Hello Everyone,
Just a quick update....we are still unsure as to what time we will be arriving home on Saturday evening and I won't know for sure until I see the heat sheets tomorrow morning. I am guessing it will be between 7:00-9:00 PM. Once we know, we will have someone update the blog with the arrival time so you will know when to pick up your swimmer. Please check back tomorrow afternoon for a pick up time.
Thanks! See you bright and early tomorrow!
Coach Tracy
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Directions to Moncton
Driving directions to Université de Moncton
135 km – about 1 hour 37 mins
Summerside, Prince Edward Isl
Canada
1.Head east on Water St toward Summer St
0.6 km
2.Turn left to stay on Water St
3.3 km
3.Take the ramp onto Read Dr
1.3 km
4.Continue on Route 1A
7.6 km
5.Slight right at N Carleton Rd Ext
3.8 km
6.Continue on N Carleton Rd
3.8 km
7.Continue on Route 10
3.2 km
8.Turn right at Route 1
Partial toll road
Entering New Brunswick
10.6 km
9.Continue on Confederation Bridge E/Route 16 E
Continue to follow Route 16 E
Partial toll road
31.6 km
10.At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route 15
67.2 km
11.At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route 15 W heading to Riverview
1.2 km
12.Take exit 8 toward Ave Universite Ave
0.4 km
13.Turn right at Av Université (signs for Ave Université Ave)
0.3 km
14.Turn right at Avenue Antonine-Maillet
0.4 km
Université de Moncton
Moncton, NB
Canada
135 km – about 1 hour 37 mins
Summerside, Prince Edward Isl
Canada
1.Head east on Water St toward Summer St
0.6 km
2.Turn left to stay on Water St
3.3 km
3.Take the ramp onto Read Dr
1.3 km
4.Continue on Route 1A
7.6 km
5.Slight right at N Carleton Rd Ext
3.8 km
6.Continue on N Carleton Rd
3.8 km
7.Continue on Route 10
3.2 km
8.Turn right at Route 1
Partial toll road
Entering New Brunswick
10.6 km
9.Continue on Confederation Bridge E/Route 16 E
Continue to follow Route 16 E
Partial toll road
31.6 km
10.At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route 15
67.2 km
11.At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Route 15 W heading to Riverview
1.2 km
12.Take exit 8 toward Ave Universite Ave
0.4 km
13.Turn right at Av Université (signs for Ave Université Ave)
0.3 km
14.Turn right at Avenue Antonine-Maillet
0.4 km
Université de Moncton
Moncton, NB
Canada
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Moncton Meet This Weekend!
Hello Everyone,
We have 43 swimmers signed up to compete this weekend! Fantastic!
Here are the final details for the Moncton Meet...
Bus Pick Up Location: Credit Union Place Parking Lot
Time: 6:30 AM (Please don't be late!)
What to Bring: Bathing suit, cap, goggles, towels, warm clothes, HEALTHY snacks for the pool deck and/or $ for snacks and a water bottle.
Bus Drop Off Location: Credit Union Place Parking Lot
Time: TBD...check back as I will update the blog with an estimated arrival time.
If you have any other questions about the meet, don't hesitate to drop me an e-mail. See you Saturday AM!
Coach Tracy
We have 43 swimmers signed up to compete this weekend! Fantastic!
Here are the final details for the Moncton Meet...
Bus Pick Up Location: Credit Union Place Parking Lot
Time: 6:30 AM (Please don't be late!)
What to Bring: Bathing suit, cap, goggles, towels, warm clothes, HEALTHY snacks for the pool deck and/or $ for snacks and a water bottle.
Bus Drop Off Location: Credit Union Place Parking Lot
Time: TBD...check back as I will update the blog with an estimated arrival time.
If you have any other questions about the meet, don't hesitate to drop me an e-mail. See you Saturday AM!
Coach Tracy
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Parents on Bus
The following parents will be travelling on the bus:
Debbie Bulger
Karen Steele
Brian Procter
Lisa Doiron
Natalie McLean
Eva Strongman
Tanya Tynski
Shelley DesRoche
Can the above parents please bring $20 for the seat on Saturday. If you have changed your mind about the bus, please let me know ASAP so we can offer a seat to another parent. Thanks.
