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s recamneey c.,: coach taking noong ye ary,,, OM bec m nmleedts five to QV® i tyle, and set a new Ontariq Coach Paul Â¥ W e o me ¢5 he P 9 Panc: meet ~~ W\m Uebec i $ CCC Svers 0f w § Q 83 Earrce CY ., ove Mf»fi““fi Eo ues es ;) iN 7 0 . baginit‘nefs 5wimmer$ NC " _ for Cincs me® | ‘E‘;\; m gw\ K UB ""l_y for C‘\l_:‘:“ . Twin City girl breaks OQntario swim record ‘"The calibre of Canadian swimming has improved a lot and we‘re all wondering what to attribute it to."" So spoke a top U.S. coach earlier this year. On the local scene. swimming was enhanced by the formation of the Region of Waterloo Swim Club in 1976. Making use of excellent facilities and providing superior coaching. ROW was instrumental in doubling the size of competitive swimming in Kâ€"W. The quality of their proâ€" gram can be measured by the published results. The facilities at Wilfrid Laurier provides the club with the opportunity to carry out its program in one location. Thus enabling the coach to supervise all aspects of his program daily. The movable bulkâ€"head converts the pool into two 25 metre facilities for short course training and its removal provides the club with one of the few 50 metre (long course) training facilities in Western Ontario. In addition, dry land exercising equipment is available for use by the more advanced swimmer. Maintenance of the pool by the University is excellent. Head coach, Paul Meronen and his staff were pleased at the progress made during the initial year. The club ranked in the top 25 nationally. There were five provincial and/or national records established. Essential to continuâ€" ing success is the constant developing of up and coming swimmers. More than two dozen first and second year TORONTO â€"â€" It was a proud occasion for Tracy Klinck and the Region of Waterioo (ROW Swim club Friday night. Competing in the Ontaric Ageâ€"Group Swim Trials, Klinck won a goid meda! in the 11â€"12 yearâ€"oid 800â€"metre freesâ€" Now registering Practice and precision discipline are necessary to master techniques. Region of Waterloo Swim Club swimmers know their strokes. en CiMureen OtSCY _1 eS t wam is 9 Special to The Record Region of Waterloo Swim Club 1977â€"78 program is underway Resen swimmers have high potential. Both coach Meronen and his assistant Barb Waldow have extensive education and experience in coaching. Whether it be stroke technique,. program development, swimming psychology. sports medicine, or diet, both are well prepared to work with the problems. The up coming years program ISs very SimIlld! 10 laost year, except for one or two important changes. The Introâ€" ductory group this year will be split, as much as possible, on the basis of skill and stage of development. This will reduce the wide cross section of swimmer skill, that the coach had to deal with at each session. Thereby providâ€" ing a program more tailored to the Introductory groups needs. There will be continued emphasis on program flexâ€" ibility to meet the needs of individuals. Include again this year are parties, picnics and a banâ€" quet away from the pool environment. ROW swimmers traveled to Ohio, Michigan. Quebec, Nova Scotia and all over Ontario this past year. The upcoming season also provides for a trip to Floridas‘ Gold Coast competition. The club executive. made up of parents. meets every two to three weeks. to ensure, that the momentum the club has enjoyed will continue. Committees are being exâ€" panded to encourage more adult participation along with their children. ec mesl hep me Swim club‘s Waldow has By Record Staff Wwriter LONDON Ont. â€" John Walâ€" dow of Region of Waterico Swim Club (ROW) had two pair of 1sts London Y Aquatic Club Inviâ€" tiational meet held at Thames Waldow‘s wins came in the 100â€" and 200.metre butterfly. &:-:dmumm Waldow swam in the is very similiar to last ision. Anigs m c " w.,4len W'beab..fi. ie L%%”t% b'::.c’:"h,d and ald girts, 200 MW&%,%% lm%' . * in nffh-ciuwb b.h ’h% f &‘ ’HQ’:M!%%. .‘r ily_ u"‘M.M, es ' HHs p £ "Congratulations son, a great swim."" The Region of Waâ€" terloo club have an excellent record established. _ _ °C (Rom Waterioo Chronicle, Wednesday, August 17, 1977 â€" Page 9 With the proper coaching and parent involvement, ROW provides an activity, that builds character and other perâ€" sonal qualities. which some say. eclipses the swimming program itself . Thanks go to all who have helped support the club fiâ€" nancially. Without them there would of course be no acâ€" tivity. _ROW selects help Ontario swim team Registration for the 1977â€"78 program at Wilfrid Laurier University pool is now underway. There are three levels: Introductory, with two age groups; Intermediate, age group three; Advanced for senior swimmers. Fees are $75 for Introductory, $120 for Intermediate and $150 for Seniors. The introductory program breaks down to about 50 cents per hour over the year. The introductory groups meet three times a week, intermediates meet sevâ€" en days a week and seniors six days per week. Special rates are available for groups of three or more and means of payment can be arranged if necessary. In addition to the valuable fitness and sportsmanship of the club, the ROW offers a social atmosphere with parâ€" ties. dances, picnics and travel. There is even Disco in the "club ‘. For more information call, 885â€"4151. 744â€"9090 or 576â€"9956 or come and see the crew at the pool in Wilfrid Laurier University physâ€"ed complex. King at University Ave. Waâ€" terloo. B'HAM/“-Reilmd d «o( Aloya _ 5 A q; _ Méey <necial to The Record ~ better than a full second than the old mark. Fourteenâ€"yearâ€"oid » **ka collected thirds i Slub tz: ”‘ ~12.