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Head Coach’s Message

October 2010 THE SOGGY RAG

Welcome New Manta Parents!

Ask questions Say “hello” to your neighbor. Learn more about our sport from returning parents. Volunteer to strengthen our team Join our Board of Directors Become a Manta Official Join our sub-committees Create great memories!

Inside this issue:

Coaches 2-5

Travel 6-7

Volunteer Opportunities 8

Shift Obligations/ Time Trial Schedule

9

Information Page 10

Operation Red Nose 11

Fundraising Opportunities 12-14

Logo Contest/Pictures 15

Terry Fox Run Important Dates

16 17

First off, I would like to welcome back all of our returning swimmers and parents. Last year was an in-credible season for us with many of our performances the best in club history. I am quite sure that you are as excited as I am to start the 2010-2011 season. Secondly, I would like to welcome all the new swimmers and parents that have decided to be part of one of the strongest swim clubs in Canada. I know that as a Canadian we are supposed to be a little more humble than that but I know first hand how hard the climb has been over the past few years to get here. So it is out of pride, not ego, that I refer to our current national status. I have just spent the past weekend with our coaches for our pre-season staff training. It was a weekend of planning, learning and generating ideas on how to move from #5 in Canada to #1. This year's staff training was a little different from past years and I personally feel we are even better prepared than at anytime in our past and even more focused on making Manta athletes the best technical swimmers in the country. For all our swimmers you will see some positive and exciting additions to the program, from award certificates to the monthly Head Coach stroke camps. All of these new ideas are designed to help our swimmers become technically proficient while having a lot of fun. I will have a chance to talk a little more about the program and what parents can expect this season at our upcoming Black and Purple meet. I hope most of you will be there, it is always a fun event. I will also be conducting a series of parent meetings for each group. I wish all of you swimmers the best of luck this season and I will see all of you on deck!

Tom Hainey Head Coach

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Tom Hainey Head Coach This is Coach Tom's 14th season as the Head Coach of Manta and 17th season as a head coach. In the past 13 years Tom has helped Manta achieve success internation-ally, nationally and provincially by constantly challenging all Manta swimmers with a program built on pride toughness and respect. Coach Tom has been a national team coach as well since 2000 and has taken athletes to Australia, Greece, Argentina, and Europe. As an athlete coach Tom represented Canada at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Paralympic Games winning 4 gold and 5 silver.

Norm Carriere NAG I At 5:55 a.m., I often misquote a line from the movie ‘Apocalypse Now’ - “I love the smell of chlorine in the morning. Smells like victory...” Quoting from that dark and terrible script and turning it into a slice of life affirming gesture, I realize that swim sport can be a fabulous opportunity to explore one’s desire, dedication and determi-nation. As a committed physical educator and swim coach for many years, I have often been surrounded by athletes with a wonderful work ethic. Doing the work is their prize. Many go on to become excellent contributing citizens. That is my prize! I have coached for MANTA Swim Club for 22 years in many capacities from the early entry level to the most elite athletes. I’m a Level 3 coach having twice represented the province at the Canada Summer Games culminating in proudly wearing Canadian colours at the 2009 World Short Course Para Championships held in Brazil. My position in the swim club as NAG 1 and Dryland Coach presents me with serious challenges for serious athletes and aspire to assist those athletes to achieve their dream goals. Additionally, I am mentoring the Mini-Manta and AGD Coaches.

Szilvie Carriere Assistant Head Coach I am excited to start my 3rd year as the Assistant Head Coach of Manta Swim Club. Through my 22 year coaching career with the club I have coached athletes at a wide variety of skill level and mentored young coaches along the way. The past 2 years have been the most exciting time in my coaching career working with swimmers at TAG level. I am looking forward to being part of this successful team and spending another year with the amazing group of young swimmer in TAG.

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Jack Baturn High School My coaching career re-swimming has spanned over 30 years, all with Manta including 10 years as Head Coach of one of the forerunner Manta club. I coach because I enjoy coaching, communicating with young people, seeing them develop not only their swim-ming skills but their personal abilities and attitudes.

