Carleton Masters Swimming Newsletter #94 Saturday, July 10th, 2004

To: Carleton Coaches (11 addresses)

Bcc: Those Registered for Winter/Spring/Summer 2004 plus "Alumni": 6:30am Earlybirds (44 Members), 7:30am Earlybirds (49 addresses), 8:30am Earlybirds (17 addresses), 6pm Whitecaps (96 addresses), Nightcaps (29 addresses), Masters "Alumni" (33 members).

Locker Room Renovations

The locker room renovations are underway, with the women relocated to the front half of the men's change room. There have been several complaints about the lack of cleanliness in what is now the women's change room, and the cleaning staff are working to resolve this issue. I've also forwarded a request for more mirrors.

Check for updates at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics/facilities.html

Workout Cancellations / Changes

There will be no Masters Earlybirds or Whitecaps workout on Mon Aug 2nd due to the Civic holiday. There is just one Public Swim on that date from 11:45am to 3:30pm. Workout will run as usual on Sat July 31st (9-10am). Note that there are no more 8:30-9:30am MWF workouts until the Fall.

Saturday Workouts

Just a reminder of the Saturday schedule for the Summer: 9-10am only (no Safety Supervision offered) -- starting Sat Jul 3rd. (Safety supervision is still offered during Whitecaps evening workouts M/Tu/Th 6-7:10pm.)

2005 World Aquatic Championships - Montreal

Tickets are already on sale for the World Aquatic Championships to be held in Montreal July 17-31st, 2005 (i.e. more than a year away). The Championships include Swimming as well as Waterpolo, Diving, Synchronized Swimming, and Open Water Swimming. The (pool) swimming runs July 24-31st. Note that this is not a Masters competition -- it will include swimmers like Ian Thorpe, i.e. the fastest in the World! Derek Baas (Whitecaps "B") has kindly volunteered to look into getting a group rate for some tickets if there is enough interest (and enough advance planners!). Before contacting Derek, please have a look at the web site: http://www.montreal2005.org/choix_intro.html, as it has the full schedule and prices, etc. Note that a ticket to see all the swimming sessions is in the $800 range, while tickets for one session start at about $20 (for the heats -- finals are more expensive). Once you have an idea of the sessions you'd like to see, contact Derek at dbaas@edc.ca.

Swim to Athens Challenge

Everyone who swims at Carleton is encouraged to write their total distance (in lengths) in the book by the deep end drinking fountain every day. The goal is to reach Athens (7738km) in time for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics!

Summer Session (July/August) and Class Audit

There is still room in all groups for the Summer session. You can call the Athletics Office at 520-4480 8:30am-4:30pm M-F for pro-rated prices. (You cannot register on-line as the session officially started in May!)

Note that the pool staff will be auditing those attending Masters at some workouts in the next two weeks, and again in August. Your cooperation in giving your name so that it can be checked against the class list is appreciated!

Summer Water Polo League

Blake (Whitecaps "A" Coach) is the convenor of this summer's Carleton fun co-ed water polo league for all ages. No experience is necessary! Sessions are Wed 6-8pm and Sun 5-7pm until Wed Sept 1st (no session Sun Aug 1st). Cost for Carleton Members is $34.24 (including GST). Contact Blake for more information.

Swimmer Notes

Condolences: Our condolences to Gary B (7:30am Earlybirds) on the death of his wife. Several of us attended the visitation last week. In lieu of flowers a scholarship fund has been set up for their two teenage boys and the Carleton Masters team is contributing the $200 profit from the recent swim clinic.

New Pullbuoys / Straps: New Masters "Blaster Buoy" pullbuoys and straps arrived last week. However, the straps stretch too much when wet, and the pullbuoys tend to come apart. We're following up with the supplier -- your patience is appreciated!

Labatt's 24 Hour Relay: Heather A and Brenda K (both 6:30am Earlybirds) are organizing a 20 person team for the Labatt's 24 hour running relay 11am Sat Aug 14th to 11am Sun Aug 15th. Each team member will be asked to raise $100 for charity. For more details contact Brenda (Brenda.Koekkoek@ec.gc.ca) or check out the event web site: http://www.ottawa24hourrelay.com.

