Amby and FAST Time Trial/Officials still needed

"Thanks to all of you have stepped forward to help out this weekend.

Officials are still needed for the UNB Amby meet and FAST Time Trial.

Please consider a show of support for the UNB swim club by helping out at their first varsity meet, and at our Time Trial Saturday Oct 20, from 7-9am.

Once again the Amby session #1 is this Friday, Oct 19  - warmup at 5:30 pm. Session #2 is Saturday at 9 am, session #3 5:30 pm, and session #4 is Sunday am 9am.

Again, please respond with your intent to myself at pramsey@nbnet.nb.ca or, for the Amby, to Ruth Hawkes at donruth@nbnet.nb.ca

Thanks again everyone,

Patti Ramsey"

Important Events: FAST Swim-A-Thon & Parents Info Blitz - Saturday October 27

FAST Swimmers & Parents,

Thank you for taking a few minutes to read this entire communication as there are important items contained herein.  

What, Where & When:

The annual FAST Swim-A-Thon is coming right up.  It will be held at the UNB Pool on Saturday morning, October 27th from 6:30am - 8:30am.  In this 2-hour timeframe swimmers swim as many laps as they can (maximum of 200 lengths of the pool as determined by Swimming Canada).

About:

The Swim-A-Thon is a FAST team building and team spirit event and is part of a national program sponsored by Swimming Canada to assist swim clubs in raising money to support their own club.  Please recall that during registration you paid a mandatory $60 fee (per family) as your basic Swim-A-Thon contribution.  At that time you also received your Swim-A-Thon package.  If you haven't looked at it yet, it is time to dig it out and read the information!  It is important to remember that you can recoup the $60 mandatory fee by encouraging your child to get sponsors for their Swim-A-Thon ($10 from 6 friends and family members should be quite do-able).  Swimmers can get sponsors to pledge them a lump sum or an amount per length they swim.  

We also encourage swimmers to get sponsors over and above the $60,  as this money will go right back into the FAST swim club which helps immensely to keep our club thriving and sustainable by contributing to our yearly expenses and operating costs.  This is an important fundraiser for our club so very much encourage our swimmers to do their best to support it!

Important things to know about the FUNDRAISING/SPONSOR aspect of the event:

1.  If you recoup the $60 (i.e. get $60 from sponsors) you DO NOT bring in this money as you already paid the $60.  You simply come and participate in the event by swimming as many laps as you can in 2 hours.

2.  If you choose not to recoup the $60, again, swimmers then just come and participate in this team building event.

3.  If you raise over and above the $60 from various sponsors, you DO bring in this amount.  BUT it must be brought in in the form of one total cheque from you payable to FAST (or Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Club).  

4.  If you have received any monies from sponsors, please ensure that you bring your completed Swim-A-Thon package with you, with sponsor names and addresses clearly printed so they can receive their tax receipt.

5. NO CASH, please, 1 check per family for all money collected, check should be made out to FAST.

Important things to know about the SWIMMING aspect of the event:

1.  Each swimmer should have one parent present to count their laps

2.  Each swimmer should have a water bottle for hydration during the event

3.  There will be juice and breakfast food provided for the swimmers after the event (Event Organizer Cheryll Penney will be sending a separate request for food donations)

4.  Swimmers can various strokes, flutter boards and pull-buoys to break up their time in the pool

PARENT INFO BLITZ

Following the Swim-A-Thon there will be a Parents Info Blitz from 8:30-9:30am in Room A116, where our FAST coaches and Board members will be present to speak about some key club information that you will want to know and also chat with you and answer questions, etc.  So please come to:

1.  Get to know your Board and Coaches and help us get to know you

2.  Learn about the FAST swim club and get some helpful tips on navigating this world of swim meets, swim times, swim events, volunteering to help your club, etc.

3.  Bring your questions and get some answers

This is an important day for FAST and we look forward to spending some fun time with our swimmers and their parents!

Sunday practice (today) starts at 3pm

Swimmers and Parents,
(AG1, Sen1, Sen2)

Just to confirm today's practice starts at 3pm (Oct 10th). Originally we had apple picking till 2pm and we do not have a room booked for a classroom session. We will have it next week.

Marta

Apple picking event cancelled

Dear families,

The apple picking event is cancelled for today due to rain and cold weather, we don't want anyone get sick. We missed the nice weather by a day. The farm is still open if anyone would like to go on their own.
We will work on new different event to replace this one.
We apologize for inconvenience.

