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Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 8:22:22 PM
Subject: Swimming New Brunswick Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Swimming New Brunswick has completed the hiring process and Pat Ketterling will be joining our team as Executive Director. As many of you are familiar with Pat's background in our swimming community Pat brings with her experience on many levels. An athlete, club board member, level 3 official, meet planning and management, two (2) years interim Swimming NB Executive Director Pat will bring various skills and experience to the role that will help to manage our SNB initiatives and commitments to our membership. For the past year Pat has been employed as the Executive Director of Skate NB and in doing so has gained more experience working with event planning, website management and communicating/liaising with close to 40 skating clubs in all communities in both languages in New Brunswick. Recognizing some important commitments to her current employer Pat's official start date will be November 8^th. I would like to extend thanks to the members of the Executive who assisted with this process which involved screening resumes, narrowing down the pool of potential applicants for interviews (which consisted of 5 interviews) and finally selecting the appropriate candidate.

 

David Frise

Swimming New Brunswick/Natation Nouveau Brunswick

 

Congratulations Marta

Dear Fast Members:

 

I am very pleased to inform you that Marta has been selected, through a very competitive process, as Swimming New Brunswick's 2013 Canada Games Head Coach.  As members of FAST, we are able to observe first-hand the significant contributions that Marta makes to our club, but her selection to this prestigious and coveted position is testimony that she is recognized in the broader swimming community for her strong technical and coaching skills, and exceptional commitment to swimming excellence in New Brunswick.

 

Congratulations, Marta!

 

Shannon

FAST

President 2011-2012  

 

WVST October 15th Meet: Invitation to 134 Connell Street between Sessions

We want to invite all FAST swimmers and their families to our house between sessions on Saturday.  Our intent is to provide a destination to put in the time.  We are located at:

        134 Connell Street (on the corner of Connell and Green Streets) Woodstock

Our house is located close to the downtown, with Pizza Delight just a 30 second walk away and Tim Horton's a 2 minute walk away.

Since one the key Foreman expects to officiate both sessions, we are unable to coordinate things to provide much more than limited refreshments.  However, individuals are more than welcome to bring your own lunch or come to the house after eating.  We suggest parking on Green Street or in the parking lot across from Pizza Delight (afterall Pizza Delight is just 30 seconds away).

Good Luck to all on Saturday!

Best Regards,
The Foremans
(Jeff, Diane, Teague, and Kyle)

Help with meets needed

 

Dear Parents,

 

We are sending a call for help as we are looking for 2 people to become meet manager to help us organize couple of meets in November and we need 2 people as computer operator. Previous experience is not necessary just willingness to help us out. If you are a level 2 official and looking to advance in your level then this is great opportunity to move ahead. We have couple parents who have done it for long time and/or not currently with the club who are willing to help to mentor you thru the process.  They will be a great asset and will make the process a lot easier.

The situation is urgent as we need to get sanction and approval to run meets and the deadline is October 31.

Please consider to step into the position of meet manager or computer operator.  

 

Invitational Meet November 19-20, 2011 (Saturday, Sunday)

Regional High School meet November 25, 2011 (Friday only)

10 and under meet, March 31, 2012 (Saturday)

 

Thank you in advance,

 

Marta 

 

 

 

Marta Belsh, ChPC

FAST Head Coach

Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team

Phone 506-206-2718

Email swimming@rogers.com

www.swimmingfast.com

Swim a thon Update

Hi Folks,

The Fast Swimathon is this Sunday, October 16th.. We have lots of great prizes that should encourage our swimmers to raise lots of money.The swim a thon will take place at the Sir Max Aiken Pool on Sunday from 3pm until 5 pm. We ask that swimmers be on deck at 2:30pm for our long course awards ceremony. We need parent volunteers to help count the laps and serve the snacks. If your child is swimming, we ask that one parent come to count his or her laps. 200 laps is hard to keep track of, especially for our younger swimmers.

