Anyone 20 years of age or over who has basic swimming ability and can comfortably swim a few lengths of the pool. It is NOT necessary to have previous experience in competitive swimming. Most Masters swim for fitness, gaining stroke improvement and motivation from the instruction a coach provides.
Members join for their own reasons, participating in various club activities only if they wish to.
Progress can be a measure of increased distance swum, fewer rest periods needed to finish a distance or a general feeling of well-being after a workout. There are club meets, a provincial championship, national championships and numerous international championships. All meets are accompanied by a social. You are covered by a group insurance policy. The insurance includes accident and liability coverage during all sanctioned events and organized workouts.