The Edmonton Masters Swim Club is a non-profit, volunteer led organization and one of the largest masters (18+) swim clubs in western Canada. Our members range in age from 18 to 80+ and our certified-coach directed practices promote fun, fitness, and stroke improvement. For those interested, we offer programs and opportunities to compete in local, regional, and international competitions in association with Swim Alberta and Swimming Canada.
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Author Archives: Barry Lewis
The joys of swimming in a club
Here’s an essay by Sally Goble, a masters swimmer from London, England. It’s a mystery why so many people are resistant to joining a swimming club. Some of my best friends are the people I swim with – who know me … Continue reading
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Masters Swimming is a Journey
Narrated by Olympian Rowdy Gaines, this inspiring video captures the essence of what masters swimming is all about.
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Early Season Inspiration
Dutch freestylers Sebastiaan Verschuren and Joost Reijns are teammates at the Amsterdam Swim Institute. They put together this motivational, inspirational, fun-to-watch video of a day-in-the-life of a national-level Dutch swimmer. The opening quote comes from the movie “Rocky Balboa” (the 2006 installment of the … Continue reading
“Nancy’s News” and EMSC WR Team Interview
“Nancy’s News – June 2013” includes a great interview of our women’s world record relay team! That interview starts at about the 3:00 minute mark.
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