We wanted to remind our returning swimmers and explain to our new swimmers how to bring in your forms and money. You have already paid your first $60 as part of your registration money. We ask that you calculate your swimmers total moneys raised, subtract the $60 you already paid and write one cheque for the difference. For example, let's say Alex raised $165, I subtract my $60 paid at registration and write my cheque for $105 to FAST. No cash please,,,,This is usually confusing, so if you still have questions please email me your concerns. Please remember to fill out the affidavit and include it, your pledge sheets and your money.

As usual, we ask that parents assist us by providing snacks. We ask that the Novice groups all bring fruit or cheese crackers. The Age Groups to bring cookies or muffins, and the senior groups to please bring juice boxes or water.

If you need more forms, please see Marta.

Thanks,

Heather

FAST 2011 Swim-a-thon Prizes:

 

Top Prizes for top 3 fund raisers

·         Apple, I-PAD – Value $600.00

·         Kingswood Jr. Golf Membership Executive 9 - Donated by Kingswood Golf – Value $435. 00

·         Underwater MP3 player – Donated by Team Aquatic Supplies – Value $175.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $250 and above

·         Under Water MP3 player – Value $175.00

·         Microsoft Arc Mouse and Keyboard – Donated by Microsoft  - Value $135.00

·         Gift Certificate – shopping spree at the Regent Mall – Value $100.00

·         TYR Swim Bag and gift card- $72 plus $50 Radical Edge Gift Card: $122 Donated by Radical Edge

·         Water Proof Watch – Value $70.00

·         Highlights – Donated by Hair Hunter's Styling – Value $75.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $100 and above

·         Four 12" pizzas (3 toppings) – Donated by Pizza Twice – Value $50.00

·         Four games of Lazer Tag along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         Four (4) Strings of Bowling along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         One Hour Lane Rental - for 5 people, shoes included -  Donated by Kingswood – Value $37.00

·         Two Strings  of  Bowling & two games of Lazer Tag – Donated by Kingswood - Value $26.00

      Four Crabbe Mountain Day Passes- Donated by Crabbe Mountain

·         Gift Certificate Avalon SPA – Donated by Avalon SPA - Value $20.00

Note: Kids who win the top prizes would not be eligible for the draw prizes. Once your name has been drawn your name is removed from the draw. This will provide the opportunity for more kids to win.

Goal Thinking Versus Process Thinking - Swim Parent Newsletter

 

October 3, 2011 Please send comments or subscription requests to news@swimmingcoach.org =====================================================================   Goal Thinking Versus Process Thinking John Leonard   I would like to encourage parents to think about the mindset of their children as they approach the starting blocks before an event.   It is common at swim meets for children to ask their coach things like, "What do you think I can go in this 100 free?" or, "My goal is to go 1:05", etc. etc. etc..   In short, GOAL THINKING, or otherwise sometimes described as "outcome thinking."   Now, that's not a bad thing. But it is NOT what they should be thinking about as they get ready to swim!   Instead, the swimmer should be asking the coach, "What do I need to be doing to go 1:05 in the 100 free?"   And the answer would be something like this:  "Breath every 5 on the 1st 25 and every 3 strokes the rest of the way.  Take two strokes out of every wall before you breathe, and pick up your arm tempo on the 3rd 25 and your legs on the last 25".   (For a younger swimmer, the answer would be something more simple like, "Breathe every three and let me see good strong kicking on the last lap!"   That's called PROCESS thinking.   PROCESS THINKING is what helps the child focus on and remember what they need to be DOING when they swim.   That's what helps them to go fast.   Heading for the blocks repeating their GOAL over and over in their your head will result in.....nothing.   Goals and goal thinking/outcome thinking is what gets them out of bed on Monday morning to go to practice after a long rainy weekend.  It's what gets them to go to practice when their friends who are non-swimming slugs are going to the mall or sitting on their couch watching TV.  Therefore, goal thinking is IMPORTANT.   But at the meet, we need focused, PROCESS THINKING to get better.   Parents, I am sure you already understand all this, so please help us teach it to all your children.

