Call for Team Manager and Chaperones for Swim PEI Tri-Meet Team

Swim PEI is looking for a volunteer Team Manager and 2 Chaperones to travel to Fredericton NB to attend Atlantic Canada Tri-meet January 21-22. The Team Manager position will involve preparation work before leaving as well as attending meet. The Chaperones will travel with the Team and supervise and assist the swimmers when they are not on deck.

The Team Manager will work directly with the Head Coach to ensure the co-ordination and training arrangements for the Team and for the trip itself. Also the Team Manager will work with the Executive Director to ensure communication between swimmers,coaches and parents.

The duties of the Team Manager will include:
 communicating Team events and Team practices to swimmers and parents
 ordering of Team clothing
 communicating details of Team travel to swimmers and parents
 collecting any fees associated with the Team
 further tasks as requested by Head Coach
 provide police criminal records check

Duties of Chaperones:
 travel with Team on bus
 assist with travel between hotel and pool in Fredericton
 ensure swimmers follow code of conduct
 further tasks as requested by Head Coach
 provide police criminal records check

All interested persons please contact:

Margaret Flood
Acting Executive Director
Swim PEI
swimpei@sportpei.pe.ca


Application deadline for position is December 30th,2011

Dolphins Named to PEI All Star Team!

We are excited to announce that several SDSC swimmers have been named to the PEI All Star Team. This team represents some of the best swimmers in the province and Atlantic Canada. The All Star Team will attend a Tri-Meet and camp in Fredericton NB January 21 and 22nd, 2012.

SDSC selected athletes are:
Karen Farag
Owen Turner
Anna Son
Cecilia Campbell
Evan Tynski
Zach Doiron
Nathan Fennell
Bearon Bracegirdle
Zachary Martin

SDSC Alternates are:
Chelsea Perry
Patrick Martin
Maggie Finkle Aucoin
Julia Campbell
Liam Bulger

Congratulations to all our swimmers – you make us proud!

SPLIT MEET

HI ALL - I want to take this moment to thank all who took part in our first Split Meet competition - It looked like all had a blast. It was great to see the older swimmers interact with the younger ones!!!! Thanks to the parents who took part in our timing clinic. Our swim club will only be a success if YOU the parents take an active part.
Congrats to Jennifer, Chalene, Lori (and Natasha) - your swimmers have progressed so much in such a short time - can't wait for 2012.
A special Thank You to our T4 and Regional group who stayed to clean up after the meet - you are great!!!
I want to also wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
GO DOLPHINS !!!

REMEMBER - You are never given a wish without also been given the power to make it come true....you may however have to work for it.

Love and Kisses Dave

Split Team Fun Meet Details!

Hey Dolphins,

The first split team fun meet will be held this Saturday - ALL Dolphins are asked to attend (Jr. D - Regional) Here are the details:
When: Saturday 8:30 - 11:15
Where: CUP
What: LOTS OF FUN. There will be cheering, racing, splashing and and lots of TEAM SPIRIT. At 10:45, swimmers will be provided pancakes and hot chocolate.

Swimmers are asked to bring a non perishable food item to the meet and in return they will receive a ballot to win a speedo bag with some swimming goodies. The more food, the more ballots - let's show Summerside our SDSC spirit!

Finally, parents are reminded to stay and have a coffee. We will be providing a brief overview of some officiated duties on the deck during some races to help new parents gain comfort in timing and becoming involved in meets.

Yours in swimming,

Tanya

Christmas Camp - T4 and Regional groups

As is tradition, we will be holding a swim camp over the holidays for the T4 and Regional groups. Since we are getting close to our major competitive portion of the "short course" season, it is very important that you make a major effort to attend all practices. Our regular practices for this session end as foillows:
LAST REGULAR PRACTICE:
Jr Dolphins - Wed Dec14th - hope to see all at fun meet Sat Dec 17th
T1a - T1b - T2 - Thur Dec 15th - see you at Saturday's meet.
T3 - Thursday Dec 22nd
T4 - Regionals Fri Dec 23rd.

CAMP:
Tuesday Dec 27th 9 - 11 AM - I will be assisted by Jarrod and Josh Ballem - former members of the University of Calgary Dino Swim Club - who specialties were sprint fly/free and distance free.
Wednesday Dec 28th 11 am - 1 pm
Thursday Dec 29th 9-11am AND 1-3pm
Friday Dec 30th - 11 - 2 pm (open to T-3 if interested.) This is our "New Years" swim day - make sure you bring a water bottle.
WE WILL BE HAVING A PRIZE DRAW - TBD.

Regular practice begins again on the week of Monday Jan 2nd.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.

Fun Split Team Meet

We are hosting a Split Team Fun Meet this Saturday morning, December 17th. Coach Dave will be sharing more of the fun details with us later!

We wanted to take this opportunity for the parents to also have some fun, learn a little about the volunteer requirements our club has for every swim meet we host and give parents a chance to win a free membership for next season!

For each swim meet we host, we require almost 40 volunteers per session. The Fall Splash, which we hosted in mid-November, included 4 sessions and required 160 volunteers! ( as a reference point, our club has about 140 parents) Our swimmers put up some great times and had a lot of fun and our club made over $4000! This could not happen with our parent volunteers.

Our club has a large number of new swimmers this year, which also means we have a large number of parents whom may be new to the sport.

With this in mind we are requesting all “veteran” swimming parents join the new parents on deck during the Split Team Fun Meet this Saturday morning, December 17th to explain some of the volunteer roles required for the swim meet. We will demonstrate the roles of timers, stroke & turn, starter, hospitability and meet manager.

All parents, Please email Chris at chris@palmers.ca before Thursday at 5pm so we have an idea of the parent attending. We would really like to see everyone contribute to help make our club stronger for our kids.

We have also sent by email the Family Volunteer ballot sheet so you will get a better understanding of how you can win a free membership for next season.

As a bonus, all volunteers that participate in this Split Team Fun Meet and our next home meet (Feb18th) will receive double ballots!

ELF MEET

SORRY - ALSO ATTENDING IS AMILYN BEAULIEU !!!!!!

ELF MEET - Saturday

Hi - on Saturday Dec 10th, 25 swimmers from our Dolphins, will be taking part in the ELF EXTRAVAGANZA swim meet in Charlottetown. The meet fees are $30 per swimmer. the following swimmers have been registered - please make payment by Wed of next week as Chris would like to have money deposited asap.
Zoey Chapman - Jordyn Connell - Abbey & Evan Corish - Elly Dobson - Chloe Drummond - Nico Durant - Karen & Samuel Farag - Alyssa Gallant - Mateo & Santiago Gomez - Tyra MacKinnon - Lauren Martin - Emily & Leah MacIsaac - Sydney Meisner - Parker Murray - Logan & Sydney Palmer - Kyle Payne - Isabelle Steele - Charlie, Finn & Owen Turner - Ian Hink - Anna Son
Thank You.

Junior Dolphins Meet

Junior Dolphins - you rock!!! Todays meet was FANTASTIC - Congrats to Coach Jenn and her little swimmers, they did a great job. The T4 and regional swimmers did a great job assisting in the "meet". It was great to see so many parents and grandparents. Please share your pictures with us as we will use them for our year end banquet. The team cheering was something else.
Keep up the great work.
Jenn - thank you for ALL your hard work and tell Brian we really appreciate his help.

Jr. Dolphins Ready to Race!!!

Jr. Dolphins Parents, please note the following:

Santa’s Helper’s Mini Meet

Jr. Dolphins 1st swim meet of the year!

December 7th Wednesday night (time change from 5:15-6:15pm for both groups!)

Lots of fun to be had!

Hope to see everyone there - bring your cheering voices parents!

Tanya

Quebec Results

WOW AM I TIRED - but that's not what I want to let you know. What was the real WOW !!!!! was the fact that 10 members of our Summerside Dolphins have just returned from the Rouge & Or Invitational as part of TEAM PEI. Our swimmers swam fantastic AND were extremely well behaved and a pleasure to coach. We had tons of personal best times, a number of final and consolation finalists. Chech the Journal Pioneer later this week for results. Great job !!!!!!

