Marianne Limpert Team Champs- Additional Information

Hello Everyone,

I have been getting a few questions about the meet this weekend and I just wanted to clarify a few things as this meet is for some, their first ever championship meet. Very exciting....

As I mentioned, this is a championship meet. There are prelims during in the morning sessions and finals (top 8) during the evening sessions. There is expected to be allot of swimmers at the meet so more than likely, we will have a split warm-up. I will let the swimmers know what time they need to be at the pool for each session. Friday morning's session is definitely 9:00 AM warm-up.

There are a few things that I do ask from the swimmers while attending championship meets. During the prelims (morning sessions), as soon as a swimmer is finished their last race, they can leave the pool. They do not have to stay around to wait for the rest of the swimmers to finish. However, for finals (evening sessions), all swimmers have to return to the pool to warm-up with the team and stay until the last Dolphin swimmer is finished. The only exception to this is Sunday's finals session. If your swimmer is not swimming in finals on Sunday, they can leave right after their last swim in the morning.

The last thing that I ask from the swimmers while attending championship meets is that they eat healthy throughout the entire weekend. Absolutely no junk food! Mom and Dad...I need your support on this one! Please assist me and encouraging your swimmer to make healthy choices when going out to eat.

Thanks for your cooperation! See you in Fredericton!

Coach Tracy

No Practice Saturday for Tier 4 & Regional Group

Just a reminder, there will be NO PRACTICE on Saturday, May 2, 2009 for the Tier 4 and Regional groups as we will be away at a swim meet in Fredericton, NB.

Just to confirm, there will be regular scheduled practice tomorrow (Friday, May 1, 2009) for all groups.

Coach Tracy

Relay Clinic in Charlottetown for Bluephins and Dolphins

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know that the Bluephins are hosting a relay clinic today from 1:00-3:00 at CARI. They have new equipment for Canada Games, relay take off platforms, which can detect the difference between touch and takeoff. This is open to anyone interested in improving their starts and nailing their relay take-offs.

This is a great opportunity for our swimmers as we don't have this equipment at our facility, so if you are free this afternoon, I encourage you to check out this clinic.

Happy Sunday!

Coach Tracy

Hotel Info for Marianne Limpert Team Champs Meet (Fredericton)

Hello Everyone,

The hotel that is advertised in the meet package for this meet is the Delta Fredericton. The swim meet rate is $99.00/night. When you call, say that you are with the Marianne Limpert Swim Meet and you will receive this meet discount. Otherwise, they may charge you more for your room.

Here is the contact info....
225 Woodstock Road
Fredericton, NB E3B 2H8
Tel: (506) 457-7000

Let me know if you require any additional information.

Coach Tracy

Swim-a-thon

Swim-a-thon.
The sheets will be going home this week with the kids or available at the front desk of the wellness centre if your child doesn't bring it home. Click on the link below for complete details of the event . Everything you need to know is there and if you have any question please contact me.
Click here to download a sheet

http://www.summersidedolphins.ca/swimathon.html

J Hammer

Dolphins Update

Hello Parents and Dolphins!

It is hard to believe that we are in the middle of April with this snow – but it is true! That means that our swim year will be coming to an end over the next couple of months. There is still lots of great stuff happening with the SDSC and I wanted to provide you a bit of an update:

Year End Banquet

We are excited that we will be hosting our year-end banquet at the Credit Union Place again this year. The date has been confirmed for June 8th starting at 6:15 pm. Last year was AMAZING – we are looking forward to celebrating another great swimming season! Details regarding tickets will be posted in mid May.

Team Building

We will be organizing a fun event for the entire team over the next several weeks.
Details to follow soon.

Grocery Bagging

A big THANK YOU to our 11+ swimmers and parents who bagged groceries last Saturday. It was very successful!!!! The club depends on this level of success to maintain registration fees, pool rentals, equipment and so on.

The final grocery bagging is scheduled for May 16th. Details will follow (Thanks to Eva Strongman for organizing this!)

Clinic in Ch’town

Swim PEI will be hosting a clinic in Charlottetown for relay take offs on Saturday April 26th. New equipment has been purchased for Canada Games and it is a great opportunity for Island swimmers to test it as it will be used in our upcoming Garden of the Gulf.
Times will be made available this weekend – please check back.