Details regarding the bus will be posted on this site tomorrow (Wednesday). Thanks everyone,
Tanya
Debbie Bulger
Karen Steele
Brian Procter
Lisa Doiron
Natalie McLean
Eva Strongman
Tanya Tynski
Shelley DesRoche
Can the above parents please bring $20 for the seat on Saturday. If you have changed your mind about the bus, please let me know ASAP so we can offer a seat to another parent. Thanks.
Details regarding the bus will be posted on this site tomorrow (Wednesday). Thanks everyone,
Tanya
CONGRATULATIONS - J Hammer
As many of you know, Swim Canada conducted their annual meeting here on PEI last week. As part of this event, Swim Canada hosted their awards banquet Saturday night.
It is my sincere pleasure to inform you that J Hammer was awarded a Swim Canada award for his dedication and commitment to swimming. As Dolphins, we know first hand how lucky we are to have J involved with swimming. J has served in many roles such as president of our club for many years, website design and support, meet official, meet manager, and coach (I know I am forgetting lots!). We are blessed to have a team member who isn’t afraid to ‘dream out loud’ and make dreams come true. He is our swimmers number one fan and the success our club has experienced the past few years is largely in part to his leadership.
Congratulations J from the SDSC!
It is my sincere pleasure to inform you that J Hammer was awarded a Swim Canada award for his dedication and commitment to swimming. As Dolphins, we know first hand how lucky we are to have J involved with swimming. J has served in many roles such as president of our club for many years, website design and support, meet official, meet manager, and coach (I know I am forgetting lots!). We are blessed to have a team member who isn’t afraid to ‘dream out loud’ and make dreams come true. He is our swimmers number one fan and the success our club has experienced the past few years is largely in part to his leadership.
Congratulations J from the SDSC!
Swimming Cancelled
Hi Dolphins:
Please note that swimming will be cancelled:
October 31st - Halloween
November 1st - Swim meet in Moncton (most swimmers and coaches will be attending)
Thanks,
Tanya
Please note that swimming will be cancelled:
October 31st - Halloween
November 1st - Swim meet in Moncton (most swimmers and coaches will be attending)
Thanks,
Tanya
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Announcement You All Have Been Waiting For....
I am so THRILLED to be making this announcement...
On Friday, October 24, 2008, the Summerside Dolphin Swim Club is going to be having two very special guest speakers. Three-time Paralympian Chelsey Gotell and her coach, Andrew Cole are coming to Summerside to give a presentation to all of our swimmers and families and then they are going to stay and coach a practice with the Tier 4/Regional Group!
So parents....PLEASE mark your calendars, October 24, 2008 for the following times:
3:30-4:00: Presentation by Chelsey Gotell and Andrew Cole. Chelsey will have her medals from the Paralympics with her. She will be signing autographs so have your swimmer bring an extra cap/t-shirt/something for Chelsey to sign. All Dolphin Families are welcome to attend this....we want as many people there as possible.! Bring the whole family!
4:00-5:30: Practice for the Tier 4/Regional Group (Practice will be coached by Chelsey and Andrew). Parents and swimmers (from all tiers) are welcome to stay for this practice to watch.
I am including a brief bio on Chelsey (see below). She is one of Canada's most decorated swimmers and I am honored to have our Club host Chelsey and her coach for the afternoon. This is a once and a lifetime opportunity for our swimmers so please try to make arrangements for your swimmer to be there.
See you all on Friday!
Coach Tracy :o)
Bio: Chelsey Gotell
Chelsey began swimming competitively when she was eight years old, joining the Antigonish Aquanauts Swim Club because a friend was a member. She began competing nationally as a Swimmer with a Disability (SWAD) three years later and by age 14, had graduated to the international ranks by qualifying for the Paralympics. Chelsey is a visually impaired athlete.
Chelsey has represented Canada at the past three Paralympic Games. This past summer she competed at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. Chelsey captured 5 Paralympic medals, two gold in the 100m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke, silver in the 100m freestyle and bronze in the 400m Freestyle and 100m butterfly. At the Paralympic Games in Athens (2004), Chelsey won a gold medal in the 100 backstroke and 3 bronze medals in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 200 individual medley. Chelsey is currently the world record holder in the 200 IM and the 100m & 200m Backstroke.