Quebec Swimmers Arrival Time

Hey sleepy parents - the bus is now on the bridge 515 am. They should be at the Read's Corner Esso at around 545.

Tanya

Quebec Arrival Update

415 am and the bus is passing Magnetic hill. Further update when they are on the bridge. Tanya

Practice Updates / Quebec Swimmers

Hi Parents, There are a few changes in practices this week:
Monday: Only T4 and Regional swimmers who DID NOT attend the Quebec meet will swim between 4-530 pm. (T3 goes ahead as normal)

Tuesday Morning: Practice cancelled.

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Quebec Swimmers are estimated to leave Quebec City at 830 our time. I will post in the morning the ETA as they get closer. Pick up is at READ'S CORNER ESSO.

Thanks Folks, Tanya

Another Lost Suit

Hey again, there is a lost female suit size 28 or 30. It was lost after Wednesday's practice - please check your child's bag incase an extra was taken home..... If found, please let me know and I will ensure it gets back to the swimmer. Thanks!

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And The Winner Is....

Congratulations to Ateesha MacLeod who was our winner of the $500 draw yesterday.

Tanya

Former Dolphin Leads the Sport Section

Hey Dolphins - we are getting awesome coverage in the Journal Pioneer these days - a direct result of amazing Dolphin swimmers! Check out today's paper featuring former Dolphin Molly Wedge - we are proud of you Molly!

Tanya

Lost and Found

A size 30 male suit was found after practice today (Thursday November 30th), if it is yours, please email me to pick it up. tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca

Thanks!

Tanya

OUR NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER

Hi Dolphins - just a note to let everyone know that we have new coach in our program. Natasha Hai is a former Summerside Dolphin Swim Team member who has competed for PEI in two Canada Games and also qualified for Canadian Youth Champs. After graduating from the Dolphins she attended the University of New Brunswick where she starred as a 50 and 100 backstroker. She will be working with the T4 and Regional groups ( with me) on Wednesdays and assisting Jenn with the T1b's on Thursdays - please do not hesitate to say Hi to Hai and welcome her to our family.

Good Luck Dolphins!

Good luck to our Dolphins travelling to Quebec City tomorrow to compete at Laval. Our Dolphins are:
Maggie Finkle Aucoin, Patrick Martin, Zach Martin, Zach Doiron, Julia Campbell, Evan Tynski, Cecilia Campbell, Liam Bulger, Amy Gerus and Colton Profit!

I know you will make our team proud - have fun!

Tanya

Last Call For Tickets

Hi There, Just a reminder that all tickets should be in by November 30th. The draw is December 1st.

Tickets can be dropped off at the front dest of the CUP to be placed in our locked box.

Thanks and good luck everyone!

Tanya

Swim Suit Pick UP

Hey Dolphins, I will be at the CUP on Saturday morning at 10 am for final pick up of suits from our first order. I also have LOTS of goggles for those who might want to pick up some.

Thanks, Tanya

Dal Swimmer Shines

Just a quick note to let all club members know that our own Molly Wedge - 1st year Dalhousie University - had a fantastic performance at the Dal Invitational meet last weekend. Molly qualified for the Canadian University National Championships in 3 events - the 50 and 100 free and 50 meter butterfly. Congrats

DOLPHINS - SPLIT TEAM SWIM MEET

We will be having a fun swim meet for ALL DOLPHIN SWIMMERS on Sat Dec 17th. We will be using our practice time and may try to get an extra hour. This is for our Junior Dolphins all the way to Regional swimmers. We will be doing a number of fun relays and short events. We will also have some treats and prize draws. Our team captains will be helping our coaches plan our events. We will be dividing the team into either 2 or 3 teams.
Sat: Dec 17th 8:30 - 11:30 am
Please let your coach know if you are attending - no cost.
More info to follow.

Thursday AM Practice

Hi all - had a poor drive home and barely made it up the driveway - NO PRACTICE IN THE MORNING - IF YOU (T-4) WANT TO GO TO FRIDAY 4-6 TO MAKE IT UP - GREAT.
THANKS DAVE

ELF EXTRAVAGANZA MEET

The Charlottetown Bluephins will be hosting a fun Christmas Swim Meet on Saturday Dec 10th.
This meet is open to ALL DOLPHIN SWIMMERS - in Tier 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 and Regional. The emphasis is on the new swimmers and those under 12 years of age. There will be events ranging from 25 to 200 meters.
Cost is $30 per swimmer.
Starts - 2 PM
ENTRY DEADLINE - PLEASE LET YOUR COACH KNOW BY DECEMBER 4TH IF YOU ARE ATTENDING - I WOULD LOVE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE.

FALL SPLASH AND MORE

I just want to take a few seconds to let all the FALL SPLASH swimmers know how proud and happy I am with your weekend performance. We had over 90 % personal best times and a lot of first to sixth place performances. To all the parents who gave their time to volunteer a HEART felt THANK YOU - we are only successful IF you help make us so. PLEASE NOTE - NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY.
ORDER YOUR CLUB UNIFORM THIS WEEK !!!!

Just In Time For Christmas - Dolphins Clothing!

Hey Dolphins!

Janice has been busy consulting swimmers and coaches in picking out some great SDSC clothing. I had a sneak peak of some of the line - it is AWESOME!

Janice will be at the CUP on the following days this coming week with samples and to take orders. All orders MUST be in by Thursday as the order is going in on Friday so we can have them back in time to be under your Christmas tree :)

Tuesday, Nov 22 from 4:00 to 5:30

Wednesday, Nov 23 from 4:00 to 6:00

Thursday, Nov 24 from 4:00 to 5:00

Let's sport those Dolphins colors!

Tanya

FALL SPLASH

HERE ARE A FEW NOTES REGARDING THE FALL SPLASH MEET:
1) I FORGOT TO ADD THE $5 SWIMPEI SURCHARGE FEE FOR ALL SWIMMERS AS POSTED ON THE LAST MESSAGE - PLEASE ADD THIS TO YOUR CHEQUES - SORRY
2) FRIDAY - WARM UPS -4:30 - 5:30 pm
SATURDAY - WARM UPS 8:30 - 9:30 am
SATURDAY (FINALS FOR 100 FREE/200 IM/50 BACK/100 FLY/200 FREE/ 50 BREAST)WARM UP -4:30 - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY - 8:30 - 9:30 am
3) PLEASE HAVE YOUR DOLPHIN GEAR - CAP/SHIRT ETC
4) DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER !!! NO JUNK FOOD ALLOWED !!!

GO DOLPHINS (AND GO HABS GO)

Fall Splash

Hi all - big weekend - we need to put our best foot forward and pull off a great meet.
Here are the entry fees:
Owen Turner $36
Mateo Gomez $40
Logan Palmer $36
Noah Gallant $40
Mikaela Tynski $36
Abbey Corish $36
Karen Farag $30
Chelsea Perry $ 30
Evan Tynski $40
Maggie Finkle Aucoin $40
Zach Martin $40
Bearon Bracegirdle $40
Zach Doiron $40
Liam Bulger $40
Nathan Fennell $40
Julia Campbell $40
Cecilia Campbell $30
Zach Graham $22
Patrick Martin $40
Jenna Chaisson $40
Amy Gerus $40
Ian Hink $14
Colton Profitt $40
Teadore B $30
Anna Son $36
Hanna Bulger $24
Evan Corish $24
Samuel Farag $24

WARM UPS FRIDAY AT 4 PM

DARTMOUTH MEET

MY BAD - PLEASE NOTE FEES FOR ALL ARE $40 - i HADN'T INCLUDED COACH COSTS.
PLEASE PAY ASAP AS THINGS ARE GOING TO GET VERY BUSY FOR OUT TREASURER CHRIS!!

