Purple Peril News
December 2009
The Purple Buzz
For many people this has been a tough year. Many suffered with their health, and some still do. Others have been retrenched from their jobs, or through circumstances, had to make hard choices in their career path.
I also had a trying year, but kept my sanity by routinely going to the pool (it is meditation after all) and surrounding myself with positive people.
Swimmers seem to be the most positive people you can find. If you meet a swimmer who is a Wahooligan, they are bound to be fun. If you can count a Wahooligan as one of your friends, you are truly lucky
Swimmers are a strange breed, and where other people are worried about gaining weight over the holiday season, we are worried about where the closest pool is to that we can train.
You will find many people in the pool training for Midmar and Nationals.
Wahoo will have its undeniable presence at both these events.
Look out for the purple, and join us!
Bobbie
The Prez
The Purple Buzz
For many people this has been a tough year. Many suffered with their health, and some still do. Others have been retrenched from their jobs, or through circumstances, had to make hard choices in their career path.
I also had a trying year, but kept my sanity by routinely going to the pool (it is meditation after all) and surrounding myself with positive people.
Swimmers seem to be the most positive people you can find. If you meet a swimmer who is a Wahooligan, they are bound to be fun. If you can count a Wahooligan as one of your friends, you are truly lucky
Swimmers are a strange breed, and where other people are worried about gaining weight over the holiday season, we are worried about where the closest pool is to that we can train.
You will find many people in the pool training for Midmar and Nationals.
Wahoo will have its undeniable presence at both these events.
Look out for the purple, and join us!
Bobbie
The Prez
Membership
You have up to 30 January 2010 to register for this season
The following people have registered for this season:
Jock Adan, Marilyn Adan, Elaine Alder, Lalla Alexander, Ross Alexander, Corina Andrew, Emil Berning, Shaun Boyd, Carole Bridges, Debbie Carroll, Stuart Collins, Bobbie Crowther, Tracy-Ann Damons, Jean Dick, Bertus Dreyer, Pierre Du Buisson, Mercia Ferreira, Roger Finch, Andrew Forrester, Patrick Galvin, Corine Gold, Francois Grobler, Guy Harker, Bob Hatherly, Steve Haupt, Johan Hayes, Tracy Helps, Glenn Hickling, Peter Hutchings, Frank Kienhofer, Dale Kitching, Helen Lawless, Niki Lee, Nicholas Mason-Gordon, Stephen May, Walter May, Rory McCrindle, Mervyn Miller, Tocher Mitchell, Mark Mountjoy, Winton Myers, Mike Nel, Brian Nelson, Graeme Parsons, Sue Parsons, Michael Phillips, Heather Phipson, Mark Phipson, Albert Pos, Eurika Scholtz, Owen Sheftz, Andre Steynberg, Royden Tustin, Hendrik Van Der Hoven, Carel Van Heerden, Mike Van Hille, Stella Vettori, Schaun Young, Deane Zambetti
If you have registered, and you don’t see your name above, please let us know!
If you have registered, and you don’t see your name above, please let us know!
I hope to see you all at Nationals!
IMPORTANT: If you are reregistering this season, please do this by end of December, otherwise another penalty kicks in. This does not apply to new members
Welcome!
Welcome the following people who joined us for the first time this season:
1. Jock Adan
2. Corina Andrew
3. Stuart Collins
4. Francois Grobler
5. Dale Kitching
6. Niki Lee
7. Rory McCrindle
8. Tocher Mitchell
9. Michael Phillips
10. Heather Phipson
11. Mark Phipspn
12. Owen Sheftz
13. Mike van Hille
14. Schaun Young
I hope you feel right at home already!
Nationals and Midmar!
In the working world, the year is winding down, but in the swimming world, however, we are in the middle of the season
This is the exciting part of the swimming season, and this highlight of the Pool and Open Water Calendar is upon us, early in 2010
Midmar is in February 2010 and the SA National Championship (Longcourse) is in March 2010
This newsletter is dedicated to give information and structure to Nationals
However, if you need more information, please do contact the Wahoo committee.
This is the exciting part of the swimming season, and this highlight of the Pool and Open Water Calendar is upon us, early in 2010
Midmar is in February 2010 and the SA National Championship (Longcourse) is in March 2010
This newsletter is dedicated to give information and structure to Nationals
However, if you need more information, please do contact the Wahoo committee.
