Saint Lucia Triathlon

Dear All:

Please note that we have an international triathlon coming to our shores next week-end, see press release below and check link to event website:

 www.tristlucia.lc

As part of this event, there will be a relay triathlon event, with members of SLASA are invited to do the swimming portion of the triathlon, teamed up with members of the Cycling  Federation and runners from Athletics Association.  This can be for any of the three distances outlined in the press release - the Dagger (200m swim), Pistol (750m swim) or Cutlass (1500m). Any of these races can be competed in

 relay format.   Note that bike rider have to be 16 and over, and only 16 & over may compete as runner in longer distance (10km) run.

Our Technical VP, Mr. Jamie Peterkin, will be sending out more information, but in meantime, please do forward this message to your members so that we can try to have Saint Lucia well represented at this event.

RECENT PRESS RELEASE:

For the first time in its history, the beautiful island of Saint Lucia will stage the inaugural St Lucia Triathlon attracting a host of VIPs.

As well as event ambassador and Double Gold Olympic champion Daley Thompson, event organisers Human Race are pleased to welcome Governor General Her Excellency, Dame Pearlette Louisy who will present awards to winners at the prize giving ceremony on the 23rd Nov.

The event also has the honour of the Minister for Tourism Lorne Theophilus being present and also seeing Louis Lewis (Director of Tourism for the island) taking part in the triathlon. This stellar line up is complimented by the presence of IOC member and St Lucian, Richard Peterkin.

Event director, John Lunt added: "We are delighted to welcome so many fantastic VIPs to the first ever St Lucia Triathlon. I would like to thank them for their support and look forward to seeing lots of locals and tourists taking part in the triathlon on the 23rd."

Tri St Lucia 2013 will be the culmination of a week-long festival of fun activities hosted at Rodney Bay in the North west of the Island. Events including an ocean swim, an Aquathlon (swim and run) and a beach run. Designed with all ages and fitness levels in mind, these activities will provide holidaymakers, and locals, with a taste of the overall triathlon event, offering families, couples and single people the opportunity to take part.  

With three separate competitive distances available, including relays, the course includes a swim in the beautiful clear waters of Rodney Bay, a tough hilly volcanic bike ride and finally, a flat run to Pigeon Island and back,  Event distances include:

• The Dagger: 200m swim, 6.6km bike, 2.5km run
• The Pistol: 750m swim, 13.2km bike, 5km run
• The Cutlass: 1500m swim, 26.4km bike, 10km run
• For the Children's events there will be a 100m swim, an 800m bike and an 800m run as their challenge.

It's not too late to book your place. For more info go to: www.tristlucia.lc.

Joyce Huxley

Secretary General

St. Lucia Amateur Swimming Association

November Training Plan

Hi Sharks:

Just a reminder that we will be having practice at Pigeon Island beach today, next to The Landings (to the left of Landings), from 4:30 - 6 pm.

This week we will be doing a Beach Swim & Dryland circuit. The Dryland circuit will be run for about 20 -30 minutes between 4:35pm - 5 pm, so please be on time if you wish to join. The remainder of practice will be in the water from 5-6 pm. 

*(A gentle reminder to parents that we encourage you to participate if you are interested and have the time).

Please also note that there has been a slight change in the schedule over the weekend:

- Saturday 16th - POOL Practcie - 7:15 - 7:45 am (Dryland with Coach Norm - bring shoes, yoga mats and water) - Pool time 8:15 - 10:00 am (PLEASE BE ON TIME for the sessions or pool session)

- Sunday 17th - AQUATHON at The Ramp - 7:30 am registration, 8:15 am start for the latest.

(This is a fun event that many of our parents have attended and even participated with their kids, it's also a great way to start off a Sunday).

Look forward to seeing as many of you at the Beach today and Sunday morning. Have a great day SHARKS family.

Kind Regards,

Coach Jamie 

(758) 287-7321

News

Hi SHARKS:

We are very happy to say that September was a great start to the term and new swimming year. We had lots of swimmers move up from Learn to Swim to JR's and even a couple of our JR swimmers have stepped up and are swimming with the SR's a couple times a week. 

SWIM FEES:

Now that September is almost done, anyone who has not paid their September Fees is asked to pay prior to the end of this week. Coach Jamie really needs a bike to get to practice so he doesn't ruin his brand new sneakers, so please support the "Keep Coach Jamie's Sneakers New Drive" and pay those monthly fees.

