Thursday, August 30, 2012

Planning for Big Waves!!!


Starting to plan Fall activities?  The CANDU Swim Club has great programs to offer the whole family!  We continue to develop and grow our very popular learn to swim program “I Can Swim” for kids aged 6 to 10 years old.  Our trained coaches teach all aspects of competitive swimming, focusing on the “fun” skill.  We offer a great competitive swim program where athletes are trained, supported and developed by our dynamic coaching staff.   For those looking for something in-between, we have our non-competitive fitness program.  Also, new this year, a pre-competitive program is being introduced.  This replaces I Can Swim Fast and develops all aspects of swimming in a comfortable and challenging environment.  For adults (18 & up) able to swim a minimum of 50m, our club is pleased to support a Masters Program in partnership with the Town of Deep River. 

The year is divided into 3 sessions allowing great flexibility:

  • 1 Oct – 22 Dec;
  • 7 Jan – 8 Mar; and
  • 18 Mar – 7 Jun. 

Dates and times are as follows:

  • I Can Swim:  Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Pre-competitive:  Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. plus optional Saturday 8:15-9:15 a.m.
  • Competitive:  Monday & Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tuesday 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thurs 5:00-6:30 p.m., and/or Saturday 7:25-9:25 a.m.
  • Fitness:  choose any two days from the Competitive schedule
  • Masters:  Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m. and/or Tuesday 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Want more information?  Come see us at the Deep River Registration Night. On-line registration will begin 2012 September 17.

Small Town, Big Waves!

2011-2012 RECAP


2011/2012 Season Award Winners:

·            Bonnie Harrison Award for Dedication and Excellence: Marianne Emond

·            Blimkie Best All Around 12 and Under: Ecaterina Facina

·            Snider Pharmasave Leadership: Ellen McCole

·            Coaches Choice: Lauren Adams, Al Williams

·            Rookie of the Year: Liam McKenna, Riley Hardwick

·            Top Score: Adam Paquette, Ecaterina Facina

·            4A Award (Attitude, Achievement, Attendance, Ability): Vincent Martel

·            Leeson Most Improved 12 and Under: Anna Li

·            Sportsmanship Award: James McCole, Victoria Adams

·            Best all around: Adam Paquette

An honorable mention was given to Matt Ackman in recognition of his achievement and contribution to the team.  He trains part-time with the CANDUs and competes at the national level for Point Clare, Quebec.

 

Small Town Big Waves!

The CANDU Swim Club review of 2011/12

 

The swimmers:  129 participants in 6 programs – I Can Swim (ICS), ICS Fast, ICS Fast&Far, Fitness, Competitive and Masters.  The competitive team attended 12 away meets and 75% qualified for and swam at the regional level.  The team hosted two local swim meets (The Great Pumpkin and Blackfly) and a Time Trial.  The younger swimmers participated in 3 local mock swim meets, travelled to Ottawa for the fun Candy Cane meet and hosted out of town developing swimmers at our Sundaes on Sunday fun meet.  The team trained for 450 hours in the Deep River pool to make those big waves!

 
The coaches:  A coaching team of 18 was led by Mitch Blimkie, Chela Breckon and Heather Pentney (nee Keeling). This dedicated trio ensured coaches were trained, planned practises, coached, attended training camps, communicated with parents (~5000 emails between coaches, staff, executive and parents!), attended swim meets and volunteered numerous hours for meetings, special events and fundraisers.  The coaching team develops the swimmers so they can make those big waves!

 
The executive:  A dedicated group of adults formed a strong executive this year:

-        Janice Breckon – President

-        Lisa Ackman – Vice-President

-        Doug Rodgers – Past President & Officials Chair

-        Chela Breckon – Treasurer & co-head coach

-        Mitch Blimkie – Co-head coach

-        Melinda Boor – Secretary

-        Diane Davis – Meet Manager

-        Johanne Charbonneau and Nicole Adams – Registrars

-        Lynda Lance – Swim-a-thon coordinator

-        Katrina Steele – Fundraising/publicity

The executive met monthly, ensured swimmers were registered, organized and ran the local swim meets and time trials and ensured the swimmers could make those big waves!

 
The parents:  Each swimmer requires the support of parents/grandparents to get them to practises and meets, encourage their development and celebrate in their achievement.  The team needs parents to volunteer at meets and support fundraising efforts.  A big thank you to the parents for the many ways they enable the swimmers to make big waves!


Stay tuned for details of the CANDU 2012/13 program.  It promises to be exciting and will continue the team motto:  Small Town Big Waves!