Nationals 2010: 17 – 21 March
The SA Masters National Championship (Nationals for short) is the highlight of the season.This season is it held in Pretoria from 17 to 21 March 2010
To compete at Nationals, you need to be registered by 30 January 2010
If you have not registered as yet, please find the registration forms on the Wahoo Masters Website (www.wahoomasters.org.za )
Guesthouse
It is much more fun staying close to the action than driving through from Joburg every day. We have found great accommodation 950 meters from the pool at Brooklyn Guesthouse, where we booked 10 rooms. This was snatched up in no time.
Thankfully we found more rooms just across the road at Murray Street Guesthouse, were we still have 4 rooms available
Thankfully we found more rooms just across the road at Murray Street Guesthouse, were we still have 4 rooms available
The rates for Murray Street Guesthouse are:
· Per Person Sharing: R325 per night
· Single: R550 per night
Please let us know soonest if you require accommodation and please pay your deposit and balance as stipulated below
Deadline:
· 4 December: Pay deposit (50% of total)
· 10 January 2010: Pay your balance of your accommodation
Deposits and Balance to be paid into the following account:
Wahoo Masters Swimming Club
ABSA
Branch Number: 334705
Account Number: 4047487071
The description should read something like this
Nat + Accom + Your Surname e.g. NatAccomHarker
Nationals Entry forms
Now that your accommodation is sorted, you need to complete the entry forms.
There are up to 3 forms to complete, if you are going to compete in the Open Water event as well.
Please find the entry forms on www.wahoomasters.org.za
(If you have problems, please let us know, and we can mail it to you)
There are up to 3 forms to complete, if you are going to compete in the Open Water event as well.
Please find the entry forms on www.wahoomasters.org.za
(If you have problems, please let us know, and we can mail it to you)
1. Individual Entry form – Page 01:
On this form, you will indicate the money for registration of the different events and the social events you will attend. I HIGHLY recommend the Dinner/Dance!
- Remember to date and sign your form!
2. Individual Entry form – Page 02
On this form, you will indicate the events you will participate in. Enter 6 events pool events, as every point counts for the club. Try and spread the events you enter, as to do one event in every session.
As for the relays, the committee will do the relays and we will try and include everyone on the relays
As for the relays, the committee will do the relays and we will try and include everyone on the relays
- Remember to date and sign your form!
3. Open Water Entry form
See the Newsflash to the right! – good news!
There are three events, the 3k, 1 mile and the 400 meter fun swim
There are three events, the 3k, 1 mile and the 400 meter fun swim
4. Proof of Payment
On the Individual Entry form Page 01, you would have indicated total money due. Please pay that into the following account:
Wahoo Masters Swimming Club
ABSA
Branch Number: 334705
Account Number: 4047487071
The description should read something like this
Nat + Your Surname e.g. Nat-Harker
Wahoo Masters Swimming Club
ABSA
Branch Number: 334705
Account Number: 4047487071
The description should read something like this
Nat + Your Surname e.g. Nat-
Deadline:
· 29 January 2010 – fax or email (the above 2 or 3 forms together with your proof of payment) to:
Fax : 086 610 9392
Email: tracy.helps@gmail.com
· 31 January 2010 – hand the 3 or 4 forms at the Pool
ENTER 6 POOL EVENTS!
Relay Teams for Nationals
You have booked your accommodation and completed the admin – now let’s get the relay teams going!
In order for us to do that, we need your help:
Please compete in as many 50 meter events at the galas prior to Nationals. Swim in all the strokes that you are comfortable with, so that we can get the best possible combinations out there.
The Wahoo Committee will compile the Relay teams based on the times that were swum prior to 26 February 2009.
You have 3 galas to do before then! (see the gala dates later in the newsletter)
If you feel you can improve on those times, we will have a time trail as well.
Relay time trials
· 7 Feb 2010 (at the Wahoo Pool)
· Or do your best at one of the galas, listed later in the newsletter
All the Deadlines for Nationals
- 4 Dec 2009: Pay Deposit for Guesthouse
- 10 Jan 2010: Pay the balance for Guesthouse
- 31 Jan 2010: Entry forms to be handed in
If you cant hand it in, please fax or email by 29 Jan 2010
- 7 Feb 2010: Relay Time Trails
- 26 Feb 2010: Relay teams finalized
- 7 March 2010: Pre National Breakfast
Ready, Get set…
You have booked your place in the Guesthouse, you have sent in your entry forms, and you paid your money due, now let’s get some gees!
