Woodstock Meet Information

Hi,

Here is some information for the Woodstock Development (Saturday Oct 11th, 2008)

Warm up starts at 10:00am.  We ask that all swimmers be on deck and ready to swim by 9:45.  The pool is located at the Carleton Civic Centre.  The address is 105 Connell Park Road. 506-325-4671

Please remember to wear FAST clothing.  If you don't have any, try to wear something Black and/or Red.

We would ask that swimmers race in Black suits.  Once again, if you don't have anything black it is OK.

The deck area of this pool is small and can be fairly warm.  Please remember to bring plenty of fluids (especially water and no Soda POP).
As the session will run long, don't forget to also bring plenty HEALTHY Snacks.  (NO nut products, chips, chocolate bars, etc.)

Parents:  In the past the Woodstock club has asked parents to help run this meet.  Please bring your deck shoes(ones that can get wet).  This is a very small club and will need your help.

If you have any questions please email me at gyoung8940@rogers.com  See you on Saturday.

Thanks
Claudette Young

Fwd: Timers needed for Amby Leger Swim Meet

Hi Folks

Just a quick clarification...

 

The Amby Leger Swim Meet at UNB is the 17th, 18th and 19th, 2008 and not the 20th.

 

Thanks and sorry for the confusion...

 

Heather

Hi

It is that time again for the annual Amby Leger Swim Meet ( October 17th, 18th and 20th, 2008).  This is a university swim meet with teams from Atlantic Canada.  As before, FAST provides meet officials and timers for this event.  We ask that all families help out with this meet.  The nice thing about university swimming is that the sessions are short. (1.5 - 2 hours).   Timers will be needed for the following sessions:  

                     Friday - 7:00pm -9:00pm                                                                    
                     Saturday - 11:00am -1:00pm
                                7:00pm - 9:00pm
                     Sunday - 11:00am - 1:00pm

We are going to need 18 timers per session.  Swimmers over the age of 13 are invited to time as well.

Please email me at gyoung8940@rogers.com. with the session that you can work.

***You don't have to have any experience with a stop watch.  We will teach you all need to know.****

Thanks
Claudette Young
                    

Practices Cancelled Thanksgiving Weekend

Hi Folks,

 

All Fast Swim Practices will be cancelled this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday ( October 11, 12 and 13th ) for Thanksgiving and repair work being done on the pool.

 

We will be back to the regular practice schedule on Tuesday morning.

 

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Timers needed for Amby Leger Swim Meet

Hi

It is that time again for the annual Amby Leger Swim Meet ( October 17th, 18th and 20th, 2008).  This is a university swim meet with teams from Atlantic Canada.  As before, FAST provides meet officials and timers for this event.  We ask that all families help out with this meet.  The nice thing about university swimming is that the sessions are short. (1.5 - 2 hours).   Timers will be needed for the following sessions:  

                     Friday - 7:00pm -9:00pm                                                                    
                     Saturday - 11:00am -1:00pm
                                7:00pm - 9:00pm
                     Sunday - 11:00am - 1:00pm

We are going to need 18 timers per session.  Swimmers over the age of 13 are invited to time as well.

Please email me at gyoung8940@rogers.com. with the session that you can work.

***You don't have to have any experience with a stop watch.  We will teach you all need to know.****

Thanks
Claudette Young
                    

Only 2 Days left to place clothing orders

Hi Folks,

 

We have only two days left to place clothing and equipment orders.  Orders must be received by Tuesday, October 7th. Please leave your order in the white box in the coaches office.

 

Don't miss your chance to get official Fast clothing and swim suits at our team discount. Late orders will not be accepted.

 

All clothing is available for sizing at Triathlete at King's Place downtown...

 

Thanks,

Heather

The Sweatshirts are here

Hi Folks,

 

The Speedo team sweatshirts have arrived at Tri-Athlete. They are available to try on during business hours...

 

Thanks,

Heather

Team Equipment Order

 

 Hi Folks,

 

I have arranged with a swim distributor in Quebec to order our equipment at a discount. I have set the date for the order deadline the same as the clothing: Tuesday, October 7th. You can email your order to me at this address or you can put your order in the white box. Please include your swimmer's name, group and a contact phone number in case I have questions. Payment must be received before the equipment can be picked up. You can leave a cheque in the box with your order or give to me at practice. Cheques as always should be made payable to FAST.

