BRISBANE SOUTHSIDE MASTERS SWIMMING INC NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015

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1 BRISBANE SOUTHSIDE MASTERS SWIMMING INC NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2015 Brisbane Southside Masters Swimming Inc Club Night: Wednesday at Chandler Pool Mailbox #1 C/- Sleeman Sports Complex Meet: 6.45pm Swim: 7.00 till 8.30pm Cnr Old Cleveland & Tilley Roads Web: CHANDLER QLD 4155 Stuart Collins -Secretary Carol Brett Editor A smarter way to nominate for future meets Computer users will welcome the option of entering meets online as an alternative to sending paper entry forms to the Club Recorder. This will bring BSM one step along the way to what is required practice in other clubs. I will continue to manage both methods of entry. The first step is to register a user name and password with MSQ as outlined below. The online alternative provides a convenient and easy-to-use system of entering meets using Entry Manager, which is located in the Masters Swimming Queensland (MSQ) website. This online method of entry has a number of benefits: You can enter meets up until the host club s entry deadline date You can make changes to your events and times without needing to contact the club recorder The system automatically aligns the event number with the events You can quickly check that you have entered the meet successfully You can forward plan and enter meets further into the year You can nominate your interest to swim in relays for particular meets Meals can be also ordered at the time of nomination This method of entry is optional. I will continue to send Meet Information reminders, Meet Flyers and BSM entry forms as currently done. However, it would be great to see members who feel comfortable, adopt this new method. For members who are keen to self-nominate, an instructional video on how to create an account can be found by using the link below. Exploring the MSQ website is worthwhile. 1

This link takes you to the forum page, where you can create an account and get started for the upcoming meets: http://forum.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/ What will stay the same?

2 This link takes you to the forum page, where you can create an account and get started for the upcoming meets: What will stay the same? ed Meet Information, Meet flyers and BSM nomination forms will continue. You can continue to use the current system if you d prefer at this stage. The method of payment to the BSM account Relays will be formed manually and swimmers notified prior to the meet Members who would like to change but would like assistance with the process, please feel free to contact me for help. Peter - peteash37@gmail.com PRESIDENT S PEN Our Christmas and End-of-Year function celebrated a number of things about our Club and it was nice to see everyone fully dressed and having a good time. Our Annual Awards went to Michael Hill for Club Person of the Year (The Alan Robinson Memorial Trophy) and to Elaine Sng and Graeme Albion for Coach s Award Our major thanks went to Susan Apps for organising and running the event. Our Club Management Committee met on 23 November and started the early planning for our 2016 BSM Meet at Chandler. We also discussed the 2016 schedule of Queensland Meets and how to maximise our attendance at these. David Haley and Manny Panaretos have taken on the job of rounding up club records stored off-site and working out a solution. With David involved, the solution will likely be electronic archiving while maintaining an accurate record of the club s history. Early next year you can expect to receive a simple BSM Membership card with confirmation of your Registration and Masters number. From Sleeman, we will all receive a swipe card that identifies each of us as BSMers at Reception for OHS and statistical reasons only. Payment arrangements will remain unchanged. Entering Meets will become more streamlined and immediate for those who choose the online method explained by Peter Gibson above. I encourage you to take the plunge and at least get to register your user name (eg LawrieBaker) and a password with MSQ at I hope your swimming effort throughout the year has been rewarded and that you continue to enjoy our Club. I do hope the Christmas season is enjoyable for you. Merry Christmas and thanks for your support during the Year. Lawrie Baker, BSM President CRASH CORNER Elaine is mending very well after her knee surgery. Although Elaine is on crutches, with lots of rest, reading and TV, we look forward to seeing her back in the water soon. We hear that Nurse Baz is doing a great job! Narelle visited Max Gillespie last week and although he has slowed somewhat, he still has that cheeky glint in his eye. We miss Max around the smoko table, along with his tremendous knowledge of our club s history. Lisa is in her new digs and is happily unpacking all those boxes. We all wish you well Lisa in the next part of your very brave journey. 2

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR DECEMBER 2015 Steven Dollery Lexie Steffan Heather McDonald Susan Inglis Thomas Brennan Bradley Brennan Ted Shoemaker Noel McGuinness Brett Morante Jen Thomasson Paul Bidner