We are also less than one week away from October Practices, and October fees are now due. Please look for our President Mr. Bruce or our Treasurer Veron Taylor who will be at the pool throughout this week, or drop your payment in our Sharks Box on the floor in the Aquatic Centre office and remember to collect your receipt in the basket next to the entrance to the pool.

 SUNDAY FUNDAY @ THE BEACH:
We have a couple events planned for the month of October, but we would like to remind all our swimmers that we will be having a fun morning on the beach next week Sunday, September 29th. On the menu of activities is an AQUATHLON (800m Run -800m Swim-800m Run) and a 3K Open Water Race at Reduit Beach (The Ramp) at 8 am (Registration begins at 7:30 am in front of the Yacht Club) and anyone is welcomed to participate or just bring breakfast to the beach and cheer on your teammates and family & friends.

LAST DAY OF THE MONTH
We will also be having a special Combined Practice from 5-6 pm on Monday, September 30th and all swimmers are Welcome to Join. Stretches will begin at 4:30 pm, however all JR 's are still welcome to arrive early. (This means JR's & SR's will practice together and the SR's will be helping the JR's).

OCTOBER SWIMMEETS:
The Short Course National Championships (formally known as OECS Trials) hosted by SJ's Swim Club will commence on Friday Evening ,October 18th and conclude on SundayAfternoon, October 20th. We encourage as many of our swimmers capable of swimming 25m in at least 2 strokes for 8&under and at least 50m in 2 strokes for 9&overs, to participate in this meet, (your coaches will advise who is ready to swim at this meet) as we attempt to defend our Championship once again.

SLASA also uses this meet to select the OECS National Team, so we encourage all our JR & SR swimmers to come to practice each day ready to improve by bringing their P.A.W.S (Positive Attitude, Water and Smiles). We are also asking in advance for parents to volunteer their time over the weekend to help officiate during the meet. We have been asked to provide names in advance, so we will be coming around with sign up sheets during practice to ensure we help out as best as we can, (your commitment to help will contribute to a more professionally run swimmeet and we will be able to start on time which is very important for our swimmers who have a long weekend of swimming ahead of them).

Our 11+ swimmers will have something to look forward to at the end of the month, The Spooky Inter Secondary Schools Swimmeet will be taking place on Halloween Day (Thursday, October 31st).

 OCTOBER NEWSLETTER & UPDATES:

Our October newsletter will be coming out very soon, so please look out for the "Team Events" section that will have all upcoming club events including team activities, fundraisers and mini meets.

Looking forward to an exciting end to the month and a challenging and fun month of swimming & activities in October.

KAIZEN,
Sharks Coaching Team

Training is Starting Again

Dear Sharks swimmers and parents,

 

Congratulations to the Sharks coaches and swimmers for another outstanding performance at the Summer Festival Swim Meet this weekend.

 

Please note SHARKS swim training for all swimmers starts Tuesday September 3rd. 

 

Times for training:

 

Competitive Learn to swim level 1 at 3:45 and level 2 at 4:15

Juniors 4:15

Seniors 5:15

New Sharks Swimmers:

 

Welcome New Sharks Swimmers! If you are not sure what time to show up please send us an email and we will be in touch in the morning.

 

See you all at the pool!

 

Lisa Charles

Sharks Secretary

News

Hi Sharks:

As always, we will be starting off the new school year and swimming season  for 2013-2014 at The Summer Festival Swimmeet. 

The Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre, will be hosting its annual end of Summer Swimmeet from Thursday, August 29th - Sunday, September 1st. The meet will be broken into 5 sessions and all sessions will be Timed Finals. There will be a meet fee of US$2 per event entered and you can take a look at the attached file to see what must be paid to the club treasurer or dropped into the Sharks box for each one of your swimmers.  (There is also a US$5 fee per relay, where each swimmer on each relay team must pay US$1.25 per relay).

The Sharks coaching team will need to get confirmation of your swimmers participation prior to the Technical Meeting on Thursday, August 29th @ 3 PM, so please do so by responding to this email or informing your coaches at practice this week. Also attached is the Entry List for each swimmer, so you can confirm your participation or unavailability to swim over the weekend. (We will be accepting any swimmers who wish to swim and are not currently entered on the list, however you must indicate via email, or speak with Coach Clare or Coach David at the pool no later than Wednesday afternoon practice).