 

Swim a thon Update

Hi Folks,

The Fast Swimathon is this Sunday, October 16th.. We have lots of great prizes that should encourage our swimmers to raise lots of money.The swim a thon will take place at the Sir Max Aiken Pool on Sunday from 3pm until 5 pm. We ask that swimmers be on deck at 2:30pm for our long course awards ceremony. We need parent volunteers to help count the laps and serve the snacks. If your child is swimming, we ask that one parent come to count his or her laps. 200 laps is hard to keep track of, especially for our younger swimmers.

We wanted to remind our returning swimmers and explain to our new swimmers how to bring in your forms and money. You have already paid your first $60 as part of your registration money. We ask that you calculate your swimmers total moneys raised, subtract the $60 you already paid and write one cheque for the difference. For example, let's say Alex raised $165, I subtract my $60 paid at registration and write my cheque for $105 to FAST. No cash please,,,,This is usually confusing, so if you still have questions please email me your concerns. Please remember to fill out the affidavit and include it, your pledge sheets and your money.

As usual, we ask that parents assist us by providing snacks. We ask that the Novice groups all bring fruit or cheese crackers. The Age Groups to bring cookies or muffins, and the senior groups to please bring juice boxes or water.

If you need more forms, please see Marta.

Thanks,

Heather

FAST 2011 Swim-a-thon Prizes:

 

Top Prizes for top 3 fund raisers

·         Apple, I-PAD – Value $600.00

·         Kingswood Jr. Golf Membership Executive 9 - Donated by Kingswood Golf – Value $435. 00

·         Underwater MP3 player – Donated by Team Aquatic Supplies – Value $175.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $250 and above

·         Under Water MP3 player – Value $175.00

·         Microsoft Arc Mouse and Keyboard – Donated by Microsoft  - Value $135.00

·         Gift Certificate – shopping spree at the Regent Mall – Value $100.00

·         Swim Bag and gift card- $72 plus $50 card

·         Water Proof Watch – Value $70.00

·         Highlights – Donated by Hair Hunter's Styling – Value $75.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $100 and above

·         Four 12" pizzas (3 toppings) – Donated by Pizza Twice – Value $50.00

·         Four games of Lazer Tag along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         Four (4) Strings of Bowling along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         One Hour Lane Rental - for 5 people, shoes included -  Donated by Kingswood – Value $37.00

·         Two Strings  of  Bowling & two games of Lazer Tag – Donated by Kingswood - Value $26.00

      Four Crabbe Mountain Day Passes- Donated by Crabbe Mountain

·         Gift Certificate Avalon SPA – Donated by Avalon SPA - Value $20.00

Note: Kids who win the top prizes would not be eligible for the draw prizes. Once your name has been drawn your name is removed from the draw. This will provide the opportunity for more kids to win.

Note From Coach Alexander

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know on Wednesdays 7pm-8pm and Saturdays 4pm-5pm Practices the swimmer will be doing 10-15 minutes of stretching after.

Also a reminder that their is no practice on Monday! Have a great Long Weekend.

Thank you,

Alexander MacDonald

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Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:24:32 -0300
Subject: bed
From: frederictonaquanauts@gmail.com
To: jamacdonald89@hotmail.com

Hi Alex,

I am off to bed in a few minutes (bad day)...I will check for your email at 930 but if not I will mail in the morning...

Heather

Woodstock list

 

Here is final list of swimmers who signed up for Woodstock meet:

Woodstock meet swimmers

AG3	AG2	AG1	Sen2	Sen1
Erik Staeben Will Morrison Matthew Joyce Owen Piercey	Trendon Smith Alexie Sanford Jessica Pelletier Alex Goodyear Maggie Gray	Micheal Colford Sarah Jones Katie Hyska Kelsea Vessey Noah Horwood Gabriella Belsh	Djordie Lepir Emma St Onge Hannah Geisterfer- Nyvlt Sarah Wood David Thibodeau	Lauren Adam Katarina Schatz Alex Horwood Teague Foreman Cassidy Richards Mary Ketterling

Meet deadline reminder Woodstock

Reminder about deadline for Woodstock meet response-Thursday at Midnight, if you would like to sign up your swimmer please reply to this email.