Carleton Swim Suits: The suit order is going in next week -- this is your last chance to order for September delivery (and suits will not be ordered for another year)!! Several have asked for more details on the suits, so here's the scoop. The suits will be TYR brand, polyester (long lasting) training suits in black with "CARLETON" in white across the chest (women) or buttocks (men). The men's suits will be identical to those we got in the Spring, and the women's will be similar but will have thinner shoulder straps that are black with white trim. Men's suits come in waist sizes and women's in chest sizes. The men's suits fit a little on the small size, I'm told. Cost in the Spring was $43 for women and $24.50 for men. Prices may be slightly higher this time. We plan to have the suits delivered in the September time frame. Let me know ASAP if you are interested.

Nose Clips for Sale: Cost $5. Contact Lynn if you are interested.

Letter to the Editor: Sean (7:30am Earlybirds) had his letter to the editor published in the Fri Jun 25th Citizen. You can view his letter (a bit out of date now that the election is over, but better late than never) at: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com/RiddellArticle.html.

Summer Session Information

The summer session is now underway. Attendance will be reported next time. For the workouts the first half of this coming week, swimmers have the option to do a lactate tolerance (sprint) set. Ask your coach for details.

Spring Session Summary

Here's the summary of the attendance and time trials for the Spring session. If you notice any errors or omissions, please do let me know.

Attendance

Here's a summary of the weekday attendance for the Spring session. There were 4 swimmers with perfect weekday attendance. Congratulations to Leona (6:30am Earlybirds), Sean (7:30am Earlybirds), and Cam and Joanne D (Whitecaps "A").

Attendance Stats:

6:30am Earlybirds (May 10-July 2nd [23 workouts]; range 8-32; average 22.4)

Perfect Attendance: Leona

Missed 2 Workouts: Mits

7:30am Earlybirds (May 10-July 2nd [23 workouts]; range 10-34; average 24.2)

Perfect Attendance: Sean

Missed 1 Workout: Bernie

Missed 2 Workouts: Becky, Mike Seaby, Tom S

8:30am Earlybirds (May 10-July 2nd [23 workouts]; range 6-19; average 11.7)

Missed 2 Workouts: Alan H

6pm Whitecaps "A" (May 10-June 29th [22 workouts]; range 14-32; average 25.8)
Perfect Attendance: Cam, Joanne D

Missed 1 Workout: Pete L

Missed 2 Workouts: Lynn

6pm Whitecaps "B" (May 10-June 29th [22 workouts]; range 11-23; average 17.9)

Missed 1 Workout: Chris M, Ken C, Rod H

Missed 2 Workouts: Marg E, Mariette

Time Trial and Relay Summary:

The information below on most improved and fastest swimmers is taken from the time trials done up to July 2nd, and includes the relay splits I have. Times done in competitions are not included. If your times are not listed here, just ask or e-mail me for details. (I have all time trial times recorded since May 2001.)

18 women and 12 men improved in at least one event (see list below). Those improving by over 10sec/100m were: Chia (EB1: 11.1 in 1500fs), Mike Seaby (EB1: 10.6 in 50br) and Mits (MC/VEB: 10.0 in 1500fs). Others improving by over 5sec/100m were: Victoria (VEB: 7.0 in 50br), Christian (VEB: 6.7 in 1500fs), Flo (EB2: 6.6 in 800fs), Jocelyn L (WCA: 6.6 in 1500fs), Susan M (EB1: 6.5 in 1500fs), Meghann S (PS/WCA: 6.2 in 1500fs), and Jose (WCA:5.3 in 800fs). Congratulations to all those who improved!!

