Welcome Back!

It has been a great 1st week to the start of the year, as new and old swimmers get settled into the routine. Please download the  2014/ 2015 membership application from the link in the top navigation bar and bring it to practice as soon as possible. We want to get the email distribution updated quickly for the new season. Thanks and see you pool side.

2013-2014 Season starts Sept 17th

Ready to Splash in to the new season?

These two look to be enjoying some relaxing time in the pool

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Enjoy it while you can guys, because it sure wont last long!

So today is the day, the 1st official practice. I hope everyone is as excited as I am to get back into the pool and back to training. I know everyone is looking forward to another great season of swimming, full of lengths and meets and the occasional social to kick back and relax with friends and possibly a pint or two. I hope to see all you veterans out today and many new faces, so make sure everyone feels welcome, and lets have a great practice!

High Diving Giraffes

Summer Swimming

Even though Mother Nature might be holding out on the warmer weather, we are prepping for our summer season and accepting registrations for summer swimming. Practices will be held Monday & Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 in July & August @  the Lions Club of Credit Valley Outdoor Pool (formerly Port Credit) - 20 Rosewood Dr., Mississauga, ON, L5G 3H9.

If you are interested please contact the Club @ info@mmswimming.ca

NATIONALS!

With just over a month of training time left, 

the count down is on for the Canadian Masters Swimming Championships

Our team is training hard in preparation of the big event and everyone is ramping up for the nights out on the town in Ottawa's Byward market. So far we have 8 confirmed swimmers, and we wish them all the best in their training for the next month and not to worry the rest of us will keep you motivated along the way.

New Year

Despite the slight set back last Thursday, members were back in the pool Sunday for the 1st eye opening practice of the year. I believe we will all start to asses how good (or bad) the holiday season were to us. Happy Swimming in 2013!

Breaking down the Start

To continue from today's discussion about starts, I have found this helpful video that breaks down the mechanics of the start. It explains the differences in the conventional (grab) and track start dives and offers some quick tips to remember when starting.

RECAP:

Body Position 

1. Wrap toes around the edge of the block
2. Keep you hips high and hold head in a neutral position
3. Lead forward

The Dive

1. Push off with your hands and feet 
2. Stay in a tight streamline position with pointed toes
3. Aim hands at the flags
4. Kick once you have entered the water 

For another description check out Alex's video : http://youtu.be/OCsQyU4Zops - be aware that he does a slightly more advance dive. Notice how Alex throws his arms backwards to propel himself forward off the blocks for added momentum.

MMSC on a Friday Night

A big thanks to Nate and Dania for organizing the pub night, what an awesome way to kick off the season! The live band was great, most of the members were up and dancing at one point in time or another - although I am still unsure if that was actually a dance floor. Way to get it started guys! - and they had local beer on tap!

Great pick you two, I'm looking forward to the next social!

1st Offical Pub Night!

Attention all MMSC Members

It is the time you all have been waiting for.....

the 1st official Pub Night of the season *hurray* so I hope to see the MMSC members out it full force tomorrow (Oct 12th) at Failte Irish Pub @ 8pm (201 City Center Drive) - I know some of you were out last Friday night warming up for this event, with the UTM masters members. So please forgive the rest of us who might not be up to snuff. -  Just make sure you come on out & get to know your fellow swimmers and share in a few drinks and a good time.  

I know some of us will be sore & tired from today's practice, but a pub night has PROVEN to make it all just go away. - So I'll see you at the Bar

What do goals and t-shirts have in common?  You can't reach your goal unless you bring a t-shirt to practices.  They will make you strong like bull in the water. So, please don't forget yours.  Bring it with you the next time you swim.

Time to splash into another year!

So its September and its time to put away that summer bikini and get out the old training suit - just try to make sure its not too see thru! – and dive into another swim year. So whether you are dreading that 1st splash into the cold pool or anxiously waiting that 1st set, you won’t have to wait long! As our 1st practice is September 18th @ 8 pm!

For those of you who are new/ interested in the club feel free to contact us with any questions you might have, or let us know if you want to come out a “try” a practice. The coaching staff is always looking for members to torture, so the more of us there are the less likely you are to be singled out! – Just joking...well maybe, only kind of :p

Go Girl!!! Nicolette demos IM for Club.

Nicolette Goncalves - the fastest swim suit in the Mississauga Masters Swim Club (hey - she is on the coaching staff and even her dog paddle is quicker than ... well, anyone!!) - demoed the IM to the club. At least we now know what it looks like!!! Now .. if we could only get ours to look the same!! (play in full screen mode - it is in HD!!)
Thanks Nicolette!!!

