Monday, January 22, 2018

re: Victor Davis Meet Results!

Congratulations to everyone for an  AMAZING  meet this weekend!  Our first LONG COURSE adventure of the year!!!  :)

We had lots of  Best Times , great  TEAM SPiRiT , team records broken!!  We also have some new time standards achieved, lots getting *closer* plus one new Easterns qualifier :)   WaY To Go! 



The coaches are very proud of everyone's accomplishments!



Once again,a  SPECIAL  thanks to all of our parents + siblings who came to cheer on their swimmers, and the volunteers who officiated!



Victor Davis Invitational!
Saturday, Jan. 20th + Sunday, Jan. 21st




10&Under GiRLS!
Madison!
50m free~36.37~bT!~3rd~wosa!~fest “b
50m br.~51.36~bT!~5th~wosa!
50m back~43.56~2nd~wosa!  
200m back~3:13.46~bT!~1st~fest “b~team record!       
100m free~1:25.05~bT!~4th~fest “d~wosa!    
100m back~1:29.98~bT!~wosa!~fest “b~team record!     

Peyton!
50m free~38.73~7th~wosa!~fest “d
50m br.~55.36~bT!~7th
50m fly~42.32~3rd~wosa!

Syrah!
50m free~34.08~bT!~1st~wosa!~festival!~team record!
50m br.~47.42~bT!~1st~wosa!~team record!
50m fly~36.17~bT!~1st~wosa!~team record!   
100m br.~1:44.20~bT!~1st~fest “b~team record!
200m free~2:46.06~bT!~1st~wosa!~festival!~team record!        
100m free~1:16.81~bT!~1st~wosa!~festival!~team record!   
100m fly~1:30.98~bT!~1st~wosa!~festival!~team record!

Torrin
50m free~42.98~bT!~14th
50m br.~53.45~bT!~6th 
50m back~48.58~bT!~6th 
100m br.~1:58.84~bT!~4th~wosa!~fest “e  


11+12 GiRLS!
Abby!
50m free~33.02~bT!~7th(T)~wosa!~fest “c      
50m back~39.67~bT!~6th~wosa!   
50m fly~39.24~bT!~12th~wosa!
100m free~1:15.92~bT!~8th~wosa!~fest “d      
100m back~1:26.64~bT!~5th~wosa!~fest “d  

Anna!
50m free~36.05~bT!~19th~wosa!~fest “e      
50m back~43.39~bT!~15th       
50m fly~45.13~bT!~19th
200m back~3:16.87~bT!~6th

Anwyn!
 50m free~36.95~bT!~26th~wosa!~fest “d     
50m br.~51.28~bT!~21st
50m fly~36.62~bT!~7th~wosa!
100m free~1:22.29~bT!~15th~wosa!~fest “e      
100m fly~1:25.05~5th~wosa!~fest “b  

Autumn!
50m free~32.99~bT!~6th~wosa!~fest “c  
50m br.~42.48~bT!~5th~wosa!     
50m back~39.04~bT!~4th~wosa! 
100m br.~1:32.20~bT!~3rd~wosa!~fest “b      
100m free~1:14.92~bT!~5th~wosa!~fest “d          
100m back~1:26.37~bT!~4th~wosa!~fest “d          

Charis!
50m free~30.40~1st~wosa!~fest “b  
50m back~33.55~bT!~1st~wosa!~team record!          
50m fly~33.42~3rd~wosa!
200m back~2:36.54~1st~wosa!~aa~festival!

Clara!
50m free~33.02~bT!~7th(T)~wosa!~fest “c    
50m br.~43.85~bT!~7th~wosa!
50m back~41.35~bT!~13th   
100m br.~1:35.93~bT!~6th~wosa!~fest “d   
200m free~2:50.82~bT!~3rd~wosa!

Kassidy!
50m free~35.99~bT!~18th~wosa!~fest “e    
50m br.~48.89~13th~wosa!   
50m back~45.81~18th
100m br.~1:44.69~bT!~10th~wosa!

Sophie!
50m free~33.42~bT!~11th~wosa!~fest “d          
50m br.~47.46~bT!~11th    
50m fly~37.91~bT!~9th~wosa!
100m br.~1:39.90~bT!~9th~fest “e   
100m free~1:15.90~bT!~7th~fest “e    
100m fly~1:24.67~bT!~4th~wosa!~fest “d
100m back~1:30.54~bT!~9th




11+12 BOYS!
Casey
50m free~38.95~bT!~24th 
50m br.~55.50~bT!~16th
50m back~49.36~bT!~18th  
100m br.~2:03.51~bT!~9th

