Change in Times for Practice Tomorrow and for Backstroke Clinic

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick update on a couple of time changes...

Practice tomorrow morning (Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009) is only a 2 hour practice not a 3 hour practice. That was a typo! So practice tomorrow is from 10:00-12:00.

Also, the stroke clinic tomorrow for everyone (all age groups) is from 12:00 to 1:30. There wasn't enough swimmers signed up for the two clinics so we have combined it into one clinic.

Sorry for the confusion!

Coach Tracy

Christmas Training Camp

Hello Everyone,

Below is the information on the Christmas training camp. This camp is for the Tier 3, 4 and Regional Training groups.

Monday, Dec. 28, 09: 11:00-12:30 practice, 12:30-1:00: Tour Team Activity

Tuesday, Dec. 29, 09: 10:00-1:00 practice
4:30-6:00 practise at CARI for the Regional Group ONLY

Wednesday, Dec. 30,09: 2:00-4:00 practice, 4:00-5:00 dryland for Tier 4 and Regional Group ONLY

Thursday, Dec. 31, 09: 10:00-1:00 practice

If you have any questions about the camp feel free to contact either myself or Dave.

I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas!! Enjoy the few days off to spend with family and friends!

Coach Tracy

No Dryland Today

Note: no dryland today (Wednesday - Dec. 23) Swim practice is at the normal time.

Tanya

Dolphins Tour Team Announcement

I know everyone has been waiting for the Dolphins Tour Team announcement. Below is the list of swimmers that have been named to the team. Currently the team is not full and we will add to the team (vacant spots only) if swimmers qualify (i.e. achieve B times for the 11 & overs, come first in an event for 10 & unders and meet the attendance record).

10 & Under Female
Grace Meade

10 & Under Male
Chase Holt

11 & 12 Males
Zach Doiron
Drake Holt
Nick Meade
Evan Tynski

11 & 12 Females
Jessica Proctor
Cecilia Campbell

13 & 14 Males
Bearon Bracegirdle
Patrick Strongman

13 & 14 Females
Jessica Campbell
Julia Campbell
Martina Cormier
Maggie Finkle Aucoin

15 & Over Males
Gavin Cousins
Zach Martin

15 & Over Females
Emily Finkle Hammer
Brianna Meade
Molly Wedge

Please note that in order for swimmers to hold their spot on the team, they must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance.

Congratulations to all the swimmers that made this team. It should be a fun and exciting opportunity for our Dolphin swimmers!! Check back later today for information on practices over the Christmas Holidays for the Tour Team.

For the other swimmers still trying to make this team....keep up the great work!! There are still several spots on the team that are open and one could be yours!

The Dolphins Coaching Staff

Swim PEI Clinics

Parents and Swimmers:
Please see the info below re upcoming swim clinics offered by Swim PEI. Swim PEI is planning on offering other clinics throughout the season so please check out their site for details. All clinics are offered at the CARI pool in Charlottetown.

Swim PEI will be holding stroke clinics on the following days in December. Focus will be on individualized feedback on stroke technique and the turn of the stroke covered during the clinic. These clinics will be run by Swim PEI Executive and Technical Director Jamie Whynacht and will include underwater video analysis of the swimmer’s stroke and turn.
Dec. 20th 5:00 – 6:30 Freestyle
Dec. 21st 4:30 – 6:00 Backstroke
Dec. 22nd 4:30 – 6:00 Breaststroke
Dec. 23rd 4:30 – 6:00 Butterfly
Cost for each clinic is $20 (cheques made payable to Swim PEI) and registration cut off is 20 swimmers per clinic on a first signed up first served basis. You will not be considered “signed up” until the below form is handed in with payment. Forms can be mailed or dropped off to:
Swim PEI 40 Enman Crescent Charlottetown, PEI

Christmas Update

Dear Dolphin Parents:

Wow, it is hard to believe that we are only a week away from Christmas and 2010 is quickly approaching. Before we take a much deserved break over the Holidays, I wanted to touch base on a couple of things:

Last day of practice – Last day of practice is December 23, 2009.

