Meet Danny!

Meet Danny, one of trainers, and an all-around happy guy!
(We dare you to not find him smiling!)

Meet Danny giving one of our new Expresso Bikes a whirl!

The Expresso bikes are a virtual reality bike ride that lets you set scenic routes, chase games & races, multiple rider races. Plus, you can still monitor real-time data, such as speed, cadence, grade and gear, power, heart rate, and calories burned throughout the session.

Best of all, once you register online and you can track
your progress at home, work, or play!

Or as Danny says: You sweat it all off here, and show off to your friends at home!

Come Join In!

Have you found us? Are you following?

Do you have any photos you want to share?

Was there a class you had some fun in?

A pool party that your kids had a blast at?

A trainer who made you sweat?

Any photos you'd like to share with us, please email them in: chiodoc@halifax.ca

We'll look at all and the ones we use?

We'll share a free pass with you: bring a friend down to workout with you,

or come on down for another visit on us!

We want to see what you're doing when you visit!
We want to see the fun you're having!

Dance, dance, whoever you may be...

Meet the teachers with the Dartmouth Dance Academy.

Classes start for kids as young as 3 years old!

Several of Lisa's instructors came up through Dartmouth Dance Academy.

They know the program, and they know the dancers!

http://www.dartmouthdance.ca/

A Blast From the Past!

The instructor with this group, Allyson, worked here in the 90's as a lifeguard, instructor, camp counsellor, in child care,

and as a gymnastics instructor.

Today, she's working for Unicef, under the umbrella of the United Nations.

Recognize any other familiar faces? Maybe even your own? Let us know!

What a Nailbiter!

Last night, the Metro Marauders defeated the Mirimichi Timberwolves 3-2 after:

1- 5 minute overtime of 4 on 4

1- shootout of 3 on 3

and finally a Sudden Death Shootout for the victory!

Tight game & an exciting finish!

If you like hockey, you'll love the 6-1 Marauders!



No one was hurt in the making of this photo.

We think.

Meet Debbie Murphy, Athletic Program Specialist,

although over her past 27 years here, many of you already have!

This is Debbie taking part in the Intu-Flow workshop this weekend, learning how it works and what it's all about.

We don't think she hit anyone over the head with the club

... but that has yet to be confirmed.

We do know she was raving about the program afterwards!

Did you know?

Even our trainers have to train!

The Athletics Staff held their Fall 2010 inservice this weekend and the whole gang got a crash course in Kettlebell training!

They had a great time! With Kettlebell Workshops on the schedule for the fall term, you may even find some Athletic Staff taking part!

Good Morning All!

Meet Deanna Leedham, our Membership Services Co-Ordinator,

and Sarah White, the Athletic Program Co-Ordinator.

Meet Deanna & Sarah at 5:30 AM when they arrived for a

muffin & coffee morning with our members & participants.

Meet Deanna & Sarah surviving a 5:30 AM start, and

gaining a whole new respect for all our members & participants

who do this on a regular basis!

Thanks to everyone for coming out this morning! We had a great time, and hopefully you did too!

Look Up! Look Waaaaay Up!

Meet Tim, one of our building operators.

Tim's working up high in the arena rafters,

wiring sound & light for the trade show taking place today.

Tim's not afraid of heights.

Arena Makeover: Extreme Edition

Remember this from a few days earlier?

...skating arena... ice... cold...

The boys worked hard overnight and after the last hockey game Sunday evening,

turned the arena from what you see above, to this...

... all ready for a trade show of epic proportions: The Armstrong Food Show,

with over 75 vendors & exhibitors.

Not bad work for a Sunday night.

Blast From The Past

Bonus points for those who can pick out some still current staff members in this pic from 1994!

Happy Birthday to you!

Why mess up your own home?

Leave the mess with us!

(This would be 1 party room:  pre-mess. You don't want to see the post-mess. Although, maybe you've already seen it in your home...)

The DSP Hockey Guru

Meet Arena Manager, Rod Dickson's Desk. It's Thursday and Rod won't be found at his desk. He's currently scurrying around, getting a weekend of hockey organized. If you're quick and don't blink, you can catch him zipping up the hall, working on his checklist!