Chelsey is in her third year McMaster University studying psychology and she would like to one day become a sports psychologist. She is also a member of the McMaster Marauders Varsity Swim Team, which is led by head coach Andrew Cole, a Dartmouth, N.S. native.
On Friday, October 24, 2008, the Summerside Dolphin Swim Club is going to be having two very special guest speakers. Three-time Paralympian Chelsey Gotell and her coach, Andrew Cole are coming to Summerside to give a presentation to all of our swimmers and families and then they are going to stay and coach a practice with the Tier 4/Regional Group!
So parents....PLEASE mark your calendars, October 24, 2008 for the following times:
3:30-4:00: Presentation by Chelsey Gotell and Andrew Cole. Chelsey will have her medals from the Paralympics with her. She will be signing autographs so have your swimmer bring an extra cap/t-shirt/something for Chelsey to sign. All Dolphin Families are welcome to attend this....we want as many people there as possible.! Bring the whole family!
4:00-5:30: Practice for the Tier 4/Regional Group (Practice will be coached by Chelsey and Andrew). Parents and swimmers (from all tiers) are welcome to stay for this practice to watch.
I am including a brief bio on Chelsey (see below). She is one of Canada's most decorated swimmers and I am honored to have our Club host Chelsey and her coach for the afternoon. This is a once and a lifetime opportunity for our swimmers so please try to make arrangements for your swimmer to be there.
See you all on Friday!
Coach Tracy :o)
Bio: Chelsey Gotell
Chelsey began swimming competitively when she was eight years old, joining the Antigonish Aquanauts Swim Club because a friend was a member. She began competing nationally as a Swimmer with a Disability (SWAD) three years later and by age 14, had graduated to the international ranks by qualifying for the Paralympics. Chelsey is a visually impaired athlete.
Chelsey has represented Canada at the past three Paralympic Games. This past summer she competed at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing. Chelsey captured 5 Paralympic medals, two gold in the 100m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke, silver in the 100m freestyle and bronze in the 400m Freestyle and 100m butterfly. At the Paralympic Games in Athens (2004), Chelsey won a gold medal in the 100 backstroke and 3 bronze medals in the 50 and 100 freestyle and 200 individual medley. Chelsey is currently the world record holder in the 200 IM and the 100m & 200m Backstroke.
Chelsey is in her third year McMaster University studying psychology and she would like to one day become a sports psychologist. She is also a member of the McMaster Marauders Varsity Swim Team, which is led by head coach Andrew Cole, a Dartmouth, N.S. native.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
5 Spots Left on The BUS
Hi Everyone,
just letting you know there are only 5 spots left on the bus to Moncton. Please let me know ASAP if you swimmer is going to secure their spot. Thanks!
Tanya
just letting you know there are only 5 spots left on the bus to Moncton. Please let me know ASAP if you swimmer is going to secure their spot. Thanks!
Tanya
Friday, October 17, 2008
Save the Date: Friday, October 24, 2008
Parents & Swimmers:
Please block off Friday, October 24, 2008 from 3:30-5:30 on your calendars. The Summerside Dolphin Swim Club has a very SPECIAL & EXCITING OPPORTUNITY for our swimmers and parents. We will be making the announcement early next week so be sure to check back!
It is something your swimmers won't want to miss.....
Coach Tracy
Please block off Friday, October 24, 2008 from 3:30-5:30 on your calendars. The Summerside Dolphin Swim Club has a very SPECIAL & EXCITING OPPORTUNITY for our swimmers and parents. We will be making the announcement early next week so be sure to check back!
It is something your swimmers won't want to miss.....
Coach Tracy
Changes for Tier 3's
Hello Tier 3 Parents,
There are going to be a few changes to the Tier 3 practices. We just wanted to let you know that Coach Lori is going to out for the next few weeks. We have asked the other coaches to assist Sam with the Tier 3 practices and we also had to make one change to their practice schedule. Please note the new schedule and the assisting coaches for the Tier 3 group for the next few weeks.