Christmas Camp – A Christmas camp will be held for T3, T4 and Regional groups. Please check the blog for practice times.

Suits / Goggles – Suits have NOT arrived yet, I was told they would arrive before Christmas, but no news yet. I will blog if they come in before Christmas and distribute at the CUP. Goggles – I know that I have received a few calls from folks wanting goggles before Christmas so I will be at the CUP THIS SATURDAY between 10 – 10:30 am (ONLY) if anyone wants them.

BAG – A parent asked me to order a black bag for them at the Christmas Party – Unfortunately this is on back order – please contact me if you want it after Christmas.

Backstroke Clinic – Will be offered during Christmas Break – please check the blog for details.

I think that is it! On behalf of the entire executive, we wish each of you a very merry Christmas and lots of happiness during this special season.



Tanya

Backstroke Clinic Over the Holidays

Hello Everyone,

There is going to be a backstroke clinic over the holidays. Here are the clinic details...

Date: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Time: 12:00- 1:30: 10 & Under
1:30-3:00: 11 & Over
Cost: $20/swimmer
To Register: Please contact me at tracyguimond@summersidedolphins.ca by Dec. 28, 2009.

Please check back soon for the details on the Christmas Training Camp for the Tier 3/4 and Regional Training Groups.

Coach Tracy

Scheduled Power Outage Tomorrow Morning

Hello Everyone,

I am sure most of you have heard already but just to confirm, the City of Summerside has scheduled a power outage for tomorrow morning. CUP will not be opening until at least 7:00 AM tomorrow morning so all practices have been cancelled.

Coach Tracy

Dolphins Track Suit

Hi All,
we have a Dolphins Women's track suit that was ordered for someone that it does not fit. If anyone is interested, it is a women's small coat, and a women's medium pants.
You can reach us a ctree@islandtelecom.com or 888-2432.
Thanks
Lisa Finkle and J. Hammer

Practice Cancelled Tomorrow AM

Hello Everyone,

All practices are cancelled for tomorrow AM. The latest weather forecast is still calling for 15cm of snow overnight so we have cancelled.

Practices will go as normal tomorrow afternoon as long as school is not cancelled. If school is cancelled, practices are cancelled.

Coach Tracy

Update: Practice Schedule

Hello Everyone,

Please note the following practice cancellations...

Friday, December 11, 2009- Regional Practice from 4:00-6:00 is cancelled
Saturday, December 12, 2009- Tier 3/4/Regional practices from 8:30-10:30 are cancelled

Most swimmers are away at the Moncton swim meets this weekend so these practices have been cancelled.

Please check back later today for an update on tomorrow AM's practice. We are waiting to hear the latest weather forecast.

Coach Tracy

No Practice Tomorrow for Tier 4/Regional Groups

Hello Everyone,

There will be NO PRACTICE tomorrow (Friday) for the Tier 4/Regional Groups. Regular practice on Saturday morning.

Enjoy the practice off!

Coach Tracy

Montague Development Meet

Hello Everyone,

I just received the meet package this morning for the Montague Meet and there have been some major changes. The first change is the date. The meet is now going to be held on December 19, 2009 instead of the 12th. Montague had a hard time getting pool time, plus a lot of parents and swimmers are away in Moncton on the 12th. Please see below for all of the meet details...

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2009
Location: Atlantic Fitness Center East, Montague
Eligibility: 12& Under Swimmers (Note: A & B Standard swimmers are ineligible)
Warm-Up: 12:00 PM (meet should be finished by 3:00)
Meet Fees: $22.00/swimmer
Meet Entry Deadline: December 14, 2009

Please let your swimmer's coach know if your swimmer will be participating in the meet by December 14, 2009. Late entries will not be accepted.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Coach Tracy

AND THE WINNER IS!

The winner of our $500 cash draw is:

Sharon Oliver from North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Nathan Fennell sold the lucky ticket!

Congrats to Sharon and thanks to all Dolphins for making our fundraiser a great success!

Tanya