More medals and records

On day 3 of Age Group Provincials, Bailey added another gold medal in the 100 Breaststroke in an amazing time of 1:09.13. This is a new Stingrays record, killing her previous record of 1:13.59!

Olivia added two bronze medals to her collection today. She set a PB in the 100 Free with a time of 57.77, and set a PB and new Stingrays record in the 200 Butterfly with a time of 2:20.97. That makes medals in three different strokes for Olivia...Free, Back and Fly!

Practice Cancellations - Masters March 1 and Senior/Age Group March 2

Master’s Practice Cancellation

Practice is cancelled on Sunday, March 1, 2015 due to unavailability of a replacement coach.  Sorry and see you on Tuesday night.

 

Senior/Age Group Cancellation

Practice on Monday, March 3, 2015 is cancelled due to the 2015 Ontario Age Group Championships.  We are rocking the competition but will be back very late on Sunday night.  Sleep in, dream fast thoughts and I’ll see you on Monday night.

 

 

Rod Agar
Head Coach
Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club
psacheadcoach@gmail.com
613-200-0747

Double Gold at Provincials

WOW...a double gold night tonight!  Olivia won the 200 Free in 2:03.00 breaking her own Stingrays record.

Bailey won the 400 IM in a time of 4:50.01 breaking yet another Stingrays record!!

Another two Stingrays records broken today!

At age-group provincials today, Bailey Andison earned a gold medal in the 200 Breaststroke with a time of 2:30.01 breaking her own Stingrays record by over 3 seconds!

Olivia Ellard  also broke her own Stingrays record in the 100 Backstroke, earning a silver medal in a time of 1:01.44!

Provincial Age Group Championships this Weekend

We have four Senior swimmers competing at the Provincial Age Group Championships starting tomorrow and through to Sunday in Brantford. Follow Bailey Andison, Olivia Ellard, Courtney Wren, and Lauren Miller as they compete in several individual events and relays!

For the Psych Sheets, click here

For Live results, click here

Night out at The Cove

Don't forget to book those babysitters for your night out at The Cove!

Tickets available from Jen Kelly, Brandi Machan, Shannon Baillon, Matt Barnabe, Bill Wheeler

Rooms are still available at The Cove for that night, if you would like to stay the night!

Please contact Jen Kelly  jen@bayviewyachtharbour.com if you have Silent Auction items, or just bring them that evening.

Head Coach’s Report

EOSA Short Course Regionals – January 30 – February 1, 2015 – Belleville

16 Stingrays competed in the 2015 EOSA Short Course Championships held in Belleville. Top Stingray was Thomas MacMillan. Thomas won the high point award for 12 year-old boys by winning the 200 & 400 IM and the 100 & 200 butterfly as well as placing 2nd in 200 free and 3rd in 100 & 200 back. Thomas set a new club record in 400 IM with a time of 5:35.43. Other medalists and record-breakers were: Olivia Ellard – 2nd in 400 & 800 free (both in record breaking times 4:26.16 & 9:15.28) and 3rd in 50 free and 400 IM; Andrew Machan – 1st in 50 & 800 free (in record time 10:17.16), 2nd in 100 free and third in 200 free; Lauren Miller – 3rd in 400 IM; Megan Wheeler – 1st in 100 breast, 2nd in 50 breast & 100 butterfly and 3rd in the 12 & under 400 IM and
Courtney Wren – 2nd in 800 free and 3rd in 200 butterfly. Andrew and David Machan, Megan Wheeler and Thomas MacMillan all qualified for the 2015 Ontario Winter Festival with their swims, Andrew in the 200 & 800 free, David in 200 back, Megan in 100 & 200 breast and 400 IM and Thomas in 100 & 200 back, 100 & 200 fly, 200 & 400 IM and 200 free. The team impressed with their toughness down the stretch and their spirit. The team dinners were great too!

2015 CPWD Mid Winter Melt

13 Stingrays took part in the 2015 CPWD Mid-Winter Melt. Top Stingray was Ben Perkins with 4 1st place and 1 2nd place finishes. Other event winners included Luke Allan (3), Grace Barnabe (1), Hilary Fournier (1), Camryn Hollywood (1), Allina Warwick (1) and Makenna Warwick (1). Top 5 swim s were done by Laura Barnabe, Reegan Bell, Justyn Hollywood, Raija McTavish and Zoe Strachan.