The International Point Scores (link to web page below) are used to determine the best swims. There were 23 women (16 non-Varsity) and 14 men (18 non-Varsity) who scored 350 points or more in at least one event. The top non-Varsity swimmers were Ben D (WCA) with 611 points in 1500fs, and Sarah Dobbin (EB1) with 603 points in 50br. Other non-exhibition swimmers with over 500 points were Mike R (VEB, 598, 50fs), Jess R (VEB, 555, 50bk), Corry B (VEB, 549, 100fs) and Pete L (WCA, 542, 1500fs). Leading the Varsity swimmers was Paola with 741 points in 1500fs. Other Varsity / Exhibition swimmers with over 500 points were Lynn, Keegan, Kelly, Krista, Mark B, Brandon V, Barb P, Louise H, and John W.

The improvements in each event and the top 3 times for each event are also listed below, as are the results of the June 30th relays. Thanks to all who participated!

Key:

VEB = 6:30am Earlybirds, EB1 = 7:30am Earlybirds, EB2 = 8:30am Earlybirds, NC = Nightcaps, WCA = Whitecaps "A", WCB = Whitecaps "B", HI = High Intensity, V = Varsity Swimmer, WP = Varsity Waterpolo Player, VC = Varsity Swim Coach, WPC = Varsity Waterpolo Coach, MC = Masters Coach, PS = Pool Staff (Varsity, Staff and Coaches are considered "exhibition" [X] in the standings below)

Most Improved Swimmers (best event for each person):

Note that only those who have swum time trials previously with Carleton Masters are eligible.

Women: (18)

1. Chia 11.1/100m (EB1): 1500fs

2. Victoria 7.0/100m (VEB): 50br

3.= Flo 6.6/100m (EB2): 800fs

3.= Jocelyn L 6.6/100m (WCA): 1500fs

5. Susan M 6.5/100m (EB1): 1500fs

X. Meghann S 6.2/100m (PS): 1500fs

6. Becky G 4.7/100m (EB1): 1500fs

7.= Natalie A 4.5/100m (EB2): 200fs

7.= Margaret B 4.5/100m (WCB): 800fs

X. Paola 3.3/100m (V): 100fl

9. Elaine Y 2.3/100m (WCA): 100IM

10. Sylvie O 1.9/100m (EB1): 1500fs

11.=Cheri R 1.4/100m (WCA): 1500fs

11.=Renee 1.4/100m (EB2): 200fs

13. Rocio 1.0/100m (VEB): 800fs

14. Joanie 0.9/100m (WCA): 1500fs

15. Debby W 0.7/100m (WCA): 1500fs

16. Sarah F 0.1/100m (EB2): 1500fs

Men: (12)

1. Mike Seaby 10.6/100m (EB1): 50br
X. Mits 10.0/100m (MC): 1500fs

2. Christian 6.7/100m (VEB): 1500fs

3. Jose 5.3/100m (WCB): 800fs

4. J-P 4.1/100m (EB1): 1500fs

5. Pat B 3.3/100m (WCA): 1500fs

X. Mark B 3.1/100m (V): 200fs

6. Sean K 2.1/100m (EB1): 100br

7. Pete L 1.9/100m (WCA): 1500fs

8. Bernie 0.4/100m (EB1): 50fs

9.= Jim L 0.1/100m (EB1): 200br

X.= Keegan 0.1/100m (V): 1500fs

Fastest Swimmers (best event for each person):

All those scoring 350 or more points are shown.

Women: (23)

X. Paola (V) 1500fs 18:50: 741 points

X. Lynn (MC/VC) 1500fs 19:10: 713 points

X. Kelly (Canmore) 100bk 1:12.8: 658 points

X. Krista (V) 200IM 2:41.8: 652 points

1. Sarah Dobbin (EB1) 50br 39.2: 603 points

X. Barb P (WPC) 50fs 31.8: 587 points

X. Louise H (MC) 1500fs 21:07: 568 points

2. Jess R (VEB) 50bk 36.4: 555 points

3. Jocelyn L (WCA) 1500fs 23:15: 443 points

4. Sheila K (WCA) 50fs 35.8: 432 points

X. Meghann S (PS) 1500fs 23:30: 430 points

5. Elaine Y (WCA) 100IM 1:29.0: 422 points

6. Joanie (WCA) 1500fs 23:49: 415 points

7. Tamara (VEB) 1500fs 24:01: 405 points

8. Sandy L (VEB) 1500fs 24:05: 402 points

9.= Debby W (WCA) 1500fs 24:20: 390 points

9.= Chia (EB1) 100fs 1:21.0: 390 points

11. Maritia (VEB) 1500fs 24:26: 386 points

12. Amy H (EB1) 50fs 38.0: 365 points

13.=Cheri (WCA) 1500fs 25:00: 361 points

13.=Joanne D (WCA) 1500fs 25:00: 361 points

15. Evelyn S (WCA) 1500fs 25:15: 351 points

16. Sarah F (EB2) 1500fs 25:16: 350 points

Men: (24)

