Note Changes in Practice Schedule in Previous Post

Hello Everyone,

I made some more changes to the practice schedule in the previous post. Please check again below and note the changes.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Changes in Practice Schedule for Tier 4/Regional Groups (February 24 to March 2, 2009)

Hello Parents,

As most of you know, we will be participating in the East Coast Short Course Champs this upcoming weekend in Charlottetown. Since many of our swimmers in the Regional group will be participating in the meet, there will be a few changes to the schedule for the other swimmers that are not competing. Please see below for the changes in your swimmer's practice schedule.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009- NO SWIMMING FOR THE REGIONAL GROUP. East Coast swimmers only will practice in the afternoon from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Thursday, February, 26, 2009- Regular Scheduled Practice from 6:30-7:45 AM except for East Coast swimmers. NO EARLY MORNING PRACTISE FOR EAST COAST SWIMMERS.

Monday, March 2, 2009 (Note Change)- Practice from 4:30-5:30 for Tier 4's and Regional Group. NO PRACTICE for East Coast swimmers.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Coach Tracy

SDSC Information Update

Hi Dolphin Parents:

Just a few information items:

Oficials Clinic:
There is an officials clinic this Saturday, February 21, 2009 between 7 am - 9 am at CUP. The tier 2, tier 4 and regional / national teams are in the pool at this time so why not stay, enjoy some coffee and muffins with other parents and attend the clinic. Please let me know if you are interested by emailing tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca

East Coast Short Course:
There will be some amazing swimming happening next week at the Cari pool. Over 350 swimmers from five provinces will be attending, including swimmers from SDSC. Go Dolphins Go!

This meet will be used as a practice run for Canada Games medal ceremonies. If your swimmer would like to volunteer for this ceremony, please let me know and I can forward further details.

The SDSC is hoping to partner with the Canada Games team to fundraise during this meet. We will be putting together some baskets to sell tickets on, so if you have something kicking around that you would like to donate - please let me know. Re-gifting is encouraged!

Thanks everyone!

Tanya

Bus Arrival - UPDATE

The bus is just leaving now (4pm), meaning likely a 5:15pm in summerside,
a 5:45pm Crapaud, and 6:15pm arrival in Charlottetown

Return of Bus

Bus is currently estimated to depart Sackville at 3 pm, meaning a 4:30 drop in Summerside, 5:15 in Crapaud and 5:30 Charlottetown. These are estimates only we will update when we get an actual departure

bus arrival

for those parents wondering when the bus will be arriving, please check the bluefins website as it will be posted there once they know. If I find out in the afternoon, I will post on our site as well. Thanks, Tanya

Further Bus Info

The bus will pick up those swimmers travelling with the Bluefins:
7:30 a.m. (maybe be there a few minutes early)
ADL parking lot at Reads Corner
Cost $20

Have a great meet everyone. Go Dolphins Go!
Tanya

Sackville Meet - Details (bus is a go)

Please see the details for the Sackville meet on Saturday. Warm up is at 9:00 with a start time of 10:00. I don't know when it will be over - it always depends on the number of entries for various events.

Location: Eddy Pool
Mount Allison University
Sackville NB
Facilities: 25 meter pool, 6 lanes
Sanction: S.N.C. / S.N.B.
Format : One day; one session. There will be a
break after event 6 or 12.

THE BUS IS A GO. THOSE WHO INDICATED TO ME YESTERDAY THAT THEY WOULD BE TRAVELLING BY BUS (ANDREW, MARTINA, JESSICA, MAGGIE) YOU WILL BE PICKED UP AT ADL PARKING LOT. I WILL POST PICK UP TIMES LATER TODAY.

No Practice Saturday- Valentine's Day

Hello Everyone,

Due to the Sackville Swim Meet, there will be no practice on Saturday, February 14, 2009.

If I don't see you at the meet, have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Coach Tracy

BUS OPTION - Travel with Bluefins

Hi Again,
I have been asked to see if there are any SDSC swimmers interested in travelling on the Bluefin's bus. They only have about 20 seats filled and need more swimmers to make it worth their while.
Please let me know by 7 pm tomorrow (Wednesday) if you are interested. I will forward the numbers to the Bluefins and hopefully it will be a go.
If the bus is a go, we will arrange drop off / pick up on the East side of S'side (ADL parking lot or something like that). I will be in touch.

Tanya

Sackville Meet - No Bus

We didn't have enough interest in taking a bus to Sackville this weekend to reasonably cover the costs so I will encourage those attending to car pool.

Thanks! Tanya

Islander Day - No Swimming

Please note that there will be no swimming on Islander day - Monday, February 9th.

I understand that the Credit Union Place has some great fun planned, check out what is planned:
Catch The Spirit Of PEI's First Islander Day

Date: Feb 09 2009
Time: 9:00am ~ 5:00pm

At Credit Union Place on February 9, 2009 is PEI's first official day to honour and celebrate Islanders.
$5.00 Bracelets from 9-5pm
All Day Swimming
Leisure Pool Slide Open 11am-3pm
Bowling Alley Opens at 11am
Public Skates from 11am-3pm
Catch the Spirit Registration 10:30am
Catch the Spirit Canada Games Activities
14 Fun Filled Activities
Fun Games and Trivia

Location:
Credit Union Place 511 Notre Dame Street Summerside

Prices: $5.00

Contact: Front Desk Staff
Phone: 1-902-432-1234

Swim A Thon (Tentative)

Swim-a-thon:
March 11, 2009
The SDSC’s main fundraiser is the annual swim-a-thon. Pledge sheets will be available from coaches soon. Date will be confirmed by end of week but please mark it in 'pencil' on your calendars!

Upcoming Swim Clinics

Swim Clinics:
Offered by Swim PEI Technical Director.Locations to be Determined – check SwimPEI website.
Feb. 15 13 and over free / back turns
Feb 22 12 and under free / back turns
March 8 13 and over breast / fly turns
March 17 Fly Clinic (starts, turns, stroke)
March 18 Back Clinic (starts, turns, stroke)
March 19 Breast Clinic (starts, turns, stroke)
March 20 Free Clinic (starts, turns, stroke)
March 21 IM Clinic (starts, turns, stroke)
April 19 12 and under breast / fly turns
April 26 13 and over IM turns and tactics

Officials Clinic

Officials Clinic:
An officials Clinic will be held at the Credit Union Place on February 21, 2009. All parents are encouraged to attend this session. The sessions are very relaxed, informative and a great way to meet other parents and learn about the sport of swimming.
Please contact Tanya Tynski if you are interested (tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca). The specific times are not available at this time but usually are no more than a couple of hours.

Practice is Cancelled Today

Please note....ALL practices are CANCELLED today due to the stormy weather.

Just a reminder...the Club Policy is, when school is cancelled, all practices are cancelled.

Please drive home safe this afternoon/evening. The roads are getting slippy.

Coach Tracy