Edmonton Masters Swim Club

Welcome to November. More than 5000 Masters Swimmers are now registered for the season!

MAIL-IN CHALLENGES

Each month, a new challenge will be posted. Swimmers/coaches will tabulate the results of the challenge and forward them to masters@swimming.ca. Results will be compiled using the age group distributions as per competitions. Prizes will be awarded each month.

This month, we are inviting you to complete a timed 50m, 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle. All distances are to be done from a push (i.e., in-the-water start). Times will be added-up for the 750m. You may also submit your results for this challenge HERE.

DISTANCE TRACKING

A platform is being developed which will allow swimmers to do a ‘’one-time dump’’ of their previously tracked distances and then continue to log their progress. There will be more good news to follow concerning this project – stay tuned and keep counting your metres!

SWIMMER AND CLUB PROFILES

We are hoping to profile masters swimmers and masters swim clubs from across the country on the Swimming Canada web site.

We know there are many stories out there about swim clubs doing fun events, important activities outside of the pool from volunteering to fund raising. About swim clubs who have amazing coaches keeping them motivated and engaged in watching the black line at the bottom of the pool.

We know there are masters swimmers who have been showing up at the pool for years. Swimmers who have overcome physical conditions by getting back in the pool. Swimmers who persevere. Swimmers who are changing the world they live in through their actions outside of swimming.

We want to hear these stories – who impresses you? Who motivates you? Why do you go to the pool week in week out? What else do you do: sports, art, literature, big business, volunteer? What are your passions?

Questionnaires are available here: Swimmer Profile  / Club Profile. If you have a story to tell, we would love to hear it!

For more Masters news, read the full Masters Swimming Bulletin – November 2019.

The 2019/2020 season is upon us and Masters Swimmers are back in the pools preparing themselves for a new season of competitions and personal challenges.

We have been busy at Swimming Canada preparing the new season and are pleased to announce several projects that are underway. 

2020 CANADIAN MASTERS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

We are pleased to announce our partnership with Etobicoke Olympium Masters Aquatic Club (EOMAC) for the hosting of the 2020 Canadian Masters Swimming Championships to be held at the Etobicoke Olympium from May 22nd to 24^th. The meet package is in the final stages of preparation and will be available shortly.

MAIL-IN CHALLENGES

Monthly mail-in challenges are planned for this season. Each month a challenge will be posted to be completed in the month. Swimmers/coaches will tabulate the results of the challenge and forward them to masters@swimming.ca. Results will be compiled using the age group distributions as per competitions. Prizes will be awarded each month. The details will be elaborated with each challenge.

The October challenge is available here. Swimmers are invited to swim a timed 50m of each stroke which will be added together for a 200 individual medley time. The results will be compiled for the 200 IM add up. Record your results here.

For more Masters news, read the full Masters Swimming Bulletin – October 2019.