X. Keegan (V) 100br 1:10.8: 704 points

X. Mark B (V) 50fs 27.2: 625 points

1.= Ben D (WCA) 1500fs 18:44: 611 points

X.= Brandon V (V) 1500fs 18:44: 611 points

2. Mike R (VEB) 50fs 27.7: 598 points

3. Corry B (VEB) 100fs 1:03.3: 549 points

4. Pete L (WCA) 1500fs 19:40: 542 points

X. John W (VC) 1500fs 19:48: 532 points

5. Rich I (WCA) 100bk 1:14.8: 446 points

6. J-F J (VEB) 1500fs 21:30: 438 points

7. Marcus B (VEB) 100fl 1:15.0: 433 points

8. James Y (VEB) 1500fs 21:39: 420 points

9. Francois A (EB1) 50fl 34.2: 416 points

X. Tim K (MC) 100fs 1:10.6: 412 points

10. Don W (WCA) 100bk 1:17.5: 405 points

11. Francois J (VEB) 50fs 32.8: 384 points

12. Jeffrey F (EB1) 50fs 32.9: 380 points

13. Tom S (EB1) 50fs 33.2: 370 points

14. Eric T (WCA) 1500fs 22:50: 362 points

15. Dave S (VEB) 50fs 33.5: 361 points

16. Ray A (VEB) 50fs 33.7: 355 points

17.=Christian (VEB) 1500fs 23:00: 354 points

X.= Mits K (VEB) 1500fs 23:00: 354 points

18. Richard P (EB1) 1500fs 23:02: 352 points

(For point scores, see: http://www.swimnews.com, click on "IPS Calculator" and enter the information requested; note that SCM = short course meters [25m pool].)

Swimmers Who Improved in Each Event:

Minutes/seconds improved and sec/100m improvement are both listed.

Women Men

50fs 1. Becky G 0.7 (1.4/100m) EB1 1. Mike Seaby 2.8 (5.6/100m) EB1

2. Bernie 0.2 (0.4/100m) EB1

200fs 1. Natalie A 9.0 (4.5/100m) EB2 X. Mark B 6.1 (3.1/100m) V

2. Renee 2.7 (1.4/100m) EB2

800fs 1. Flo 53 (6.6/100m) EB2 1. Jose 42 (5.3/100m) WCB

2. Margaret B 36 (4.5/100m) WCB

3. Rocio 8 (1.0/100m) VEB

1500fs 1. Chia 2:46 (11.1/100m) EB1 X. Mits 2:39 (10.0/100m) MC

2. Jocelyn L 1:39 (6.6/100m) WCA 1. Christian 1:40 (6.7/100m) VEB

3. Susan M 1:38 (6.5/100m) EB1 2. J-P T 1:02 (4.1/100m) EB1

X. Meghann S 1:33 (6.2/100m) PS 3. Pat B 50 (3.3/100m) WCA

4. Becky G 1:10 (4.7/100m) EB1 X. Mark B 34 (2.3/100m) V

5. Sylvie O 28 (1.9/100m) VEB 4. Mike Seaby 30 (2.0/100m) EB1

6. Cheri R 21 (1.4/100m) WCA 5. Pete L 28 (1.9/100m) WCA

7. Natalie A 15 (1.0/100m) EB2 6.=Bernie 1 (0.1/100m) EB1

8. Joanie 14 (0.9/100m) WCA 6.=Jim L 1 (0.1/100m) EB1

9. Debby W 10 (0.7/100m) WCA

10. Sarah F 1 (0.1/100m) EB2

50br 1. Victoria 3.5 (7.0/100m) VEB 1. Mike Seaby 5.3 (10.6/100m) EB1

100br 1. Sean K 2.1 (2.1/100m) EB1

200br X. Keegan 0.2 (0.1/100m) V

100fl X. Paola 3.3 (3.3/100m) V

100IM 1. Elaine Y 2.3 (2.3/100m) WCA

Fastest Three Times in Each Event:

The numbers in parentheses below the event indicate the number of women and men, respectively, who swam at least one time trial in that event. If times are really close, the 4th person is also included.