 

 

We will be ordering snorkels (link below to look at each), fins and paddles. The buoys are not available in youth sizes from this company. The buoys are available from Tri-Athlete. Diane has ordered more and they should be in any day. The kick boards are about the same cost at Tri-Athlete at King's Place. The mess bags are also available at our local store for the same cost.

 

If you would like to order, please specify what you want and the size. Marta has suggested that AG1 & 2 buy the yellow, size large paddles. If you have any questions regarding sizing, please see your coach. This order is not refundable, so please ensure correct sizing before ordering.

 

I have included the links below so you can see what the snorkels look like. Marta suggested that most kids prefer the swimmer's snorkel. They are not available to try on for hygennic reasons.

 

Thanks,

Heather

                 

http://aquamteam.com/Catalogue/ER-07710_EN.html (Swimmer's snorkel)

 

http://aquamteam.com/Catalogue/ER-07712_EN.html (Freestyle snorkel)

 

 

Saturday Morning Time Trial

Hi Everyone.

FAST will be running a time trial this Saturday October 4th, 2008.

Time:  7:00 -8:30  Please be on deck by 6:45
Location:  SMA Pool, UNB  (You may have to use the back door as the front        
           ones may not be open yet)
Groups:  Novice, All Age Group Groups and National.
Events:  Novice:  50 kick, 50 Free, 50 Back
         Age Group and National:  100 free, 200 IM, 100 Back
         Relays for ALL

This is not a sanctioned event but a place for all swimmers to get back into racing mode.  This is also great for swimmers who have never raced before.

Hope you can all come on Saturday. If you have any questions please contact your coach.

Claudette Young

Clothing Order has been extended

Hi Folks,

 

The FAST Clothing order deadline has been extended to next Tuesday, October 7th. The folks at Tri- Athlete have arranged to have the Speedo Sweatshirts available to try on. They should be there tomorrow. I will send out a quick email to confirm that they have arrived at the store as soon as they call. They also have shorts available for sizing.

 

If you have placed your order and want to change a size, please email  me @ frederictonaquanauts@gmail.com and let me know your swimmer's name and new size.

 

 

Thanks for swimming with FAST!

 

Heather

Novice 1 & 2 Parent Meeting Update from Coach Marta

Novice 1 and 2 group Parents meeting:

• Novice 1 group schedule adjustment -Starting Sept. 29th.  NOVICE 1 practices on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday practice will be extended 15 min longer and Tuesday practice is cancelled
• Equipment required for practices- kick board and pull bouy (junior size) Fins are also recommended. If you have questions about equipment, please contact Heather Horwood  at frederictonaquanauts@gmail.com
• Head Group Parent Grace Martin can be contacted  at emartin@unb.ca, or Group Parent Rep for Nov 1, Mary Davis at mikedavi@nbnet.nb.ca   , or for Nov2, Jill Goodyear at chrisgoo@nb.sympatico.ca 

To establish communication between the parents and board and coaching staff, please forward all questions and concerns to Group Parent representative. They will bring it to the attention of the board or coaches.

• FAST Team equipment and Apparel Policy- please read attached policy we are implementing this year. If you have any questions please contact head coach Marta Belsh at swimming@rogers.com or 206-2718
• Clothing order form is due Sept 30^th. Contact Heather Horwood for more info.

 

 

New Apparel and Equipment Policy

Hi Folks,

We are sending our Team's new Apparel and Equipment Policy. We wanted to have the policy available before the deadline for the Clothing Order to allow parents time to place orders with the team. This policy will be discussed in further details at your scheduled Parent Meeting with Coach Marta.

Thanks for being a part of FAST...

FAST Practice Apparel and Equipment Policy

Mandatory Apparel at PM Practices: For all competitive groups with the Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team, swimmers are expected to come to practices with the following:

• FAST bathing suit (Speedo black with red straps or black/red fun suit)
• 2 bathing caps with FAST logo,
• 2 pairs of goggles

Swimmers are not permitted to train in Aquablades or Fastskin suits.

All AM practices: Swimmers are permitted to wear a swimsuit and cap of their choice.

The Head Coach determines if the suit is appropriate.

Mandatory Equipment at Practice:

FAST Competitive Groups (NOV 1, NOV2, AG1, AG2, AG3, NAT)

It is recommended that FAST swimmers purchase their own equipment.

