Carleton University Masters Swimming

Welcome to the Carleton University's Masters Swimming web page.


This web page is maintained by Lynn Marshall, Carleton Masters Head Coach.

If you are looking for information on the Ravens of Carleton Swimming age group team or the Carleton Varsity Swim Team, click here: Ravens of Carleton Swimming.

Our guideline is that swimmers must be able to swim 1000m in an hour (any mix of strokes, including breaks), and that they can already swim 2-3 of the competitive strokes (i.e. freestyle [front crawl] and breaststroke or backstroke) to join our Masters club. (It is not necessary to already be able to swim the minimum distance shown as the usual workout length in some of the publications [e.g. 1800-3500m]). Our Masters group caters to a very wide range of abilities, ages and goals. The large majority of Carleton's Masters swimmers do not compete but enjoy the training for its fitness and social aspects. There is an opportunity to compete if you are interested and we do have some very accomplished competitive Masters members. (Private lessons taught by a Masters coach are also available.)

Newsletters: Bi-Weekly E-Newsletters

Photos: Recent Photos

Private and Semi-Private Lessons: (Coach: Lynn Marshall)
appropriate for Masters swimmers, triathletes, competitive swimmers ages 7+

Lesson Times:

Spring/Summer 2008 Schedule: (subject to change!)

May/June:
Mon 9:45-10:45am June 2nd, 9th, 16th
Mon 7:15-8:00pm June 2nd, 16th
Wed 7-8pm May 14th, 28th (some Wed 6-7pm spots may also be available in May/June – ask for details)
Fri 9:45-10:45am May 30th, June 6th, 13th, 27th

July: no pool time available

August:
Mon 7:15-8:15pm Aug 11th, 18th, 25th
Tue 7:15-8:15pm Aug 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Wed 6-7pm Aug 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Wed 7-8pm Aug 6th, 13th, 20th
Thu 7:15-8:15pm Aug 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Cost: (Note: Price increase coming soon.)
Private Lessons: $50+GST per hour
Semi-Private Lessons: $32+GST per hour

Contact Lynn for more information or to book lessons (lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca).


Carleton Masters: (Head Coach: Lynn Marshall)

Carleton Masters Costs: There are two parts to the price. First, to swim with Carleton Masters you must have a Carleton Athletics Membership. Secondly, there is a charge for the Masters program(s) of interest. Details on the membership and programs are given below.

Carleton Membership Costs: The membership costs for 07-08 have been posted:
Full Annual Membership: $376+GST
Morning (good daily until 11am) Annual Membership: $255+GST
Alumni, Spousal, and shorter duration memberships (1, 4, 6 and 8 months) are also available. For full details on Membership costs, see: Carleton Athletic Membership Details or call/visit the Athletics Customer Service Desk (613-520-4480) 8:30am-4:30pm M-F.

Registration: For all programs and memberships, register at the Carleton University Athletics Customer Service Office (Main Floor) or call 613-520-4480. Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday, except holidays. For programs only, you can register on-line at http://www.carleton.ca/athletics. Note that, space permitting, pro-rated prices are offered starting about one month after each session starts. Contact Customer Service (above) for all details on pro-rated prices.


Spring/Summer 2008 Schedule/Prices:
The Spring session starts on Monday, May 5th. Registration for Spring/Summer starts April 15th, 2007. Register by visiting/calling the Athletics Office (information above), or on-line at http://www.carleton.ca/athletics.

Spring/Summer 2008 Outline:
The Spring/Summer workout themes can be found here: Spring/Summer 2008 Workout Themes (added April 21st, 2008; pdf).

Here are the programs offered for Spring/Summer:

6:30am Earlybirds: MWF 6:30-7:30am; and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am (May/June), 10:30-11:30am only (Jul/Aug)
7:30am Earlybirds: MWF 7:30-8:30am; and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am (May/June), 10:30-11:30am only (Jul/Aug)
8:30am Earlybirds (Spring Only): MWF 8:30-9:30am; and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
Earlybirds Coach: Lynn
Spring Session: Monday, May 5th to Saturday, June 28th; Members Only: Cost $68 + $3.40GST = $71.40
Summer Session: Monday, July 30th to Saturday, August 30th; Members Only: Cost $78 + $3.90GST = $81.90
Spring/Summer Cancellations: No workouts Saturday, May 17th (Earlybird Triathlon), Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day), Monday, August 4th (Civic Holiday).

