Just a reminder that PMSC’s AGM will be tonight (Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.) at the Lone Star Texas Grill at 705 Kingston Rd. in Pickering (the plaza at the southeast corner of Whites Rd. and Kingston Rd. In addition to the socializing and business to be conducted, there will be a few swim-oriented draw prizes. Mathura will be leading a discussion of the survey results.  More ideas on what the club members want will form part of the discussion.

Please find attached below the AGM Agenda,  Minutes of last year’s AGM, and Executive Position Descriptions. Also attached are the graphs from the PMSC survey. Feel free to print and bring copies.

• PMSC Annual General Meeting Agenda Oct-28-2026
• Minutes From 2025 AGM
• Executive Positions Description
• PMSC Survey Graphs

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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

For members our WhatsApp Page is  PMSC WhatsApp

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

The Pickering Masters Swim Club (PMSC) Annual General Meeting will be held next week on Oct 28, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Lone Star Texas Grill at 705 Kingston Rd. in Pickering (the plaza at the southeast corner of Whites Rd. and Kingston Rd.). We welcome everyone to please join this important meeting. Take some time to raise a glass, have a bite to eat, and get to know your fellow swimmers.

Please find attached below the AGM Agenda and the Minutes of last year’s AGM. Also attached are the graphs from the PMSC survey. Please print and bring a copy for the AGM.

• PMSC Annual General Meeting Agenda Oct-28-2026
• Minutes From 2025 AGM
• PMSC Survey Graphs

Key items which will be discussed at the meeting are as follows.

Results of PMSC Membership Survey:

A primary goal of the survey was to find out what the members are looking for and to make improvements to our program. We are hoping that the survey will result in a fruitful dialogue at the AGM. The results have been reviewed by the PMSC executive and sent to the coaching staff. Please find a summary of the survey results below:

• The survey is based on responses of 34 PMSC current and past members.
• 58% of respondents swam with the Club in 2025-2026
• Majority (42%) have been with the Club for 5+ years (but we know that there is turnover every year)
• Nearly three respondents out of four swims at Dunbarton pool
• Fitness is the primary goal of PMSC members at 88%
• Change in practice time is a common theme in both the ‘select’ responses and in the “ideas” section
• In the Share Ideas section, 25% of respondents said that they stopped swimming because evening practices are too late
• There is interest in Club merchandise (56%)

Draw prizes: As an added incentive to attend the AGM, we will have a few draw prizes. Nachos will also be served.

Executive vacancies: PMSC is seeking both a Treasurer and a Secretary for the executive. If you are interested in one of these positions, or in joining the Executive as a general Member at Large, please contact Janet McMullan at janet.mcmullan@sympatico.ca. We will be taking nominations from the floor as well.

Website redevelopment: PMSC is in the process of revamping our website. We are looking forward to posting more photos of club members, and we are also seeking testimonials (a short quote, for example, on why you enjoy swimming with the club). If you have any suggestions for improving the website, please let us know.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

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

For members our WhatsApp Page is  PMSC WhatsApp

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

Hi Everyone,

A couple of items:

1. No swim Thanksgiving Monday: However, there is a swim Saturday Oct 10^th. If you are normally a Monday swimmer, please feel free to come another day.
2. Annual General Meeting: Please note the upcoming AGM on Wednesday Oct 28, 2026 7:00 pm at Lone Star Texas Grill in Pickering. More to come shortly.

Remember the calendar at https://pickeringmsc.ca/calendar/ as well as that in the members area should be up-to-date if you are unsure of the schedule.

See you at 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

For members we have a WhatsApp Group Chat

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

Dear PMSC members

We would like to hear from you!  Please CLICK on the link below to have your say into the Pickering MSC.

Thanks to everyone that completed the PMSC Survey sent out in late August. We had a good response from 26 previous and current members.

For those that haven’t yet provided your feedback, and for our new members, please provide your input into this brief survey. It only takes about 5 minutes. The survey will close Monday October 05, 2026.

The results will be used to inform planning by the coaches and PMSC Executive.  Results will be shared at the Annual General Meeting on October 28th being held in the meeting room at 7 pm at the Lone Star in Pickering.

Please click on PMSC Survey to initiate.

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

For members our WhatsApp Page is  PMSC WhatsApp

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

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

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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

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

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.

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/)

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/)