Eddie
50m free~29.66~bT!~1st~wosa!~festival!~team record!
50m br.~39.51~bT!~1st~wosa!~team record!
50m fly~33.10~bT!~1st~wosa!~team record!
100m br.~1:30.97~bT!~1st~wosa!~fest “b
100m free~1:08.36~bT!~2nd~wosa!~fest “b  
100m back~1:21.05~bT!~1st~wosa!~fest “c

Luca
50m free~39.98~bT!~25th     
50m back~47.81~bT!~16th 
50m fly~55.82~bT!~16th

13+14 GiRLS!
Alisha!
50m free~32.86~21st~wosa!~prov “d  
50m back~38.40~bT!~15th~wosa!
50m fly~35.08~9th~wosa!
200m back~2:51.36~bT!~5th~wosa!~prov “d   
100m free~1:11.11~10th~wosa!~prov “d   
100m fly~1:17.60~3rd~wosa!~prov “d
100m back~1:21.66~9th~prov “e

Amanda!
50m free~34.11~bT!~38th~prov “e    
50m back~38.10~bT!~13th~wosa!
50m fly~39.61~28th
200m back~2:57.01~13th~prov “e   

Briana!
50m free~31.73~9th~wosa!~prov “d    
50m back~36.03~3rd~wosa!
50m fly~33.75~5th~wosa!

Chavon!
50m free~31.40~7th~wosa!~prov “c    
50m br.~40.64~bT!~4th~wosa!
50m fly~34.87~bT!~8th~wosa!
100m br.~1:30.74~bT!~5th~wosa!~prov “d   

Jillian!
50m free~32.19~bT!~15th~wosa!~prov “d  
50m br.~47.49~bT!~30th
50m back~38.84~bT!~18th
200m back~2:58.22~bT!~14th~prov “e    

Madeleine!
50m free~40.36~bT!~66th
50m br.~46.23~bT!~23rd
50m back~45.42~bT!~43rd
100m br.~1:41.21~bT!~21st

McKenna!
50m free~29.82~2nd~wosa!~prov “b
50m back~33.51~1st~wosa!
50m fly~32.59~bT!~3rd~wosa!
200m back~2:37.81~1st~wosa!~prov “c
100m free~1:06.85~2nd~wosa!~prov “c
100m back~1:12.24~1st~wosa!~aa~prov “b


13+14 BOYS!
Emme!
50m free~29.01~bT!~10th~wosa!~prov “c~team record!  
50m back~34.45~bT!~9th~wosa!
50m fly~28.82~bT!~3rd~wosa!~team record!
200m back~2:35.34~bT!~6th~wosa!~prov “c~team record! 
100m free~1:02.44~bT!~4th~wosa!~prov “c~team record!          
100m fly~1:03.23~bT!~1st~wosa!~fest!~prov!~easterns!~team record!     
100m back~1:14.08~bT!~4th~wosa!~prov “d~team record! 

Matthew!
50m free~30.52~bT!~16th~wosa!~fest “c
50m back~35.16~bT!~10th~wosa!~team record!
200m back~2:36.00~bT!~7th~wosa!~festival~prov “b~team record! 
200m free~2:20.04~bT!~7th~wosa!~fest “b~team record! 
100m free~1:06.36~7th~wosa!~fest “c        
100m back~1:14.38~bT!~5th~wosa!~fest “b         

Nathan!
50m free~31.73~bT!~21st~wosa!~fest “d      
50m br.~37.47~bT!~4th~wosa!
50m back~35.73~bT!~11th~wosa!
100m br.~1:22.33~bT!~4th~wosa!~festival!~prov “b 
200m back~2:39.75~bT!~8th~wosa!~fest “b      
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15+Over GiRLS!
EmmaGrace!
50m free~33.78~35th~wosa!~para provincials!~team record!
50m br.~45.54~bT!~18th~wosa!~team record!
50m back~40.85~bT!~33rd~wosa!~team record!
100m br.~1:36.64~bT!~16th~wosa!~para provincials!~team record!
200m free~2:49.99~bT!~28th~wosa!~para provincials!~team record!

Madelyn!
50m free~31.10~13th~wosa!~prov “d
50m back~37.79~bT!~18th
50m fly~34.10~bT!~12th~wosa!
200m free~2:31.72~bT!~10th~wosa!~prov “d

Olivia!
50m free~31.52~bT!~18th~wosa!~prov “d
50m br.~39.43~6th~wosa!
50m fly~34.28~bT!~13th
100m br.~1:25.75~5th~wosa!~prov “b

Samantha!
50m free~31.06~bT!~12th~wosa!~prov “c
50m back~38.55~bT!~23rd
50m fly~38.09~30th
200m back~2:58.39~bT!~14th