See! There he is. Meet Rod. This weekend you'll find him here: Friday night at the Metro Marauders hockey game versus Dieppe,  and Saturday evening & Sunday afternoon for the Major Midget games against the Valley & South Shore! 

We'd love to see you here...

and Rod would love to talk hockey with another friendly face!

Ice & Quiet!

Did you know we offer Adult Only Skate Times?

Monday, Wednesday (in Sept), & Friday mornings til Christmas!

No little ankle biters. It's the perfect time to come practice that

Triple Lutz, Quad Toe combination!

The Pool Boys!

You've already met Ryan, our Aquatic Co-Ordinator (on the right), but now meet another new face: Davi Grossi, the new Aquatic Supervisor.

Davi came to the east coast from Edmonton, but originally hails from Brazil - home of good food & great soccer!

Brazil's loss is our gain!

We're excited to have him!

Family Makeovers!

This past week has seen a small makeover in the family change room! New paint & new benches in the change cubicles make for a lighter and brighter space

The changes will be ready for the start of programs - Friday, Sept. 24! See everyone then!

Energy Efficient Initiatives

This is Mel, at least the lower half of Mel.

Mel is in the process of putting some finishing touches on another Dartmouth Sportsplex Energy Efficient initiative. The pipes you see above will take waste heat from the refrigeration plant (the steam you normally see blowing from condensers outside of buildings like ours) and

 it will be used to help heat the swimming pools!

Waste not!

Meet Michelle!

Meet Michelle Harris, our Control Desk Supervisor & master multi-tasker.

At this exact moment, we've captured Michelle answering a call, 

looking after some swimming registration

AND posing for the camera!

If you have any questions at all, odds are Michelle can answer it!

Please Call Us.

This is an office.

This is a stapler.

This is what our staff do when they get bored.

Please call them so they don't get bored.

Registration is now on!

464-2600, ext. 0

Meet Ryan

Meet Ryan Kemp. Your new Aquatic Co-Ordinator.

This is Ryan competing at the 2010 World Triathlon Championships

this past August in Germany.

Note the big bruise & road rash on his shoulder. A crash at the 15km mark in the bike portion nearly ended his race. Instead, he got back on a broken bike, with a separated right clavicle & ruptured tendons

and made it through another 115km of biking and 30km run.

Ryan finished 212 out of over 800 competitors.

Don't hesitate to say, "Well Done" or just, "Hi" to Ryan next time you see him!

Does Earl make it official?

With Hurricane Earl... Tropical Storm Earl... Big, Wet, Windy Mess Earl upon us, does this really mark the end of summer vacation? Day camps are over too. Here's a day camp shot from the early to mid-90's, out on McNab's Island? Do you recognize anyone? Maybe yourself?

Intro Week is Almost Here!

The Dartmouth Crusaders are one of Atlantic Canada's largest competitive swim teams. Since their beginning they have:

* Produced three Olympians: Marie Moore, Andrew Haley and Coach Bill Greenlaw. Haley won a bronze medal at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta. In 1997, DCSC placed a section of four tiles in the Sportsplex Hall of Fame to honor these achievements.

* Have seen graduates competing for U.S. colleges on athletic scholarships. Many more race for Canadian universities.

*  Placed seven swimmers and a head coach on the 2005 Canada Games Team.

* Won nine consecutive provincial team championships.

* Set numerous NS Provincial records, with several records still standing today.

* Won numerous national and junior national medals


But don't be fooled by all their success. They are still a fun family-friendly club, encouraging swimmers to have fun and develop positive personal relationships with their coaches and peers, and to celebrate each success.

Group outtings are common for all age groups.

And if there is a way to make training fun, why not have a Pumpkin Relay at Halloween?

Intro Week - Starts this Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Dartmouth Sportsplex. Call Michelle in the Crusader office for more info: 469-8610

Fall Programs, they are a-coming!

Meet Wendy & Ocean, 2 of our fitness & pilates instructors! They're warming up, getting ready for the fall term and hoping to see you there!

(Did we mention the fitness facilities are air conditoned? On a day like this, what could be better!)

Last Day of Summer!

School starts tomorrow and what better way to end the summer AND cool off then with a dip in the pool!