QUEBEC MEET DEC 1-4

HO HO HO - MERRY CHRISTMAS
Well not quite Christmas but when we start talking meets in December..... Here is the list of swimmers qualified to attend the Laval P1 & P2 Invitational meet Dec 1 - 4th/2011. I realize that this meet is close to Xmas BUT it is a huge opportunity for your child. I will also give you the info I have so far:
Travelling by bus with Bluephins - leaving from Borden 8:30 AM on Thur Dec 1st.
Swimmers must have 1 Quebec qualifying time to attend.
Accommodations: Hotel Universel - 1-418-653-5250
ESTIMATED COST: $400 - covers bus, hotel, entry fees, cap, t-shirt, meals on 2nd, 3rd, 4th
(you are responsible for food on Dec 1st)
Need Health card on trip and proof of Medical Insurance
COACHES - Dave plus 3 Bluephin coaches (so far)
Costs for all factor in coaches expenses.
Drop off time Approx 6 AM on the 5th.
ENTRY DEADLINE - NOV 15th ( I can add a few after the results from Fall Splash)

QUALIFIED: ANNA - JULIA - JENNA - MAGGIE - AMY - NATHAN - EVAN - LIAM - ZACH D - BEARON - ZACH M - COLTON
CLOSE (FALL SPLASH CAN QUALIFY) - CECILIA - IAN - PATRICK - TIA - NOAH - ZACH G

Questions - please feel free to call me.
Thanks Dave

FALL SPLASH

The Fall Splash Meet - November 18-20th is OUR home meet and we want ALL Tier 2-3-4 and Regional swimmers to take part!! It is our chance to shine in OUR pool. Teams from Charlottetown, Sackville NB, Moncton Codiac Vikings and CNBO Moncton will be taking part and ready to race. The ENTRY DEADLINE IS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH - please let your childs coach know if they are attending this competition by this date. I cannot accept late entries.
This meet is a very important competition so please sign up soon - and Parents - WE NEED LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS !!!!!!
Thanks - Dave

DARTMOUTH INVITATIONAL

Please note that the following swimmers owe $30 meet fees for the Dartmouth Invitational.
Maggie Finkle- Aucoin, Zach Doiron, Evan Tynski, Bearon Bracegirdle and Nathan Fennell.

Thanks - Dave

NOVEMBER MEETS

Just a note to remind parents of swim meet fees that need to be paid for both November meets - The Nov 5th Development meet which was a big success had 29 swimmers take part. Congrats to all the swimmers who did such a great job at their first ever swim competition, and to those "expert racers" who had numerous personal best performances. Lori, Jennifer and I were very pleased and excited with the results - KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!

Meet Fees : $30 - Logan Palmer , Sydney Palmer, Mikaela Tynski, Abbey Corish, Evan Corish, Mateo Gomez, Santiago Gomez,Lauren Martin, Mia Bernard, Elly Dobson, Grace Boulet, Hailey Ahern, Anna Clarke, Alyssa Gallant, Kate MacKenzie, Leah McIsaac, Emily McIsaac,Cole Hemphill, Nico Durant, Kyle Payne, Parker Murray, Sydney Meisner, Tyra MacKinnon, Ellen Gillis, Mya Welton, Chloe Drummond, Zoey Chapman, Hannah Bulger, Jordyn Connell.

Thanks - Coach Dave

Final October Updates

Hey Dolphins:
Here are a few updates of what is happening in your club:

Tickets:
If you haven’t already picked up your tickets, please get in touch with a member of the executive. They should be turned in by November 30th (this does not apply to Jr. Dolphins)

Clinics:
Parents – we are hosting two training clinics to prepare you for assisting with meets. One clinic is on meet management and is scheduled for November 15th. The other clinic will be on timing along with stroke / turn. The date has yet to be confirmed but I will post as soon as it is available. Please let a member of the executive know if you are able to attend!

Fall Splash:
The first meet the SDSC is hosting is the Fall Splash. It will begin Friday, November 17th and go through til the morning of November 19th. We will need LOTS of volunteers. Please pencil us in on your calendars!

Sackville Meet:
Congratulations Dolphins on a great first meet of the season! I hear you all had awesome swims! Well done 

Yours in swimming,

Tanya

OCTOBER SWIM MEETS

Just wanted to let everyone who swam at the Distance meet in Ch'town and the Sprint meet in Sackville , know that you did a FANTASTIC job. I am really pleased with your performance and just as importantly your attitude. There were a large number of best times, especially our Tier 3's - Mikaela, Abbey, Logan and Mateo. The T4's and Regional group put in a great showing and I feel that it was a great start to our competitive season. Don't forget there is a meet this comijng Sat fot T1/T2 and T3 swimmers - I MUST KNOW by Tuesday noon if you are going.

NO SWIMMING HALLOWEEN

Parents / Swimmers:

Please note there is no swimming on October 31st! Have a fun and safe halloween everyone!

Tanya

Grocery Bagging Saturday - SUPERSTORE

T3, T4, Regional Swimmers:
Just a reminder that we are grocery bagging at the Superstore, Summerside this Saturday between 11 - 5. The schedule has been sent to all parents.

We still need a parent volunteer for the 11 - 1 shift. If your swimmer is on that shift, please volunteer - we only need 1 parent to supervise.

Jr. Dolphins, T1s and T2s: Please come out to Superstore to buy your groceries and encourage your friends and families to do the same - All proceeds are going towards new 'starter' equipment for our meets.

Thanks! Tanya

SOME FRIGHTFUL NEWS

Since Monday is Halloween, there will NOT be any swim practice. I know that breaks your hearts but I guess we'll let you have a little fun. Not too much candy!!
Have a great day.

HELLO DOLPHIN FAMILY

I just recieved information regarding a Development Swim Meet to be held next SAT Nov 5TH -At the CARI pool in Charlottetown. This meet is open to ALL TIER 1 , 2 AND 3 SWIMMERS.
If your child wishes to attend, you must let your child's coach know by Tue NOON Nov1st.

This will be a great opportunity to see how training is going so far!!
Cost for this event is $30 per swimERS.

THANKS

Dave

Practice A Go on PD Days!

Hey Dolphins:

Just a reminder that dolphins still practice at normal times when students have PD days off. (some holidays are cancelled - we will always post in advance)

So - see the T3s T4s and Regionals at early morning practice (GROAN!!!) and T1s and T2s at their regular times in the afternoon.

Go Dolphins!

Tanya

Practice Still On

Hi Parents, I just heard that the Western School Board has cancelled all after school activities - however, I practice will still go ahead for those that can make it. Thanks

Tanya

Swim Suit Orders

Hey Parents:
Just a reminder that our swimsuit order will be placed this week. Please don't be disappointed - place your order at the parent's meeting or by emailing me before Thursday!

I will be ordering a large quantity of goggles so no need to pre-order.

Thanks, Tanya

T1 Schedule / Parent's Meeting Schedule

Hey Dolphins!

We are making our way through our first official week, and by now all Dolphins should be wet! There are still lots of loose ends we are working hard to tidy up and I am sure by this time next week - we will be running smoothly....

A few updates:

Tier 1A and Tier 1B
The schedule has changed slightly.
T1A (start at 3:50 - end at 4:50) Tuesdays and Thursdays
T1B (start at 4:50 - end at 5:50) Tuesdays and Thrusdays

Parent's Meetings
Attendance at parent meeting is very important. Please make every effort to attend as this is your main opportunity to find out what is happening with your club, hear from your child's coach(s) and ask your questions.

Jr. Dolphins / T1A / T1B / T2
Monday October 3rd, CUP Meeting Room #2 7pm - 8pm

T3 / T4 / Regionals
Wednesday October 5th, CUP Meeting Room #2 7pm - 8pm


Thanks everyone,

Tanya

Dolphins Hit The Water!

Hey Dolphins!

Just a reminder that we are hitting the water this week (September 19th) All practices will begin according the schedule EXCEPT early mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays for T4 and Regionals which begin the week after Thanksgiving. NOTE: Saturday morning start this week.

SECOND REGISTRATION: A second registration will occur on Wednesday, September 21st between 6-7. Parents who have not yet paid can see Sharlene at this time.

Go Dolphins Go!

Tanya

Hey Dolphins!