Speedo Eastern Canadians – February 19 – 22, 2015 – Québec City

Bailey Andison and Olivia Ellard attended the 2015 Speedo Eastern Canadian Long Course Open. Bailey impressed with two silver medal swims in 50 breast and 200 IM. Bailey set new Stingrays’ records in 50 free, 50, 100 & 200 breast and 200 IM. Olivia placed 6th in 50 back, 4th in 100 back (new club record – 1:04.19) and 5th in 200 back (new club record – 2:18.33). Both swimmers performances qualified them for the upcoming 2015 Canadian Trials in April.

Ontario Winter Festival – February 21 – 22, 2015 – Etobicoke

Andrew Machan, David Machan, Thomas MacMillan and Megan Wheeler competed in the 2015 Ontario Winter Festival. Top Stingray was Thomas MacMillan with a 2nd place finish in 400 IM - 5:28.55 breaking his own Stingrays record, 3rd in 200 IM - 2:37.12 and 5th place in 200 fly - 2:41.86. Andrew Machan broke the club record in 800 free on his way to a 5th place finish, Megan Wheeler placed 5th in the 400 free, 6th in 200 breaststroke and 8th in the 100 breaststroke and 400 IM, all in best times and David Machan swam a best time in the 200 IM.

Upcoming Events

Ontario Age Group Championships – February 26 – March 1, 2015 – Brantford
Bronze-Intro Mini-Meet – Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Canadian Trials – April 1 – 4 – Toronto Pan Am Sports Center

Amazing Results this Weekend

If you haven't already heard, several of our senior swimmers had fantastic results. Here are some of them (apologies if some were missed!):

Eastern Canadian Long Course Championships

Bailey Andison

• 50 Breaststroke - 32.79 Silver medal and broke the Stingrays record
• 200 IM - 2:20.49  Silver medal, PB and broke a 10 year old Stingrays record

Olivia Ellard

• 100 Freestyle - 1:00.25 PB and broke the Stingrays record
• 100 Backstroke - 1:04.19 , 4th place, PB and broke her own Stingrays record
• 200 Backstroke - 2:18.33, 5th place, PB and broke a 10 year old Stingrays record

Ontario Winter Festivals

Thomas MacMillan

• 400 IM - 5:28.55, Silver medal and broke his own Stingrays record
• 200 IM - 2:37.12, Bronze medal, PB 
• 200 Fly - 2:41.86, 5th place

Andrew Machan

• 800 Free - 10:07.40, 5th place, PB and broke his own Stingrays record

David Machan

• 200 IM - 2:50.25, PB

Megan Wheeler

• 400 IM - 5:55.62 8th place, PB
• 200 Breaststroke - 3:05.97, 6th place, PB
• 100 Breaststroke - 1:27.59, 8th place, PB
• 400 Free - 5:12.16, 5th place, PB

Final Day for Pampered Chef orders

If you are planning on putting in an order Monday, February 23rd is the deadline.  Click on http://www.pamperedchef.biz/lilkrstic and use "Perth Stingrays" as the host.  Siobhan will be at the pool on Monday to pick up any paper orders you may have.

Senior and Age Group Parents Week - No Morning Practices

No morning practices this week for the Senior and Age Group swimmers this week.

Swimmarathon - Thank you for your Participation!

The Swimmarathon was a big success today!  Thank you to all the participants as well as those who raised money but were unable to attend. We raised about $1300 that will get matched thanks to a 2-to-1 match by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and then that amount will make its way back to the Stingrays.  Thanks to the Rotarians who were part of the event today...we even had a Rotarian swimmer - great job Sue :-).  Below are some photos...for more photos, click here.

It has been a busy weekend for sure...great job to the entire club!

Last Reminder for Swimmarathon on Sunday

Don't forget the Swimmarathon on Sunday. Be on deck for 10:00. We will collect pledge money then and then get the swimming and fun relays underway. Potluck fruit and muffins after the swimming. Coffee will be provided.  See you there!

Final Push for Pampered Chef Fundraiser!

