Masters

The Summerside Masters Swim Club is an organized program promoting fitness for adults (18 years of age and older) through the sport of swimming. Club swimmers participate at all levels of ability, and swim for reasons ranging from general health and enjoyment, to competition at local, national and international levels.

Regular exercise contributes to good health and swimming is considered by health professionals to be one of the best and safest ways to exercise. It benefits the cardiovascular system, reduces cholesterol and has a positive effect on weight control, muscle tone, stress reduction and endurance.

There are over 9,500 registered master swimmers in Canada belonging to 260 clubs. Membership with the Summerside Masters Swim Club Club provides an opportunity not only to get fit, but also to meet new people, make new friends, compete in meets and to travel. Masters Swimming adds fun and friendship to fitness. The Club has a yearly Christmas party, end of the year party and monthly breakfasts after Saturday morning practice.

Ann Kilby is the coach of the Summerside Masters Club and has many years of competive swimming and coaching experience. She provides structured training sessions that improve stroke technique and increase physical fitness.

Interested in joining the Masters Club but not sure if it is for you? Come to one of our practices, the club practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 - 7pm and Saturday from 8:30 - 9:30am from September until June. A drop in fee of $4.00 is payable to the front desk. If you decide after three drop-in visits to join the club, you can purchase a monthly membership from the front desk or can buy a membership for the year (see front desk for details). This covers the cost of the pool rental time. After three visits club dues of $50 must also be collected and paid directly to the club. This fee covers; a $10 registration to Masters Swimming Canada, $10 Swim PEI registration which includes insurance and the remaining $30 helps cover the cost of appreciation gifts, equipment purchases and social committee expenses. Please note that the Club dues are payable even if you decide not to purchase a monthly membership, but wish to continue paying a drop in fee after three visits.......See you at the pool.

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Additional Links:

Canadian Masters Championships 2008
XII FINA World Masters 2008
SwimmingWorldMagazine