Hello Pickering MSC Swimmer:

 The City of Pickering has informed us that Dunbarton pool is now closed for repairs and that our first practice at the Pickering Recreation Complex (Chestnut Hill Developments Rec. Complex) will be this Sunday, November 10^th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Rene St. Aubin will be our coach for this practice.

As this Thursday, Nov. 7^th is the first Thursday of the month, there will be a swim at TPASC (8:45-9:45 p.m.). Liane Coholan is our coach for all workouts at the Pan Am facility.

Please note that there will be no more Monday evening, Thursday evening and Saturday morning swims at Dunbarton. The Monday and regular Thursday swims will also take place at the Rec Complex at our usual times (9-10 p.m.) where a few lanes will be set aside for us. For those who have not signed up for Tuesday evening swims or the first Thursday of the month swims, you are welcome to join us at the Pan Am pool.

To gain entry to the pool at the Pickering Rec Complex (officially known as the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex), just mention to the front desk that you are with PMSC and they should allow you entry to the public change rooms and Pool.

We have not been informed when Dunbarton will reopen but please check  regularly for updates to the calendar and blog on the club’s web site https://pickeringmsc.ca/   and also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSC.

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

The Executive

Hello Fellow Swimmer.

Please review the attached link below to review a PDF with the latest club news

PMSC October Update  

(Anti fishing notice: if you hoover over the link, you should note that this is from https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Or visited us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/   

The PMSC Executive

Pickering Master Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Hello Pickering MSC Swimmers:

You’re invited to join us for the Pickering MSC Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 23th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lone Star Texas Grill at 705 Kingston Rd in Pickering (in the plaza just east of Whites Rd).  We have already heard positive feedback and interest from members regarding attending the AGM as it provides an opportunity to meet your fellow swimmers in a friendly social environment. Come and enjoy a drink, some appetizers, or even a meal.

This meeting is necessary to again confirm and invite members to join the Club Executive Slate of Officers who will provide leadership to ensure the Club is financially sustainable and is meeting the needs of the members.  As well, the current financial statement will be presented and requires approval.  An important focus of the meeting will be an open discussion about this year’s swim season and your interests going forward. Please consider your involvement in the Club and be prepared to bring your knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for swimming to shape the future of the Club.

Please click on  RSVP PickeringMSC AGM to RSVP.

Consider joining the Executive, new members are welcome.

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Hello swimmers. A quick note regarding members who are swimming at TPASC.

Beside swimming at TPACS this Tuesday Oct 1, 2024, the first TPASC Thursday of the month long course swim of the season will be this Thursday October 3, 2024. In this regard it should be noted that our TPASC Thursday swim has been bumped to start at 8:45 pm instead of 8:30 pm. It will still be an hour. Perhaps still try to be on deck for 8:30 pm.

We would hopethat all Thursday Dunbarton swimmers will make the trip to TPASC.

For those who have TPASC Access cards from previous years, they should work. I would note that turnstile bar code readers are a bit tricky to use (try to hold pass towards the reader)

For those still waiting for a pass, bear with us as we try to get them printed. We will let you know. In the meantime, you should be on the roster, so just let them know at the front desk.

Parking is as per https://www.tpasc.ca/facility/location

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Fellow swimmers, a quick reminder that our season kicks off this Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Dunbarton high school pool on Sheppard Ave.

To start the season we would like to invite all returning members, as well as any who may be interested in finding out more about the Club, to join an information session on Monday from 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Dunbarton pool. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your fellow swimmers, meet the Club executive, coaches, and learn about the upcoming swim season.

If you cannot make the meeting on Monday, we will look forward to seeing you at your next scheduled practice.

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Hello fellow swimmers. We hope you had a great summer and are ready to dive back into the pool. It is less than a month away from the start up of our Fall 2024 season which begins on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Dunbarton high school pool on Sheppard Ave.

It is time to sign up for the Fall 2024 Pickering Masters Swim Club (PMSC) season using the website https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ .

Before our initial swim, we would like to invite all returning members, as well as any who may be interested in finding out more about the Club, to join an information session to be held from 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Dunbarton pool. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your fellow swimmers, meet the Club executive, coaches, and learn about the upcoming swim season.

Swim Times Review:

• Monday 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Dunbarton Indoor Pool (DIP)
• Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC)
• Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. at DIP
  • Except for first Thursday of the month 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. at TPASC (Long Course – 50m)
• Saturday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at DIP

We are excited to have back our coaching staff of Rene St. Aubin and Liane Coholan.  They will be working hard to provide motivational workouts and stroke improvement to promote your swimming goals, whether these be for competition (pool and triathlon) or for fitness.

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned swimmer, you will find a place in PMSC that suits your level and goals. We offer swimming sessions for adults of all abilities. Please let your friends know that we are accepting new members (more members means that we can keep fees low). We look forward to seeing you in the pool again for a fun-filled program of exercise and friendship.

Here are the steps to sign up for the Fall 2024 session: Go to https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ :

1. Join the Club for the 2024/25 season which includes member registration and MSO registration with the required release waiver forms.
2. Choose and sign up for your fall swim time(s)
3. Send your e-transfer to etransfer@pickeringmsc.ca. This would include your MSO/Club registration fee and your session fee.
4. For those new to the club, please complete as per step 2. above. If after a swim or two you decide not to join, simply let us know. No payment is required.

Notes:

1. For returning members, it would be appreciated if you could login (upper right of Panel). This will allow your registration form to be pre-populated with most of the required information. Please use the lost password process if you have forgotten yours.
2. If you do not respond to the confirmation email sent, the system will continue to send confirmation emails until you do.
3. If you are receiving this note and have already enrolled, thank you.

Looking forward to seeing you in the pool. Please stay safe and well.

Questions may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

You may also visit us at https://www.facebook.com/PMS.Swim.Club1/

A quick reminder of our PickeringMSC end of the season party.

If you have already responded to the RSVP, thank you. If not, we would love to hear from you.

You a cordially invited to join us at Peter and Diane Chauvin’s home on Saturday June 8, 2024 to enjoy a bit to eat and drink and the company of your fellow swimmers.

This invitation is being extended to all who have registered with the club during the 2023/24 season even if you didn’t manage to make it to the pool.

For the invitation, please click on the google link below for the invitation and RSVP
https://forms.gle/Mj1GSNQG58CaMqzi8

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Or visited us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/PMS.Swim.Club1/

The Executive

Pickering Master Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Just a couple of Scheduling reminders

• Thursday March 7, 2024 – As it is the first Thursday of the Month, session will be LC (50M) at TPASC 8:30 – 9:30 pm. All are encouraged to come, even if you are not a Thursday swimmer.
• March Break
  • DIP (Dunbarton Indoor Pool) – Last Swim before March Break, this Saturday March 9, 2024. Swimming will resume at DIP Monday March 18, 2024.
  • There will be a practice at TPASC Tuesday March 12, 2024 8:30 – 9:30 PM. Again all welcome even if you are not a Tuesday Swimmer.

TPASC Access Cards – All PMSC members should have one, even if you do not regularly swim at TPASC. Don’t have yours, just send us a note and we will get printed for you. If you are going to TPASC for a session and do have a card, just have the desk let you in as a PMSC member.

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Or visited us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/PMS.Swim.Club1/

The Executive

Pickering Master Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Hope all have had a great Family Day long weekend.

For Monday swimmers, please free to join the Tuesday TPASC practice.

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Or visited us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/PMS.Swim.Club1/

The Executive

Pickering Master Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Just a quick update for folks who go to TPASC. As of today, non TPASC members i.e. most of us will have to use the east lot instead of the North lot. So, off  the 401 and Morningside, continue past the north lot entry on Pan Am Drive to the east lot entry. The 2-hour free complimentary parking remains the same. It would be noted that this is actually closer to the main desk and pool access.

PMSC Executive

Any suggestions / questions / concerns may be directed to membership@PickeringMSC.ca

Or visited us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/PMS.Swim.Club1/

The Executive

Pickering Master Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)