Just a quick reminder about the Pampered Chef fundraiser!  Click www.pamperedchef.biz/lilkrstic  to get to the online catalogue.  Put "Perth Stingrays" into the search field to get to our fundraiser.  All orders are due on Monday, February 23rd. 

If you have paper orders, Siobhan will be at the pool on Monday to pick them up. 

Stingrays in big Swim Meets this Weekend

Be sure to follow our Stingrays this weekend:

• Bailey Andison and Olivia Ellard at the Eastern Canadian LC Championships in Quebec City from Feb 19 to 22. Click here for results.

• Thomas MacMillan, Andrew Machan, David Machan and Megan Wheeler at the Ontario Winter Festival Championships in Etobicoke from Feb 21 to 22.  Click here for Psych Sheets. Stay tuned for the Results link.

Swimmarathon this Sunday

Just a reminder of our Swimmarathon coming up this Sunday Feb 22 at 10:00 at the Perth Pool.

Sponsorship Form Click Here

There will be a PRIZE for the Stingray with the most sponsorship money raised.

Approximate Order of Events:

• 10:00 Official swim portion of the event (all swimmers will complete 100 metres)
• 10:15 (approx) fun water activities for the swimmers
• 10:45 (approx) casual potluck snack and drinks (please bring some muffins/fruit with you) in the Multi-Purpose room

Every $1 raised for this "End Polio Now" Swimarathon instantly becomes three dollars thanks to a 2-to-1 match by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Tax receipts will be mailed to any donor requesting one and donating at least $20. Please have the donor complete their mailing address and put a check in the Tax Receipt box if they want one. All collected monies go the Rotary Club of Perth. The Rotary Club in turn will return to the Stingrays an amount equal to whatever the Stingrays raise.


Polio.

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a crippling and potentially fatal disease that still threatens 1000’s of children in several parts of the world. The virus invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis in a matter of hours. It can strike at any age but mainly affects children under five, anywhere in the world
War/unrest in countries such as Syria, Iraq and Nigeria makes them potential polio “hot spots”.

Carleton Place Meet Yesterday

Congratulations to the 13 Stingrays who swam in the Carleton Place meet yesterday!  You can view the results here.

Swimmarathon Publicity at the Independent Grocery Store

A successful day at the Independent Grocery store where some of our Stingrays accompanied the Rotary Club to gain support for the upcoming Swimmarathon next Sunday. Special thanks go out to Thomas MacMillan, Ben Allen, Andrew Machan, and Courtney Doyle...AWESOME spirit!

Club Records Updated

The Stingrays records have been updated and you can view them on the Club Records page here.

There have been 7 records broken in 2015 already...AWESOME!!!! The newest records are highlighted in yellow. Congratulations to Andrew Machan, Thomas MacMillan, Lauren Miller, Olivia Ellard and Bailey Andison!

Practice Timing on Family Day Monday Feb 16

Monday Feb 16 practice times will be as follows:

Morning
06:00 to 08:00 - Age Group and Senior

Afternoon
Regular timing for all groups

Reminder about Stingrays needed on Saturday at Barnabe's Independent Grocery Store

Please let me know (Shannon at thebaillons@gmail.com) if your swimmer(s) would be willing to accompany Ralph Burt (member of the Perth Rotary Club)  at Barnabe's Independent Grocery Store, this Saturday any time from 10 to 2. He will be asking for donations to the Rotary-Stingrays Swimmarathon coming up. This is a great way to get our team name out in the community and raise money for a great cause!

EOSSA swim meet a success

Thank you to all Stingrays and Stingrays parents for helping to run the EOSSA swim meet today. We had 16 teams from all over Eastern Ontario and 190 swimmers...it was a very full pool deck!! There were many compliments from the attendees and it was great to show them our Perth spirit.

If you are interested, a pdf version of the detailed results can be viewed here.

Also, a pdf version of the team overall ranking and team proficiency ranking can be viewed here. (The team proficiency ranking is calculated by the number of points scored by each team divided by the number of entries they had.)

Pampered Chef Online Fundraiser Now Open!

Welcome to the 4th annual Pampered Chef Stingrays fundraiser.  Our PC consultant Lil Krstic is delighted to help us with this event again this year.   We kicked things off on Sunday with a show at the MacMillan home, trying out the RockCrok line of cookware along with the high quality products for which Pampered Chef is known.