Szandra Temesvari AGD+ This is my ninth season as a coach with Manta. I am a high school science teacher, I have coached from the mini-manta level, all the way up to my current role as the AGD+ coach. My passion for coaching comes from helping young athletes reach their potential as they learn the relationship between commitment, work ethic and success.

Lawrence Cohen AGD This is my 7th year coaching with Manta, which followed 12 years as a Manta swimmer. I am an elementary school teacher and got involved in coaching to pass along my pas-sion for sport to young athletes. I feel that swimming teaches lifelong skills as Manta swimmers develop and progress throughout the various levels of the sport. As an athlete, I swam with Manta, starting with Coach Norm in 1993, progressing throughout the Manta program to Coach Tom before swimming for the University of To-ronto Varsity Swim Team. I was a member of the Manitoba provincial team for several seasons and was proud to be a member of the 2001 Canada Games team.

Kelsey Zadro M-Squad - Pan Am My name is Kelsey Zadro and I am 20 years old. I have been involved in Manta Swim Club since 1998, when I started in the Mini Manta Program. I swam for 8 years after that, and finished in NAG. The year after I had left, I started coaching Mini Manta, and then moved up to coaching M Squad two years later. This will be my third year coach-ing M Squad. I coach swimming because I love the sport and enjoy being able to share my knowledge with the new swimmers wanting to potentially start their swimming ca-reer. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved in the kids creating their goals and pushing themselves to succeed in them

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Sean Armstrong M-Squad - Concordia My names Sean and I’ll be coaching M-Squad at Concordia. I swam for Manta for nine years, starting way back in 1999, swimming Minis at Concordia. I started coaching a couple years ago, I did a session of Minis, then a year of M-Squad/the former M-Squad +. My goal is to take all the knowledge I gained over my swim career and pass it on to new swimmers. Well that’s it for now; look forward to seeing everyone on the 13th.

Ivan Ingram Mini-Manta - Pan Am I’ve been with Manta for a long time now. I started as a swimmer in 1998 and have been with the club ever since. I stopped swimming competitively in 2007 and started coaching Mini-Manta. Other than coaching, my current goal has been to complete my Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. I look forward to starting this season coaching Mini's at Pan Am and am excited at the prospect of helping my Mini's become better swimmers.

Eric Monterio Mini-Manta - Pan Am I was a competitive swimmer with Manta for 10 years. I was on the Manitoba Provincial Team and a member of the 2007 Western Canada Games. I am now a member of the UofM Bisons. This is my 2nd year as a fundamentals coach. Why do I coach? I would like to give back to the younger swimmers what I have learned over the years.

Jacqueline Rano Mini-Manta - Elmwood Hi, my name is Jacqueline and I am currently in my fourth and last year of my Psychol-ogy degree at the University of Manitoba and am writing my honours thesis on child cognitive development. I swam with Manta Swim Club for 8 years and am very excited to be coaching for my second year with Manta. I love helping young swimmers improve their swimming ability while having fun partaking in the wonderful sport of swimming!

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Erin Kuhtey Mini-Manta & M-Squad - Bonivital Hi, my name is Erin. I'm currently a Grade 12 High School student. I swam for Manta Swim Club for 6 years, and thoroughly enjoyed it! I have all my certifications as a life-guard. It will be my first year coaching for Manta, and I'm really looking forward to it, and hopefully continuing next year. Swimming is my chosen sport to facilitate my time with, and I'm looking forward to it for years to come.

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Information from the Travel Coordinator........

Please direct specific questions to the swimmer's coach if you are not sure which meet to attend.

Goldfins Invite (Saskatoon) is intended for any AGD+ swimmer who is at least 11 years old, all high school, TAG and NAG I/II swimmers.

Halloween Invitational (Brandon) is intended for AGD+ swimmers who are 10 years & under, and all other swimmers not going to Goldfins (M-squad, AGD, AGD+, high school).

