Richard Roberts

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Barry Lewis

Richard John Roberts (1942 – 2017), a former Edmonton Masters swimmer (1989? – 1998?) and active St. Albert Masters swimmer until his death, passed away this summer.  His family asked that you do one or more of the following in memory of him:

  • Eat an expensive, good quality chocolate bar
  • Enjoy at least three big scoops of ice cream
  • Watch a movie with subtitles including the credits at the end
  • Read a good book
  • Sing out of tune
  • Dance or clap off-beat
  • Swim a few laps in a Speedo
  • Do all the Decathlon events
  • Race Walk
  • Discuss Theology
  • Eat a bag of cookies in one sitting
  • Take blurry photographs
  • Enjoy more than one Brussel sprout
  • Listen to “The Weight” by The Band and/or “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Play a game of chess
  • Love and be proud of your family and friends – life is too short for unhappiness and dissent

His full obituary can be found here.

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2017-2018 Online Registration Now Open!

Posted on September 2, 2017 by birgetmoe

Online registration for the upcoming 2017-2018 Regular Season is now open!  Please follow the link here: EMSC 2017-2018 SEASON REGISTRATION

Workouts will begin on Monday, September 11, 2017.

If you have any issues with the online system, please contact our club registrar.

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Shark Fest Final Results

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Scott S.

Good afternoon, everyone,

Here are the links to the final results for Shark Fest 2017.

https://registration.swimming.ca/MeetReport.aspx?mid=21083

https://www.mastersswimmingcanada.ca/WP/en/competitive-swimming/meet-results/

Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thank you to all of the volunteers.

Regards,

Scott

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Team Scores for 2017 Nationals

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Barry Lewis

We did it again!  It was literally another banner year for EMSC!

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Eight Canadian and three US records set at BC Masters Swimming Championships

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Barry Lewis

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Kelowna, BC, – Thirty five clubs representing 190 swimmers from across British Columbia, Canada and the USA participated in a successful BC Masters Swimming Provincial Championships this weekend at Kelowna’s H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre.

Hosted by Okanagan Masters Swim Club (OMSC), the three-day event saw eight Canadian Masters and three US Masters records fall, as well as several BC records.

image004 KISU’s OK Falls resident Glen Carlsen

The Okanagan was well represented, with KISU’s Okanagan Falls resident Glenn Carlsen AG 60-64 securing two Canadian records in the 800 and 1500 meter freestyle and a BC record in the 400 meter freestyle. Carlsen said, “It’s always fun to race in Kelowna, because the people are always so friendly and welcoming. Masters swimming is like getting together with family who all love to race.”

OMSC’s Betty Brussel AG 90-94 and Conny Stamhuis AG 85-89 showed true grit by setting new…

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