Dear PMSC members

We are off to a great start this season despite the issues around pool availability. We had a good turnout of 15 people at the meeting on Monday night at the Pickering Rec Complex where we outlined the upcoming season. Twelve swimmers showed up at the Pan Am pool on Tuesday night.  In addition to our swim, we did a short dry land warm up.

1. we have one more workout at the Pickering Rec Complex on Thursday, Sept. 17. The repairs have been done at Dunbarton, and we will be having our regular practice this Saturday, Sept. 19^th at Dunbarton.
2. when travelling to the Tuesday workouts at Pan Am, please allow more time to get to the pool as there is a road construction project on Morningside Ave. at Tams Rd./Pan Am Dr. (this is the entrance to the Pan Am facility) that will slow down drivers. The work is expected to last until Dec. 2026. https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/cycling-in-toronto/torontos-cycling-infrastructure/morningside-connections
3. A new parking system is being put in place now at the Pan Am for both the north and east parking lots.  Both lots have been busy the past week with the return of UofT students who are able to park for free with the gates up. We expect that the new parking system will be in place in time for the next Pan Am workout on Tuesday, Sept. 22. PMSC members will continue to receive two hours of complimentary parking.
4. We encourage members to go to the PMSC web site and view the calendar as any changes will be posted there. https://pickeringmsc.ca/calendar/ or Calendar in https://pickeringmsc.ca/members/
5. For insurance purposes, the Club requires potential and returning members to preregister online. This is mandatory even for those who would like to do a free trial swim with club.
6. The Executive wants to broaden methods of communication. In addition to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSC,  we have created a Pickering MSC 2026-2027 Whats App group. Please join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JGHFxTkNnwtLNcaWRgK5CJ?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4

We look forward to seeing everyone around the pool.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSC

The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Just a reminder. A club meeting and Information session at the Pickering Rec Complex (CHDRC)  on Monday September 14, 2026 between 8 and 8:45 p.m. in meeting rooms 2 & 3 upstairs above the front desk and to the left. Directions will otherwise be provided in the lobby front desk of the Rec Complex.

Following the meeting we be swimming in the main pool, far side. All are welcome.

We hope to see you out.

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

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The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

PMSC members.

This post applies to members who either registered for the First Thursday of the Month LC (50M) session or have registered for Thursday swims normally held at our Dunbarton pool. As previously communicated, we have had to cancel the LC (50M) at TPASC as per scheduling changes made by TPASC.  If you have registered for TPASC as your only Thursday swim and have already paid, we would like to apply any over payment to the winter/spring 2027 session.

If you are a member who has registered for Thursday swims, please note that all Thursday swims sessions including first Thursday of the month will now to be held at our Dunbarton Pool.

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The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Hello

Dear PMSC members – when our last e-blast was sent on Aug. 25, our schedule appeared be locked down. Here are the key matters relating to pool time and the Club: 

 (1) Temporary relocation to the Pickering Rec Complex (CHDRC) for the first week back – the Dunbarton facility was undergoing roof repairs again this summer, but other issues were discovered recently that will delay our start at Dunbarton until Monday, September 21^st. In the meantime, we have been offered a few lanes to swim at the Pickering Rec Complex starting Monday, September 14^th and Thursday, September 17^th between 9 and 10 p.m. We will proceed with a Club meeting at the Complex next Monday between 8 and 8:45 p.m. Directions will be provided in the lobby front desk of the Rec Complex and we will send out a quick note and FB message once we find out which meeting room we will be in. You may also check the blog post on our main page under https://pickeringmsc.ca/whats-new/.

(2) First Thursday of the month cancelled at TPASC – in the late spring, we were provided with a contract for the Pan Am pool for three lanes, but this was subsequently changed whereby we would have to commit to five long course lanes. As this would be cost prohibitive unless there were at least 17 swimmers, we had to cancel this Thursday offering. We are currently in communication with the City of Pickering to see if we can swim every Thursday evening at a Pickering pool. We are looking into alternatives at Pan Am. 

(3) New assistant coach – our head coach, Rene St. Aubin, identified Von Blanchet to assist him with specific coaching duties. Von will be a great addition to our coaching staff and will provide individual stroke correction, including video analysis for those who want it. Go to the web site to see the bio and his photo. https://pickeringmsc.ca/our-staff/

(4) PMSC Survey – we have received about 25 responses so far, and this will help guide us in improving member services.

Thanks for your patience as we resolve the scheduling hiccups. We hope to have more details which will be shared at the Sept. 14^th meeting.

If you have not yet signed up for the Fall 2026 season at https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ , please do so and encourage your friends to sign up as well. Despite the early season challenges, we are optimistic that this will be a great year for the Pickering Masters Swim Club. 

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSCT

The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Hello PMSC member! In just three weeks we will start the Fall 2026 season! It’s time to register – so please go to to https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/  and get yourself set up.

The Fall 2026 session of PMSC begins on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Dunbarton high school pool on Sheppard Ave.

Before our first 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. on September 14. It will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the Dunbarton pool. This is a great opportunity to share stories with your fellow swimmers, meet the Club executive, coaches, and learn about the upcoming swim season.