Nancy and Marta

Amby UNB Meet Oct 19-21 - Officials needed

"FAST swimmers and parents - UNB Varsity swimmers are needing our help. They are
hosting their first meet this season and need officials. You don't need to have
any experience to work as a timer. Please come out and help.

There are 4 sessions. Usually short and sweet(about 2-3hrs). Officials should
show up at the warmup times - Session 1 Fri,Oct 19 5:30 pm, Session 2 Sat,Oct 20 9
am(following our Time Trial), Session 3 Sat, Oct 20 5:30 pm, and Session 4 Sun,Oct 21 9 am.

Please forward your intent to - donruth@nbnet.nb.ca or myself at
pramsey@nbnet.nb.ca

Thanks so much, see you there.

Patti Ramsey FAST Meets/Officials coordinator"

Officials Needed Dual Meet, Oct 20th

"Hey folks, our club and Woodstock are holding a Time Trial, 7am-9am Saturday, Oct  20th. We are needing parents participation as officiate. No experience is needed to be a timer. Please let me know as soon as you can if you are able to help out. Please arrive for 6:30 am and there will be a brief orientation.

As well, UNB would love our help officiating their Amby Leger meet. The Saturday session begins immediately after our Time Trial, so please consider sticking around.

Thanks,

Patti Ramsey pramsey@nbnet.nb.ca"

Upcoming team events for October

October team events

October 14th- Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm at Doucette's U-pick Apple Orchard

Please remember to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the view on the hill after we are completed our apple picking.
Attached is the link to Doucette's U-Pick Apple http://doucettes.webs.com/
Location:118 carlisle road
Douglas New Brunswick E3G 7N4 Canada

Please advise Nancy Corbett (FAST Team Manager) at managerfast@gmail.com if you will be attending the 1st Team Social Event of the year and the number of family members that will attending as well.

October 20th- Time Trial 6:30-9:00am (in house meets) invited all competitive groups at UNB
swimmers will have a chance to get back into their racing mode.

Novice groups 100 IM and 200 Free
Age Groups and Senior Groups 200 IM and 100 Free.
Parents-we need your help to run this event. If you can help us out with officiating please email Patti Ramsey  pramsey@nbnet.nb.ca

October 27th- Swimathon at UNB 6:30-8:30am and Parent Info Blitz 8:30-9:30am at UNB room C210
First fundraiser of the year-more info to come
Parent Info Blitz-parent meeting- chance for parents and coaches to discuss the upcoming season, ask questions and get familiar with team procedures

Week update correction for Senior groups

	Mon Oct 08	Tue Oct 09	Wed Oct 10	Thu Oct 11	Fri Oct 12	Sat Oct 13	Sun Oct 14
Novice 1	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Novice 2	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Novice 3	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
AG1	Cancelled	Swim practice 6:00-7:00 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm
AG2	Cancelled	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB		Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
AG3	Cancelled		Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Sen1	Cancelled	Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP Swim practice 5:30-7:00pm UNB	Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm
Sen2		Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm

Week update Oct 08-14

	Mon Oct 08	Tue Oct 09	Wed Oct 10	Thu Oct 11	Fri Oct 12	Sat Oct 13	Sun Oct 14
Novice 1	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Novice 2	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Novice 3	Cancelled		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
AG1	Cancelled	Swim practice 6:00-7:00 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm
AG2	Cancelled	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB		Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
AG3	Cancelled		Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm
Sen1	Cancelled	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm
Sen2		Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Apple picking 11:30am-2:00pm Swim practice 3:00-5:00pm

Saturday am practice

Swimmers and Parents

Tomorrow's practice (Saturday Oct 6th) will take place at UNB 7:00-8:30am and not at the FIP. We apologize for any inconvenience however this is a necessary move as we have couple of coaches attending training camp in Moncton and we are little short on coaching staff. Please note this is one time change.

 

 Thank you,

 Marta

Fast Hotel Booking Information for Meets

Hello FAST families,    Attached is a word document with Group Rate/ Hotel bookings for upcoming  swim meets for the 2012/2013 year.    Please ensure to make your reservations early as we have negotiated some  fantastic prices but if you do not book by the release date then the  rooms will be released back to the hotel, and you may not receive the  negotiated price.    If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.    Thank you     <<HOTEL BOOKINGS2012-2013.doc>>     Nancy Corbett  FAST Team Manager

Fwd: Help

Hi Folks,

I received the below email from Owen Piercey`s mom...If any one happen to pick up her ipad or knows where it might have been relocated, please reply to this email or contact her directly at her email...

Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Heather

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Karen Piercey <karenpiercey@me.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Help
To: "frederictonaquanauts@gmail.com" <frederictonaquanauts@gmail.com>


Hi Heather,

I was at morning practice this morning with Owen at LB gym. I believe I left my iPad on the bench in the lobby. Could you send out a message and ask if anyone picked it up? It is in a black neoprene case.

Thanking you,

Karen Piercey (Owen--AG2)

Sent from my iPod.

Oct Newsletter

Hi Folks,

First Newsletter of the year...Hot off the presses....

Heather

Fishes and Sharks news

Hello Fishes and Sharks!

Just an update to the group lists, see below for the latest version...as always, this is a working copy, but it is the most recent. This coming weekend is also Thanksgiving weekend, so there are a few cancellations to make note of. There will be NO practice for the Sharks group on Saturday, October 6th and there will be NO practice for the Fishes 2 and 3 classes that run on Monday October 8th. Please enjoy the weekend with friends and family! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

Mel

Session # 1  September 24th - November 30th
Tuesday/Thursday  6:30-7:15pm
Fishes 1     SHAUNA		Fishes 1     JORDANA		Fishes 2     HOLLY		Fishes 2     DAVID
Ryan Johnston		Kristen Simmons		Maeve Hachey		Josh Deschenes
Eve Theriault		Julia Ramsey		Jessica Hickey		Alex MacFarlane
Ella Simmons		Jagger Canney		Jade Cossette		Jessica White
MacKenzie Gower		Glorietta Marie Benigno		Gregory Phillips		Dara Cossette
Bradley Newton		Ronel Zhigurl		Ceilidh Baker		Ana Theriault
Malcom Black		Annabel Conlin		Paige LeBlanc		Claire Hawkins
				Ben Scott
Tuesday/Thursday 7:15-8				Tuesday/Thursday  7:15-8, Saturday 3-4pm
Fishes 3   DAVID		Fishes 3    HOLLY		Sharks    JORDANA		Sharks     SHAUNA
Avery Goodfellow		Noah Lydon		Tom Boden		Mackenzie Johnston
Shon Lazarev		Carys Jacobson		Kate Johnston		Luke Staeben
Abby Storey		Vihn Cookson		Emilie-Anne Lund		Alia Bastin
Luke Simmons		Mishel Zhigun		Sophie Penny		Georgia Williams
Annika Bastin		Emma Sinclair		Bradley Morrison		Chase Rogers
Sofie Mais		Laine Sutherland		Gabriel You		Samantha Cookson
Nicole Trites		Olivia Lingley		Alex Smith		Talia Nixon
Monday/Friday 5:30-6:15
Fishes 2   JANELLE		Fishes 3  ELIZABETH
Matthew Ferdinand		Koan Walker-Titus
Hayden Clark		Russell Preston
Kerry Zhang		Phillip Ingalls
Oliver Davis		Laura Stafford
		Ben Scott

Updates for week Oct 01-07

Thanksgiving Monday Oct 8th all practices are cancelled

	Mon Oct 01	Tue Oct 02	Wed Oct 03	Thu Oct 04	Fri Oct 05	Sat Oct 06	Sun Oct 07
Novice 1	Swim practice 3:30-5:00pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP
Novice 2	Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB
Novice 3	Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB		Swim practice 3:30-4:30pm UNB	Swim practice 3:00-4:00pm UNB
AG1		Swim practice 6:00-7:00 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 4:00-5:30pm UNB		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Cancelled
AG2	Swim practice 7:15-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30 am UNB Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB		Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP
AG3	Swim practice 6:30-7:30am FIP Swim practice 7:15-8:30pm UNB		Swim practice 7:00-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 6:30-8:00pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-8:30pm UNB	Swim practice 7:30-9:00am FIP
Sen1	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP Swim practice 5:30-7:15pm UNB	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB Dry land 5:45-6:45pm		Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Cancelled
Sen2		Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 4:00-5:50pm UNB	Swim practice 6:00-7:30am FIP	Swim practice 6:30-8:30 am UNB	Cancelled