UTM Masters & Triathlon Swimming Club
Who We Are
UTM Masters & Triathlon Swimming Club is now into its fifth year as a program for individuals seeking a gym alternative for fitness, a part of training for triathlons, and competitive swimming training. The program is designed to enhance competitive swimming abilities, stroke techniques, and personal fitness. Team spirit is encouraged within the club through the occasional organization of social events and encouraged attendance to swim meets.
Coaches:
Our dedicated coaches have an extensive background in competitive swimming and previous coaching experience. The coaches plan and provide workouts, as well as assist with individual swimming needs. For more information on our coaches, please see their biographies here.
The Program
The program consists of 5 optional practices per week, which run from September to August. Practices include structured workouts and feedback from the coaches. The practice schedule is as follows:
| Mondays | 7:30-8:30 am |
| Tuesdays | 8:00-9:30 pm |
| Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 am |
| Thursdays | 8:00-9:30 pm |
| Fridays | 7:30-9:00 pm |
| Sundays | 9:30-11:00 am |
Workouts will range from high intensity interval training to endurance training. Coaches create workouts that will help meet swimmers’ individual and collective needs. Some swimming ability and knowledge of how to swim a workout, including pace times, is expected.
UTM Masters & Triathlon Swimming Club Fees and Registration
Membership to the club runs from September 2012 to August 2013. Student memberships are available as well, which run from September 2012 to April 2013, and April 2013-August 2013. Please see the table below for different rates.
12 Month Registration
September 2012 - August 2013
| Student | $290 |
| Member (Membership must be current for duration of program) | $300 |
| Non-Member | $430 |
Students- 8 Month Registration
September 2012 - April 2013, January 2013 - August 2013
| Student |
$225 |
Students- 5 Month Registration
April 2013 - August 2013
| Students (membership must be current for duration of program) | $150 |
The program is currently open to individuals 17 years of age and older.
Masters Swimming Ontario
Members of our club will also become registered members of Masters Swimming Ontario (MSO), which enables swimmers to participate in sanctioned Masters Swim Meets throughout the world. A Top Ten list for Ontario is produced each year by MSO, where swimmers are listed in their age groups with their best times for the year in each event they have swum. For more information on MSO, please visit their website at http://www.mastersswimmingontario.ca/.
For registration, click here 