Balmy Beach Canoe Club News September 2002 congratulated for a job well done. If you are interested Commodores’ Report in scheduling a corporate team-building day, speak with anyone on the Executive. Our 97th Annual Regatta was threatened by a City of Toronto outside workers strike and there was great concern it would have to be cancelled. But it was moved in a hurry from Toronto Island to Lake Wilcox in Rick Arends Richmond Hill and we are thankful to RHCC and our members for their assistance. We had numerous Phyllis Bain compliments on the day and Eleanor McIntyre is to be Well, it’s hard to believe another on-water season is congratulated on another successful regatta. just about over and the summer schedule has been replaced with the fall schedule on the fridge. Our number of paddlers increased over those of last year; our results at regattas improved significantly; and And it was a very good summer indeed…. once again Lynn Roworth had our summer sports day After receiving a Trillium grant and other corporate camp filled to capacity only weeks into commencement donations, we purchased a new truck, new docks, of the camp. We introduced a new afternoon Atom several new boats and paddles, with more boats still to Program that proved worthwhile. In fact, our Atoms come. It was indeed a bright year for raising capital brought home the WOD burgee from their regatta in funds and many thanks to Matt Gleeson for his Mississauga. Peewee Boys won the WOD burgee at leadership in this area. qualifying trials and our Midgets won the Ontario’s Our major fundraiser of the year – The 200 Club & burgee in Ottawa. Many paddlers qualified boats at Evening of Rockin’ N Rollin’ – was held on June 7. It WOD trials and we had great podium representation at took on a different format than in the past with a well Ontario’s. We are proud of our athletes and coaches known sixties/seventies rock band “Go Freddie Go” and congratulate all of them on their achievements. supplying the entertainment. We have had nothing but Pat Fremeau faced many challenges trying to get us all positive feedback and it has been suggested we go to and from out-of-town regattas but eventually things with this new format again next year. Thanks to all who fell nicely into place and the results received much purchased tickets, donated silent auction items, helped praise. The hotels we stayed at were first rate, and our out and attended paddlers had the comforts of their own private bus to, A Glenn Miller Dance was held on June 21, with big from and during their stay in Minnedosa. Well done, band music performed live by The Music Lovers Pat. Orchestra. Thanks to everyone who helped with the For those of you unable to make the trip to Minnedosa, bar-b-que beforehand. The next dance - “The Harvest you missed a great deal of excitement. Midget, Sharon Ball” with DJ will be held on Saturday, October 19, Goldthorpe won gold in her C-1 1000m and 6000m starting at 8:00 p.m. (See details further in this races and with fellow Midgets, Danielle Arends, Bojana newsletter.) Prekic and Alex Potter, won gold in their C-4 1000m Though it too took on a different format, we revived the and bronze in Open Women’s C-4 200m. Though we North Canoe Challenge this summer. On July 23, Rob all shared the disappointment of not being able to field Stott and his paddlers played host to Royal Bank a Midget Women’s War Canoe, Ross Bain’s Midget employees for a team-building day of north canoe Men’s War Canoe won bronze, and Rob Stott’s Junior races and a volleyball tournament. It was a great and Senior Women’s War Canoes finished a close success and Rob and his paddlers are to be fourth in both races. Balmy Beach Canoe Club News 1 Balmy Beach Canoe Club News September 2002 Not to forget our Masters who placed third overall at So after a couple of weeks off, we are back down at CANMAS. Congratulations to Mari Bruce Ellery for the Bay and on the water. It was difficult to go down to winning the CANMAS Female C-1 paddler of the Year the Bay and see the weeds clogging up the water. Award. Weeds surrounded the docks, weeds, weeds everywhere. How were we going to practice in this Your Executive has worked extremely hard to look water? How realistic would it be to go to the Humber after the interests of Club. We thank all of them for every weekend for nice long water? I was feeling a bit their dedication and hard