25 rooms are blocked for Manta families going to Brandon at the Victoria Inn Hotel, 3550 Victoria Ave. Last date to book is October 14. Group code is 172730. Call ASAP to book a room (ph 1-204-725-1532 ext 306 or e-mail Laura at laurab@vicinn.com. Standard room rate is $100, may upgrade to poolside room for $110, includes complimentary breakfast for 2.

Note that there is a non-refundable deposit required for all out-of-province meets. Please adhere to deadlines for payments. Late payments may render your swimmer ineligible to attend.

Ensure the club has your swimmer's personal health information number (PHIN). This is the 9 digit number on the back of your family health card. Notify the club of changes related to your child's health issues, allergies, medications and your emergency contact information. This allows us to up-date our travel file.

Swimmers traveling via air or across any international border should have a valid passport. Check the expiry date and promptly renew to avoid problems with team travel.

Consider the role of chaperone for out-of-province meets. All travel, hotel and meal expenses are covered by Manta. Please e-mail the head coach @ manta@mts.net or travel coordinator @ mrous-seau@rrc.mb.ca if you are interested in this opportunity.

Each swimmer (along with their parent), will need to read and sign a Code of Conduct form for all team travel. Parents are required to review the Code of Conduct with their swimmer(s) prior to meet and team travel. This will be reviewed at the Parent Meeting on October 22nd, during Black & Purple event. One form will be sufficient for travel during the entire season.

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Date & Name of Competition

Oct 28-31 Godfins Invite

Dec 9-12 Paul Bergen Portland OR

Feb 17-20 Canada

Westerns (SNC)

Mar 17-20 ManSask

(SC)

Mar 31-Apr 3 Spring Nats

(SC)

May 12-15 Grand Prix

USA

July 21-23 SummerNat

& July 27-Aug 1

CAGC

July 27-Aug 1 CAGC (LC) &

OW Event

Pool & Host City Shaw Centre 122 Bowlt Cres Saskatoon, SK

Tualatin Hills Aqua Centre 15707 SW Walker Rd Beaverton, OR

Canada Games Pool 910 McGill St Kamloops, BC

Shaw Centre 122 Bowlt Cres Saskatoon, SK

Saanich Com-monwealth Place Victoria, BC

Charlotte, NC (FNQ) Pointe Claire, Montreal

Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal

Hotel, amenities & available service

Super 8 Hotel free bkft fridge, MW (adjacent to Tim Horton’s and Smiley’s Buffet)

Homestead Suites full kitchen (chaperone will cook most meals)

BestWestern free brkft, fridge, MW 10 min walk to pool, 4 min walk to Superstore 11 yrs old) TAG NAG I/II

Qualified Sr. Nats

Qualified AGD+, TAG, NAG I/II

Qualified AGD+, TAG, NAG I/II

Sr. Nats Swim MB (Tier 1 Team) qualified Sr Nats

Sr Nats Qualified AGD+, TAG, NAG I/II

Air NA $690 $580 NA $500 $650 $500 $500

Bus $190 NA NA $170 NA NA NA NA

Van rental or local shuttles

NA $75 $20 NA $80 $80 $100 $20

Hotel (4 ppl/room)

$100 $140 $180 $130 $180-220 $180 $420 (two meets)

$180-200

Meet fee $75 $60 $70 $60 $100 $6/event $180 (two meets)

$80

Coaching Fee $40 $60 $70 $40 $40 $60 $80 $40

No. of Events Min 7 events Max 9 events

Min 4 events Max 6 events

Min 3 events Max 6 events

Min 3 events Max 8 events?

Min 3 events Max 6 events

Min 3 events Max 6/8 events

Min 3 events Max 8 events?

TOTAL $405 $1025 $510 $400 $920 $970 $1280 $840

ESTIMATED TRAVEL COSTS FOR OUT-OF-PROVINCE MEETS FOR 2010 - 2011 SWIM SEASON

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Please consider volunteering. Without parent volunteers our club would not be the success it is.

