This meet is down the hill from us and it is important to support our neighbouring teams. This is their first meet they have organized so come out and continue the high from our wonderful results at Provincials!

Registration is due on Wednesday but I will inquire about late entries up until Friday.

At: Piscine du Complexe récréatif Gadbois
5485, chemin Côte St-Paul, Montréal

Swimmers can do a maximum of 5 events and 1 relay
Swimmers can only do either 400 FR or 400 IM, not both.

Warm up: 08H00 to 08H30
Start of the meet: 08H45
Event Order:

1 400m libre
2 400 QNI
3 100m papillon
4 100m dos
5 100m brasse
10 100m libre
11 50m papillon
12 50m dos
13 50m brasse
14 50m libre
15 Relais 4 X50m Libre – Mixte, homme ou femme

Hi everyone!

Tonight the Provincials begin and for all you stuck in Montreal enjoying the sunny weather I will be sending the results of the meet at the end of the day (Internet pending). This way you can keep abreast of all the action in Quebec!

I am proud of all the swimmers, coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and YMCA staff that have made this year one of the most successful in team history. You have made the team’s 10th year a bright one.

Troy

GO YMCA GO!!!

Just a reminder to all swimmers there will be practices, as normal, on Friday Apr. 20 and Monday Apr. 23 at 6:20 and 8:15AM. There will be NO practice on Friday Apr. 20 at 7:20PM and Sunday Apr. 22 because of Provincials. Sorry but all the coaches are in Quebec.

Upcoming Sunday Practices

Sunday, April 22^nd: NO PRACTICE due to Provincials

Sunday, April 29^th: regular Practice, Luis Coaches

Sunday May 6^th: regular practice, Troy coaches

Directions For Provincials

The below links are for directions to Hotel Classique and the pool from the YMCA YMCA to Hotel Classique http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=4585+rue+Sherbrooke+Ouest,+Westmount,+QC+H3Z+1E9&daddr=2815+boulevard+Laurier,+Quebec,+QC+G1V+4H3&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=26.054149,59.765625&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=8&om=1

YMCA to the Université Laval http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=4585+rue+Sherbrooke+Ouest,+Westmount,+QC+H3Z+1E9&daddr=universite+Laval,+quebec&layer=&sll=47.197178,-72.119751&sspn=1.713159,3.735352&ie=UTF8&z=8&ll=47.163575,-72.185669&spn=1.714244,3.735352&om=1&iwloc=end

Start times for Provincials

Just a reminder of start times each day at the meet: Friday – Warm up at 5PM, Meet starts at 6PM Saturday and Sunday – Warm up at 8AM, Meet starts 9AM For a complete breakdown of the meet go to

http://www.fnq.qc.ca/fichiers/0704_UL_Champ_Prov_maitres07.pdf en français or http://www.fnq.qc.ca/fichiers/Meet_package_26th_Masters_Provincial_Champs07.pdf in English.

What to Bring to Provincials

Just a reminder of things to have with you at Provincials: 2 pairs of goggles (one to swim with and one back up) 2 caps (one back up) A water bottle Healthy snacks (fruit, veggies, breakfast bars, sandwiches, etc.) If you have it, bring more than one swimsuit because it is no fun sitting wet all day. Lastly, a big smile, your enthusiasm and excitement

I am pleased to announce that 49 swimmers coming to Provincials. They will be swimming 244 events and 35 relays. The swimmers are:

Ebrahim (Sia) Aslan, Olivier Benrubi, Robyn Berlyn, Liliane Cardinal, Melissa Collins, Oliver Cordoba, Luis da Costa, Joseph Douek, Kathleen Duncan, Simon Durham, Jochen Esquilant, Rob Fretz, Andy Froncioni, Leslie Glazerman, Leah Glassman, Kathy Grauer, Kate Hall, Francine Hotte, Kristjan Joubert, Margot Kyle, Sylvie Lepine, Jennifer Levett, Martin Levine, Ilka Lowensteyn, Dennis Maloney, Bronwen Mantel, Kristina McIlwaine, Tracey Mcilwaine, Mike McMurray, Nickie Menemenlis, Collen Nelson, Trevor Nelson, Susan Nichol, Tina Nuspl, Lisa Osterland, Robyn Ouimet, Dominique Panet-Raymond, Troy Rhoades, Jon Rysdon, Erik Sardain, Eckhard Siggel, Ian Smith, Alan Stephens, Lesley Suus, Chad Thompson, Ann Walling, Cassie Whynot, Peter Woodward, and Michelle Zegray

Congratulations to the entire team. We have all worked hard this year, both Recreational and Competitive swimmers. Everyone deserves a pat on the back!!!

GO YMCA!!!!!!!!

For all those going to Provincials please email me to let me know:

1. How you are getting to Quebec? If you don’t have a ride one will be found for you.
2. Where are you staying? And if you are sharing a room how are you with? If you do not have a place to stay there is info below. And if you have a place to stay and have some room let me know so I can forward it to those who have no accommodations

Thanks to Kristina for arranging hotels for Provinicals, below is the email she sent last week. She has arranged for a corporate/group rate at the following hotel:

www.hotelclassique.com
It is very close the pool.

Unfortunately the double bedroom rooms with kitchen are under construction,
but here is what can be offered to us:

For those of you who like to be surrounded by your posse:
2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed, 1 with 2 double beds) and fridge $129 +tax

Planning on bringing the family?

1 bedroom w/queen bed, sofa bed and kitchenette $119 + tax

Great for sharing with a fellow swimmer:
Regular rooms include 2 double beds, fridge, microwave and coffee machine.
$89 + tax

A block of rooms has been set-aside for us. Please organize amongst each
other if you would like to share a room with a fellow swimmer! Also, please
get back to me and let me know if you are interested so that I can make sure
we have enough rooms reserved.

There are also the following hotels near and around the area; rates that
were available on Expedia are below.

Best Western-Aristocrate $119.00 per night-3100 Chemin St-Louis

Days inn Quebec west $76.00 (not the nicest establishment, but for those on
a tight budget) 2 star

Gouverneur Quebec (right near the Classique) $95.00-3030 Laurier blvd

Hotel Sepia $112.00, stayed here for St-Foy, ok, but not worth the $$

Germain Des pres Hotel- No info

Clarion Hotel-says rooms MAY be available-no $$ info on-line- 2 1/2 star

Sunday, April 15^th: regular practice, Robyn coachesSunday, April 22^nd: NO PRACTICE due to Provincials

Sunday, April 29^th: regular Practice, Luis Coaches

Sunday May 6^th: regular practice, Troy coaches

Hi everyone,

One of our former members at early bird and evening practices, Sarah Blunden is actually a nutritionist who really knows her stuff and would be a great resource, if she is interested in consulting. Sarah, if you’re still on the mailing list, can you reply??? Otherwise I can try to dig up the email address…

Happy long-weekend everyone – see you guys on Sunday at practice!

Robyn