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North York Masters Aquatic Club
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 06:35 |
The weather was perfect for Cottage Day 2010! Thirty people attended this year including several teenagers for a change. Eric serenaded us for the third year in a row. Twelve individuals were brave enough to swim across Lake Chemong in two separate swims (Dianne made two crossings!). Others sailed, pedal kayaked, canoed, tubed and some even attempted water skiing.
One purple towel and a glass bowl were left behind and we are missing a red life jacket. Please contact Sara (it is possible to contact her through this website) if you have the red life jacket or are missing the towel or bowl.
It was a very fun afternoon of good food and good friends!
Photos to follow.
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 16:33 |
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Registration 2009/2010 season
The new Gators season starts at AY Jackson September 21st and Sunday Douglas Snow September 26. Registration must be done in person. Payment by cheque only (made out to NYMAC)
While we encourage new members to join our club provided space is available, we also need to ensure that new members can be accommodated within a lane of swimmers with similar skill & speed abilities. New members are asked to review the minimum new swimmer requirements (on this website) before coming to a practice.
Members must be 18+ years of age. The club is not designed as a learn-to-swim program. Swimmers need to be able to swim a minimum of 200 yards/meters without stopping and be able to complete a 50 meter swim in less than 90 seconds. Average practice distance is between 2500 - 3500 metres. We have a mix of members including those who are competitively focused and general fitness, along with a number of multi-sport athletes.
In addition to the regular workouts (with excellent on-deck coaching), we offer many club social events including an annual wine & cheese party, ski day, golf days, cycling trip / Island Picnic and our annual Gator Pentathlon Swim Meet. For those interested in competition, there are regularly scheduled meets throughout the GTA & Southern Ontario.
Membership options
1. Full-time membership
- 3 Practices per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday), 11 month season
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Fees: Full-time membership is $550 (MSO fee included)
2. Sunday-only membership
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11 month season
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Fees: Sunday-Only membership is $330 (MSO fee included)
Membership status (will be update ASAP)
Everyone is required to work at our Pentathlon ( December 12th 2010). Please submit a second cheque $100,- postdated Jan 1, 2011. That cheque will only be cashed should you be unable to work at the meet.
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Spaces available |
| Early group |
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 7:30-8:45pm |
A.Y. Jackson Pool (50 Francine Dr., 1 block south of Steeles Ave., East off Leslie Ave. - 25 yard 5 lane pool) Map |
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| Late group |
Tuesday & Thursday evening’s 8:45-10:00pm |
A.Y. Jackson Pool (50 Francine Dr., 1 block south of Steeles Ave., East off Leslie Ave. - 25 yard 5 lane pool) Map |
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| Sunday group |
Sunday morning 7:15-8:45am |
Douglas Snow Pool (5100 Yonge St. behind the North York Central library and municipal offices) Map |
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 16:22 |
Spots are going fast - make sure to be there early!
Registration for the 2010-2011 season.
Registration will be at the A.Y Jackson pool, Sept 21, 23, (7:00p.m.)
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Douglas Snow on Sept. 26 (6:45a.m.)
Registration is the same for past members as pre-registration was, print
your registration sheet (under Registration forms) and fill out, print the waiver and sign,
cheque #1 for $550.00 full time, Sunday: $330.00, dated 2010 Sept.21
cheque #2 for $100.00 dated 2011 Jan,1.
Papers should be handed to me, for checking, Recept by e-mail.
For new members I will print out the 2 sheets, and they can fill them
out with the two cheques at the above times.
Thanks
Agnes
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Masters World Championships in Sweden 2010 |
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Saturday, 07 August 2010 02:58 |
We have survived the big one! Worlds 2010 Sweden
It is worth the experience - we have all gained insights and new experiences. The warm-ups were so crowded that maybe under a hot shower one would have gotten a better warm-up. But that was still nothing compared to the warm-up for the relays - since men and women would swim together in the same pool.
The marshalling was done very efficiently - your name was checked at least three times. It is really cool when your name gets called and your country announced. The butterflies that make any meet exciting are multiplied by thousands at that Worlds.
The weather was not that great and those swimming in the outdoor pool had to take extra care to stay warm. The stroke and turn judges were very detail-oriented and there were many dqs. If you swam and did not meet the qualifying time - behind your name would appear 'NT' instead of the time (lots of swimmers had NT behind their names, but not too many Canadians!).