Mondays- 4:00-5:00, Coach Tracy (please note time change)
Tuesdays- 4:30-6:00, Coach Jennifer
Thursdays- 6:30-7:45 AM, Coach Tracy
Friday- 4:00-5:30, Coach J
This schedule will remain in effect until further notice.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Coach Tracy
There are going to be a few changes to the Tier 3 practices. We just wanted to let you know that Coach Lori is going to out for the next few weeks. We have asked the other coaches to assist Sam with the Tier 3 practices and we also had to make one change to their practice schedule. Please note the new schedule and the assisting coaches for the Tier 3 group for the next few weeks.
Mondays- 4:00-5:00, Coach Tracy (please note time change)
Tuesdays- 4:30-6:00, Coach Jennifer
Thursdays- 6:30-7:45 AM, Coach Tracy
Friday- 4:00-5:30, Coach J
This schedule will remain in effect until further notice.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Coach Tracy
Bus To Moncton...Almost FULL!
Hello Everyone!
I would like to extend a big thank-you to those parents that came to the Parents Information Session on Wednesday night. I hope we were able to answer most of your questions. If you thought of a few more, feel free to contact me anytime!
I am thrilled to announce that our bus to Moncton is almost full. We have only 10 vacant spots remaining. For those of you that missed the parents information session, we took registrations for the Moncton Meet that evening. If you have not contacted myself of Tanya Tynski to register your swimmer for this meet, please do so ASAP as the seats are going fast!
I spoke briefly about the meet the other night but I wanted to provide you with all the meet details (see below).
Date: November 1, 2008
Location: Universite De Moncton, CEPS Pool
Warm-Up: 8:50 AM for a start time of 9:50 AM (not sure at this point what time the meet will be over but we will be confirming bus pick-up and drop off times soon). Please note...bus will leave from the Credit Union Place on Saturday AM.
Cost for the Meet: Including Bus/Pizza- $43.00
No Bus/Pizza- $18.00
Meet Entry & Payment Deadline: October 24, 2008
This is going to be a long day for our swimmers. I would recommend that they pack a healthy lunch and snacks and bring a water bottle. There is a canteen there where they can purchase muffins, sandwiches, apples, etc. I know there isn't great selection but could find something for a snack. Pizza and juice will be provided for the swimmers on the bus during the drive back to PEI.
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Tanya Tynski.
Looking forward to our excursion to Moncton!
Coach Tracy
I would like to extend a big thank-you to those parents that came to the Parents Information Session on Wednesday night. I hope we were able to answer most of your questions. If you thought of a few more, feel free to contact me anytime!
I am thrilled to announce that our bus to Moncton is almost full. We have only 10 vacant spots remaining. For those of you that missed the parents information session, we took registrations for the Moncton Meet that evening. If you have not contacted myself of Tanya Tynski to register your swimmer for this meet, please do so ASAP as the seats are going fast!
I spoke briefly about the meet the other night but I wanted to provide you with all the meet details (see below).
Date: November 1, 2008
Location: Universite De Moncton, CEPS Pool
Warm-Up: 8:50 AM for a start time of 9:50 AM (not sure at this point what time the meet will be over but we will be confirming bus pick-up and drop off times soon). Please note...bus will leave from the Credit Union Place on Saturday AM.
Cost for the Meet: Including Bus/Pizza- $43.00
No Bus/Pizza- $18.00
Meet Entry & Payment Deadline: October 24, 2008
This is going to be a long day for our swimmers. I would recommend that they pack a healthy lunch and snacks and bring a water bottle. There is a canteen there where they can purchase muffins, sandwiches, apples, etc. I know there isn't great selection but could find something for a snack. Pizza and juice will be provided for the swimmers on the bus during the drive back to PEI.
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Tanya Tynski.
Looking forward to our excursion to Moncton!
Coach Tracy
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Parent Information Night
Hi Dolphin Parents:
Just a reminder that the Parent Information Night will be tomorrow night.
Date: October 15th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Credit Union Place upstairs in the bar area off the walking track
We will also be taking registrations for our first off Island meet - November 1st to Moncton. Swimmers will travel on the bus.
Swimsuits can also be ordered.
Thanks everyone, see you then,
Tanya
Just a reminder that the Parent Information Night will be tomorrow night.
Date: October 15th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Credit Union Place upstairs in the bar area off the walking track
We will also be taking registrations for our first off Island meet - November 1st to Moncton. Swimmers will travel on the bus.
