February 2007 Coach's Corner

Hello Everyone:

February is almost over and we only have four months of swimming left. Time is sure going by quickly, considering we started over four months ago. Anyway, everyone is doing an awesome job at practice, working very hard. Keep up the great work.

Two weeks ago the club participated at the Alderwood meet and we had exceptional results. Everyone who swam at the meet did a great job. Congratulations to everyone who swam at this meet for a job well done.

Over the next couple of weeks the club is participating at three meets:

Burlington this weekend. Good luck to everyone and even the coach who is going to swim 400 IM.

Three weeks later is Milton. Presently I have three individuals confirmed for the meet: Derrick H, Derek S and Jessie. Remember entries for Milton are due no later than February 8 because on Sunday I will be at Burlington.

Provincials are fast approaching. At present I have one entry form Derek S. I am going to extend the deadline to February 18, but no later as I need to mail entry form to Sudbury. Accommodations are at the Comfort Inn approximately ten minutes from the pool.

For those who expect to go to Provincials on Saturday night is a dinner/dance hosted by Lauretian Swim club. The price tag is $40.00. In my opinion, I think this is quite expensive, however those attending the meet need to make a decision on whether they will be going to this event.

REMINDERS

- Please bring a t-shirt.

- Please remember to shower before entering the pool as the water appears to be getting more murky and this is a health regulation.

-Please also try to show up on time as it become difficult to rearrange the lanes.

- Intersquad meet will be held in March. TBA

Hope to see everyone at practice soon.

Eric, Coach

January/Feb Update

Happy New Year to everyone:
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year and is happy to be back at swimming. For the 2007 season we will be doing more timed sets with stroke improvement.
HIGHLIGHTS
Please remember to start bringing t-shirts to practice as we will be using them a lot more this season.
Please also remember to shower before entering the pool as this is a health regulation.
Practice times start at 8:30 pm and 7:45 am. Please try to show up on time. When you come in late (for whatever reason) it makes it more difficult for me to rearrange the lanes and also disrupts your fellows swimmers.

Meets
2nd Annual Mississauga Masters Intersquad meet. Detail of date, events and teams to follow.
Jan 21 - Alderwood and meet enter form attached and due back no later than Tuesday Jan 9.
Feb 11 - Burlington. Details to follow.
March 4 - Milton. Details to follow.
March 23 - 25 Provincials. Please start thinking if you want to attend Provincials this year in Sudbury at Lauretian University. I presently have 4 individuals going and have booked 12 rooms at a Comfort Inn in Sudbury.
Hope to see everyone soon.
Eric, Coach