Nov 1 and 2 and AG 3 Group: Kick board, pull buoy, fins

AG1, 2 and Nat: Kick board, pull buoy, fins, paddles, snorkel, band

FAST Competition Apparel

Mandatory Apparel at Competitions: FAST swimmers in Nov 1 and 2 groups are expected to wear the following three items when representing the Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team at competitive meets:

· Official FAST Team Swim suit – black Speedo suit with FAST logo(black Aquablades or Fastskin are acceptable to wear).

· Official FAST Bathing cap

· Official FAST Team T-shirt

All swimmers in Group AG1, 2, 3 and National are expected to wear the following items when representing the Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team at competitive meets:

• Official FAST Team Swim suit – black Speedo suit with FAST logo (black Aquablades or Fastskin are acceptable to wear)
• Official FAST Bathing cap
• Official FAST Team T-shirt
• Official FAST Team black hooded sweatshirt with FAST logo
• Red or Black shorts

Black hooded sweatshirt and red shorts are also available to both Novice group swimmers as an optional equipment to purchase.

Coaches will update swimmers on particular equipment items throughout the season.

Breaches of this policy may result in an athlete forfeiting his/her right to compete at the event.

Youth Cup

Youth Cup Information:

 

Hi
I realize that December is still a couple of months away but 

 

i thought that I would get on the ball with Youth Cup  plans.  I would like to know how many swimmers are interested in attending.  The dates are December 4th to the 7th.  We would leave Fredericton on the 3rd and return on the 8th.  I have checked into flights and the prices are very good.  (Return from Fredericton for $516.00 taxes included)  Please get back to me as son as possible if you plan to attend.
 
PS.  I am not sure of the time standards as the meet package is not online yet.  I think that they are higher (in some events ) then the A times.
 
Thanks
Claudette
gyoung8940@rogers.com

Important Message to Fast Fishes and Fishes Advanced

Important Message from our Registrar:
 
Please reply to mreid2215@rogers.com
 
 
Hi all  FAST fishes and fishes advanced families
 
Presently I have received only about half of your required online registrations. 
 
This is a required part of the registration process in addition to the registration night we had in September and if it is not completed your swimmers will not be permitted to swim next week due to insurance liabilities. NO exceptions!!! I will be sending a list of confirmed registrations to Marta on Friday
 
After registration night you were sent an email from Swim Canada with a link and/or a user id and password to register. If you have deleted this or have been trying to login but having difficulties please email me.
 
Some of you are registered ....Thank you
If you tried but are not sure you were successful please drop me a line at
 
mreid2215@rogers.com
 
 
Michelle

Continuation of last email re Clothing order

Google email is a little tricky sometimes....I sent the email unfinished ooops. Here is the entire email...

 

Hi Folks,

 

I have attached our Annual Clothing order form. We will also be handing our order forms at practices this week starting Monday evening.

 

This year our orders are a little different. Orders are due no later than September 30th. All orders must be paid for by that date or they will not be included in the order.

 

We have included a couple of practice suits from the Speedo Endurance line of Polyester suits that last forever, well not really forever but certainly longer than the lycra ones we like to race in. The old standby black flyback with red straps for the girls as well as a really fun swirly red one with black strap called Cosmic Wave. The boys have the standard black Endurance jammer suit as well as the cosmic wave jammer which is a black polyester suit with a red swirly splice up the side.

 

The black endurance suit as well as the black racing suit will be stamped with our team name.

 

This year we have also changed our clothing. We will have really fun Speedo hooded sweatshirts in black with our Fast logo embroidered on the chest. We will also be selling funky little red shorts for the girls and very cool reversible red shorts for the guys. Unfortunately the shorts are only available in adult sizing. Speedo size charts are available on the order form a a guide, however the folks at Tri-Athlete are our experts so please refer to them with any sizing questions. Clothing is non refundable to please check with them.

 

The folks at Tri-Athlete asked me to remind everyone to please not leave sizing assistance to the last day....In the past, it has been very busy and the wait for assistance may be long...

 

Please leave order with your cheque (no cash please) in the white box in the coaches office.

 

Thanks  and sorry about the two emails..

 

Heather

 

 

FAST Annual Clothing Order

Hi Folks,

 

I have attached our Annual Clothing order form. We will also be handing our orders at practices this week starting Monday evening.

This year our orders are a little different.

 

We have included a couple of practice suits from the Sppedo Endurance line of Polyester suits that last foreever, well not forever but certainly longer than the lycra ones we like to race in. The old standby black  flyback with red straps for the girls as well as a really fun swirly red one with black strap called Cosmic Wave.