We have met many people - made new friends, enjoyed dinners around the town in good company and many have already promised to be back 2012 in Italy Riccione June 2-16 - will you join us too?
In all it was a super meet - the organizers did an amazing job, the city and its people were very hospitable and the Canadian jackets were a big hit as usual. Many people, even non-swimmers, took pictures of Canadian groups walking around town. The four of us are all happy that we took part in these championships and we will soon start to think about training for Italy.
For more picutres check the second Article "Canadians in Gotheburg".
Hoping that you are all well - Ralph, Taina, Hideo and Martina
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 August 2010 09:54 )
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Scotia Bank Fund - Thank You |
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 13:07 |
Thank You to Scotia Bank and Adrianne and her daughter:
Scotia Bank matches volunteer time of their employees for non-profit organizations. Adrianne and her daughter volunteered at our Pentathlon and applied for the fund. We received a cheque ( $2750) form Scotia Bank and thank Adrianne for arranging this and Scotia Bank for their generous donation.
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Wednesday, 09 December 2009 06:55 |
Spot that swimmer who wears that visible orange cap and you will know who is the Most Recent Millionaire (MRM) among us.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 January 2010 06:13 )
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Gators Among Top 20 in Canada |
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Written by Martina Brankovsky
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 08:20 |
Masters Swimming Canada Million Metre Challenge
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Date
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Name
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Distance
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# work
outs
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place
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April 09
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Joel
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71,950
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23
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18
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Jan 09
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Martina
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101,234
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31
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3
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Sep 08
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Todd
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63,400
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26
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20
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July 08
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Fernando
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111,100
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26
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4
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May 08
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Fernando
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88,400
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21
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9
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April 08
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Fernando
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115,700
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25
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3
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March 08
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Martina
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120,427
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29
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3
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March 08
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Fernando
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108,500
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23
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5
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Feb 08
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Fernando
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83,300
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19
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17
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Feb 08
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Martina
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81,772
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21
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19
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Jan 08
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Fernando
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112,900
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26
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6
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Dec 07
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Martina
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92,355
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23
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11
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Dec 07
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Fernando
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90,900
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21
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12
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July 07
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Martina
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86,000
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25
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15
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Jan 07
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Carolyn
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85,900
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19
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17
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Nov 06
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Carolyn
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76,450
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18
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17
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Oct 06
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Carolyn
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96,100
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23
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14
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Sep 06
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Carolyn
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65,400
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20
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19
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Sep 05
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Ralph
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25,695
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10
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17
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 21 May 2009 07:16 )
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 19:00 |
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Registration 2009/2010 season
The new Gators season starts at AY Jackson TBA. As long as AY Jackson is closed due to repairs we will swim at Leacock Pool (Brichmount / Sheppard)
Registration must be done in person. Payment by cheque only (made out to NYMAC)
The date of the first Sunday practice is September 20th at 7:15a.m.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 March 2010 09:43 )
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 01 January 2008 00:00 |
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General Information
- We are a self operating club.
- Our goals are fitness fun and friendship with a healthy mix of competition for those interested in taking part in swim meets.
- We are affiliated with Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO).
- Our swim season runs from mid-September through to the end of August with breaks over Christmas and the March school break
While we encourage new members to join our club provided space is availabe, we also need to ensure that new members can be accommodated within a lane of swimmers with similar skill & speed abilities. New members are asked to review the minimum new swimmer requirements (on this website) before coming to a practice.
Members must be 18+ years of age. The club is not designed as a learn-to-swim program. Swimmers need to be able to swim a minimum of 200 yards/meters without stopping and be able to complete a 50 meter swim in less than 90 seconds. Average practice distance is between 2500 - 3500 metres. We have a mix of members including those who are competitively focused and general fitness, along with a number of multi-sport athletes.
In addition to the regular workouts (with excellent on-deck coaching), we offer many club social events including an annual wine & cheese party, ski day, golf days, cycling trip / Island Picnic and our annual Gator Pentathlon Swim Meet. For those interested in competition, there are regularly scheduled meets throughout the GTA & Southern Ontario.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 December 2008 07:16 )
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