Final Bathing Suit Order

Please contact me by email (tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca) before April 27th for any orders. This will be the last order of the Season. As a reminder, The SDSC only places orders for Dolphins and Masters (no other requests please).

Thanks everyone,

Tanya

End of Season- Tier 1 & 2

Hello Everyone,

Over the past few weeks, there has been a few questions around when the swimming season ends for the Tier 1 & 2 groups. Just to clarify...the last day of swimming for the Tier 1 Group is Thursday, May 28, 2009 and the last day of swimming for the Tier 2 Group is Saturday, May 30, 2009.

Due to the number of snow storms we have had this season, we would like to offer an additional week of swimming for the Tier 1 & 2 groups that would take them through until the Year End Banquet (June 8, 2009). We are still trying to confirm availability with the coaches. Please check back soon for the update.

The last practice for the other groups are the following...

Tier 3's- Outdoor Meet (which I believe is the last weekend in June but that isn't confirmed)
Tier 4's- Outdoor Meet for those swimmers that haven't qualified for East Coast
East Coast Long Course Champs for those swimmers that qualify (July 2-5, 2009)

Regional- East Coast Long Course Champs (July 2-5, 2009)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Tanya Tynski.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Eligible Swimmers for the Marianne Limpert Team Champs Meet

Here is the list of swimmers that are eligible to compete at the Marianne Limpert Team Champs in Fredericton, NB on May 1-3, 2009.

1. Andrew Brawn
2. Pasha Bowser
3. Bearon Bracegirdle
4. Teodora Bujenita
5. Cecilia Campbell
6. Julia Campbell
7. Jessica Campbell
8. Martina Cormier
9. Gavin Cousins
10. Bailey Craig
11. Taylor Desroches
12. Carson Dillon
13. Zach Doiron
14. Nathan Fennell
15. Maggie Finkle Aucoin
16. Emily Finkle Hammer
17. Noah Gallant
18. Jody Gerus
19. Ian Hink
20. Drake Holt
21. Nick Meade
22. Jessica Proctor
23. Andree Roy Garand
24. Patrick Steele
25. Evan Tynski
26. Molly Wedge

Please let me know by April 17, 2009 if your swimmer will be attending.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Upcoming Swim Meets (May 2009)

Hello Everyone,

The month of May is a busy one for the Dolphins...3 out of the 4 weekends will be competing both on and off Island. I just wanted to confirm some dates with all of you and send out the details about the meet in Fredericton, NB.

Dates for upcoming meets (Please note date change for the 10 & Under Provincials)...

May 1-3, 2009- Marianne Limpert Team Champs, Fredericton, NB
May 17, 2009- 10 & Under Provincials, Montague, PEI
May 29-31, 2009- 11 & Over Provincials and Canada Games Trials

The information on Provincials will be posted shortly.

Below are the details for the Marianne Limpert Team Champs...

Location: University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB
Eligibility: 11 & Over swimmers with NB "B" Standards
Warm-Up: Friday Prelims: 9:00 AM
Finals: 5:00 PM
Saturday Prelims: 8:00 AM
Finals: 5:00 PM
Sunday Prelims: 8:00 AM
Finals: 4:00 PM
Meet Fees: $55.00/swimmer
Meet Entry Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2009 (Late entries will NOT be accepted)
Hotels: TBA, I will post hotel info when I receive that info.

Please let me know if your swimmer(s) will be attending this meet. I will post those swimmers that are eligible within the next 24 hours. I just need to review my meet results to find out which swimmers qualify.

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

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Practices for this weekend/Holiday

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to update you all on our practice schedule for the upcoming days....

Friday, April 10, 2009- NO SWIMMING, the Credit Union is closed.

Saturday, April 11, 2009- Regular scheduled practices for all groups

Monday, April 13, 2009- Tier 4/Regional: 3:30-5:30 PM
Tier 3: Regular Scheduled Time

Thanks everyone! Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

Coach Tracy

Confusion re Meet Times

Hi Everyone:
Although the original meet schedule indicated the younger swimmers would be swimming in the morning, PLEASE NOTE:

11 and over warm up at 8:30

10 and under warm up at 1:30

Thanks everyone, sorry for the confusion, Tanya

More Volunteers Needed

Hi Everyone,
I was advised by our meet manager (J Hammer) that we are still short some volunteers for this weekends development meet at our pool. If you can volunteer some time to help make this a success, please email J at: jhammer@city.summerside.pe.ca

Thanks:)

Tanya