Swimsuits can also be ordered.
Thanks everyone, see you then,
Tanya
Sunday, October 12, 2008
No Practice Thanksgiving Monday
Just a reminder...all Dolphin practices are cancelled on Monday, October 13, 2008 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Practice will return back to regular schedule on Tuesday AM.
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and your turkey dinners :o) !
Coach Tracy
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and your turkey dinners :o) !
Coach Tracy
Thursday, October 9, 2008
First Swim Meet of the Season
Well the meet package for the first swim meet has arrived. The Charlottetown Bluephins are going to kick off the year with a Pentathlon Meet on October 26, 2008. This meet is open to ALL Summerside Dolphin swimmers. Please see below for full meet details:
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008
Location: CARI Pool, Charlottetown
Time (Please note): 11 & Over- 8:30 AM Warm-up for a 1:00 finish.
10 & Under- 1:30 PM Warm-up for a 4:00 finish.
Cost: $20.00/swimmer
Meet Entry Deadline: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
All swimmers attending this meet MUST NOTIFY THEIR COACH BY THE MEET ENTRY DEADLINE. Please note, meet fees are also due on October 21, 2008. Please make cheques payable to the Summerside Dolphin Swim Club (SDSC).
For those new parents that would like some additional information on swim meets in general, please check out the "Swim Meet Advice for Parents" section on the website and feel free to bring your questions to the Parents Information Night on October 15, 2008.
See you on the deck!
Coach Tracy
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008
Location: CARI Pool, Charlottetown
Time (Please note): 11 & Over- 8:30 AM Warm-up for a 1:00 finish.
10 & Under- 1:30 PM Warm-up for a 4:00 finish.
Cost: $20.00/swimmer
Meet Entry Deadline: Tuesday, October 21, 2008
All swimmers attending this meet MUST NOTIFY THEIR COACH BY THE MEET ENTRY DEADLINE. Please note, meet fees are also due on October 21, 2008. Please make cheques payable to the Summerside Dolphin Swim Club (SDSC).
For those new parents that would like some additional information on swim meets in general, please check out the "Swim Meet Advice for Parents" section on the website and feel free to bring your questions to the Parents Information Night on October 15, 2008.
See you on the deck!
Coach Tracy
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
50 /50 Draw - Volunteers Needed!
Hi Folks:
I was approached by the City of Summerside to see if the SDSC would be interested in participating in the 50/50 draws during the junior hockey tournament this coming weekend. If we sell the tickets, we can get 25% of the total revenue. The Caps are playing twice over the weekend so we stand to make some money with this opportunity.
This is outside of our one required fundraiser - the swimathon in February -but it seems like a great opportunity -and we can use the money!
The 50/50 process is electronic and is geared to older swimmers (13+) and parents. If you are willing to give us a couple of hours over the weekend, please let me know ASAP and I will draw up a schedule. You can either respond by email or call me at home (436-5794) Plus, you get to watch great hockey for FREE!
Thanks everyone, and wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving if I don't see / talk to you before that :) Cheers,
Tanya Tynski
I was approached by the City of Summerside to see if the SDSC would be interested in participating in the 50/50 draws during the junior hockey tournament this coming weekend. If we sell the tickets, we can get 25% of the total revenue. The Caps are playing twice over the weekend so we stand to make some money with this opportunity.
This is outside of our one required fundraiser - the swimathon in February -but it seems like a great opportunity -and we can use the money!
The 50/50 process is electronic and is geared to older swimmers (13+) and parents. If you are willing to give us a couple of hours over the weekend, please let me know ASAP and I will draw up a schedule. You can either respond by email or call me at home (436-5794) Plus, you get to watch great hockey for FREE!
Thanks everyone, and wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving if I don't see / talk to you before that :) Cheers,
Tanya Tynski
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Reminder: Practice in the AM for Tier 4/Regional
Just a reminder for the swimmers in the Tier 4/Regional Groups...the make-up practice (from today's cancellation) will be held tomorrow morning from 6:30-7:45 AM. This is for ALL Tier 4/Regional Group swimmers.
Thanks! See you all in the AM!
Coach Tracy
Thanks! See you all in the AM!
Coach Tracy
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