Vanelsa!
50m free~32.04~bT!~21st~team record!~prov “e
50m back~39.10~bT!~25th~team record!
50m fly~34.35~14th
100m free~1:14.32~14th~team record!
100m back~1:20.32~14th~team record!~prov “e



 15+Over BOYS!
Micah
100m br.~1:22.25~bT!~10th~wosa!~
200m back~2:36.21~bT!~7th~wosa!~team record!~     
200m free~2:21.07~13th~wosa!~prov “d 

Nicholas
50m free~29.42~bT!~18th~wosa!~prov “d   
50m br.~36.36~7th~wosa!
100m br.~1:16.87~4th~wosa!~aa~prov “b

Stacy
50m free~30.69~25th~prov “e   
50m back~36.73~10th~wosa!
50m fly~31.37~bT!~14th~wosa!~team record!
100m free~1:07.88~19th~prov “e        
100m fly~1:16.39~13th~prov “e  
100m back~1:23.43~17th 

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

SC: 2018 WOSA Championships!***updated!

Greetings Parents! Is everyone excited to attend our first WOSA CHAMPIONSHIPS of the year? CONGRATULATIONS to all of our swimmers who qualified as they continue their successful journey! Here are the details, we're going to have an AMAZING meet! -GCAC Coaching Staff-


            MEET            
2017-2018 Western Region Short Course Championships!
Hosted by the London Aquatic Club


            DATES            
February 2nd + February 3rd + February 4th


            LOCATION            
Canada Games Aquatic Centre (CGAC)
1045 Wonderland Road North, London, ON, N6G 2Y9


            FACILITY            
One 50m pool divided into two 8-lane 25m pools.
There is ample spectator seating, but it may be tight due to the size of the meet (please arrive EARLY to guarantee spots); and free parking. There is a snack bar on site, Marble Slab (Yummy!) and Team Aquatic Supplies should also be there! 


            SESSIONS            
-FRIDAY AFTERNOON / DISTANCE SESSION-
Warm-ups @ 100-150pm / Starts @ 200pm / Ends @ 500pm 
-FRIDAY EVENING / 13+OVER SPRINT SESSION-
Warm-ups @ 500-550pm / Starts @ 600pm / Ends @ 800pm 
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY / 13+OVER MORNING PRELIMS-  
Warm-ups @ 700-750am / Starts @ 800am / Ends @ 1130am 
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY / 12+UNDER AFTERNOONS SESSIONS-  
Warm-ups @ 1200-1250pm / Starts @ 100pm / Ends @ 500pm
-SATURDAY+SUNDAY EVENING / 13+OVER FINALS

Warm-ups @ 530-625pm / Starts @ 630pm / Ends @ 830pm 



            MEET FEES            
$9.00 per Individual Event 
$10.00 per relay ($2.50 each)
$5.00 Swimmer Surcharge 
$5.00 towards Team Swag Bags
$20.00 coaching fee (**overnight meet**)
Please remit all fees by Wed., January 31st!


            SCRATCH DEADLINE            
No Scratches Please!


            FINALS            
There will be an "A" final for girls and boys 13s + 14s + 15s + 16s + 17&O


            AWARDS            
Medals: 1st - 3rd for individual events; 1st only for relays.
Ribbons: 4th - 8th for individuals events; 2nd + 3rd only for relays.
Age Groupings: 10&U's, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 17&O's
Relay Groupings: 10&U's, 11+12s, 13+14s, 15&O's


            BONUS SWIMS            
Swimmers qualifying in one event may swim THREE bonus events.
Swimmers qualifying in two events may swim TWO bonus events.
Swimmers qualifying in three events may swim ONE bonus event.
Swimmers qualifying in four+ events will have ZERO bonus events.


            OFFICIALS            
Welcome parents!  Here's your opportunity to get more involved in this meet.  Being on deck is much more exciting than sitting up in the crowded stands!  The air temperature is also much cooler on deck, on top of the other perks of officiating!  Each team is required to provide three officials per session in order for the meet to run efficiently.  Please register to sign-up for our swimmers by e-mailing the Meet Manager, Trevor Pool, at 2018wosa@gmail.com or the Minor Officials coordinator Rebecca Shearer at rebeccashearer@rogers.com!  Please don't forget to mention if you need a sign-off!


            SPECIAL NOTES            
~Please review meet entry changes!!! 
~ONE START rule, one false start is a DQ!
~Swimmers have a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP before your race day(s)!!! :) 
~13+Overs will swim combined and be separated for results and finals!
~Please bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room!  
~There is VERY LITTLE deck space. Swimmers may want to bring a chair!
~Absolutely NO laser tag on deck; Pictionary is permitted.
~Events seeded slowest to fastest; distance events seeded fastest to slowest!
~Please don't leave a session w/o talking to CB, as we may need u4 a relay!
~DEQUALIFYING TIMES: 12&U who qualify for FESTIVALS may not swim those events; 13+O who qualify for AGE GROUPS may not swim those events. 

