Happy New Year! Reminder, it is the first Thursday of the month and tonight’s practice will be Long Course at TPASC. In the water at 8:30 pm. It would be great if folks could be on deck 5 to 10 minutes before if possible.

Hope to see you there.

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PMSC Executive

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

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The Executive

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

We hope you have enjoyed the holidays. If you have not done so, please register for the Winter/Spring 2024 session which runs through Thursday May 30, 2024. We start up again next week with the first workout being next Tuesday, January 2^nd at the Pan Am pool.

As mentioned in the newsletter earlier this month, please go online https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/  to register your preference for one, two or three/four times per week. Fees are $190, $315 and $375 respectively. For returning members, your $15 MSO annual fee has already been paid for the 2023-2024 season.

The calendar remains the same: Monday, Thursday and Saturday practices at Dunbarton, with Tuesdays and the first Thursday of each month at the Pan Am (TPASC) pool. Dunbarton will be closed the week of March 11 but a practice will be held at the Pan Am pool on Tuesday, March 12.

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/)

The IM Fast meet has been hosted at the Pan Am pool in Scarborough the past two years. Each competitor swims a 50 of all the strokes in Individual Medley order, followed by a 100 I.M.

Andy Manahan was the sole representative of PMSC. Out of eight swimmers in his age group, he tied for 2^nd in the 50 Fly, 3rd in the 50 Free and 100 I.M., 5th in the 50 Back and 6^th in the 50 Breast. Andy says that “this meet is a good opportunity to see how you are doing early in the season and to benchmark your times from a year ago”. Here are his times and, in brackets his times from the meet held in Dec. 2022. All of his times, except for the 50 Back, were a bit faster than a year ago.

50 Fly 33.96 (33.98)

50 Back 44.12 (43.97)

50 Breast 45.13 (45.70)

50 Free 32.12 (32.51)

100 I.M. 1:25.06 (1:27.00)

PMSC swimmers are encouraged to attend a swim meet in 2024.

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/)

You are invited.

We will meet at the Knight’s Corner after our last swim of 2023. You do not have to swim to join in the camaraderie. Just come after 10:15. All welcome whether you are actively swimming with the club or not. It is also 1/2 price night. So why not come out and have a bit and a pint (or other if you do not drink)

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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/)

Dear PMSC members

Please click to see a Pdf version of the PickeringMSC Newsletter Dec. 2023

Dear PMSC members: It has been great to see everyone out at both the Dunbarton and Pan Am pools during the Fall session, with many wearing our new caps (and t-shirts in warmer weather). The last session will be held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Dunbarton. Below is an update on items of interest:

Winter/Spring 2024 sign up: Registration for the upcoming session is now available online at https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/. We are continuing with the options of one, two and three/four times per week, with fees of $190, $315 and $375 respectively. The period will be from Jan. 2 to May 30. For returning members, your $15 MSO annual fee has already been paid for the 2023-2024 season.

The calendar remains the same: Monday, Thursday and Saturday practices at Dunbarton, with Tuesdays and the first Thursday of each month at the Pan Am (TPASC) pool. Note that the first workout of the year will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Pan Am pool. Also, Dunbarton will be closed the week of March 11 but a practice will be held at the Pan Am pool on Tuesday, March 12.

New members: We currently have 42 paid members but would like to increase to 50 for 2024. Achieving a total of 50+ paid members allows us to maintain our fees at a reasonable level. If you know of anyone who would be interested in joining PMSC, please let them know about the benefits of the club. Potential members are welcome to try a session as long as the insurance waiver is signed. There are spaces for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday sessions although Saturday morning is nearly full.

As you know, Pickering Masters has two excellent coaches – Rene St. Aubin and Liane Coholan. – who are dedicated to helping swimmers of all levels improve their strokes and fitness. We have received good feedback regarding the whiteboards which are used to write down the workouts. This is especially the case where the sets are more complicated or have drills.

Website and social media: A website refresh is underway. For starters, photos of club members will be posted on the home page. Efforts will also be made to improve the look and content of the site. Following the AGM held on Oct. 18^th, a committee was formed to enhance PMSC’s social media profile. Todd Latham heads this committee. For both the website and Facebook, we are seeking testimonials from members about their impressions of the club and, for social media, to share and like stories.

Equipment: PMSC members receive a 20 per cent discount at the Team Aquatics retail store located at the south end of the TPASC facility. This can be used to purchase equipment such as bathing suits, paddles, goggles, snorkels and pull buoys.