Fredericton Aquanaut Swim Team 2011-2012 Meet Information Sheet
Event:	WVST Invitational (SC)
Date:	Saturday October 15, 2011
Travel:	On your own
Pool/Location:	Carleton Civic Centre 105 Connell Rd Woodstock, NB.
Host Club:	Western Valley Swim Team
Eligibility:	At Least one SNB 'B' Standard
Meet Times:	Session #1 Warm Up 8:00am-Start 9:00am , on pool deck 7:45am Session #2 Warm Up 4:00pm-Start 5:00pm, on pool deck 3:45pm
Officiating:	Tony Crann – wvststingrays@gmail.com
Meet Entry Fees:	$30.00 Meet Fee + $6.00 Coaching Fee ( ½ of the coaching fee was covered by the Club due to the Swimmer Funding Model) = $36.00 This ammount will be charged to your meet fees account
Deadline for Response for Attendance of Meet: Please Forward to meetresponse@gmail.com 10/06/2011 at midnight
Cancellation Deadline:	10/07/2011 at midnight
Session #1 Warm Up: 8:00am Start: 9:00am		Session #2 Warm up: 4:00pm Start: 5:00pm
Events: 200 Back 50 Fr 50 Back Para 100 IM 200 Breast 200 Free Para 50 Fly 100 Back 200 Free 200 Free Relay 100 Free Para		Events: 100 Fly 50 Free Para 50 Back 200 IM 50 Fly Para 50 Breast 200 Fly 100 Back Para

Mental Training for Swimmers

 

Swimmers and Parents

 

Mental training sessions with David Scott will take place in A116 classroom on

October 11 at 5:30pm (1 hour sessions)

Oct 12 at 6:00pm

Oct 13 5:30pm

 

David Scott is a Psychology Professor at UNB with an extensive knowledge in sport psychology and mental preparation. He will lead number of sessions throughout the season. He is very passionate about sport and helping athletes to stay strong while performing and racing. He will talk about goal setting and importance of goals, how to react to stressful situations, what are relaxation techniques athletes can use, imagery skills and many more important aspects of mental preparation and training. Please make the arrangements to attend these exciting sessions.

Here dates for next sessions to put them on your calendar:

Nov 14, 15, 16

Dec 11, 12

Jan 10, 11,12

Feb 6,7,8

March24, 25,26

Sessions for April-June will be announced at later time.

 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch,

 

Marta

 

FAST newsletter

Hi Folks,

Attached is the October Fast Newsletter....


Heather

Swim a thon Update

Hi Folks,

We wanted to remind everyone that the Swim A thon is less than two weeks away. We have lots of really great prizes this year. We hope that you will share the prize list with your swimmers to encourage them to get lots of sponsors. We hope to raise enough money that this will be our only mandatory fundraiser for the year.Unfortunately if we do not raise enough money, we will have to do other fundraisers later this year. Please note that the fundraiser is only mandatory for Novice Groups, Age Groups and Senior Groups. Fishes and Fishes Advances are not required to participate (although they are welcome to, if they would like to).

The Swim a thon will be at the UNB pool on Sunday, October 16th. If you need more forms, please see Marta or Monique Pelletier...A more detailed email with times, snacks and payments will follow later this week...

Thanks,

Heather

FAST 2011 Swim-a-thon Prizes:

 

Top Prizes for top 3 fund raisers

·         Apple, I-PAD – Value $600.00

·         Kingswood Jr. Golf Membership Executive 9 - Donated by Kingswood Golf – Value $435. 00

·         Underwater MP3 player – Donated by Team Aquatic Supplies – Value $175.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $250 and above

·         Under Water MP3 player – Value $175.00

·         Microsoft Arc Mouse and Keyboard – Donated by Microsoft  - Value $135.00