Women Men

50fs X. 30.5 Paola (V) X. 27.2 Mark B (V)

(18/18) X. 31.8 Barb P (WPC) 1. 27.7 Mike R (VEB)

1. 32.9 Jess R (VEB) X. 27.8 Keegan (V)

2. 35.8 Sheila (WCA) 2. 32.0 Francois A (EB1)

3. 35.9 Sarah Dobbin (EB1) 3. 32.8 Francois J (VEB)

4. 32.9 Jeffrey F (EB1)

100fs X. 1:17.9 Meghann S (PS) 1. 1:01.1 Ben D (WCA)

(14/10) 1. 1:21.0 Chia (EB1) X. 1:03.0 Mark B (V)

2. 1:22.8 Jocelyn L (WCA) 2. 1:03.3 Corry B (VEB)

3. 1:26.6 Natalie A (EB2) 3. 1:10.4 Pete L (WCA)

4. 1:27.0 Nicole D (WCA) X. 1:10.6 Tim K (MC)

X. 1:27.7 Melissa H (WP)

200fs 1. 2:59.6 Joanie (WCA) X. 2:13.7 Mark B (V)

(4/2) 2. 3:04.6 Dawn C (WCA) 1. 2:58.0 Sean K (EB1)

3. 3:15.8 Natalie A (EB2)

400fs X. 4:29.0 Keegan (V)

(0/2) X. 5:08.8 Mark B (V)

800fs 1. 13:12 Margaret B (WCB) 1. 13:15 Jose V (WCB)

(14/2) 2. 13:56 Jacinthe (WCB) 2. 19:31 Mike Stashin (VEB)

3. 13:57 Kim K (WCB)

4. 15:35 Rocio (VEB)

5. 15:41 Leona (VEB)

1500fs X. 18:50 Paola (V) X. 18:43 Keegan (V)

(39/26) X. 19:10 Lynn (MC/VC) 1. 18:44 Ben D (WCA)

X. 20:10 Krista (V) X. 18:44 Brandon V (V)

X. 21:07 Louise H (MC) 2. 19:40 Pete L (WCA)

1. 23:15 Jocelyn L (WCA) X. 19:45 Mark B (V)

X. 23:30 Meghann S (PS) X. 19:48 John W (VC)

2. 23:49 Joanie (WCA) 3. 21:30 J-F J (VEB)

3. 24:01 Tamara (VEB) 4. 21:39 James Y (VEB)

4. 24:05 Sandy L (VEB)

50bk 1. 36.4 Jess R (VEB) 1. 39.5 Dave B (VEB)

(6/4) X. 39.1 Paola (V) 2. 42.5 Bernie (EB1)

2. 43.5 Sheila (WCA) 3. 44.0 Dave S (VEB)

3. 52.7 Renee (EB2)

100bk X. 1:12.8 Kelly (Canmore) 1. 1:14.8 Rich I (WCA)

(3/2) 1. 1:41.1 Anhthu (WCA) 2. 1:17.5 Don W (WCA)

2. 1:50.0 Elaine C (WCA)

50br 1. 39.2 Sarah Dobbin (EB1) X. 32.3 Keegan (V)

(6/4) 2. 51.5 Amy H (EB1) 1. 43.9 Mike Seaby (EB1)

3. 52.8 Jenn E (EB2) 2. 45.6 Sean K (EB1)

4. 53.0 Leona (VEB) 3. 47.8 Jim L (EB1)

100br X. 1:10.8 Keegan (V)