Our swim season is about to start and here is some important information (will be uploaded to our main website shortly)
Registration:
September 10th 10:00 am – Noon

New Swimmer Assessments:
September 16th 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Pre-Season Camp September 13 – 15
(Tier 4 and Regional Only):
Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00
Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00
Thursday 4:00 – 6:00


Schedule:
Jr. Dolphins
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45
OR
5:45 - 6:30

Tier 1 A
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00
Thursday 4:00 – 5:00

Tier 1 B
Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00
Thursday 5:00 – 6:00

Tier 2
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00
Thursday 4:00 – 5:00

Tier 3
Monday 4:00 – 5:00
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00
Thursday 6:15 – 7:45 AM
Saturday 8:30 – 10:30 AM

Tier 4
Monday 5:00 – 6:45
Tuesday 6:15 – 7:45 AM
Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00
Thursday 6:15 – 7:45 AM
Saturday 8:30 – 10 :30 AM

Regional
Monday 5:00 – 6:45
Tuesday 6:15 – 7:45 AM
Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00
Thursday 6:15 – 7:45 AM
Friday 4:00 – 6:00
Saturday 8:30 – 10 :30 AM

Stay tuned for more information. Feel free to contact me at tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca

See you on September 10th for registration!

Tanya

Head Coach Announced!

Dear Dolphins,

The SDSC Executive is excited to announce the appointment of Dave Campbell as Head Coach of the SDSC team. Dave has been an assistant coach with our club for two years. Previous to this, Dave was the head Coach for the Y Bluephin Swim Club for over 20 years as well as the Technical Director for the Charlottetown Bluephin Aquatic Club for four years. In addition, Dave was the Head Coach for the UPEI Panthers for two and a half years and Head Coach PEI Canada Games Team 1981, 89, 93, 97. Dave has coached medal winners and finalists at Eastern Canadians, Junior Nationals, and Canada Games. He is a certified level 3 coach. Dave has personally swam at the 1973 Canada Games in British Columbia and the Junior Olympics meet in Edmonton 1974.

The SDSC looks forward to working with Dave in this new role as our club further develops and grows in the sport of swimming. Please join with us in welcoming Dave in his new role.


SDSC Executive

Potential New Dolphins.....

If you are visiting our site with interest in becoming a Dolphin, please contact us directly to ensure we have your swimmer’s name on our list and to learn more about the SDSC. Swim times and fees will be updated in August. Spaces will be limited and swimmers will be placed on a first come first serve basis.

We will be offering a placement assessment by our coaches as well as a free week of swimming in September. For more information, contact:

Tanya Tynski
436-5794

2011-2012 Season Updates

Hi Dolphins!

Our 2010-11 year has officially drawn to a close and we are beginning to plan for our 2011-12 season. Thanks to parents who volunteered to step forward to be part of the executive next year as well as take on some other leadership roles within our club. In addition, the executive is in the process of finalizing our coaching staff for next year.

With that said, can you please contact our Registrar Sharlene Fennell sharlenefennell317@msn.com to let us know if your swimmer is returning (or not). This will help us determine the amount of coaching hours needed (as we finalize coaching staff) as well as spots available for new swimmers.

Registration dates and fees are under review and will be updated on our site and emailed to the team once available.

Thanks, Tanya

Last Practice for Tier 3, Tier 4 & Regional Groups

Hello Everyone,

There has been a double booking of the pool on Saturday AM so we have cancelled our practice. Please note that the last practice for the Tier 4 & Regional groups is now Friday, June 17, 2011. Practice will be from 4:00-6:00.

Last practice for the Tier 3 group was today.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Arrival From Quebec Confirmed

HI Again, Pick up time will be 1030ish at Reads Corner Esso. Thanks, Tanya

Quebec Swimmer Arrival ETA

Hi Folks - I just chatted with Tracy and they are soon in Oromocto - will be stopping for a short bit to have pizza and continuing on. Pickup is estimated at 1030 tonight - I will post again around 830 to give you an update. Thanks, Tanya

Monday Practice Time - Regionals

Hi There, Practice time for regional swimmers for Monday has been changed to 4:00 - 5:30 Thanks,

Tanya

Last Day of Swimming for Tier 3, 4 Regional Groups

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder...the last day of swimming for the Tier 3, 4 and Regional Groups is Saturday, June 18, 2011.

East Coast qualifiers will continue to practice from June 20-July 6, 2011 (East Coast). Schedule is TBA.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Annual Banquet / Nominations

Hey Dolphins!

In just a couple of weeks, we will be celebrating our swim year at our Annual Awards Banquet. Here are all the details:

Location: Red Shores at Summerside Raceway
Time: 6:00 pm
Tickets: $5 for swimmers / $15 non-swimmers (parents and family)
Purchase Tickets: Saturday 10-10:30 May 28th
Wednesday 6-6:30 June 1st
(if you are unable to make these dates, please contact Sharlene at: sharlenefennell317@msn.com )

Dust off your fancy duds, and come out and celebrate your awesome swimming year!

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The executive is accepting nominations for the following award. Please submit your nominations on or before June 5th to Sharlene Fennel at:
sharlenefennell317@msn.com

The Finkle- Hammer Award has been created to reflect the strengths and qualities of its namesakes - J and Lisa. This award recognizes a parent / guardian, or couple, who significantly contributes to the success of the Dolphin Swim Club and leads by example by: demonstrating a positive spirit on and off the deck; celebrating and engaging Dolphin swimmers; volunteering freely of his/her time to benefit the club; exhibiting a keen interest in the successful operation and facilitation of the wide ranging Club activities; and being a positive ambassador for the sport of swimming with other parents of swimmers or potential swimmers!

Thanks,

Tanya

Last Day of Swimming For Tier 1A-B and Tier 2

Just a reminder to Tier 1A-B swimmers and Tier 2 swimmers...the last day of swimming for the season is tomorrow (Thursday, May 26, 2011).

See you all at the banquet!

Coach Tracy

Practice Monday

Just to confirm....there will be practice tomorrow for the Tier 3, 4 and Regional training groups from 4:00-5:30. Please note the time change for the Regional group.

Thank-you!

Coach Tracy

Reminder: No Practice Tomorrow

Just a reminder....tomorrow is a day of rest! No practice for the Tier 3,4 and Regional Groups. Enjoy your day off to recover from the meet!

Coach Tracy

Congratulations Dolphins!!

Congratulations to all of the Dolphin swimmers that competed this weekend at Provincials! You guys really stepped it up this weekend and made your coaches proud!! Every single swimmer had several outstanding swims....just way to many for us to list! The Journal Pioneer is going to post all results in this week's paper so keep your eyes open for it.

We do however want to highlight our major award winners. We had many!!

Garden of the Gulf Major Meet Awards
Overall Top 8 and Under Male: Evan Corish
Overall Top 9-10 Year Old Male: Logan Palmer
Overall Top 11-12 Year Old Female: Anna Son
Overall Top 13-14 Year Old Male: Bearon Bracegirdle
Overall Top 15 and Over Female: Molly Wedge

Maxine Connors Award: presented to the top male and female swimmer that earned the highest FINA points in one race.
Female Winner: Molly Wedge

50 Fly Eliminator

13 & Under Girls
4th place: Anna Son

13 & Under Boys
1st place: Evan Tynski
2nd place: Zach Doiron

Swim PEI Provincial Awards
Overall Top 10 & Under Male: Logan Palmer
Overall Top 11-12 Year Old Female: Anna Son
Overall Top 11-12 Year Old Male: Evan Tynski
Overall Top 13-14 Year Old Male: Bearon Bracegirdle
Overall Top 15 & Over Female: Molly Wedge

Swim PEI Official of the Year: J Hammer

Provincial Record Certificates were given to:
Molly Wedge
Zach Doiron
Nick Meade
Evan Tynski

Once again, congratulations to all swimmers! You all were outstanding and should be very proud of yourselves! Another great season for our Club!

See you on the deck later this week!

SDSC Coaches

Meet Fees for Garden of the Gulf

Hello Parents,

Please see below for the amount that your swimmer(s) owe for meet fees this weekend. Please make cheques payable to SDSC. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank-you!