This year's online fundraiser will go until Monday, February 23rd.  The link to Lil's website is here.  If you put in "Perth Stingrays" or "Siobhan Muldowney" into the search field it will bring you to the Stingrays fundraising site.  As an added bonus, Lil donates her commission back to the club.  Over the past 3 years we have raised approximately $2000 towards the Stingrays! There will be some packages at the pool on Monday for pick up.

If you have any questions (or you would like a package) please do not hesitate to contact Siobhan

Advertising for Swimmarathon - Need Stingrays to Help

Next Saturday Feb 14, Ralph Burt (member of the Perth Rotary Club) will have a table at Barnabe's Independent Grocery Store, soliciting donations to the Rotary-Stingrays Swimmarathon coming up. He would love to have some of the Stingrays members join him throughout the day. He will be there from 10 am until 2 pm. If any of you can spare 30 or 60 minutes, please show up and introduce yourself to Ralph and help him out! Don't forget to wear some Stingrays gear!

Pampered Chef Fundraiser on Sunday!

Please let Siobhan know if you are able to come to our fundraiser on Sunday February 8th.  The time will be I:30

Her address is 118 McLaren Drive, just off Rideau Ferry Road, first house on the right. 

Smuldowney@me.com

Swimmarathon Feb 22

The third annual Swimarathon will be held on Sunday Feb 22 at 10:00 at the Perth Pool. The Stingrays are once again partnering with the Rotary Club to participate in this worldwide event. The Swimarathon raises money to eradicate polio. See the information below about this horrible disease.

Please do what you can to raise some money for this cause. Attached is the official sponsorship form for Swimarathon. Sponsorship Form 

Every $1 raised for this "End Polio Now" Swimarathon instantly becomes three dollars thanks to a 2-to-1 match by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Tax receipts will be mailed to any donor requesting one and donating at least $20. Please have the donor complete their mailing address and put a check in the Tax Receipt box if they want one. All collected monies go the Rotary Club of Perth. The Rotary Club in turn will return to the Stingrays an amount equal to whatever the Stingrays raise.

Polio.

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a crippling and potentially fatal disease that still threatens 1000’s of children in several parts of the world. The virus invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis in a matter of hours. It can strike at any age but mainly affects children under five, anywhere in the world
War/unrest in countries such as Syria, Iraq and Nigeria makes them potential polio “hot spots”.

EOSSA Swim Meet Feb 9 - Officials and Baked Goods Needed!

The EOSSA Swim Meet is fast approaching and we are still in need of some Officials positions. Please contact Shannon Baillon thebaillons@gmail.com or Siobhan Muldowney smuldowney@me.com if you can fill one of these positions, or go to the Officials website to sign up http://www.osoa.ca/.

Positions Required:

Session 1 (warm up start time 09:00, Session start time 10:00)
Marshal
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn

Session 2 (warm up start time 12:00, Session start time 13:00)
Marshal
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn
Stroke & Turn

Baked Goods Required:
We will be running a canteen at this Swim Meet with all profits going to the Stingrays, so we are asking families to donate baked goods to be sold in the morning and during the day. There will be lots of hungry teenagers around, so anything that they would like would be appreciated (cookies, muffins, etc.). Please bring them to the pool by 09:00 on Monday Feb 9.

Short Course EOSA Championships this Past Weekend

There were many great performances by the 16 Stingrays that attended the EOSA championships this past weekend in Belleville as well as several qualifiers for Winter Festivals. The official results are now posted on Swim Canada here. Congratulations to all swimmers!

Here are some photos from the weekend:

Pampered Chef Fundraiser for the Stingrays, Feb 8, 2014

It's February!  Time again for our Pampered Chef fundraiser.  There will be a show at the MacMillan home on February 8th at 1:30.  If you are interested in attending, please let Siobhan Muldowney know smuldowney@me.com and she can add you to the invitation list.
There will also be an opportunity to view the catalogue online and purchase Pampered Chef items.  The link to the PC Consultant's page is here .  Search for Perth Stingrays or Siobhan's name
Please contact Siobhan for details or if you have any questions.