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

Swimming is cancelled this evening Monday January 26, 2026 at Dunbarton due to mechanical issues with the heating.

Members are invited to go the complex where we will be assigned lanes 7 and 8, possibly

Also, lane 6. These are the far lanes by the bleachers.

Just let the desk know you are with PMSC and they will let you in. Coach Rene will be there to conduct the practice.

Please watch for emails as per the disposition and location of future Dunbarton sessions.

 You may also check the website blog and FB for the latest.

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

Swimming is cancelled this evening Thursday January 15, 2026 at Dunbarton. Members are welcome to go to public lane swim 9-10 pm at complex, no charge. Just let them know at the front desk that you are with PMSC.

PMSC Executive

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

We are off to a good start for the Winter/Spring 2026 session. If you haven’t enrolled, please do so as soon as possible at https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/. Login and go to Swim Sessions and choose your swim times.

For an up-to-date schedule for the 2026 Winter-Spring schedule, please see the Calendars on the Website.

Public Calendar

Members Calendar

For those looking for a “doable” challenge for the new year. Why not try a masters swim meet? One of the oldest and best swim meets in the Toronto area, the 4th Ted Roach Memorial SCY – 49th Alderwood is  taking place on January 25, 2026. Perfect for seasoned swimmer and beginner alike. As in the name SCY (short course yards) the pool is about 9% shorter than the Dunbarton pool which is short course metres (SCM). The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive. It’s a fun way to try something new, get official times, and work towards some personal goals with your swimming.

If there’s enough interest, we can also look into entering relays.

Please visit https://pickeringmsc.ca/around-the-pool/swim-meets/  for more information.

Feel free to reach out to Dave (mondoux.dave@gmail.com) or Mathura (mathura03@hotmail.com) if you have any questions.  

Happy New Year

PMSC Executive

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

We are nearing the end of the 2025 season, so it is time to register for the Winter/Spring 2026 session.

For an up-to-date schedule for the end of the 2025 Fall session and the upcoming 2026 Winter-Spring schedule, please see Calendars on Website.

Public Calendar

Members Calendar

Dunbarton Indoor Pool

   Last workout for 2025 – Saturday December 20, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 AM

   First Workout for 2026 – Saturday January 3, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 AM

TPASC (Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre)

  Last workout for 2025 – Tuesday December 30, 2025, 8:30 – 9:30 PM

  First workout for 2026 – Tuesday January 6, 2026, 8:30 – 9:30 PM

  First Thursday of the Month TPASC LC January 8, 2026, 8:30 – 9:30 PM

Registration for the Winter/Spring 2026 session can now be done online at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/  The usual options of one, two or three/four times per week are available. Fees are $215, $350 and $405 respectively. All non-Thursday swimmers who would like to swim at TPASC on the first Thursday of the month can pay a nominal fee of $75.

For returning members, your $15 MSO annual fee has already been paid for the 2025-2026 season. As usual, we encourage you to tell your friends about PMSC and ask them to try it out. Having a few more members will help us to keep fees as low as possible.

Please enrol in your session choices and pay before your first swim.

Happy Holidays to all.

PMSC Executive

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

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

The Executive