Coach Tracy

Bearon Bracegirdle- $65.00
Hannah Bulger- $37.00
Liam Bulger- $57.00
Julia Campbell- $29.00
Mia Campbell- $53.00
Zoey Chapman- $28.00
Jenna Chaisson- $53.00
Abbey Corish- $28.00
Evan Corish- $28.00
Zach Doiron- $65.00
Chloe Drummond- $28.00
Nathan Fennell- $57.00
Maggie Finkle Aucoin- $57.00
Chalene Gallant- $57.00
Noah Gallant- $53.00
Ian Hink- $65.00
Patrick Martin- $63.00
Zach Martin- $53.00
Emily MacIssac- $28.00
Brianna Meade- $57.00
Grace Meade- $65.00
Nick Meade- $57.00
Logan Palmer- $28.00
Chelsea Perry- $57.00
Colton Profitt- $63.00
Olivia Shaw- $28.00
Anna Son- $65.00
Sarah Son- $53.00
Emily Steele- $65.00
Isabelle Steele- $28.00
Charlie Turner- $28.00
Finn Turner- $28.00
Owen Turner- $28.00
Evan Tynski- $65.00
Mikaela Tynski- $28.00
Molly Wedge- $65.00

No Dryland Tomorrow

Hello Swimmers,

There will be no dry land workout tomorrow. We will be doing a team building activity instead in the pool so be on deck for 4:00 instead of the track.

See you tomorrow!

Tracy

More Updates....

It is hard to believe that our year will soon be wrapping up! Before we put our suits and towels away, there is still lots happening over the next few weeks:

Annual Banquet
The Year End Awards Banquet has been booked for June 9th at 6:00 pm

Location: Red Shores Raceway (CUP)

Food: Buffet

Tickets: details to follow

This is an exciting night for our swimmers as it is there one chance to get dressed up and celebrate their awesome swim year together as a large team.



Video
We will be videotaping all our swimmers this coming week to use as part of a slideshow at the banquet as well as our website / advertising. I realize that you have all signed a consent for photography and video but if you have any concerns, please notify me before Wednesday May 11th.



Garden of the Gulf
We are hoping to arrange a team lunch on Saturday. If you are interested in participating, please let me know by Wednesday, May 11th. tmtynski@pei.sympatico.ca



Volunteers – the Charlottetown Bluefins have asked for our assistance in volunteering for this meet. They need 6 timers and 2 stroke and turn. The Bluefins have been an amazing help when we hosted meets throughout the year, so I hope our club can help them out. NOTE: volunteering in Ch’town counts towards your ballots for a free membership. If you are available, please contact: wmakers@pei.sympatico.ca

Volunteer Incentive Program
A final reminder that all volunteer activities should be submitted to Barry Gerus by May 15th to ensure you receive your ballots for a free membership next year. Good luck to all our volunteers!

Go Dolphins Go!

Tanya

Dolphins Season Coming to an End for Some....

Hello Swimmers and Parents!

The next few weeks are going to be exciting for our team. See below for the list of events...

On Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 5:00-6:30, there is going to be a year end party for the Jr. Dolphins and the Tier 1A & B's. Coach Emily and Coach Jennifer have lots of exciting things planned. There is going to be races, team relays, games and lots of prizes! We encourage all parents to attend to cheer on their swimmers! Please note that there will be NO PRACTICE on May 12, 2011 for the Tier 1A & B groups.

On Thursday, May 26, 2011, there is going to be a year end party for the Tier 2's. It will be similar to the Jr. Dolphin/Tier 1 event.

Just a reminder, the last day of swimming for these groups are:

Jr. Dolphins: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tier 1 A & B: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Tier 2: Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Also, the most exciting meet of the year, Garden of the Gulf Provincials is scheduled for this weekend in Charlottetown. We have 36 swimmers competing. It is going to be an awesome meet. Bring your cheering voice and wear your Dolphin colors! Go Dolphins Go!

The year end banquet has been schedule for June 9th, 2011. This is for ALL Dolphin swimmers and their families. Please check back at a later date for more details.

See you on the deck!

Coach Tracy

REMINDER - QUEBEC TRIP PARENTS MEETING

Reminder that Tracy will be holding a short parents meeting tomorrow between 1030-1100 at the CUP for parents of swimmers travelling to Quebec. Thanks!

Tanya

Practice Is On!

The Credit Union Place has advised that they have returned to business as usual. All Practices Are On. Thanks for your patience!

Tanya

CUP Evacuation

Hi Dolphins,

As most of you know, the CUP was evacuated this morning. We are waiting to hear if the issue has been resolved and if the building has been deemed safe. I have not heard from anyone yet and the City does not have any details as of 11:00 am today. I will post later if practices will go ahead after school. Thanks for your patience,

Tanya

Garden of the Gulf

Hello Parents & Swimmers,

The most exciting swim meet of the year is just a few weeks away! For those new parents and swimmers out there, the Garden of the Gulf Provincial Championships is always the most fun and exciting meet.

Here are the details for the meets...

Date: May 13-13, 2011
Location: Cari Pool, Charlottetown
Eligibility: Any swimmer in good standing with SNC.
Warm-Up Times:
Friday: 4:00-4:40 PM
Saturday AM: 8:00-8:40 AM
Saturday PM: 4:00-4:40 PM
Sunday AM: 8:00-8:40 AM
Meet Fees: 11 and over - $8 event plus $5 SNC fee per swimmer
10 and under - $28 flat fee

Meet Entry Deadline: Friday May 6th, 2011 (this is a firm date, no late entries will be accepted)Please let your swimmer's coach know by the entry deadline.

Our team has been training hard all year so I know we are going to have AWESOME swims and lots of fun at this meet! Go Dolphins!!!

Tanya

Quebec Trip - Parent's Meeting

Hi Folks,

Tracy will be holding a parent's meeting Saturday, May 7th between 10:30 - 11:00 at the CUP to discuss details of this meet. Thanks,

Tanya

Quebec Trip - Confirmed

Hi Folks, Tracy is currenly away but I wanted to let you know that she has received lots of interest in our team attending the Quebec Meet so it is GO!

Tracy will be holding a meeting with parents when she returns next week but in the meantime, the basic details are the same as she emailed - leave on Friday June 3rd and return on June 5th. Travel is by bus with the Bluefins and estimated cost is $325.

We will be asking for a deposit for the meet by May 6th of $150 payable to SDSC. The remainder will be required before your child leaves.

Thanks everyone! Tanya

Family Volunteering Incentive

Hi Everyone,

In the coming days you will receive an email regarding the details of our family volunteer program. Essentially, you receive ballots for a free membership in return for your volunteer activities throughout the swim year. Free memberships are drawn at our annual banquet (date to be confirmed shortly).

Please ensure you have your submission to Barry Gerus on or before May 15th to be included in the draw! Good luck!

Tanya

SDSC Newsletter

Hey Dolphins!
Check out the link below to our newsletter. Thanks to Scott Drummond for his work on pulling this together. We did consider printing it but decided to post it and email to reduce cost and help the environment! Hope you all enjoy it,

Tanya


LINK:
http://www.summersidedolphins.ca/TheDolphinWhistleMar1611.pdf

Swim PEI Awards

Hey Dolphins - please find below the awards criteria for Swim PEI Awards. I encourage you to review all the awards and submit nominations - GO DOLPHINS!

SWIM PEI AWARDS 2010-2011
To Head Coaches and Club Presidents of Summerside Dolphins, Charlottetown Bluephins, UPEI Panthers and Swim PEI Board Members

The awards and the criteria for the nominees is listed below. All awards are for the athletes,coaches and other participants of the 2010-2011 season only

Alex B Campbell Award: This award is for the most outstanding swimmer. Someone - male or female- who excelled at meets, was committed to their training and also showed leadership within their team. This person trained hard, improved their times, consistently attended and placed at meets, and lead by example. Please include in your nomination the swimmer’s times for the season as well as any awards received
Nominations are to be made by coaches.