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Official Chair

The Official Chair position has become vacant. If you are you interested or would like to know what the duties for this position are, please contact Sharra Hinton @ sharra@weedmanwpg.ca

WEB SITE

We are looking for an experienced web designer who can volunteer a bit of time to create a more attractive and streamlined website for us.

Please contact Lynn Chartrand @ manta@mts.net

CHAPERONE

Consider the role of chaperone for out-of-province meets. All travel, hotel and meal expenses are covered by Manta. Please e-mail the head coach @ manta@mts.net or travel coordinator @ mrousseau@rrc.mb.ca if you are interested in this opportunity.

Swim-A-Thon

Looking for an individual to look after the Swim-A-Thon. Very easy volunteer position and previous Chairperson will assist you. Please contact Brenda Smail at Brenda_smail@yahoo.com.

BLACK AND PURPLE MEET

To set up, serve and clean up after the meet. Please contact

Mark Riddell at

Mark-riddell@hotmail.com ,

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Date Events Training Groups

October 29 800 FR and 200 Open AGD+ and up

November 19 1500 FR and 200 Open M-Squad and up

December 15 800 FR and 400 FR 400 IM

M-Squad and AGD+ (other swimmers as required)

January 28 1500 FR and 200 OPEN M-Squad and AGD+ (other swimmers as required)

TIME TRIAL SCHEDULE 2010 - 2011

February 16 800 FR and 400 FR M-Squad (other swimmers as required)

April 27 800 FR and 200 OPEN As required

May 25 All Events As required

*The Long Course Junior Provincial Championship Meet is hosted by Swim Natation Manitoba or a Manitoba swim club. Meet Officiating shifts required as follows when you have a qualified swimmer for this meet:

Hosted by Manta Swim Club: TWO Shifts Not hosted by Manta Swim Club: ONE Shift

** The ManSask Provincial Championship Meet (Short course or long course) is hosted on a rotating basis by either Manitoba or Saskatchewan. Meet Officiating shifts required as follows when this meet is hosted in Manitoba and you have a qualified swimmer in this meet:

Hosted by Manta Swim Club: FOUR Shifts Not hosted by Manta Swim Club: TWO shfit

Operation Red Nose Prairie Winter Int’l Meet Officiating

Shifts Req’d 01/31/11 Shift Req’d 12/15/10

Where Friends Meet Shifts Req’d

Jr. Prov. LC* Shifts Req’d

ManSask SC or LC** Shifts Req’d

07/20/11

M-squad 2 $150.00 0 $0.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

AGD 2 $150.00 2 $100.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

AGD+ 4 $300.00 4 $200.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

High School

4 $300.00 4 $200.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

TAG 4 $300.00 6 $300.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

NAG I 4 $300.00 6 $300.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

NAG II 4 $300.00 6 $300.00 1 2/1 4/2 $150.00

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Did you know that for one swim meet session we need a minimum of 42 people?

DID YOU KNOW?

Manta pays $100,000.00 in pool costs per year

Manta has 4 swim-mers currently swimming under full scholarships in the United States.

NAG 2 Academic Average is 94%.

Swim Bag

Goggles (nice to have an extra pair just in case)

Swim Suit

Swim Cap (nice to have a spare)

Towels (2)

Sweat pants and Shirt (T-shirt and shorts) - to keep a swimmer warm between events

Water Bottle (2) - Water is a must, but it's also a good idea to pack some Gatorade or similar to replace the electro-lytes lost while swimming. You can mix a sport drink and water 50/50 and achieve the same effect.

Snacks: Since your child will be using up lots of energy rac-ing, you will need to provide them with energy food. Fruit, Power Bars, pretzels, and peanut butter and jelly sand-wiches are all good choices. If your child is allergic to pea-nuts, you can send fruit or granola bars.

Meets can get long so books, deck of cards, chance to catch up on homework would be a good idea to bring along. NOTE: If your child brings an electronic device they are responsible for it NOT THE COACH!

Swim Meet Tips for what to pack

The next Board Meeting will be held on October 16 @ 6:45 a.m. at the Pan Am Pool.

The Board Meetings are open to any member of the Swim Club.

