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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: www.bsmswimming.asn.au

CHANDLER QLD 4155

Stuart Collins -Secretary 38212073

Carol Brett – Editor 33901979

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.

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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?

Emailed 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 0405 357 977

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 2015. 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 http://forum.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/forum. 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.

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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 11 Dec

Lexie Steffan 13 Dec

Heather McDonald 14 Dec

Susan Inglis 16 Dec

Thomas Brennan 17 Dec

Bradley Brennan 17 Dec

Ted Shoemaker 19 Dec

Noel McGuinness 21 Dec

Brett Morante 26 Dec

Jen Thomasson 27 Dec

Paul Bidner 31 Dec

TUESDAY SMOKO

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

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.

2015 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

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.

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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!

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.

The BSM Family enjoys breaky

Charlie knows Tom from Brad. Twins don’t fool him!

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”.

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.

Yes that was my Mummy Melea crawling under the chairs says Jarvis

Jen won the lucky seat prize, and Brian thought he’d help to eat the

chocolates

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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

Wed 16 Dec No Swim Thu 17 Dec *Check

Sun 20 Dec No Swim Tue 22 Dec Outdoor

8-9:30

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 31319635

1Note: Both 50 m pools are closed for State Championships Fri 11 Dec to Sat 19 Dec inclusive Pool opening hours are restricted to 0800 – 1600 Mon 21 Dec to to Sun 3 Jan inclusive

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MERRY CHRISTMAS BSMERS