Please read through the time table below carefully and ensure you are prepared to have your swimmer at the pool 15 minutes before the listed Warm up Time. 

NB/ All SHARKS Swimmers whether entered or not are invited to participate in the Opening Ceremony on Thursday Evening at 6PM. Please wear your RED team Shirt with a pair of Shorts.

Thursday, August 29th AM

Session #1 - 1500 Free, 800 Free & 200 Free for 10 & under swimmers (Events # 1 - 6)

Warm Up: 8:30 am  -  Start Time: 9:30 am

Thursday, August, 29th PM

Session #2 - (Events # 7 - 20)

Warm Up: 4:30 pm

*Opening Ceremony: 6 pm

Start Time: 6:30 pm

There will only be one session on Friday, Saturday & Sunday:

Friday, Aug.30th - Session # 3 - (Events # 21 - 42)

Saturday, Aug. 31st - Session # 4 - (Events # 43 - 62)

Sunday, Sept. 1st - Session # 5 - (Events # 63 - 78)

Warm up: 7:30 am

Start Time: 9 am

*(You are only expected to show up to the Sessions that you are entered to swim, please carefully check your swimmers entries to ensure they know what Sessions they must attend).

Looking forward to a fun weekend of racing in the pool, and starting this new Swim Season off with a bang. LETS GO SHARKS....Kaizen

Kind Regards,
SHARKS Coaching Team

Sharks Family Movie Night

Where:  The Spiegelberg House in Rodney Heights

When:  6:30, Sunday, July 21st  

What:  A fun movie for all.

What to bring:

    1.)  A parent or parents, especially if  you are under 13 years of age.  (All children under 13 must be accompanied by at least one parent.)

    2.)  A food and drink to share.  

    

    3.)  Something to sit on.  (blankets, towels)

  If the weather does not hold out for us, we will send an email by five on Sunday to let you know that the event is canceled.  If you don't get an email, then we are good to go.

Can't wait to see the swimmers and their families.

Kind Regards,

The Sharks Coaching Team

Topday Monday Swim Practice

Dear swimmers/parents

I have spoken with both the Aquatic Centre and Coach David and swimming is still on for today Monday.  The Aquatic Centre says that in the event that there is thunder/lightening they will then close the pool.  I will keep you all posted on any changes.

 

Stay safe all and I hope we all ride the storm without event.

 

Lisa Charles

Secretary SHARKS

Bronze Medal for Jordan

Jordan Augier on the podium in Bronze position in the 100m Back in National Record time of 1:00.39 a National Record.

Runako Daniel place 6th in the 100m Fly in National Record time of 58.77, well done both of you Sharks. Full results on the SLASA site.

Summer Schedule

HI SHARKS:

Happy Summer to all of you looking forward to traveling, spending time with family and friends, attending swim camps and swimmeets, carnival season and a break from the morning school runs.

We will be offering training for our LTS (learn to swim) & JR & SR Groups throughout the month of July. Please view details below:
 

LTS GROUP: JULY 1st - JULY 25th

PRICE: Daily Fee = $25 ; Monthly Fee = $100 for once a week; $200 for twice a week
WHEN: Tuesday & Thursday from 4-5 pm
COACH: The program will be conducted by Coach Sofia & Coach Bailey with the guidance of Coach Tom & Coach David

JR & SR GROUP: JULY 1st - JULY 25th
 *(The JR's and SR's will practice together)

PRICE: $100 per week or $300 for the month

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30 - 6 pm
COACH: Coach David, Coach Jamie, Coach Clare

*(Please note that we will send a notice about an adjustment in the schedule during Carnival week - July 15th & July 16th).

We will have 4 SHARKS Swimmers taking part at the 2013 CCCAN Swimming Champa in San Joss, Costa Rica. Please keep Jyasi Daniel, Runako Daniel, Jordan Augier & Bailey Spiegelberg (First ever St. Lucian Female Open Water Swimmer at this level) in your thoughts as they will represent Saint Lucia from July 1st - July 7th. Check our Facebook page and SLASA Website for updates.

We look forward to another month of coaching our swimmers & we will focus on streamlining, alignment & balance over the month ; Three key components to master before you can become a Fast Swimmer. KAIZEN

Kind Regards,
SHARKS COACHING TEAM

AGM

The SHARKS Swim Club Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday June 15th at 10:30 am at the pool.