Kernels Popcorn Will be available at the Manta Office for $2.00/bag at the end of October

Flavours available:

Butter Salt White Cheddar Air Caramel

Please remember to check the Manta website frequently for information on fundraising, travel, ORN, swim meets, etc.

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ORN Committee

Please contact Dimitra Verras @ Dimitra99@msn.com if you have not booked your shift or need to change dates.

M T W TH F S S

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

- December -

M T W TH F S S

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30

- November -

In Operation

Name Position E-mail address

Gord Gillis

Doug Lukawy

Chair

Chair

ggillis@safetyservicesmanitoba.ca

lukdrc@mts.net

Ted Ash Coordinator Ted.ash@mts.net

Arusia Leskiw Hospitality

Coordinator

Jeanne Litowitz Door Prize

Darcie Single-Alevizos Corporate Voucher

Kelly Garagan Pub Pak

Carol Vogt Corporate Volunteers

Dimitra Verras Manta Parent Coordinator

Dimitra99@msn.com

Loretta MacDougall Community

Volunteer

ORN is extremely valuable to this club. Generally, Manta earns over $30,000 every year.

All Manta families benefit from the funds raised as this money helps offset pool costs which al-lows Manta to keep its swim fees down.

Any extra shift worked will earn your family a credit. Each credit is worth $35.00 for indoor shift and $50.00 for a driving shift.

The more driving teams we have out on the road, the more money we can raise for ORN. In the end, the club and our swimmers are the winners!

Please fill out the Volunteer Application form - ORN Volunteer Application Form and leave it at the Manta Office.

For information on the duties of a driving team can be found on the Manta website in the Mem-bers Section under Fundraising - Operation Red nose.

Driving teams must arrive by 7:00 p.m. and will be sent out by 9:00 p.m.

NOTE: Forms and duties can be found on the Manta website in the Members Section www.mantaswimming.ca

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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Parents... Coupon Books and Chocolate Bars are still available! For those of you who were too overwhelmed at the registration nights to stop by the Fundraising table, or who have already sold their books and chocolate bars and want more – Entertainment and Shop and Save Coupon books will be available for purchase until October 8. If you would like to purchase them, just send me an e-mail at brenda_smail@yahoo.com and we can arrange a pick-up time. The more we sell, the higher the profit per book, so let’s keep sell-ing. Also, don’t forget that there’s a prize draw at the end of the sale for Entertainment books sold – every book purchased gets you one entry in the draw for Cineplex-Odeon and Thunder Rapids gift cards. Nestle Chocolate bars will be available until the Black & Purple meet on October 22.

20010-11 Fundraising with Bothwell Cheese!

To order cheese, simply hand in (or mail) your one-page cheese order form to the Manta swim club office with a single cheque (no cash please) for the total order amount. Cheese prices are $7.75 per unit, with $2.00 from each unit sold going to your fundraising account. Cheques should be made payable to Manta Swim Club. Individual cheques from your customers should be made out to you, not the swim club. In turn, you will write a single

cheque to Manta for the total amount of your order. Cheese Order Deadlines and Pickup Dates 2010-2011

Order Form in by Pick Up October 7 October 23 November 25 December 11 February 10, 2011 February 26 April 28 May 14 Pick-ups are from 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the Pan Am Pool.

Good luck in your fundraising efforts with award-winning Bothwell Cheese! Questions? Please contact Janice or David at 654-0237 or dplant@mts.net. Please do not call after 9:00 P.M.

Order Form (form can also be found in the Fundraising Section when you login as a member) www.mantaswimming.ca

For information about the Pizza Hotline Fundraising Program, please contact Mary at hrichish@gmail.com.

