COMMITTEE 2014/2015
ONE FISH, TWO FISH THREE FISH, MORE! MELTON SWIMMING CLUB NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2014
IMPORTANT NOTICE
METRO WEST 7-10 HEATS & 800m EVENT: The flyer and entry form link are attached below. Entries must be received no later than Tuesday 30th September 2014. All entries must go through the club and they can either post them to our PO Box 1409, Melton West - or drop them off at Julie's house at 14 Trethowan Avenue, Melton West or give them to Rob. Please make cheques payable to the Melton Swimming Club. http://metrowestvic.swimming.org.au/page.php?id=5289 http://www.swimming.org.au/visageimages/clubs/metro westvic//Swim_Meets/7_10_Encouragement_Meet_/710_2013_flyer.pdf
EXECUTIVE: PRESIDENT: Ken Lindner Mobile: 0417 429 735 Email:
[email protected] VICE PRESIDENT: Dee Carr Mobile: 0421 352 080 Email:
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SECRETARY: Wendy Marsh Mobile: 0435 438 100 Email:
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TREASURER: Julie Walsh Mobile: 0421 523 722 Email:
[email protected] .au
GENERAL:
DISTRICT DELEGATE: Rob Neilson Mobile: 0408 779 443 Email:
[email protected] GRIEVANCE OFFICER: Jeff Carr Mobile: 0410 343 736 Email:
[email protected] Sally Gillard Mobile: 0409 230 532 Email:
[email protected] Nikki Thorp Mobile: 0423 161 036 Email:
[email protected] NEWSLETTER: Lisa Wills Email:
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CLUB COACHES: HEAD COACH: Robert Neilson Mobile 0408 779 443 Email:
[email protected] COACH: Nikki Thorp Mobile: 0423 161 036 Email:
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CLUB CALENDAR 2014/2015
DATE
TIME
EVENT
21-28 SEPT 2014
BENDIGO TRAINING CAMP
MELTON
11-12 OCT 2014
VICTORIAN OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS 1 KM, 2.5KM, 5KM – 10 KM
HAZELWOOD MAC
11 OCT
6.00 PM
METRO WEST DISTRICT 800m FREESTYLE METRO WEST DISTRICT 7 – 10 ENCOURAGEMENT MEET
17 OCT 2014
6.45 pm
CLUB NIGHT – Graded Scratch #2
1 NOV 2014
6.30 PM
METRO WEST DISTRICT 8 & UNDER AND 200m EVENTS
MAC
7 NOV 2014
9.00 AM 4.00PM
BUNNINGS BBQ – MELTON
FUNDRAISER
7 NOV 2014
CLUB NIGHT – Graded Scratch # 3
8 NOV 2014
6.30 PM
METRO WEST 1500m FREESTYLE
MAC
9 NOV 2014
9.00 AM
METRO 7-10 COMP FINALS
MSAC
16 NOV 2014
8.30 AM
METRO WEST DISTRICT CHAMPS
MSAC
CLUB NIGHTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE COMMITTEE Due to the fact that families are not fulfilling their required rostered time keeping duties (including emergencies) at meets, a new guideline is being created which will include the forfeiture of a swimmer being invited to attend the next Club sponsored event at the discretion of the Committee.
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COACH’S COMMENTS
We look forward to promising times ahead, with the long course comps about to the start, and with the short course comps ending on a good note. The club performed well throughout the season, being a good warm up to the main long course comps ahead of us. State Short Course achievements P.B’s, Finalists, & Medal winners. Milla Place – Bronze Medal 200 fly backing up Jaime-Lee (Silver) & Patrick Getson (2 Bronze) medals. Lots of simple mistakes were made throughout states that influenced our results. This shouldn’t happen, we’re better than that, lets concentrate on getting the little things right at training. Learn from your mistakes, get them out of your system and alleviate the problems in order to achieve your goals going forward into the Long course season. I look forward to seeing more consistency and better performances at training, which will change the outcome in competitive racing. Rob
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COACH’S COMMENTS LONG COURSE Improving swimming stamina, or endurance, relates to your capacity to perform continuous repetitions, while resisting the need to stop. Without stamina, arms and legs easily become fatigued, resulting in inability to maintain proper technique, a major cause of water drag and ultimately poor swimming results. Spring is here and long course is coming, so time to improve stamina. Quarter of the Squad is off to Bendigo Training camp to assist with preparation for long course. During that week at Waves we will also be working on our stamina. You should have end of season goals, but more importantly how are you going to achieve these goals. With half the number of turn’s and under-waters, distance per stroke is the name of the game in Long course. In training focus on the length of your stroke and count your strokes during different sets. Sets that focus on descending your time while holding a specific stroke count will help you stay disciplined about swimming tall and will help you find that right stroke rate to stroke length ratio. Are you eating the foods you should be for energy, recovery and fitness? Vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, (colourful plate) as well as lean protein sources, (chicken and fish) good sources of healthy fats, (nuts, avocado, olive oil) and of course foods packed with the quality carbohydrates your muscles need to fuel sessions, (whole grains, beans, oats and milk). Milk drinks are a fantastic and easy way to help your muscles in the recovery immediately after training. Pop it in your training bag.
Nikki
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OFF AND RACING Competition News
CONGRATULATIONS A team of 19 swimmers headed to the Victorian Age Short Course Championships held on 5-7 September. They were: Kaitlyn Alinea, Abby Angeles, Gerard Atienza, Jack Carr, Vince Cartina, Jackson Eekelschot, , Lucas Dingli, Joshua Linder, Grace McGoldrick, Alycia Morrow, Jesse O'Rourke, Milla Place, Jamie Salmon, Sophia Strangio, Joshua Taylor, Max Thompson, Erika Villegas, Benjamin Wills and Mitchell Wills. Between them they achieved 62 P.B’s! Well done to Milla for winning a bronze medal for placing in the Girls 13 Year Old 200 meter butterfly. The Club had nine swimmers place inside the top 10 in various events. Congratulations to all swimmers and Rob on a great effort. Well done to the all parents for their timekeeping efforts.
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SWIMMING AUSTRALIA – PARENT BEHAVIOURAL GUIDELINES AT EVENTS • • • • • • • • •
Abide by the General Behavioural Guidelines. Encourage your child to participate in sport for their individual enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and improvement. Focus on your child’s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing. Encourage your child to abide by the rules and accept judgements made by officials. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or performing below expectation. Be an example to your child and others. Appreciate good performances by all participants. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the sporting environment. Show appreciation and respect for all people involved in your child’s swimming. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of their gender, ability, ethnicity, cultural background or religion.
SWIMMING AUSTRALIA – SPECTATOR BEHAVIOURAL GUIDELINES AT EVENTS • • • • • • • • •
Abide by the General Behavioural Guidelines. Remember that people participate in sport for their enjoyment and benefit, not yours. Applaud good performance and efforts from all individuals and teams. Congratulate all participants on their performance regardless of the outcome. Respect the decisions of officials, and teach others to do the same. Never ridicule or scold an athlete for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational. Reject the use of violence in any form, whether it is by spectators, coaches, officials or competitors. Show respect for all athletes. Without them there would be no competition. Encourage competitors to follow the rules and the officials’ decisions. Do not use foul language, sledge or harass other competitors, coaches or officials.
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.
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