Barney Bree Award: This award goes to the swimmer who best demonstrated leadership, fair play and sportsmanship both in and out of the pool. The recipient has shown his/her commitment to swimming by attending meets and consistently attempting to achieve personal bests. This person also was involved in additional activities such as other sports or clubs or volunteer work. He/she also maintained good grades at school
Nominations are to be made by coaches.

The following awards will be determined by FINA points only
Top 10 & Under Female Award Most accumulated points at the Garden of the Gulf Provincials
Top 10 & Under Male Award
Most accumulated points at the Garden of the Gulf Provincials
Top 11-12 Female Award Highest accumulated FINA points based on 3 events. Those 3 events will be a) 200 or 400 IM
b) 200 or 400 Free c) next best event No event may be used twice in this calculation
Top 11-12 Male Award Highest accumulated FINA points based on 3 events. Those 3 events will be a) 200 or 400 IM
b) 200 or 400 Free c) next best event No event may be used twice in this calculation
Top 13-14 Female Award Highest accumulated FINA points based on 3 events. Those 3 events will be a) 200 or 400 IM
b) 200 or 400 Free c) next best event No event may be used twice in this calculation
Top 13-14 Male Award Highest accumulated FINA points based on 3 events. Those 3 events will be a) 200 or 400 IM
b) 200 or 400 Free c) next best event No event may be used twice in this calculation
Top 15-17 Female AwardHighest accumulated FINA points based on three best events
Top 15-17 Male AwardHighest accumulated FINA points based on three best events
Top 18 & Over Female AwardHighest accumulated FINA points based on three best events
Top 18 & Over Male Award
Highest accumulated FINA points based on three best events

Coach of the Year Award: This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a coach who has shown his/her commitment to the sport and the swimmers. He/she respects the abilities of the individual swimmers and trains all equally, recognizing that the medal count isn’t everything. He/she keeps up with rule and technical changes and is always on deck for practices. Where possible he/she attends clinics that will advance his/her skills and knowledge.
Nominations will be accepted from anyone involved with the swim clubs on PEI.

Official of the Year Award: This award recognizes the outstanding contribution of one official. This person must have demonstrated fairness at all times, and played a role that benefited the swimmers. He/she acted professionally, recognizing that their decisions are not always popular. Clear communication with other officials and everyone else on deck was a priority. Also attendance at clinics to advance knowledge and skills is evidence of an official dedicated to his/her position.
Nominations will be accepted from anyone involved with the swim clubs on PEI.

Administrator of the Year Award: This award recognizes an administrator who is involved with swimming either at the club level or the provincial level. He/she had interest in advancing the sport of swimming for the benefit of the athletes. Their involvement helped to provide a well run organization.
Nominations will be accepted from anyone involved with the swim clubs on PEI.

Volunteer of the Year Award: This award recognizes the time and effort freely given by an individual. This person was involved in the organizing/running of many events this swim season. His/her willingness to selflessly participate has ensured that swimming on PEI remains a positive experience.

David Neil Mills Award: This is a life time achievement or outstanding contribution award, to be presented every three years only. This award is not being presented this year.

The Awards will be presented Sunday May 15th following the Garden of the Gulf

A description of the achievements, awards and worthiness of each nominee should be detailed and specific. Take care to use the criteria of the award as the basis for your nomination.

Please submit all nominations to Margaret Flood -Chair of Awards Committee by midnight May 1st This gives you 4 weeks to make nominations. Send via email to flood.margaret@gmail.com

No Practice in the AM

Hello Tier 4 and Regional Group,

I just got a call from Barb McNeill and the pool will be closed tomorrow AM so there is no morning practice. They had a little "mishap" so they have to close the pool for 12 hours. So sorry for the late notice.

Coach Tracy

April Practice Schedule- CHANGES

Hello Swimmers and Parents,

This month, Coach Dave, Coach Lori and I are all going away on vacation. Due to the three of us being away although mostly during different dates, there has been some changes to the practice schedule. Please note the dates that we will be away.

Tracy: April 14- May 4, 2011
Lori: April 14- April 22, 2011
Dave: April 22-April 27, 2011

Please see below for the changes in practice times and for who will be coaching each practice.

Monday, April 11, 2011
Tier 4/Regional **4:00-5:30 (note time change): Team Building Activity (Tracy)

Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tier 4/Regional: Dave Campbell
Tier 2: Samantha MacDonald

Friday, April 15, 2011
Regional: Jules Aucoin

Saturday, 16, 2011
NO PRACTICE due to the Fast and Furious Meet in Charlottetown.

Monday, April 18, 2011
Tier 4/Regional **4:00-5:30 (note time change): Jennifer Power-Hawrylak

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tier 2: Samantha MacDonald

Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tier 2: Samantha MacDonald

Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tier 4/Regional: Terry Mills
Tier 2: Samantha MacDonald

Friday, April 22, 2011- Good Friday
NO PRACTICE

Saturday, April 23, 2011
Tier 3: Samantha MacDonald
Tier 4/Regional: Lori Gandy

Monday, April 25, 2011- Easter Monday
NO PRACTICE

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tier 3: Lori Gandy
Tier 4/Regional **5:00-6:00 (note time change): Lori Gandy

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tier 4/Regional: Lori Gandy

Friday, April 29, 2011
Regional: Mike Stevenson

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Tier 4/Regional: Lori Gandy

Monday, May 2, 2011
Tier 4/Regional **4:00-5:30 (note time change): Dave Campbell

Please let me know if you have any questions about the above schedule.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Butterfly Stroke Clinic

Hello Swimmers and Parents!

Next Saturday, April 9, 2011, Coach Dave is going to offer a butterfly stroke clinic for our Dolphins. Unfortunately with our busy schedule and the crazy weather we had this winter, we were not able to offer many clinics but are hoping to offer another 1-2 over the next two months. We hope some of you are able to take advantage of this great opportunity to work on your stroke!

Here are the clinic details...

Time: 10:30 am- 12:00 pm
Age: Any age, open to all Dolphin Swimmers
Cost: $20/swimmer

There are 15 spots available and it is on a first come first serve basis. Please contact me at tracy@parasportpei.ca to confirm your swimmers participation.

Thank-you!

Coach Tracy

Welcome Back from March Break!

Welcome Back!! I hope all of you had a wonderful March Break. We had perfect weather...I hope you were all able to get outside and enjoy some of it. I know there were many that travelled south. I hope the weather was sunny and warm!

So now that we are all refreshed and ready to get back into the water, I thought it would be a good time to remind you all about our next meet. It is scheduled for April 16-17, 2011 in Charlottetown. Details are under the "Meet Info" section on our website. I just wanted to bring your attention to the meet entry deadline as it is fast approaching...April 6, 2011. Please make sure you notify your swimmer's coach if your swimmer(s) plans on attending. It should be a fun meet. It is a sprint meet, short distances only and cash prizes!!

Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things! We still have 3 months of swimming left this season so lots of fast swimming yet to be seen!

Coach Tracy

March Break

Hello Parents and Swimmers,

Just a reminder that there will be NO PRACTICES during the March Break (except for the Provincial Team). This includes the Jr. Dolphins as well. The last practice will be tomorrow night (Regional Group from 4:00-6:00).

I hope everyone have a wonderful March Break! Take this time to relax and recover from the busy season that we have had so far. For those of you that are travelling, please be safe!

See you back at the pool on the 28th!

Coach Tracy

East Coast Swimmers- Recovery Day Tomorrow

East Coast Swimmers....just a reminder, no practice tomorrow. You guys were awesome this weekend so take tomorrow to recover from all your fast swimming!!

Tier 4 and regional swimmers that did not go to East Coast will practice from 4:00-5:30.

Coach Tracy

No Practice for Regional Group Friday

Please note that there will be no Regional practice on Friday due to East Coast Short Course Champs.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Practice Cancelled -EXCEPT EAST COAST SWIMMERS

Hi Everyone - Practice today (Monday) is cancelled as per the no school / no swimming policy - HOWEVER, Tracy will be holding practice for East Coast Swimmers today between 3 - 4:30.