·         Gift Certificate – shopping spree at the Regent Mall – Value $100.00

·         Swim Bag and Equipment  - Donated by Team Aquatic Supplies –

·         Water Proof Watch – Value $70.00

·         Highlights – Donated by Hair Hunter's Styling – Value $75.00

Prizes for Draw – those who raise $100 and above

·         Four 12" pizzas (3 toppings) – Donated by Pizza Twice – Value $50.00

·         Four games of Lazer Tag along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         Four (4) Strings of Bowling along with a 12" pizza – Donated by Kingswood - Value $45.00

·         One Hour Lane Rental - for 5 people, shoes included -  Donated by Kingswood – Value $37.00

·         Two Strings  of  Bowling & two games of Lazer Tag – Donated by Kingswood - Value $26.00

C      Four Crabbe Mountain Day Passes- Donated by Crabbe Mountain

·         Gift Certificate Avalon SPA – Donated by Avalon SPA - Value $20.00

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Note: Kids who win the top prizes would not be eligible for the draw prizes. Once your name has been drawn your name is removed from the draw. This will provide the opportunity for more kids to win.

Woodstock Regional Meet Info and sign up

 

Fredericton Aquanaut Swim Team 2011-2012 Meet Information Sheet
Event:	WVST Invitational (SC)
Date:	Saturday October 15, 2011
Travel:	On your own
Pool/Location:	Carleton Civic Centre 105 Connell Rd Woodstock, NB.
Host Club:	Western Valley Swim Team
Eligibility:	At Least one SNB 'B' Standard
Meet Times:	Session #1 Warm Up 8:00am-Start 9:00am , on pool deck 7:45am Session #2 Warm Up 4:00pm-Start 5:00pm, on pool deck 3:45pm
Officiating:	Tony Crann – wvststingrays@gmail.com
Meet Entry Fees:	$30.00 Meet Fee + $6.00 Coaching Fee ( ½ of the coaching fee was covered by the Club due to the Swimmer Funding Model) = $36.00 This ammount will be charged to your meet fees account
Deadline for Response for Attendance of Meet:  Please Forward to meetresponse@gmail.com   10/06/2011 at midnight
Cancellation Deadline:	10/07/2011 at midnight
Session #1             Warm Up: 8:00am             Start: 9:00am		Session #2             Warm up: 4:00pm             Start: 5:00pm
Events: 200 Back 50 Fr 50 Back Para 100 IM 200 Breast 200 Free Para 50 Fly 100 Back 200 Free 200 Free Relay 100 Free Para		Events: 100 Fly 50 Free Para 50 Back 200 IM 50 Fly Para 50 Breast 200 Fly 100 Back Para

Woodstock Regional Meet Info and sign up

 

Fredericton Aquanaut Swim Team 2011-2012 Meet Information Sheet
Event:	WVST Invitational (SC)
Date:	Saturday October 15, 2011
Travel:	On your own
Pool/Location:	Carleton Civic Centre 105 Connell Rd Woodstock, NB.
Host Club:	Western Valley Swim Team
Eligibility:	At Least one SNB 'B' Standard
Meet Times:	Session #1 Warm Up 8:00am-Start 9:00am , on pool deck 7:45am Session #2 Warm Up 4:00pm-Start 5:00pm, on pool deck 3:45pm
Officiating:	Tony Crann – wvststingrays@gmail.com
Meet Entry Fees:	$30.00 Meet Fee + $6.00 Coaching Fee ( ½ of the coaching fee was covered by the Club due to the Swimmer Funding Model) = $36.00 This ammount will be charged to your meet fees account
Deadline for Response for Attendance of Meet:  Please Forward to meetresponse@gmail.com   10/06/2011 at midnight
Cancellation Deadline:	10/07/2011 at midnight
Session #1             Warm Up: 8:00am             Start: 9:00am		Session #2             Warm up: 4:00pm             Start: 5:00pm
Events: 200 Back 50 Fr 50 Back Para 100 IM 200 Breast 200 Free Para 50 Fly 100 Back 200 Free 200 Free Relay 100 Free Para		Events: 100 Fly 50 Free Para 50 Back 200 IM 50 Fly Para 50 Breast 200 Fly 100 Back Para