2012 MSABC Provincials Swim Meet- register now…

Date: March 30 – April 1, 2012
Place: Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria, BC
Hosted by: Victoria Masters Swim Club and Island Swimming Association.

The final meet package for the MSABC Provincials has been posted in a .pdf version and a .doc version.  There are 3 ways to register:
1.  The preferred method is to use HyTek Team Manager Lite which can be downloaded for free.  The Meet Events can be imported here and the entries are emailed to the Provincials Meet Manager;
2.  If you don’t have, or can’t use HyTek, download the Provincials Excel spreadsheet, fill it out and email or mail it to the Provincials Meet Manager; or
3.  Fill out the paper form in the meet package, scan it and email it to the Provincials Meet Manager, or mail it to the meet manager.

Well done all the swimmers, coaches, officials and other volunteers.  We know that without you all. there would be nothing to celebrate!
View or Download the Vernon Masters 2012 Meet Results

View or download the Registration form

Entry Fee: $30.00 per swimmer

Meet Entry Standards: There are no qualifying standards to enter the meet.

Eligibility: Open to any Canadian or International registered Masters swimmer 18 years old as of Jan. 29, 2012.

Entry Limit: Registration is limited to 100 swimmers. Each individual may enter 4 events plus relays. Meet management reserves the right to limit the number of heats and/or reschedule events.

Deadline for entries: January 15th, 2012

Following a welcome by Tony Hoft, Carmelle Guidi-Swan opened with a slide presentation to illustrate the many facets of Okanagan Masters, with strong emphasis on the ‘fun’ moments and more than a few entertaining images of its own members in action.  Danita Schreiber, Conny Stamhuis and Brent Hobbs shared their own experiences, specifically how swimming with Masters is such an integral element of what they do to stay young and healthy.  It was clear to see how the mantra ” to promote fun, fitness, health, fellowship and participation among adult swimmers” is so relevant to the club and all its members.

Club President Tony Hoft explained that a key objective of the Open House program is to remove the ‘intimidation factor’ that many people experience when considering joining a Masters program: to reinforce that Masters swimming is not an elitist sport, but is open to adult swimmers at any level, whether recreational or competitive.  Based on comments from guests, it certainly seems to have been successful … !

The latest newsletter ‘January 2012 Catch-Up‘ was handed out to guests.
Click here for part of the Open House Presentation

18^th Annual” SWIM MEET and SOCIAL

Sanction No. 120062

Foothills Masters Swim Club / Calgary Winter Club Clippers are holding a meet at the Calgary Winter Club on January 28, 2012.
After the meet will be a social at a nearby pub. Please consider joining us in the new year.

The entries HyTek file will be available shortly at www.swimming.ca, on www.fmsc.ca or at www.albertamasters.ca.

View or download the Meet Package here, or call:

Sheryl King-Reimer
Foothills Masters Swim Club
Meets Manager

In support of the Y Strong Kids Campaign, Okanagan Masters Swim Club is proud to present the annual 100 x 100m’s Swim Challenge!
Where: H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre.
When: Saturday, December 17th 2011 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

View or Download the Event Flier

View or Download the Pledge Form

It’s a great fitness challenge, fun event and excellent way to help our community! It’s going to be a splendid afternoon!

We hope to have a good group of people tearing up the lanes so please come out and help us make this a great fund-raising and swimming success.

Don’t delay! Register now (and definitely before December 13th) by email to Laura Garrett. A Pledge form will be sent to you once registered.

Start psyching yourself up for the 100 x 100s! More importantly, challenge a friend to do this with you! (There is also an option to do 50 x 100m’s.)

Thanks and look forward to seeing you at the pool!

Reports tabled by various Board members and Coach Jon Smirl, show the club is doing well and moving forward in the capable hands of a dedicated group of Masters Swimmers.

The Board is pleased to welcome three new Executive Members: Ashley Russo (Secretary), Leora Dahl and Tracey Sutton  (directors at large).

Our thanks to Rhonda Talbot who served the second half of a two-year term as Secretary, November 2010 to November 2011.

The full Board: Tony Hoft (President); Brent Hobbs (Vice-President); Monique Russo (Registrar); Irene Pett (Treasurer); Ashley Russo (Secretary); Laura Garrett (Meet Manager); Conny Stamhuis (MSABC Registrar); Jeanette Hoft (Communications); Brian Corbett, Leora Dahl, Carmelle Guidi-Swan, Jennifer Leach-Trask and Tracey Sutton (Members at large)

“‎8:29 – 11th at IM Arizona. It was a super fast race as I predicted in the biggest Ironman pro field ever – 106 pros!

I had a tough old day overcoming yesterday’s challenges & setbacks. My swim & run legs weren’t playing ball as normal but biked well that It still possible to do something in the run. It was evident that my legs weren’t playing game & by 9 miles of the run I wasn’t sure If I’d make the finish. I found a second wind somehow & hung tough to finish just outside the top 10.

Thanks to all my great supporters, my mum & Lisa that came on a surprise visit, Tabitha & Carl my awesome homestays, my Friends and Sponsors. Without you I don’t think I could of made the finish.”

Read up Scott’s in-depth Ironman Arizona Race Blog online.  Includes some Pictures, Videos & Nutrition plan etc.

See Scott’s Finish Line video