Annual Maintenance: Pool
Shutdown
The Carleton pool is closed until 6:30am Mon
May 10th for annual maintenance. The
Spring session for all Masters groups starts on Mon May 10th. For those
who use the facilities even when the pool is closed, note that there will be no
hot water on Wed Apr 28th, and that the Fitness Centre be closed
starting Fri Apr 30th and reopen Mon May 10th.
Registration
Reminder!!
Your cooperation in ensuring that your membership is up to
date and registering for the Spring session before it starts is
greatly appreciated! This allows the coaches to have up to date class
lists for the first day. Even though the pool is closed, the office is
open usual hours (8:30am-4:30pm M-F). Details on the Spring/Summer
sessions and registration are below.
Places to Swim During Pool
Closure
Several swimmers have asked for suggestions of places to
swim while the Carleton pool is closed. As the shutdown is only a little
over two weeks this year, I'd recommend attending public swim at another pool
during this time. The two best pools (in my opinion!) for swimming lengths
are the Champagne Pool (just north of Rideau on King Edward) and the Ottawa U
pool. Both have space dedicated to adult only, lengths only swimming, and
are a reasonable (i.e. cool) temperature. The Champagne pool is quite
small (4 lanes, 25yds), while the Ottawa U pool is bigger (8 lanes, 2 x
25m). The Champagne pool schedule is available here:
The Ottawa U schedule (up to the end
of April) is:
The Ottawa U schedule will change in May, so phone
ahead if the web link isn't updated then.
You can check out the complete City of Ottawa Pools
schedule at:
and if there is anyone who wants to arrange to swim
with another Masters team during the shutdown, here's information on all the
Ottawa Masters teams:
Marilyn and Jack Visit
Ottawa
Marilyn (x-Coach Whitecaps "B" &
Earlybirds) and her husband, Jack, are visiting Ottawa. All those who are
interested are invited to attend dinner at La Favorita (180 Preston) at
6:30pm on Wed Apr 28th. If you would like to attend and
haven't already RSVP'd, please let me know via e-mail
immediately!
Masters Swim Mini Swim Camp / Clinic
June 19-20th
We are planning to host a mini-swim camp at
Carleton on Saturday, June 19th, 5-7pm and Sunday, June 20th, 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, and what stroke(s)/skills you'd
like to work on. Note that we will only go ahead with the clinic
only if there are sufficient numbers to pay the pool rental and
coaches. (So far only a few swimmers have expressed
interest!)
Spring/Summer Masters
Groups
The Spring/Summer Program guide is out. Information
on the Spring/Summer programs can also be found on the web site (http://carletonmasters.tripod.com).
Registration is in progress for Spring/Summer programs (which start on May
10th). 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: https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=298. For pro-rated prices (if you are joining part way through the
term) contact the office for details. The on-line system is showing safety
supervision as full. Let me know if you wanted to register for this and
didn't get in in time, as it may be possible to increase the class
size.
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!