Monday, December 25, 2017

SC: 2018 Niagara Winter Games Open!

Greetings Parents!  Is everyone excited to attend our FIRST meet at homeIt's going to be a SUPER fun experience, we're incredibly excited!  Here are the details; we can't wait! -GCAC Coaching Staff


       -meet-       
2018 Niagara Winter Games Open
Hosted by Our Awesome Club :)



       -dates-       
Saturday, January 13th



       -location-       
St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatic Centre
425 Carlton Street
St. Catharines, ON    L2M 4V9 



       -facility-       
One 25m pool 8-lane pool; access to leisure pool the entire meet!
There is spectator seating on deck in the bleachers and chairs!

There will be a snack bar and various AMAZING vendors on-site!



       -sessions-       
~ OPEN ~ Saturday AM Session! ~
Warm-ups @ 9:00-9:50am / Starts @ 10:00am

~ OPEN ~ Saturday PM Session! ~
Warm-ups @ 1:00-1:50pm / Starts @ 2:00pm



       -meet fees-       
$40.00 per swimmer (3 events+1 relay+coaching fee)
$6.00 per bonus event 
$2.50 per swimmer per additional relay
Please remit all meet fees by Wednesday, January 10th!



       -scratch deadline-       
Friday, December 22nd



       -special notes-       
~All events are Timed Finals!
~Events will be swum fastest to slowest.
~ONE START rule, one false start is a DQ!
~No Trivial Pursuit allowed on deck; Taboo is approved!
~Awards Age Groups: 10+Unders, 11+12s, 13+14s, 15+Overs!
~There will medals for all 1st Place + 2nd Place + 3rd Place finishers!

~There will be sweet BELL PRIZES for random heats in both sessions :)
~Please bring a MASTERLOCK to store your valuables in a locker!
~Parents, please remember to sign-up to Officiate!
~Parents, please remember to sign-up to bring an item for the Snack Bar!

LC: Victor Davis Invitational!***updated

Greetings Parents! Is everyone excited for our FiRST long course meet of 2018? Here are the details; it's going to be a FUN adventure and an AMAZING competition in a GREAT pool... newly renovated!!!  -GCAC Coaching Staff-


              .  ~MEET~                 
Victor Davis LC Invitational!
Hosted by the Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club



              .  ~DATES~                 
January 20th + 21st, 2018



              .  ~LOCATiON~                 
Victor Davis Pool
Victoria Road Recreation Centre
151 Victoria Road North
Guelph, ON   N1E 5H4



              .  ~FACiLiTiES~                 
One 6-lane 50m pool 
There's limited spectator seating, but there's lots parking. There will be a snack bar on site but you might want to pack extra food and drinks just in case!  :) 

The pool finished extensive renovations this summer!  Locker rooms faced a slight reduction in size, so as a result the family Change Room will be assigned to the female swimmers ONLY for more space!



              .  ~SESSiONS~                 
ALL ~ Saturday Afternoon Timed Finals! ~
Warm-up @ 1:00-1:55pm / Starts @ 2:00pm / Ends @ 4:25pm
--Sprint Session/All 50s--  

ALL ~ Saturday Evening Timed Finals! ~
Warm-up @ 4:30-5:25pm / Starts @ 5:30pm / Ends @ 9:30pm
--100m Br. + 200m Back + 200m Free-- 

ALL ~ Sunday Morning Timed Finals! ~
Warm-up @ 6:30-7:50am / Starts @ 8:00am / Ends @ 10:50am
--100m Free + 100m Fly + 100m Back-- 

ALL ~ Sunday Afternoon Timed Finals! ~
Warm-up @ 11:00-11:55am / Starts @ 12:00pm / Ends @ 4:00pm
--200m IM + 400m Free--
 


              .  ~MEET FEES~                
$12.00 per individual event 
$13.00 for the 400m free
$15.00 per deck entry
$20.00 coaching fee (overnight meet)
Please submit all fees by Wednesday, January 17th



              .  ~SCRATCH DEADLiNE~                 
Friday, December 29th!



              .  ~AWARDS~                 
There will be ribbons for 1st to 6th place!
Age Categories for Awards: 10&Unders, 11+12s, 13+14s, 15&Overs! 



              .  ~SPECiAL NOTES~                 
~All events are Timed Finals; one false start rule applies.
~Events will be seeded from slowest to fastest!
~Bring a lock to store your valuables in the locker room!
~Absolutely no XBOX on deck; PS3 only!
~Swimmers are encouraged to bring their own chairs!