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We are pleased to offer an Alantra Foods Donelli Fundraiser this year. They offer frozen pizzas, pastas and sauce, wraps/burritos, cookie dough and desserts that are perfect to have on hand for quick snacks after swim practice. Donelli pizzas are a favourite of Coach Tom. Profit on all items is approximately 30%. Final profit on family orders will be communicated after orders are placed. If you are interested in placing an order, please complete the order form alantra order form (form can also be found in the Fundraising Section when you login as a member at www.mantaswimming.ca) and return to the Manta Office by October 12 with your cheque payable to Manta Swim Club for the order total. Your order will be available for pickup at the Pan Am pool after the Parent Meeting during the Black & Purple meet on October 22. The order form is available to download from the website.

BLACK PEARL COFFEE

4 varieties to choose from

Golden Triangle French Roast Brazil Santos Decaf Colombian

From these coffees you can select whole beans or by preferred grind style. The coffee comes in full pounds in attractive foil coffee bags. $4.00/pound goes to your fundraising account

If you are interested in placing an order, please complete the order form Black Pearl Coffee (form can also be found in the Fundraising Section when you login as a member at www.mantaswimming.ca) and return to the Manta Office by November 15 with your cheque pay-able to Manta Swim Club for the total order. Your order will be available for pickup at the Pan Am pool on November 24. The order form is available to download from the website.

Please contact Dimitra Verras at Dimitra99@msn.com

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

The fundraising profit associated with the cards is 10% of the amount pur-chased.

5% is credited to your swimmers fundraising account

5% is credited to the Manta Swim Club

Cards come in 3 denominations: $25, $50 and $100

Once swimming starts at Pan Am deliveries will be made there approximately every 2 weeks. Special arrangements can be made as needed for alternate pick up date, time and locations.

For all inquiries regarding this Sobey’s fundraiser, putting your name/email on a regular mailing list and ordering your cards contact Joan Rooke at jrooke@mymts.net.

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CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER

Fresh Balsam Fir Manta Wreaths

Manta is offering Fresh Balsam Fir Christmas wreaths for our Christmas fundraiser. This fundraiser brings a considerable return to the seller. The wreaths are made in Ontario from freshly harvested balsam fir.

If you have any new ideas for our fundraising campaigns, please contact Brenda Smail at

488-8573 or Brenda_smail@yahoo.com.

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Manta carries a year round inventory of black Manta t-shirts ($10), silicone caps ($11.50) and latex caps ($4.50 ea or 3 for $12) in the office. You are welcome to drop by the office during swim times to purchase these items. There will be two special order dates this season, October 1st and February 25th, 2011 . Please en-sure you complete an order form and submit it with payment to the Manta office Attn: Equipment Manager.

For inquiries about equipment, please email Jamie at swimstuff@hotmail.ca

Equipment Order Form(form can also be found in the Equipment Section when you login as a mem-ber www.mantaswimming.ca)

EQUIPMENT

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Cost:

Approximately $20.00 small 22” wreaths

Approximately $30.00 large 36” wreaths

Fundraising return will be determined at a later date

Wreaths are supplied with a red bow and 3 pine cones. They can be hung indoors (spritz regularly) or outdoors, and stay fresh for many months.

Please monitor the website for final pricing

Orders and payment are due at the Manta Office no later than Friday, October 15, 2010.

Christmas Wreath Order Form (form can also be found in the Fundraising Section when you login as a member at www.mantaswimming.ca)

Pickup:

Location: Walmart parking lot on McGillivary

Date and Time: To be announced in November

Please check the Manta website for delivery date and details

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Here is a chance for everyone to show off their creative side. We are looking for a logo for Prairie Winter International (PWI). It must be an original design and concentrate on (Prairie Winter International). Contrary to previous information the logo must be meet specific and not club specific. Please submit entries to Sharra Hinton @ sharra@weedmanwpg.ca

by October 25, 2010.

Winner’s logo will be revealed in the November Edition of the Soggy Rag and will receive a Manta towel.

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LOGO CONTEST

We are looking for pictures from the 2009 - 2010 swim season. If you have any pictures that you are willing to share to help promote our club, please e-mail them to Lynn Chartrand at manta@mts.net or drop off a disk at the Manta office by October 22, 2010.

Note: Not all pictures will be used.