Executive: At the AGM, the following slate was approved:

Andy Manahan, President; Dave McMullan, VP and Registrar; Ed Rutland, Treasurer; Janet McMullan, Secretary; Liz Watson and Naomi Eisenberg, Social and Communications.

Swim meets: A note was recently sent about upcoming swim meets. The Ted Roach Memorial SCY meet will be taking place at the Alderwood pool on January 28. This is an MSO-sanctioned meet, so all PMSC members are entitled to register for this meet. Here are links to both MSO and Swim Ontario (SO) sites:

https://ms.mastersswimmingontario.ca/web/schedule.php

https://www.swimontario.com/athletes/masters/

An additional fee of $62.50 is required to compete in SO meets.

Year-end PMSC party: David and Janet McMullan will be hosting the year-end party at their home in Ajax on Friday, December 15^th. More information has been sent in a separate email.  Please mark your calendars and RSVP.

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

Or visit us at  https://pickeringmsc.ca/ or Pickering MSC FB Group

Andy Manahan, President, on behalf of the PMSC Executive

December 4, 2023

Please find attached the Agenda for Wednesday’s meeting and Meeting Notes from last years meeting.

Agenda for Wednesday’s Meeting

Meeting Notes from last years meeting

You’re invited to join us for the Pickering MSC Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th 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. Please RSVP to secretary@pickeringmsc.ca.  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.

Your participation is necessary to confirm 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.

Consider joining the Executive, new members are always welcome.

Proposed Pickering MSC Slate of Officers:

President – Andy Manahan

Vice President / Registrar – Dave McMullan

Treasurer – Ed Rutland

Secretary – Janet McMullan

Marketing & Communications – Elizabeth Watson and Naomi Eisenberg

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/)

Please note the following information regarding TPASC:

• If you were a member for the 2022/23 season, the pass you received at time should again work. If you have misplaced it let us know and we will have a new one printed.
• I you are a new member we will have a card printed for you and you will be advised when it is ready. In the meantime, simply indicate at the front desk that you are with PickeringMSC and they should let in.
• This our first Thursday of the month Long course swim at TPASC. If you are otherwise a Thursday swimmer at Dunbarton, please come to TPASC. Also note that all swims at TPASC start at 8:30 pm.

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

The Pickering Masters Swim Club for the 2023-2024 season is off to a great start.  It is good to reconnect with old friends and to meet new members. Welcome! Many have registered for the Fall season but please ensure that you pick your preferred time slots and follow-up with your fees through an e-transfer to etransfer@pickeringmsc.ca.

You’re invited to join us for the Pickering MSC Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th 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. Please RSVP to secretary@pickeringmsc.ca.  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 confirm 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.

Consider joining the Executive, new members are welcome.

Proposed Pickering MSC Slate of Officers:

President – Andy Manahan

Vice President – Dave McMullan

Treasurer – Ed Rutland

Secretary – Janet McMullan

Marketing & Communications – Elizabeth Watson and Naomi Eisenberg

The PickeringMSC Executive

Hello fellow swimmers. We hope you had a great summer and are ready to dive back into the pool. It is time to sign up for the 2023/24 Pickering MSC season  using the website https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ .

Our first swim will be Monday September 18. 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 in an information session to be held from 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm 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 pm at Dunbarton HS Indoor Pool (DIP)
• Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30 pm at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC)
• Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 pm at Dunbarton HS Indoor Pool (DIP)
  • Except for first Thursday of the Month 8:30 – 9:30 pm at TPASC pm (Long Course – 50m)
• Saturday 8:00 – 9:00 Am at Dunbarton HS Indoor Pool (DIP)

We are excited to have back our coaching staff of Rene St. Auben 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 & Triathlon) or for fitness.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find a place in our club that suits your level and goals. We offer swim sessions for adults of all abilities. You will also enjoy our friendly and supportive community of swimmers who will motivate you and challenge you to improve.               

If you haven’t yet signed up for the 2023/24 season and fall swim sessions go to https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ :

1. Join the Club for the 2023/24 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 $15 MSO/Club registration fee and your session fee.  
4. For those new to the club, as indicated on the web site, you can try a swim or two before you decide to officially join. First you need complete the member registration and complete the required release waiver forms at https://pickeringmsc.ca/membership/ . An e-mail note to membership@PickeringMSC.ca  would also be appreciated indicating which swim time you would like to try a swim.

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

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

The Executive

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

Add June 10, 2023 to you calendar. Looking Forward to seeing you all there. Please remember to RSVP to  Peter at peterchauvin@bell.net or call 416-460-8979 and let him know what food you are planning to bring to share.