Thanks! Tanya

Tax Receipts

Hi Everyone - tax receipts will be available at the front desk of the CUP tomorrow after 5 pm. Thanks,
Tanya

Practice Cancelled

Well the blizzard has arrived! It is extremely wintery out there...blizzard conditions as predicted so practice is cancelled for the AM.

East Coast swimmers...I would like you to all get in for a practice tomorrow (after the storm clears) or Sunday if you all can. I will email a practice to everyone.

Enjoy your weekend!

Coach Tracy

Check the blog at 7:00 AM for Info Regarding Practice for Saturday

Hello Parents,

I am still waiting for an update weather forecast from Environment Canada. I will post after they issue an updated forecast. Please check the blog in the AM BEFORE heading to the pool.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

No Dolphins Practice

Hello Parents,

Just in case anyone was wondering...there will be no Dolphins practice either due to the weather. Tomorrow AM is TBA. I will do another post later this evening so please check back.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Provincial Team Practice Cancelled

Hello Swimmers and Parents,

I just got off the phone with Corrie, our team manager, and we have decided to cancel the Provincial Team Practice that is scheduled for this evening from 4:30-6:30 at CUP. We didn't want to risk having everyone travel to Summerside with Prince County in a blizzard warning. We will try to reschedule a make-up practice for sometime in the future.

Thanks everyone! Safe travelling today and tomorrow!

Tracy

East Coast - Request for Help

2011 East Cost Championship

March 3rd to the 6th, 2011 Saint John, NB Canada Games Aquatic Center

This is a call to all officials from the Atlantic Provinces. New Brunswick will be hosting the 2011 East Cost Championships in March and if you are interested in officiating at the meet, please fill out the online form from the following link http://swimnb.ca/formEastCoast.html.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Stephane Thibodeau at sathib@rogers.com or Paul Berry at pberry@mta.ca .

Thank You

Stephane Thibodeau

2011 East Cost Officials Coordinator


Robin Ferdinand
Executive Director/Directrice generale
SwimmingNew Brunswick/ Natation Nouveau Brunswick
900 Hanwell Road Unit 13
Fredericton, NB
E3B 6A2
506-451-1323
swimnb@nb.aibn.com

Stroke Clinic- February 26, 2011

Hello Dolphins,

Coach Dave is going to offer a stroke clinic this Saturday. He will focus on Breastroke and Butterfly technique and turns. This is open to all competitive swimmers in the Dolphins program. Here is the clinic information...

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Time: 11 & Over: 10:30-12:00
10 & Under: 12:00-1:30
Cost: $20.00/swimmer, please make cheque payable to SDSC
Registration Deadline: Please register by contacting me at tracy@parasportpei.ca by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011.

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

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Islander Day, February 21, 2011

Hello Everyone,

On Islander Day, February 21, there are activities planned at CUP for the day so we have moved our practice time to the morning. There will be practice for the Tier 3,4 and Regional groups from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Hope everyone enjoys their holiday!

Coach Tracy

Swim Clinic for Children with a Disability

Janet Dunn,the National Development Coach for Para-Swimming from Swim Canada is offering a FREE mini swim clinic for children with a physical disability on
February 23, 2011 from 6-8pm at CARI.

For further information please contact Margaret Flood at Swim PEI swimpei@sportpei.pe.ca or 368-6167.

No Practice in the AM

Hello Parents,

We told the swimmers at practice tonight but wanted to confirm with all of you...there is NO PRACTICE in the AM.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Change in Junior Dolphins Practice Schedule for THIS Week

Hello Parents,

This week, Coach Emily has a grad function on Wednesday evening so she has changed the Junior Dolphin practice from Wednesday evening to Tuesday evening (February 15, 2011). Practice times remain the same…just a different day. Please note that this is for this week ONLY.

Thank-you!

Coach Tracy

No Practice in the AM

Hello Everyone,

Please note that there will be no practice in the AM as most of our swimmers are competing at the meet in Charlottetown.

Go Dolphins!!

Coach Tracy

Opportunity for Dolphin Swimmers

Hello Everyone,

Barb McNeill, Aquatics Director of CUP has asked me to post the following information regarding an opportunity for our swimmers. Please see below...

Aquatic Water Safety Instructor

- A course offered at Credit Union Place for teens to learn how to become a swimming lessons instructor.

- Must be a minimum of 15 years of age and have attained a Swim Kids 10 Level.

For more information, please contact:

Barb McNeill
bmcneill@city.summerside.pe.ca
902-432-1280

Employment opportunities available at Credit Union Place-Aquatics Department

Practice Cancelled for the AM

Hello Everyone,

Lori called this afternoon and due to the significant snowfall that we are expected to get tonight, she thought she would delay the opening of CUP plus the roads are probably not going to be fit for travel so we have cancelled all practices for tomorrow AM.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Changes in the Practice Schedule

Hello Parents!

Please note the changes in the practice schedule over the next couple of days....

Friday, February 4, 2011: No practice due to the Moncton Meet
Saturday, February 5, 2011: regular scheduled practice. Dave will coach all groups.
Monday, February 6, 2011: No swimming for swimmers that went to Moncton. Regional swimmers that didn't go to meet will swim 4:00-5:30.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Practice in the AM...Cancelled

I just wanted to confirm....there will be no practice in the AM. I did tell the swimmers that it probably would be cancelled due to the weather so I just wanted to confirm that I have spoke with Dave and we have decided to cancel.

See everyone on Friday or Saturday!

Coach Tracy

Swimmers Qualified for NB Short Course Champs

Please see below for the list of swimmers that are qualifed for NB Short Course Champs.

Bearon Bracegirdle
Liam Bulger
Cecilia Campbell
Julia Campbell
Zach Doiron
Nathan Fennell
Maggie Finkle Aucoin
Chalene Gallant
Ian Hink
Drake Holt
Zach Martin
Brianna Meade
Grace Meade
Nick Meade
Colton Profitt
Anna Son
Evan Tynski
Molly Wedge

Volunteer Program

Hi Parents:
I wanted to clarify that the SDSC will continue to offer our volunteer incentive program once again this year. This program is designed to encourage parent participation in the many tasks and events that take place throughout the year. The only change from last year's program is that we have reduced the number of free memberships to two (due to anticipated fiscal realities)

For new parents, this is a ballot system - for example, if you volunteer to time at a meet - you receive a certain number of ballots to win a free membership.

I will send complete details, including the contact info to send your volunteer activities as well as a copy of the chart with corresponding ballet rewards to each family by email.

Thanks everyone,

Tanya

Call for Team Manager for PEI Provincial Team 2011

Swim PEI is seeking applicants for the volunteer position of Team Manager for the Provincial Team for the remainder of the 2011 swim season.

The Team Manager will work directly with the Executive Director to enhance communications and with the Head Coach to ensure the coordination and arrangement of the Provincial Team programming.

The duties of the Team Manager will include:

- Booking pool time for monthly practices;
- Communicating the team events and team practices to athletes and parents;
- Making travel arrangements for team travel for the meet (meet is going to be off Island, destination TBA);
- Collecting travel documents for the swim meet (e.g. proof of insurance, copies of passports, Health cards, forms, etc.)
- Book rooms for team meetings;
- Collecting any fees associated with the Provincial Team;
- Be a chaperone for team travel events;
- Assist Executive Director in preparing budgets for team activities.

If selected the applicant must provide a police records check. Applicant MUST have a valid passport and have the ability to travel to the USA.

This position will run from February to the middle of the summer (meet off Island will be the last event for this team).

If you are interested in this position, please contact:

Margaret Flood
Swim PEI Executive Director
swimpei@sportpei.pe.ca
368-6167

Application deadline is January 29, 2011.

Tri-Team Camp

Hello Tri-Team Swimmers,

The storm has passed and the bridge is open to all traffic so the camp will go head today as planned. See you all at 1:15. Please meet in the lobby.

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Practice Today (Regional 4:00-6:00)

Hello Parents,

I just wanted to let you know that I will not be travelling to Summerside due to the weather. It has started to snow here in Charlottetown and is predicted to snow at times heavy this afternoon/evening. I have sent a practice to Lori and she is going to get the practice started. I have shortened the workout a bit so they can be picked up around 5:30.