(Ed Note: A special congratulatory note of thanks to our most senior member Doug Elsey who photographed the whole IM by holding the camera in his teeth and keeping up the blistering pace alongside Nicolette without use of fins ... and if you believe that, we have a bridge you may be interested in purchasing too!! :-) )

With the 1st Week under our belt ...

We have already seen alot of new faces around the pool this year, which is fantastic as the Coachs are always looking for new members, to torture .... I mean motivate. For all the old members welcome back! I hear it is going to be another great year full of pub nights, Sunday breakfasts and of course swimming.

Just a quick reminder to new & returning members, this year we will be meeting 10 minutes before practice, to review the goals and objectives of the day. I would encourage everyone to make an effort to come out on time, as the talk really adds good insight into the practice.

Doing a Gazillion meters not cutting it? Try HIIT

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training

Takes half the time as usual endurance training but burns 2 to 3 times more calories

What is it?

·         Involves short burst of effort 80 to 90 percent of your maximum heart rate

·         Followed by short periods of rest

·         Usually in 4 to 10 repetitions (ie 50 metre  sprints on 1 minute)

·         Endurance training is a predictable pace called ’steady state’ cardio where your body adapts to the speed and conserves energy whereas HIIT ( with bursts of all out and varied pace) keeps body from entering a comfort zone

Benefits

·         Gains in muscle endurance and exercise performance similar to that of lengthier endurance training

·         Increases amount of oxygen to muscles making blood vessels work more efficiently lowering risk of heart attack and stroke

·         Produces ‘afterburn effect’ – a metabolic boost that makes the body  expend a high number of calories for hours after workout as well as during workout

2011-2012 Season to start Sept 20th. 2012

The new swim season will begin Sept 20th (Tuesday) at 7:50 pm at the GlenForest Pool. 3575 Fieldgate Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada L4X 2J6 (Swims are Tuesday, Thursday nights and Sunday morning. (details on application form). As in the past, applications for new members are being accepted and will depend on vacancies within this seasons membership and beginning of the New Year. Note that new members are accepted on space available only and are drawn from our wait list. If are interested in joining, fill in an application to get on the list.       For more information contact info@mmswimming.ca.

GET THE 2010-2011 PHOTO BOOK NOW! CLICK ON IMAGE!!

Pres disqualified for walking on water!!!

Our club president was disqualified for walking on water (again!!). On being questioned on the feat, she commented , "Show me the rule book!!!". Well done Marn!!!

Teams make splash at Nationals in Montreal.

The past long weekend in Montreal at the Claude Robillard Sports Complex the Mississauga headed up by their coaches Eric Shaule and Nicolette Goncalves sent a record number of 20 members to the Canadian Masters Swimming Championships.

Rookie members Lisa Chadwick, Jen Bristol, Lois Carden and Daniel Ferreira had outstanding performances and personal bests in all events.

Special Acknowledgements’ go out to the top 10 performances and they are as follows:

Lisa Alexander 8^th place in the 800 free with a time of 11:56.23

Marney Elsey with 2 top 10 finishes, 8^th place in the 800 free with a time of 15:07.41 and 7^th place in the 50 free with a time of 40.06.

Alison Bowie with 4 top 10 finishes with a 7^th in the 50 back with a time of 39.56, 8^th in the 200 back with a time of 3:07.37, 8^th in the 100 back with a time of 1:23.54 and an 8^th in the 50 free with a time of 34.21.

Darlene Brown finished with two top 10 finishes with a 9^th in the 200 IM with a time of 4:02.86 and 9^th in the 400 IM with a time of 8:30.66.

Belinda Elysee-Collen placed 8^th in the 200 fly with a time of 3:54.61.

Nina Cameron had 2 top 10 performances with a 6^th in the 50 fly with a time of 34.73 50 and an 8^th in the 100 IM with a time of 1:18.59.

Joanna Wisner had 2 top 10 performances with a 6^th in the 100 breast with a time of 1:24.43 and another 6^th in the 50 breast with a time of 38.21.

Lisa Chadwick leading the females with an outstanding 5 top 10 performances, staring with a 4^th in the 50 back with a time of 35.07, 3^rd in the 400 free with a time of 5:11.02, 2^nd in the 200 back with a time of 2:41.06, 2^nd in the 100 back with a time of 1:14.48 and a 9^th in the 100 IM with a time of 1:20.10.

For the men Jason Hughes received a top 10 performance with a 7^th in the 800 free with a time of 11:15.41.

Greg Proctor had a top 10 performance with an 8^th in the 50 back with a time of 38.58.

Derek Sparrow had 2 top 10 performances with a 9^th in the 50 breast with a time of 48.28 and a 10^th in the 50 free with a 38.16.

Leading the men’s team was Richard MacArthur with 4 to 10 performances starting with a 7^th in the 50 fly with a time of 29.46, 4^th in the 200 free with a time of 2:06.69, 2^nd in the 100 IM with a time of 1:03.84 and finishing the meet winning the 50 free in a time of 26.00.