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Thanks to all the Manta swimmers, coaches and parents for participating in the Terry Fox Run. Hope everyone enjoyed the run, soccer game and BBQ. Thanks to “Chef” Tom for feeding the crew, Judith Williamson for coffee and timbits and to Lawrence Cohen and Dave Hinton for taking pictures. Login to the Manta Website and click on Member Gallery to check out more photos of this event. This will be available by the end of October.

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TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Can you believe Coach Tom is making us do activation!

Let’s see - warm-up 20 x 200 free on 30 20 x 50 free KK

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October 12 Mini Manta Session Begins October 12 2010-11 Swim Season Begins for M-Squad, AGD, AGD+ and High School October 16 Board Meeting @ 6:45 a.m. Pan Am Pool October 22 Black & Purple Meet @ Pan Am Pool 5:00 p.m. - Parents’ Meeting in the Aquatic Hall of Fame October 22 Picture submissions for Website October 23 Stroke Camp with Head Coach Tom 2:00-4:00 @ Pan Am Pool October 23 12:00-4:00 - Promote ORN by helping MPI build their Float - contact Dimitra at Dimitra99@msn.com

October 25 PWI Contest Entries due to Sharra Hinton sharra@weedmanwpg.ca

October 28-31 Goldfins Meet, Saskatoon, SK AGD - NAG I October 29 800 FR and 200 OPEN - Time Trial AGD+ and up Pan Am Pool October 30-31 Brandon Invitational, Brandon, MB M-Squad - AGD+

October

NOVEMBER

November 11 Pool Closed November 13 Board Meeting @ 6:45 a.m. Pan Am Pool November 14 Awards Banquet Khartum Shrine Centre 1155 Wilkes Avenue November 19 Time Trial M-Squad & Up 1500 Free and 800 Open November 27 Stroke Camp with Head Coach Tom 2:00-4:00 @ Pan Am Pool

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The Soggy Rag will be published monthly throughout the swimming season October to June.

Any suggestions, ideas, pictures or articles that you want included would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Cindy Leochko via email: pyar@mts.net

25 Poseidon Bay Winnipeg, Manitoba

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EXECUTIVE 2010-11

President Sharra Hinton sharra@weedmanwpg.ca

VP Finance Brenda Smail Brenda_smail@yahoo.com

VP Operations Dimitra Verras Dimitra99@msn.com

Treasurer Dave Teghtsoonian dtex@mts.net

Secretary Scott Hartnell shartnell@grayacademy.ca

DIRECTORS 2010-11

Fundraising Brenda Smail Brenda_smail@yahoo.com

Equipment Jamie Dormer swimstuff@hotmail.com

Meet Management Sharra Hinton sharra@weedmanwpg.ca

Officials Vacant

Travel Michele Rousseau mrousseau@rrc.mb.ca

Operation Red Nose/Marketing

Doug Lukawy

Gordon Gillis

lukdrc@mts.net

ggillis@safetyservicesmanitoba.ca

Hospitality Mark Riddell Mark-riddell@hotmail.com

Cindy Leochko pyar@mts.net

Phone: 204-452-4655

Fax: 204-453-2830

E-mail: manta@mts.net

www.mantaswimming.ca

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Head Coach’s MessageOctober 2010THE SOGGY RAGInside this issue:Tom HaineyPage #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #Page #FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIESPage #FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIESPage #FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIESHere is a chance for everyone to show off their creative side. We are looking for a logo for Prairie Winter International (PWI). It must be an original design and concentrate on (Prairie Winter International).Contrary to previous information the logo must be meet specific and not club specific.Winner’s logo will be revealed in the November Edition of the Soggy Rag and will receive a Manta towel.Page #LOGOCONTESTThanks to all the Manta swimmers, coaches and parents for participating in the Terry Fox Run.Hope everyone enjoyed the run, soccer game and BBQ.Thanks to “Chef” Tom for feeding the crew, Judith Williamson for coffee and timbits and to Lawrence Cohen and Dave Hinton for taking pictures.Page #TERRY FOX RUN FOR CANCER RESEARCHPage #Page #

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