Pre Nationals Breakfast
· 7 Feb 2010 (at the Wahoo Pool)
The purpose of this event is:
- Announce the Team Captain
- Publish the Relays
- to buy all your kit for Nationals (remember we are as purple as possible!)
- Plan for the Dinner/Dance
- Get to know all our team mates going
- have fun
- And have some more fun!
Midmar
The Midmar teams have been finalized! We have put together a couple of competitive teams and the rest will bring up the rear! You will need to get on the Midmar website and register for the team swim ASAP as the early bird entries are rapidly passing us by. Find your team name below. Please let me know as soon as you are registered. Captains -
Wahoo Purple: Dale (captain), Tracy. D, Eric. N, Mercia
Wahoo White: Emil (captain), Owen, Graeme
Wahoo Black: Niki (captain), Deane, Elaine, Carole
Wahoo Gold: Helen (captain), Heather, Mark, Tracy. H, Stuart
Wahoo Silver: Marilyn (captain), Tocher, Jean, Johan
(thank you to Tracy Helps for organizing this!)
Upcoming Galas
The best way to train for a gala is to do one
- 9 Jan 2010: Orphan Annie Gala, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
- 16 Jan 2010: Six (6) Hour Endurance, Kempton Park
- 30 Jan 2010: Phoenix Gala, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
- 18 Feb 2010: Tshwane Champs – Long Events, Hillcrest Pool, Pretoria
- 20 Feb 2010: Tshwane Champs – Short Events, Hillcrest Pool, Pretoria
Last chance for the relay teams!
- 27 Feb 2010: Interregional Gala, Ellis Park , Johannesburg
- 17 – 20 March 2010: SA National Championship, Hillcrest Pool, Pretoria
Even though it is only in next season, it is worth a mention:
30 Jul – 7 Aug 2010: XIII FINA World Masters Championship, Göteborg and Borås, Sweden
Upcoming Open Water Events
- 6 December: Emerald Challenge
- 17 Jan 2010: Ingram's Ekurhuleni 1200
- 24 Jan 2010: Lake Heritage
- 13 to 14 Feb 2010 - Midmar
Notice Board
Club Swims:
We meet every Sunday at 09:00 at the Wahoo Aquatics Centre
(with the exception of those Sundays falling a long weekend), & alternate Thursdays at 17:00.
Cost
Cost is R20 per session (unless you are a member of Wahoo Aquatics)
See the details of the Aquatics Centre later in the newsletter.
Swimming Clinics:
We have regular Swimming Clinics (at the Wahoo Aquatics Centre) in Sunninghill under the guidance of a coach.
Cost:
R40-00 (payable to the coach, on the day)
Kit:
Ladies Costumes: R145
Men’s Costumes: R90
Wahoo swimming cap: R45
Wahoo towel: R120
Wahoo hooded long sleeve tops (NEW!): R210 – great for the Winter Months ahead!
Note: Kit will not be sold on Credit.
Please have cash ready or do a transfer beforehand.
Cost:
R40-
Kit:
Ladies Costumes: R145
Men’s Costumes: R90
Wahoo swimming cap: R45
Wahoo towel: R120
Wahoo hooded long sleeve tops (NEW!): R210 – great for the Winter Months ahead!
Note: Kit will not be sold on Credit.
Please have cash ready or do a transfer beforehand.
We are extremely privileged to have use of Wahoo Aquatic Centre’s superb facilities.
Club training is on Sunday mornings @ R20.00 a session.