work over this past year. discouraged. In closing, we would ask that you mark your calendars Then the regulars started to arrive: Kev Mac, Boj, for our Annual Awards Night on Friday, October 4, Potter, Carty, Danielle, Sharon, Mac Bain, Julia, Liz starting with dinner at 7:00 p.m. and the awards and Henderson. A good-sized group for the first week - presentations immediately following. Everyone is feeling better already! Pat Casey, former Beach / welcome. Come out and share the highlights of the Rouge paddler, Rideau coach, came down, paddled summer of 2002. Please also mark your calendars for and has been helping out, Leigh was down, Ross and our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October about 20 - 25 Comp / Development / Bantams. 20, starting at 11:00 a.m. when the new executive will be elected. It is also an opportunity for you to share Nothing discouraging about that - suddenly the club is any thoughts and input you wish to put forward. You buzzing with energy - I look out from the motor boat will receive a mailing before the 20th indicating the and there are kids paddling everywhere. What a great positions up for election and the nominations being put start to the Fall / Winter training session! We are in for forward. an exciting, busy and intense winter of training - we will have a record number of athletes training this winter. We are busy making plans for Florida and intend to take 10 - 12 paddlers. We will likely be finalizing and Head Coach Report – Rob collecting funds in the next few weeks. The Winter Stott schedule will be finalized during the next few weeks as As many of you know Beach had excellent results at well. CCA - a total of 91 points, which is a 26-point increase I look forward to seeing all of you cleaned up and spiffy over last year. Congratulations to all the paddlers who at the Awards Banquet on October 4th. participated! I have always held Beach parents in high regard but watching them at CCA this year I am convinced that BBCC 2002 Awards Night Beach parents are the most committed and enthusiastic parents compared to any other club in the To All Paddlers And Family Members: country. Our parents don't just stick around for their You are invited to attend the Balmy Beach Canoe own kid's races, they stick around for every race! Many Club’s 2002 AWARDS NIGHT to be held at the Main thanks for the rides back and forth to the race course, Club at the foot of Beech Avenue, on Friday, October the endless supply of water for the kids, food and the 4, 2002, starting at 7:00 p.m. Tim Horton's COFFEE!!! On a personal note, thanks to A buffet dinner will be served – lasagna is on the all who helped Kim and me with Willow at practices, menu! ($7.00 per person; $20.00 for a family of 3 or regattas and CCA. We couldn't have done it without more) you. Balmy Beach Canoe Club News 2 Balmy Beach Canoe Club News September 2002 st Awards will be presented to paddlers (Atoms to • JUNIOR WOMEN K-2 500 1 C.Bain/Carty 2:10:63 Masters) and to volunteers recognizing their • JUVENILE WOMEN C-2 200 1st Arends/Goldthorpe (no contribution to a highly successful 2002 season race) • MIDGET WOMEN C-2 1000 1st Arends/Goldthorpe Hope to see you there. 5:23:05 NOTE: A phone committee will be in place to make • MIDGET WOMEN K-1 1000 1st Prekic 4:30:93 inquiries as to how many will attend so that ample food • JUVENILE MEN K-2 500 3rd K.Mcintyre/McAndrews will be available. Donations of salads and desserts will 1:54.07 be appreciated. Call Phyllis at (416) 763-7302 to help. • JUVENILE WOMEN K-2 200 1st Carty/Prekic 0:43.50 • JUVENILE WOMEN C–1 200 1st Goldthorpe 0:59.30 • MIDGET WOMEN K-4 1000 2nd Summer Sports Camp – Mckeever/Potter/Prekic/Arends 4:02:60 Lynn Roworth • JUVENILE WOMEN C-1 500 1st Goldthorpe 2:48:39 st 2002 has been a successful year for camp. More than • JUVENILE WOMEN K-2 200 1 C. Bain/Carty 0:43.03 230 children paddled, swam, biked, participated in • MIDGET MEN K-4 1000 2nd scavenger hunts, gladiators, Harry Potter and survived! Quinn/Henderson/Mead/Benson 3:48.82 We sold Jumbo Freezies after camp and made $600 • JUVENILE MEN C-15 500 2nd R. Bain Crew 2:00.47 for the club to use to help purchase equipment! • MIDGET MEN C-15 500 1st R. Bain Crew 2:00.30 Many thanks to all of our paddling coaches: Lauren, • JUVENILE WOMEN C-15 500 2nd Rob Stott’s Crew Danielle, Alex P., Boyana, Brandon, Nick and Dylan.