John Hague and Doug Elsey – representing our blistering LANE ONE – were solid performers in nailing down a 9^th place in the 4x50 Mens Relay. If it wasn’t for their speed and advanced age, the team wouldn’t have stood a chance. Team members John Stibrany and Greg Proctor couldn’t believe their luck at drawing such stalwart team mates. Lane One will never be the same.

You can see the other finishes below for the rest of the team. Way to go team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOMENS RESULTS

LISA ALEXANDER JULIE MURPHY

8^TH 11:56.23 800 Free 24^TH 17:40.85 800 Free

12^TH 5:46.86 400 free 28^TH 8:55.26 400 free

14^TH 2:46.07 200 free

12^TH 1:26.49 100 back

MARNEY ELSEY ALISON BOWIE

8^TH 15:07.41 800 Free 11^TH 3:14.30 200 IM

7^TH 40.06 50 free 7^TH 39.56 50 Back

DARLENE BROWN 21^ST 37.49 50 Fly

9^TH 4:02.86 200 IM 8^TH 3:07.37 200 back

16^TH 3:53.77 200 back 19^TH 1:19.49 100 free

28^TH 3:40.43 200 free 8^TH 1:23.54 100 back

20^TH 1:50.10 100 back 20^TH 1:25.40 100 IM

24^TH 1:55.24 100 IM 8^TH 34.21 50 free

9^TH 8:30.66 400 IM

LISA CHADWICK BELINDA ELYSEE-COLLEN

4^TH 35.07 50 back 19^TH 6:32.34 400 free

3^RD 5:11.02 400 free 19^TH 3:04.28 200 free

2^ND 2:41.06 200 back 8^TH 3:54.61 200 fly

2^ND 1:14.48 100 back NINA CAMERON

9^TH 1:20.10 100 IM 6^TH 34.73 50 Fly

12TH 31.91 50 free 8^TH 1:18.59 100 IM

LOIS CARDEN JOANNA WISNER

23^RD 52.11 50 Fly 6^TH 1:24.43 100 breast

21^ST 1:51.49 100 breast 6^TH 38.21 50 breast

35^TH 1:45.72 100 free JENNIFER BRISTOL

18^TH 50.41 50 breast 15^TH 36.22 50 free

MENS RESULTS

JASON HUGHES GREG PROCTOR

7^TH 11:15.98 800 free 8^TH 38.58 50 back

12^TH 5:21.41 400 free 30^TH 1:12.33 100 free

19TH 2:30.79 200 free 12^TH 1:29.12 100 back

DANIEL FERREIRA 25^TH 1:23.98 100 IM

14^TH 31.89 50 fly 20^TH 31.24 50 free

16^TH 1:04.77 100 free

RICHARD MACARTHUR LOUIE GONCALVES

7^TH 29.46 50 fly 19^TH 32.87 50 fly

4^TH 2:06.69 200 free 29^TH 1:23.57 100 IM

2^ND 1:03.84 100 IM 13^TH 28.51 50 free

1^ST 26.00 50 free

JOHN STIBRANY JOHN HAGUE

24^TH 1:37.93 100 breast 11^TH 2:07.74 100 breast

26^TH 43.96 50 breast 24^TH 1:50.45 100 free

15^TH 1:00.77 50 breast

DOUG ELSEY 23^RD 2:20.02 100 IM

18^TH 2:00.54 100 free 16^TH 42.98 50 free

17^TH 47.28 50 free

DEREK SPARROW

14TH 1:50.91 100 breast

17TH 1:34.25 100 free

9^TH 48.28 50 breast

13^TH 1:56.49 100 IM

10^TH 38.16 50 free

RELAYS

6^TH Mississauga Masters 2 Mississauga Masters 2:12.92 4 x 50 Fr womens

5^TH Mississauga Masters 4 Mississauga Masters 2:22.35 4 x 50 medley womens

14^TH Mississauga Masters 5 Mississauga Masters 3:05.95 4 x 50 medley womens

9^TH Mississauga Masters 3 Mississauga Masters 2:03.04 4 x 50 fr mens

2^ND Mississauga Masters 9 Mississauga Masters 5:05.96 4 x 100 medley mixed

It's over!!!! We did good!!! Good bye Nationals!!!

Well - we came, we saw, we swam and we sort of conquered - but more than anything we had a really good time, met some great people, got nearly drowned in the "warm up" BUMPER POOL and swam our trunks off (not a pretty sight for some of us!).

All in all - a real hoot!!!

The good news part two .....

That so far no one has sunk to the bottom and Eric has finally figured out the meet sheets after we weren't given any!!!