The PMSC swim schedule remains the same:

• 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

A few highlights:

• Our two excellent coaches, Rene St. Aubin and Alexis Connell, will help you to develop your swimming fitness and improve your technique
• More opportunities for video analysis, giving you a chance to see your stroke from a different perspective and identify areas for improvement
• Opportunities to participate in meets and relays throughout the season, whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, try something new, or simply enjoy the experience of swimming with the team

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 mean that we can keep fees low). For those who bring in a new paying member, the PMSC executive has decided to offer a 10 per cent discount when you register for the Winter-Spring 2027 session. Note that this is not cumulative, so the discount will not be more than 10 per cent even if you bring in two or more new members (you will have the satisfaction, however, of helping to bring in someone that you can perhaps share a lane with).

Here are the steps to sign up for the Fall 2026 session: Go to:

1. Join the Club for the Fall 2026 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. The fee includes 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 prepopulated 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.

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

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSCT

The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

A few items as we head into the 2026 Summer

• End of Season Party being hosted this year by Tony Savor on Friday June 19, 2026 from
  7:30 – 10:30 pm. Please follow link End of Season Party to RSVP.
• PMSC and our Coach Rene St. Aubin is running a Free Stroke Improvement Clinic this Sunday June 14, 2026 from 8:00 – 9:00 am at the Pickering Rec Complex (aka  https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/chestnut-hill-developments-recreation-complex/ ). All members and non members are invited to attend. Just go to
  https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ and under Swim Sessions select Stroke improvement Clinic. So spread the word. Invite a friend. This is a great opportunity to get some free advice on improving your swimming.
• Mark your calendar: the first swim for the Fall season will be on Monday, September 14^th

In case we don’t see you until the fall, have a great Summer.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSCT

The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Well, another season for the Pickering Master Swim Club is coming to a close

Please note the following:

• The last day for the Spring session will be Saturday, May 30^th at Dunbarton. Typically, PMSC members have gone to the Pickering Rec Complex (aka  https://www.pickering.ca/parks-recreation-culture/chestnut-hill-developments-recreation-complex/  to continue swimming over the summer. The swim times would be 9:00 – 10:00 pm during public lane swim on Tuesdays / Thursdays. Someone will usually bring a workout or get one from https://pickeringmsc.ca/members/ and look in calendar for workouts done during the season.
• Please note that Dave and Andy will be away beginning Thursday May 21, 2026 through June 3, 2026 for Dave and June 11, 2026 for Andy. Please contact PMSC executive member Mathura Sabanayagam if you have any questions. She can be contacted at mathura03@hotmail.com. If there are any issues such as a pool shutdown, Mathura will send a message via social media (club WhatsApp) Pickering Masters 2025-2026 Season this can be access via PC or Apple or Android Phone. Also check our Facebook group PickeringMSC FB Group (just X at prompt to bypass FB Login). Mathura will also be monitoring our mailbox at membership@PickeringMSC.ca.
• Coach Rene St. Aubin will be offering a free stroke clinic on June 14, 2026. All members and non-members are welcome. Information is available at https://pickeringmsc.ca/clinics/ or go directly to  https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/  Scroll to Swim Sessions and select Stroke Improvement Clinic and Follow prompts. It should be noted that you must be registered with the club for insurance reasons.  If you have already registered, you should be able to review your enrolment.
• End of the season party Friday June 19, 2026. Further details are to be announced shortly.
• Mark your calendar: the first swim for the Fall season will be on Monday, September 14^th [check]. Sign-up notices will be sent out during the summer.

In case we don’t see you until the fall, have a great Summer.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSCT

The Executive Pickering Masters Swim Club (https://pickeringmsc.ca/)

Welcome to our new coach! Alexis Connell is joining us as the new coach for PMSC at the TPASC facility (Tuesday and First Thursday of the month). Alexis was a competitive swimmer for seven years and has never lost her love for the sport. Her passion for fitness and self improvement has led her to become a coach to help others reach their goals while continuing to strive for hers. Currently she is studying to be a physiotherapist at Centennial College. With both school and her love of trying new things such as weight training, pilates and MMA, Alexis is always adding to her knowledge so that she can be a better coach. She has a mentality of ‘never stop learning, no matter your age or capabilities’. Come out to TPASC tonight (March 24) and meet Alexis!

Ed Rutland our treasurer will also be on deck to do video for those who would like it. A great way to improve your swimming.

Just a quick reminder that the session at Dunbarton on Monday February 16,2026 is cancelled as per Family Day.  There is still a swim Saturday morning February 14, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 am.

We hope all enjoy the family day weekend.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSC

The Executive

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

We have been told that Dunbarton should be available again by next Tuesday February 10, 2026. As we swim at TPASC  Tuesday’s and Thursday February 5, 2026 is the first of the month and thus all Thursday swimmers are invited to attend the long course practice at TPASC. Our first practice back at Dunbarton will be Saturday February 7, 2026.

The Practice tonight will again be at the complex. For the weekend, Saturday’s practice has been moved to Sunday February 1, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 am at the complex.

Hopefully all Saturday swimmers can make Sunday.

 Again, for the complex, just let the front desk know that you are with the club and they should let in in.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/PickeringMSC

The Executive