadline: send Lynn your events and entry times by Mon Apr 12th (you can pay at the meet).

Sat May 8th  Technosport Sprint 5 LC (50m pool), U of Ottawa.  7:45am warm-up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish.  Events: 400 Medley Relay, 50fl, 100fs, 200IM, 100bk, 50fs, 100br, 50bk, 100fl, 50br, 200fs.  Cost: $25 (unlimited events).  Deadline: send Lynn your events and entry times by Mon Apr 26th (you can pay at the meet).
 
Fri May 21st - Mon May 24th  Canadian Masters Nationals, Edmonton.  Full details were in the latest Waves magazine sent to all registered swimmers or see: http://members.shaw.ca/nationals.  (Please send in your entry yourself.)
 
June 3rd - 13th  Masters World Championships, Riccione, Italy.  Full details posted on the bulletin board or see: http://www.fina.org/mastersnews_riccione04.html.  (Please send in your entry yourself.)
 
Sat June 5th  Technosport Distance 3 LC (50m pool), U of Ottawa.  7:45am warm-up, 8:30am start, 10:30am finish.  Events: 800fs, 800 Free Relay, 1500fs.  Cost: $25 (unlimited events).  Deadline: send Lynn your events and entry times by Mon May 24th (you can pay at the meet).
 
 
Race Results: (Please let me know if I've missed anyone or any events.)
 
Nothing to report this time!  Don't forget to send in your results.
 
Sat Mar 13th Technosport Swim Meet & Mar 26-28th Masters Provincial Championships
Seven Carleton swimmers will participate in the Technosport meet at Ottawa U on Saturday, March 13th: Julia S (Nightcaps), Jose and George (Whitecaps "B"), Mits (Very Earlybirds / Whitecaps "B" coach), Francois A (Earlybirds), Don W (Whitecaps "A"), and Lynn (Whitecaps "A" / Earlybirds coach).  Six members of the Carleton team will be competing at the Masters Provincial Championships from March 26th to 28th in Etobicoke.  Best of luck to Jocelyn L (Nightcaps), George and Jose (Whitecaps "B"), Mits (Very Earlybirds / Whitecaps "B" coach), Francois A (Earlybirds), and Mark B (Varsity / Masters).  Results will be reported here once they are available!
 
 
Ask the Coach
 
Dear Coach:  I want to switch from the 7:30am Earlybirds to the 6:30am Very Earlybirds.  Can I do that on-line?  An Earlybird
 
Dear A. Earlybird:  No, as you are switching programs, you need to contact the office directly ( 2nd floor or 520-4480, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F).
 
Dear Coach:  Is the 6:30am Very Earlybirds more advanced than the 7:30am Earlybirds?  Another Earlybird
 
Dear A. Earlybird:  No, all the Masters groups cater to the same wide range of abilities.
 
 
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.  Spring/Summer times will be announced soon.  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 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!