(0/2) 1. 1:38.9 Sean K (EB1)

200br X. 2:36.5 Keegan (V)

(0/1)

50fl X. 33.2 Paola (V) X. 29.6 Mark B (V)

(4/5) X. 33.6 Barb P (WPC) 1. 31.6 Mike R (VEB)

1. 47.7 Natalie A (EB2) 2. 34.2 Francois A (EB1)

2. 1:00.7 Penny E (EB2) 3. 35.7 Tom S (EB1)

100fl X. 1:12.8 Paola (V) X. 1:11.4 Mark B (V)

(1/2) 1. 1:15.0 Marcus B (VEB)

200fl X. 2:41.9 Paola (V) X. 2:50.4 Mark B (V)

(1/2) 1. 3:50.0 Mike Seaby (EB1)

100IM X. 1:16.5 Paola (V) X. 1:11.8 Brandon V (V)

(5/5) X. 1:18.5 Lynn (MC/VC) X. 1:12.5 John W (VC)

1. 1:29.0 Elaine Y (WCA) X. 1:14.8 Keegan (V)

2. 1:42.3 Natalie A (EB2) 1. 1:19.5 Pete L (WCA)

3. 1:47.6 Renee (EB2) 2. 1:38.0 Rob V (WCA)

200IM X. 2:41.8 Krista B (V) 1. 3:30.5 Mike Seaby (EB1)

(2/1) 1. 3:15.0 Christine L (WCA)

Fun Relays (Wednesday, June 30th)

Remember that if your team didn't do as well as you hoped, blame the coach for putting together uneven teams!!

Relays:

4 x 50 Freestyle Relay

6:30am Earlybirds (VEB):

1. 2:21.9 Team 3 Leona, Ray, Jess, Paola
2. 2:25.0 Team 2 Dave S, Jenn H, Amy, Mike R
3. 2:28.6 Team 4 Dave B, Victoria, Francois J, Mark B
4. 2:39.9 Team 5 Barb, Debbie G, Mike Stashin, Keegan

7:30am Earlybirds (EB1):

1. 2:25.7 Team 5 Debbie L, Mike Seaby, Tom S, Paola
2. 2:28.2 Team 2 Sean, Sheila, J-P, Jeffrey F
3. 2:28.8 Team 4 Becky, Sarah Dobbin, Charles M, Mark B
4. 2:30.1 Team 3 Kristi A, Bernie, Francois A, Jim L

8:30am Earlybirds (EB2) (3x50):

1. 2:20.2 Team 2 Laurie O, Alan H, Natalie A
2. 2:27.8 Team 3 Penny, Renee, Jenn E

Overall:

1. 2:20.2 8:30 Team 2 Laurie O, Alan H, Natalie A
2. 2:21.9 6:30 Team 3 Leona, Ray, Jess, Paola
3. 2:25.0 6:30 Team 2 Dave S, Jenn H, Amy, Mike R
4. 2:25.7 7:30 Team 5 Debbie L, Mike Seaby, Tom S, Paola
5. 2:27.8 8:30 Team 3 Penny, Renee, Jenn E
6. 2:28.2 7:30 Team 2 Sean, Sheila, J-P, Jeffrey F
7. 2:28.6 6:30 Team 4 Dave B, Victoria, Francois J, Mark B
8. 2:28.8 7:30 Team 4 Becky, Sarah Dobbin, Charles M, Mark B
9. 2:30.1 7:30 Team 3 Kristi A, Bernie, Francois A, Jim L
10. 2:39.9 6:30 Team 5 Barb, Debbie G, Mike Stashin, Keegan

4 x 50 Medley Relay

6:30am Earlybirds (VEB):

1. 2:36.5 Team 3 Jess, Leona, Paola, Ray
2. 2:39.0 Team 4 Dave B, Victoria, Mark B, Francois J
3. 2:48.5 Team 5 Debbie G, Keegan, Barb, Mike Stashin
4. 2:52.3 Team 2 Dave S, Amy, Mike R, Jenn H

7:30am Earlybirds (EB1):