Just a reminder...no practice for the Tri-Team members tomorrow AM. Also, check the blog in the AM to make sure the Dolphins practice is still on for the non Tri-Team members...calling for 25cm this evening/overnight.

Coach Tracy

Parent Opportunity

PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
JANUARY 26th
6:30-7:30pm
Credit Union Place

LANCE CANSDALE, SWIM CANADA OPERATIONS DIRECTOR


ALL DOLPHIN PARENTS INVITED

The SDSC Executive and Head Coach Tracy Stevenson would like to invite the entire parent body of the SDSC to an important educational opportunity. We strongly encourage every parent to attend to become more familiar with where your swimmer is as an athlete and where they are going when it comes to their long term development as a swimmer.


LANCE CANSDALE (BSc., MSc.) - DOMESTIC OPERATIONS DIRECTOR for Swimming Canada

Lance Cansdale has been involved with swimming in many capacities for over 20 years as a nationally ranked swimmer, a successful national level coach and a successful swim administrator in both Canada and the United States. He comes to Swim PEI as the Domestic Operations Director for Swimming Canada. Previously we knew him as the Halifax Trojans Head Coach and the Swim Nova Scotia Provincial Head Coach.

A key focus of SWIM CANADA (SNC) is the implementation of a Long Term Athletic Development Strategy and this will be the focus of Lance's meeting with parents in both Summerside and Charlottetown. This will provide you with an excellent opportunity to understand the aspects of your child's training as they progress from new to experienced swimmer. This will be a very useful seminar with time for questions as well. Again I would like to encourage parents to attend and learn more about why, in swimming, we do the things we do.


Tanya Tynski
Pres. SDSC

Tri-Meet Reminders

Tri-Team Swimmers....just a reminder about a few things:

- $30 payment is due this week. Please make cheque payable to SDSC and drop off to front desk at CUP.
- Please arrive at the pool for Saturday's session by 1:10pm. We will be having a team meeting to go over events, practice team cheers, etc. Make sure you have all your swimming stuff with you.
- Bring a snack to have before practice.
- Practice will be over at 5:00.

Parents, we would love to have you come to the meet on Sunday to cheer on Team PEI! It is going to be a very exciting meet. There will be many close races, lots of cheering and some super fast swims! Hope you can make it!

Please email me if you have any questions.

Coach Tracy

Dolphins Rock!

WOW! What an amazing weekend!

First, I would like to thank everyone for attending our Pep Rally on Friday night. It was great to see all the creative posters, hear the "cheer off" and learn about how important healthy eating is during training and meets. LOVED meeting our Jr. Dolphins - hope you guys had fun!

Also, a great day of swimming during our development meet today. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! It started off a bit rocky as this was our first meet without J Hammer as meet manager, but you stepped up and helped in so many ways :) A special thanks to John Bowser, Swim PEI and the Charlottetown Bluefin parents for your ongoing support as well.

Next week the Tri Meet will be held at the CUP on Sunday. It is a short meet (10 - 1:30) so if you would like to volunteer - please let me know, OR, simply come on out to cheer on Team PEI!

Thanks everyone,

Tanya

Practice Cancelled Thursday AM

Hello Parents!

I just watched the news and it sounds like we are getting doozy of a storm tonight so I have cancelled practice for the AM. If school is cancelled tomorrow then the afternoon practices will be cancelled as well.

Just a reminder that we have our pep rally scheduled for Friday night. We have 43 swimmers entered into the meet on Saturday so we want to get them pumped up!! We would like as many swimmers and parents there as possible. Regional swimmers, I will be needing your help with the younger swimmers during the rally so I hope all of you can attend. I will be ending practice at 5:30 so we can all get to the pep rally on time.

See you Friday!

Coach Tracy

PEP RALLY THIS FRIDAY!

Dear Dolphins:

The SDSC wants to start the new year off with a bang!

Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Where: St. Eleanor’s Centre
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm (swimmers)
7:30 – 8:00 (parents too!)

What: 2011 Pep Rally. The club will be providing pizza for our swimmers. Depending on your tier, you will be contacted to take either salads, snacks, drinks, etc. The swimmers will have fun making SDSC posters, practicing cheers and learning about healthy snacks when attending meets.

Parents are invited to come join us at 7:30 and Coach Tracy will be providing an overview of Swim Meet 101. There will be useful information for ALL parents regardless of your swimmer's meet experience, so all parents are asked to attend.

See you then,

Tanya

Volunteers for this weekend

Hi Everyone, thank you all for your support in running the meet this weekend. As you can see, this small 1 day meet takes to support of 27 volunteers - we are almost there! If anyone could help with distributing food to volunteers or if there is a stroke and turn official out there, please let me know.

I will send the volunteer list by email to everyone. Thanks! Tanya

Tracy's Email Address

Dolphins, Please note that Tracy's email account tracyguimond@summersidedolphins.ca is NO LONGER ACTIVE. All future emails should be directed to tracy@parasportpei.ca

Updates to Tracy's contact info have also been made on our website under CONTACT.

Thanks, Tanya

Tier 1A, 1B and 2 Cancelled

Hello Parents,

Please note that practices for the Tier 1A, 1B and 2 are canceled. Coach Lori is still battling a bad flu bug and Coach Jennifer is tied up at work. We have tried to find substitute coaches but no luck.

So sorry for the late notice....

Coach Tracy

URGENT: Tier 2 parents...please respond ASAP!

Tier 2 Parents,

Please email me at tracy@parasportpei.ca asap if your swimmer is attending the meet. Lori has been out sick and has not been able to check her email. We are already passed the entry deadline but due to the circumstances, have been extended to tomorrow. Please let me know asap!

Thanks!

Coach Tracy

Dolphin Parents,

The next Island development meet will be hosted in our pool on Saturday January 15th. This meet is open to all swimmers and details regarding start times is posted under the MEET section of our website.

As you know, it takes the support of many parents to host a meet and I am hoping each of you consider putting your name forward to help.

As a minimum, this is what we need:
Meet manager
Computer operators
Starter
Referee
8 stroke and turn judges
12 timers
1 head timer
Volunteers to coordinate food
Volunteers to supply food

Can you please let me know if you are able to help by Sunday, January 9th. We will need to provide our list to Swim PEI in advance to ensure our meet can go ahead. Thanks so much! Tanya

January 15, 2011 Meet

Hello Everyone,

The info for the January 15th meet is posted under the "Meet Information" section. All Dolphins meet info is now going to be posted under this section so in the future please check that section for the meet info, not the blog. Please note the entry deadline, January 9, 2011 for the next meet. Please contact your swimmers coach to confirm their attendance.

Thank-you!

Coach Tracy

Practice cancelled today

Hello everyone,

Practice is cancelled today due to the weather. Practices will resume back to regular schedule beginning tomorrow AM.

Enjoy this beautiful snowy day!

Coach Tracy

Practice Monday

Hello Everyone,

Just a follow-up for the swimmers....practice on Monday (tomorrow) will be from 4:30-6:00. This is for Tier 3, 4 and Regional. I am hearing that there is some messy weather coming again so please sure to check the blog before venturing out.

Happy New Year!! Looking forward to an awesome 2011 with the Dolphins Swim Club!!

Coach Tracy

Jan. 14th Pep Rally

Dear Dolphins:

The SDSC wants to start the new year off with a bang!

Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Where: St. Eleanor’s Centre
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm (swimmers)
7:30 – 8:00 (parents too!)
What: 2011 Pep Rally. The club will be providing pizza for our swimmers. Depending on your tier, you will be contacted to take either salads, snacks, drinks, etc. The swimmers will have fun making SDSC posters, practicing cheers and learning about healthy snacks when attending meets.

Parents are invited to come join us at 7:30 and Coach Tracy will be providing an overview of Swim Meet 101. There will be useful information for ALL parents regardless of your swimmer's meet experience, so all parents are asked to attend.

See you then,

Tanya