3 Stuart is now over his recent surgery, but will be out of the water for a little while yet. We will miss his smiling face on the pool deck, and of course it won t be the same without the little green beany! See you soon in the lanes Stuart. HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR DECEMBER 2015 Steven Dollery Lexie Steffan Heather McDonald Susan Inglis Thomas Brennan Bradley Brennan Ted Shoemaker Noel McGuinness Brett Morante Jen Thomasson Paul Bidner TUESDAY SMOKO 11 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 19 Dec 21 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 31 Dec The duck went to Geneva last week with Liz Brett (Carol and Bob s daughter). It had a very important role to play in the International University Sports Federation, extolling the virtues of Masters Swimmers. Sadly the duck put on a bit of weight after over-indulging on those Swiss Chocolates, but promises to drop the kilos after some serious sessions in the pond oops the pool! SUSAN CROSS Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Susan and her family on the passing of her Grandfather. We will all be thinking of you at this sad time Susan, and look forward to seeing you back in the lanes soon REDLANDS BAYSIDE MASTERS WORLDWIDE POSTAL SWIM MEET Grateful thanks to those willing members who gave their time generously, to time the swims for Cathy and Helen for the above event in September. They each completed 5 swims ranging from 50m to 1500m in a variety of strokes and enjoyed the experience. Certificates of Participation were sent in the mail and resulted in Cathy gaining 5 x First places and Helen 3 x Firsts and 2 x Seconds. Hopefully more members will attempt postal events in the future to boost the BSM image. Helen Holmes The Tuesday Family enjoying that Birthday Fare The Happy Birthdays were heard all over Sleeman when the Tuesday Smoko sang to all the November-Borns. Thanks Tricia for the wonderful Lemon Cake, and Helen for the beautiful little Butterfly Cakes. BSM is gaining quite a reputation for its coffee and cake following another wonderful session by Michael. THE BSM DUCK YODELS IN GENEVA AQUALICIOUS SWIM MEET SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2015 They did it again those cheeky Aqualicious Boys and Girls. They managed another fun-filled swim meet which included some serious distance events and relays, but also saw swimmers attempting to navigate 50m with a noodle and a beach ball before handing it over to their fellow relay mate. After lots of advice on how to manage this feat Ira, one of our newest BSMers came up with the solution place the noodle between your legs, allow it to come up over your head, and imagine you are in the water polo team motoring along with the beach ball between your arms. 3

Bob passes the baton (noodle and ball) to Jac Helen was the Official Starter for the meet and

Graeme, Jac, Ira and Cathy brought their very own cheer squads, while Michelle, Tom, Brad and

the tables, gifts for one and all, lucky seat prizes and vouchers for a coffee on the club.

Manly Yacht Club, managing to talk and eat at the same time.

4 Bob passes the baton (noodle and ball) to Jac Helen was the Official Starter for the meet and was pleased that none of her hair was singed from the fierce cap gun. Top job Helen! Graeme, Jac, Ira and Cathy brought their very own cheer squads, while Michelle, Tom, Brad and Paul had to make do with Carol who is still trying to figure out a way of knowing which twin Tom or Brad is in the lane. Bob and Lawrie talked pool fencing while waiting for their races to come up, and managed not to miss one event! Peter says I m hungry! Sue, our Social Director made the morning a wonderful success with Christmassy decorations on the tables, gifts for one and all, lucky seat prizes and vouchers for a coffee on the club. BSM BREAKY BREAKUP SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2015 Over 50 hungry BSMers devoured their breakies at the Manly Yacht Club, managing to talk and eat at the same time. They muched, they moved and they laughed, all while watching the boats sail by on beautiful Moreton Bay. Social Director Sue Apps and Pres Lawrie Baker Melea was seen crawling around under the chairs, but assured us it was part of the lucky seat preparation. The BSM Family enjoys breaky Yes that was my Mummy Melea crawling under the chairs says Jarvis Charlie knows Tom from Brad. Twins don t fool him! Jen won the lucky seat prize, and Brian thought he d help to eat the chocolates 4

Lawrie made the main Award presentation Club Person of the Year to Michael Hill who took on the role of Tuesday Coach when Janine stepped down because of study commitments.

5 Lawrie made the main Award presentation Club Person of the Year to Michael Hill who took on the role of Tuesday Coach when Janine stepped down because of study commitments. Michael was delighted to receive the Alan Robinson Memorial Trophy crafted by Bob Brett, and also to receive his very own Hoodie from BSM as a token of our great appreciation for his thoughtful and inspiring coaching. Lawrie presents Michael with Club Person of the Year Trophy Coach Janine presents Elaine with her award Janine presented her award for Most Improved Female Swimmer to Elaine Sng, and to Graeme Albion for the Most Improved Male Swimmer. Both of these awards were popular choices and represented the exceptional examples that both Graham and Elaine set for us all. Sue Apps took the opportunity to announce the teams for the Sausage Sizzle on 20 December, and to gain some new volunteers for the day. Thanks go to you Sue, for the organisation of this very important fund raiser, and thanks to those who will keep those little bangers coming on the day. LANE AND POOL AVAILABILITY FOR DECEMBER 2015 TRAINING SESSIONS SUNDAYS 9am-10:30am unless stated TUESDAYS 7:30am - 9am unless stated WEDNESDAYS 7:15pm to 8:30pm unless stated THURSDAYS 7:30am to 9:00am Coach: Janine Coach: Michael Coach: Janine No Coach Tue 1 Dec Indoor Wed 2 Dec Indoor Thu 3 Dec *Check Sun 6 Dec Indoor Tue 8 Dec Indoor Wed 9 Dec Indoor Thu 10 Dec *Check Sun 13 Dec No Swim Tue 15 Dec Outdoor 6-7:30 Sun 20 Dec No Swim Tue 22 Dec Outdoor 8-9:30 Wed 16 Dec No Swim Thu 17 Dec *Check Wed 23 Dec No Swim Thu 24 Dec *Check Sun 28 Dec No Swim Tue 29 Dec No Swim Wed 30 Dec No Swim Thu 31 Dec *Check Sun 3 Jan Indoor Tue 4 Jan Indoor Wed 5 Jan Indoor Thu 6 Jan *Check *Telephone Sleeman pool availability recorded message on Note: Both 50 m pools are closed for State Championships Fri 11 Dec to Sat 19 Dec inclusive Pool opening hours are restricted to Mon 21 Dec to to Sun 3 Jan inclusive 5

6 MERRY CHRISTMAS BSMERS 6

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