1. 2:45.6 Team 5 Paola, Mike Seaby, Tom S, Debbie L
2. 2:50.9 Team 4 Becky, Sarah Dobbin, Mark B, Charles M
3. 2:52.3 Team 3 Bernie, Jim L, Francois A, Kristi A
4. 2:55.6 Team 2 Sheila, Sean, Jeffrey F, J-P

8:30am Earlybirds (EB2) (3x50 excluding fs):

1. 2:40.5 Team 2 Alan H, Laurie O, Natalie A
2. 2:46.2 Team 3 Renee, Jenn E, Penny

Overall:

1. 2:36.5 6:30 Team 3 Jess, Leona, Paola, Ray
2. 2:39.0 6:30 Team 4 Dave B, Victoria, Mark B, Francois J
3. 2:40.5 8:30 Team 2 Alan H, Laurie O, Natalie A
4. 2:45.6 7:30 Team 5 Paola, Mike Seaby, Tom S, Debbie L
5. 2:46.2 8:30 Team 3 Renee, Jenn E, Penny
6. 2:48.5 6:30 Team 5 Debbie G, Keegan, Barb, Mike Stashin
7. 2:50.9 7:30 Team 4 Becky, Sarah Dobbin, Mark B, Charles M
8=. 2:52.3 6:30 Team 2 Dave S, Amy, Mike R, Jenn H
8=. 2:52.3 7:30 Team 3 Bernie, Jim L, Francois A, Kristi A
10. 2:55.6 7:30 Team 2 Sheila, Sean, Jeffrey F, J-P

Masters Swimming Competitions

If you want to compete in the 2004 Masters Swimming season, there is a $25 cost to register with MSO (Masters Swimming Ontario). Your registration is good until December 31st, 2004. New and renewal registrations have been submitted. 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 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 Aug 14th Technosport 4k swim in Meech Lake (open to all -- you do not have to be registered with MSO). Details at http://www.technosport.ca.

Sun Sept 12th St Marys 5k Provincial Championship (near Stratford). MSO registered swimmers only. Entry form available at: http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/pdf/stmarys2004.pdf.

Race Results: (Please send in your results!)

Sat June 26th - Sun June 27th Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival

Dave B (6:30am Earlybirds), Lisa H (Whitecaps "A"), and Kristi D (Coach) competed on a team that finished in the middle of the pack. Debby W (Whitecaps "A") competed for the Bytown paddlers (sponsored by Nortel) and they finished first in the High Tech division, and 3rd overall in the 500m races, and 2nd overall in the 100m race.

Sun June 27th Smiths Fall Triathlon (500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run; 315 competitors)

Here are the Carleton swimmers I found in the results:

Tom M (Whitecaps "A"): 8th overall, 8th man and 1st in men's 45-49 in 59:39

Sheila (Whitecaps "A"): 9th overall, 1st woman and 1st in women's 40-44 in 1:00:57

Heather M (Whitecaps "A" / Coach): 217th overall, 69th woman and 13th in women's 30-34 in 1:22:15

Ilona (Whitecaps "A"): 237th overall, 80th woman and 16th in women's 25-29 in 1:24:31

Results at: http://www.sportstats.ca

Sat July 3rd National Capital Triathlon (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run; 79 competitors)

Here are the Carleton swimmers I found in the results:

Francois A (7:30am Earlybirds): 4th overall and 1st in men's 45-49 in 1:05:22

Jacinthe (Whitecaps "B"): 60th overall and 8th in women's 52-29 in 1:23:34

Renee (8:30am Earlybirds): 68th overall and 1st in women's 45-49 in 1:27:16

Results at: http://www.sportstats.ca

Tue July 6th - Sat July 10th Olympic Swimming Trials (Etobicoke, 50m pool)

John Mills (Varsity) is competing:

41st 100bk 1:01.47

23rd 100fs 52.63

16th 50fs 24.00 (he has qualified for the consolation finals and will swim again Saturday evening)

Results at: http://www.swimming.ca and http://host.evolutra.com/swimming_olympic/swim_olympic/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=308

Sat July 10th OAC Triathlon (1200m swim, 22k bike, 7k run; 191 individuals and 32 teams)

