Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Winter Session Information - January 4th to March 27, 2011

Hello OCM Swimmers, and potential new members.

The new year is fast approaching and I wanted to get this information out to you as soon as possible.

We will be sticking with the pricing and swim practice layout we had in the fall.

Swim Times:
Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm (90 minutes)
Thursday 7:30-8:30pm (60 minutes)
Saturday 9:30-11:00am (90 minutes)
Sunday 9:30-10:30am (60 minutes)

Our remaining two sessions are:
Winter: January 4 to March 27  (12 weeks)
Spring: March 29 to June 19 (12 weeks)


The pricing options are:
12 drop-ins per 12 weeks session for $165.00
Unlimited swims per 12 weeks session $255.00

Drop-ins are not transferable to other sessions or years, and we will continue to offer the one free swim to new members only (one time/session/ year only).

For returning members from last session all we require is payment. For new members you will be required to fill out a registration form and pay the 35$ annual Member Ship fee which goes directly to Masters Swimming Canada and Ontario and covers insurance for your swim practices. (so 12 drop-ins would be

Payment is expected on your first swim, we will be cashing the cheques on January 18th, and will be expecting all payments by then.  We accept personal cheques, cash, or money orders, to be made out to Ottawa Centre Masters.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at ottawacentremasters@yahoo.ca



Liz Humphrey
President

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Informal Ottawa University Swims Dec 7th - 21st

Hello All,

During December a small group of us will be swimming Tuesday (8pm) and Thursday(7:30pm) nights at Ottawa U  (December 7th to 21st). This is a public lane swim, but we do bring a work-out.  You can come and go when you like, stay for 2 hours or 60 minutes, show-up late, leave early whatever you like.

If you'd like to join us - please just show up at the Ottawa U pool, so far I'm hearing from 10-12 people that want to go to one or both nights.

Here's a link to the swim schedule if you're interested in swimming on your own over the break:
http://www.geegees.ca/sites/all/themes/geegees/schedules/swimming_fall.php

Otherwise - enjoy your break, the holidays and have a happy and healthy New Year!!

OCM

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

December 5th Brunch @ Dunn's - End of Session/Holiday Party.

Hello OCM swimmers,

Every year we have a end of session/holiday party.

This year we will be going out for brunch right after our Sunday swim on December 5th.

We will be going to Dunn's (355 Dalhousie St.) you will be able to order breakfast and lunch.  The reservation is for 11:30am, under the Name Ottawa Centre Masters.   Please RSVP with us at ottawacentremasters@yahoo.ca.

Also please remember that the deadline for early registration to the Technosport Short Course Sprint Meet in November 24th, for the Saturday December 4th meet. There are about 6 OCM swimmers going - if you're interested please email me for details! (you can always register on deck the day of - so it's never too late)

See you at the pool!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

OCM Social Night - Friday October 8th at the Fox and Feather

Welcome OCM Swimmer to our first social outing of the year.

Please stop by the Fox and Feather at 283 Elgin Street between 6:00-8:00pm and have a laugh on dry land with your fellow OCM swim mates.

Also feel free to bring along a friend or four.

See you there,

Denis,
Social Coordinator

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

No Swimming Sunday October 10th

Hello OCM Swimmers,

In the past we've found the turn-out on Thanksgiving Sunday to be very very low (last year there were 2 people in the water).

So we will be CANCELLING SUNDAY'S SWIM (Sunday October 10th), if you'd like to swim that day the pool will be open for their usual public/lane swim from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, they are closed on Monday.


Have a great weekend and we'll be sure and swim off the turkey and pumpkin pie on Tuesday!

Your OCM Board

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Count Down to Fall Swim Session!

Hi all OCM swimmers and potential new members,

The email has gone out with the registration package, we are still accepting new members.
If you would like the registration package emailed to you and I have somehow missed including you in the email, please contact me at ottawacentremasters@yahoo.ca

For interested NEW members - please feel free to come and try out one swim for free*.  Please note that the first night (Tuesday September 14th) is always very busy, so you might want to come Thursday night, but all are welcome!

Liz Humphrey,
OCM President

* please note the free swim is a one time only, in your lifetime - thank you

Monday, July 5, 2010

OCM's 2010-2011 Swim Season - Pricing and Swim Times!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! I am very happy to present the layout for next year’s swim season. As I mentioned at the AGM – I think you will all be pleased with the payment options and swim times for the 2010-2011 season.

Swim Times:
Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm (90 minutes)
Thursday 7:30-8:30pm (60 minutes)
Saturday 9:30-11:00am (90 minutes)
Sunday 9:30-10:30am (60 minutes)

Our 3 - 12 week sessions:
Fall: September 14 to December 5
Winter: January 4 to March 27
Spring: March 29 to June 19

The pricing options are:
12 drop-ins per 12 weeks session for $165.00
Unlimited swims per 12 weeks session $255.00

Drop-ins are not transferable to other sessions or years, and we will continue to offer the one free swim to new members only (one time/session/ year only).

I will be sending out the registration form for next year in an email Mid-August, along with payment options, deadlines etc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Liz Humphrey
President
ottawacentremasters@yahoo.ca

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Annual General Meeting - Saturday June 5th, 11:30am - 2:00pm

We will be having our AGM after the last swim of the session, on Saturday June 5th at Johnny Farina at 216 Elgin Street at 11:30-2:00pm. http://www.johnnyfarina.com/

It is important to try and come to the AGM because:

• we have a lot of FUN!
• great food and company
• we will discuss payment and practise times/dates options for next year
• we will vote in a new board
• a chance to see everyone with their clothes on!

So please mark off Saturday June 5th, from 11:30-2:00pm for the OCM - AGM!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Spring Session Starts March 28th to June 5th, 2010

Hello OCM swimmers,

Spring is in the air and that means the last session of the 2009-2010 is practically upon us!  It's hard to believe another year is coming to a close.

The final session of the Ottawa Centre Masters swim season starts this Sunday March 28th and runs until Saturday June 5th 2010. It's never too late to join though.  Please email us with any questions. (ottawacentremasters@yahoo.ca)

Swim Times:
Tuesday + Thursday 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday 10:00-11:00am
Sunday 9:30-10:30am

Your OCM Board

Thursday, March 25, 2010

End of Session Breakfast - Sunday March 28th

We are wrapping up another great winter session, and welcoming spring with open arms. Come on out to our "end of Winter Session" breakfast.  On Sunday March 28th at about 11am we will meet in the lobby after practice and head out from there, to a location we'll pick that morning . We hope you can make it!

Ottawa Centre Masters Board

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Brockville Almost Serious Swim Meet


We had an excellent showing this year at the 2010 Brockville Swim meet, which was held Saturday January 16th.  The Brockville meet, as always, was a great place to race in a no pressure environment and have a good time with the other OCM swimmers.  Brockville always puts on a great morning of races, and as usual the hot lunch served afterwards was excellent, and a great opportunity to chat with swimers from other clubs.  We're already looknig forward to next year! 
One of the local newspaper photographers got a great shot of Sophie racing her heart out!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Pool to Pub - Thursday Janaury 28th


It's great to see so many of us in the pool for the new year! We are all game for some good work outs. But it is said (by someone somewhere, I am quite sure!) that all good work out ends with a pint of something fun.

So, it's time for our first pool to pub of the 2010!! Please come and join us at the Blue Cactus this coming Thursday after the swim.

Here's the address and a link to their web-site:
2 Byward Market Square
http://www.bluecactusbarandgrill.com/

We hope to see you all there on Thursday night!