Please contact WAHOO AQUATIC CENTRE & GYM if you would like to join
For info go to: www.wahoo.co.za
Wahoo Aquatics’ Physical Address:
516 Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill. Just next to St Peters College
Telephone: (011) 807-
Fax Line: (011) 807-
Wahoo Committee 2009/2010
President
Bobbie Crowther The Prez
president@wahoomasters.org.za
Vice President
Mike Nel
miken@sentinelsa.com
Secretary
Tracy Helps Phelps
secretary@wahoomasters.org.za
Treasurer
Graeme Parsons The Beast
gparsons@fnb.co.za
Kit
Jean Dick
jdick@uni-span.co.za
Registration
Carole Bridges
carole.bridges@clover.co.za
Galas
Guy Harker Bullet
guyh@summercon.co.za
PRO
Tracy Damons Demon
Tracy-ann@kaelo.co.za
Events and Marketing
Elaine Alder
era@global.co.za
Bobbie Crowther The Prez
president@wahoomasters.org.za
Vice President
Mike Nel
miken@sentinelsa.com
Secretary
Tracy Helps Phelps
secretary@wahoomasters.org.za
Treasurer
Graeme Parsons The Beast
gparsons@fnb.co.za
Kit
Jean Dick
jdick@uni-
Registration
Carole Bridges
carole.bridges@clover.co.za
Galas
Guy Harker Bullet
guyh@summercon.co.za
PRO
Tracy Damons Demon
Tracy-
Events and Marketing
Elaine Alder
era@global.co.za
Register
NOW!
NOW!
Note from the organizers:
When planning for Nationals, please remember that Monday 22 March 2010 is a Public Holiday
Brooklyn Guesthouse
Nationals Open Water Newsflash!
The organizers of the Island Estate Canal swim at Haartbeesport have agreed to hold a 3km, open water swim for masters at their annual open water swim event.
The date of the above swim has been changed to the 21 March 2010 in order to accommodate SA Master Swimming.
The 3Km Swim for Masters (it is likely that non masters will also participate) will take place prior to other canal swim events which will be open to all.
All masters are encouraged to participate in the 3km event and to complete the attached entry form. Medals will be provided for masters who finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd places in their respective age groups. In addition, all finishers will receive a commemorative medal. The water in the canal system of the Islands Estate is fantastically clean!!!
(See: www.theislandsestate.co.za)
A master may also participate in any other swim event held on the day. Masters entering any of these other events will not receive ‘masters’ medals.
Transport will be provided between Hillcrest Pool and Hartbeespoort but at an additional
(but reasonable) cost per participant. A map will be provided in the program for those wishing to use their own transport.
..in the swimming world however, we are in the middle of the season.
7 FEB 2010
Relay time-trials
7 March 2010
Pre-Nationals Breakfast
...as purple as possible
Hi Wahooligans
So....we have almost all of your Nationals forms and it is almost a Wahoo full house. Great turnout means lots of points so it is looking good for Wahoo and Nationals 2010!
Now all we have to do is decide what to wear at the Nationals Awards dinner. The theme is of course Soccer and we have been given Holland! We still looking for ideas for "costumes" so please send through any thoughts that you have.
Midmar is in only two weeks! If you know you have forgotten to do something it is making a pledge for Royden. It is really easy, just go on the Midmar website, find Royden Tustin and make the pledge! Wahoo as a club has pledged R500 - who can match it? Good luck Royden - for the swimming and the fund raising. We know you will do Wahoo proud.
Important Upcoming Dates:
6 Feb - Phoenix Gala @ Ellis Park (Entry forms on the Wahoo website)
7 Feb - Buffelspoort OW and relay time trials @ Wahoo Aquatics Center
13 & 14 Feb - Midmar
18 & 20 Feb - Tshwane Champs
21 Feb - Makhulu OW
27 Feb - Interregional Gala
7 March - pre-nationals breakfast (this is important so get it in your diary!)
Hope to see you on deck soon
Tracy
So....we have almost all of your Nationals forms and it is almost a Wahoo full house. Great turnout means lots of points so it is looking good for Wahoo and Nationals 2010!
Now all we have to do is decide what to wear at the Nationals Awards dinner. The theme is of course Soccer and we have been given Holland! We still looking for ideas for "costumes" so please send through any thoughts that you have.
Midmar is in only two weeks! If you know you have forgotten to do something it is making a pledge for Royden. It is really easy, just go on the Midmar website, find Royden Tustin and make the pledge! Wahoo as a club has pledged R500 -
Important Upcoming Dates:
6 Feb -
7 Feb -
13 & 14 Feb -
18 & 20 Feb -
21 Feb -
27 Feb -
7 March -
Hope to see you on deck soon
Tracy
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