Here are the Carleton swimmers I found in the results (see: http://www.sportstats.ca):

Individuals:

Francois A (7:30am Earlybirds): 7th overall and 1st in men's 45-49 in 1:27:17

Marcus B (6:30am Earlybirds): 8th overall and 3rd in men's 40-44 in 1:27:31

James Y (6:30am Earlybirds): 9th overall and 4th in men's 40-44 in 1:27:32

Sheila (Whitecaps "A"): 14th overall and 1st in women's 35-39 in 1:29:05

J-P (7:30am Earlybirds): 16th overall and 3rd in men's 25-29 in 1:30:19

James F (Whitecaps "B"): 21st overall and 5th in men's 25-29 in 1:31:40

Christian (6:30am Earlybirds): 38th overall and 7th in men's 25-29 in 1:36:25

Anita P (7:30am Earlybirds): 78th overall and 4th in women's 35-39 in 1:43:00

Natalie A (8:30am Earlybirds): 110th overall and 4th in women's 30-34 in 1:49:47

Mike Scherman (Whitecaps "B"): 113th overall and 4th in men's 20-24 in 1:50:19

Laurie O (8:30am Earlybirds): 142nd overall and 6th in women's 40-44 in 1:57:42

Renee (8:30am Earlybirds): 158th overall and 6th in women's 45-49 in 2:02:04

Jocelyn L (Whitecaps "A"): 169th overall and 12th in women's 25-29 in 2:06:38

Teams:

Excessive Impulsive with Danny F (Whitecaps "A" / Coach) the swimmer in 17:21): 2nd overall in 1:17:56

Coalition of the Willing with Blair C [x-Varsity] the swimmer in 15:53: 29th overall in 1:56:03

Sat July 10th Technosport 3k swim in Meech Lake

Cancelled!

Ask the Coach

Dear Coach: I've been struggling in workout lately to do times that were easy for me in the Fall. However, when I participated in the time trials (at the end of a workout where I was really swimming poorly) I did best times. Can you explain? Confused Swimmer

Dear C. Swimmer: The energy systems you use for regular training and for racing are different (aerobic vs anaerobic), so that would explain how you were able to do fast timed swims after a slower workout. As for the general decline in how well you're swimming in workout, we need to get you to vary your training more. Quite often we tend to get into a bit of a rut and swim at more or less the same speed all the time. Your body will adapt to that and you'll stay at that speed. To get faster, you need to "shock" the system with more variety. Make sure that you start out at a very moderate pace when we descend or build, and make sure you incorporate some sprinting regularly. (There are optional lactate tolerance workouts this week which are just what you need!)

Dear Coach: You tell me it's very important to look down at the bottom of the pool when I'm swimming freestyle. However, I often do open water swims. How can I swim straight in open water if I'm looking down all the time? Beginner Triathlete

Dear B. Triathlete: When swimming in open water you do need to look up occasionally to "sight". You need to practice looking forward as you breathe (or just before or just after) in such a way that you minimize the time you spend with your head up so as to impact your body position as little as possible. This is easiest if you can find very large landmarks to head for. Check out the course ahead of time (even from the shore) and try to pick a large tree or boathouse (or something similar) that is in the same direction as the small marker or beach that you are actually heading for. If you are having a really hard time figuring out where you are, you can always add in a couple of strokes of breaststroke to look ahead. As you become more comfortable with swimming in open water, you should be able to sight less often.

Private and Semi-Private Masters Lessons

Here is the list of days/times for private and semi-private swim lessons for July-August:

Wed 6-7pm: May 12 - Sep 1
Wed 7-8pm: May 12 - Jun 30 and Aug 11 - Sep 1
Tue/Thu 7:15-8pm: Tue Jul 6 - Thu Aug 5
Mon/Tue/Thu 7:15-8:15pm: Mon Aug 9 - Thu Sep 2

As always, slots are assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

Lessons are filling up quickly!

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.

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

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!

Lynn

lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca (or for quicker response: lynnmar@sce.carleton.ca)

Club website: http://carletonmasters.tripod.com