Whitecaps: MTuTh 6-7:10pm; and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am (May/June), 10:30-11:30am only (Jul/Aug)
Whitecaps Coaches: Spring "A" Group: Lynn; Spring "B" Group: Monday: Blake; Tuesday/Thursday: Mits; Summer (half pool): Monday: Blake; Tuesday/Thursday July: Lynn; Tuesday/Thursday August: Mits
Spring Session: Monday, May 5th to Saturday, June 28th; Members Only: Cost $70 + $3.50GST = $73.50
Summer Session: Monday, June 30th to Saturday, August 30th; Members Only: Cost $80 + $4.00GST = $84.00
Babysitting: A safety supervisor is available to look after children ages 3 and up during the Whitecaps evening workouts (May-August), and Saturday 8:30-9:30am (May/June ONLY). Details below.
Spring/Summer Cancellations: No workouts Saturday, May 17th (Earlybird Triathlon), Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day), Tuesday, July 1st (Canada Day), Monday, August 4th (Civic Holiday).

Saturday Coaching Schedule:
Spring/Summer Term:
Note that Saturday workout is 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am in May/June, and 10:30-11:30am ONLY in July/August. Coaches will be added here when they are confirmed.
May 3: NO WORKOUT; 10: Kristi; 17: NO WORKOUT; 24: Mits; 31: Lynn
June 7: Blake; 14: Tim; 21: Mits; 28: Kristi
July 5: Lynn; 12: Mits; 19: Blake; 26: Lynn
August 2: Mits; 9: Blake; 16: Louise; 23: Mits; 30: Tim

Child Safety Supervision:
M/Tu/Th 6:00-7:10 pm (May-August), and Sat 8:30-9:30am (May/June only) (6-12 children)
Spring Session: Monday, May 5th to Saturday, June 28th; Members Only: Cost $64 (no GST)
Summer Session: Monday, June 30th to Thursday, August 28th (evenings only, no Saturday safety supervision offered); Members Only: Cost $58 (no GST)
Spring/Summer Cancellations: No workouts Saturday, May 17th (Earlybird Triathlon), Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day), Tuesday, July 1st (Canada Day), Monday, August 4th (Civic Holiday).


Fall 2007 / Winter 2008 (Schedule/Prices):
Note that this information for last season is provided as a guideline as information for 2008-2009 will likely be similar. The exact details for 08-09 will be posted when they are available. Please read the above notes on Memberships as Masters Swimming is a members-only program.

Note that the major changes for 2007-2008 are as follows:

• The annual pool maintenance shutdown will be the usual 2.5 weeks (not a month).
• Saturdays are now 8:30-9:30am or 9:30-10:30am (instead of 8-9am or 9-10am).
• Saturday Child Safety Supervision is now offered for the first hour (instead of the second hour).
• The High Intensity Program (joint workouts with the Varsity team) is cancelled.

The Fall session starts on Tuesday, September 11th / Wednesday, September 12th.

Registration for Fall 2007 starts August 7th. Register by visiting/calling the Athletics Office (information above) or on-line at: http://www.carleton.ca/athletics.

Fall 2007 Outline:
The Fall workout themes are available here: Fall 2007 Workout Themes (updated October 18th, 2007 (Sat coach swap); pdf).

Winter 2008 Outline:
The Winter workout themes are available here: Winter 2008 Workout Themes (updated March 16th, 2008 (Sat coach change); pdf).

A list of the programs offered is given here:

7:30am Earlybirds: MWF 7:30-8:30am and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
8:30am Earlybirds: MWF 8:30-9:30am and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
Earlybirds Coach: Lynn
Fall Session: Wednesday, September 12th to Wednesday, December 19th; Members Only $127 + GST.
Winter Session: Monday, January 7th to Friday, April 18th; Members Only $127 + GST.
Cancellations: No workouts Monday, October 8th (Thanksgiving); Friday, March 21st; Saturday, March 22nd; Monday, March 24th (Easter Weekend).

6:30am Earlybirds: MWF 6:30-7:30am and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
Earlybirds Coach: Lynn
Late Winter Session ONLY (after Varsity Season): Monday, February 25th to Friday, April 18th; Members Only $64 + GST.
Cancellations: No workouts Friday, March 21st; Saturday, March 22nd; Monday, March 24th (Easter Weekend).

Whitecaps: MTuTh 6-7:10pm and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
Whitecaps Coaches: "A" Group: Lynn; "B" Group: Blake[Mon]/Mits[Tue/Thu]
Fall Session: Tuesday, September 11th to Tuesday, December 18th; Members Only $132 + GST.
Winter Session: Tuesday, January 8th to Thursday, April 17th; Members Only $132 + GST.
Babysitting: A safety supervisor is available to look after children ages 3 and up during the Whitecaps evening workouts, and Saturday 8:30-9:30am. Details below.
Cancellations: No workouts Monday, October 8th (Thanksgiving); Saturday, March 22nd; Monday, March 24th (Easter Weekend).

Nightcaps: TuTh 8-9pm and Sat 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am
Nightcaps Coach: Mits
Fall Session: Tuesday, September 11th to Tuesday, December 18th; Members Only $96 + GST.
Winter Session: Tuesday, January 8th to Thursday, April 17th; Members Only $96 + GST.
Cancellations: No workout Saturday, March 22nd (Easter Weekend).

Masters Saturday Coaching Schedule:
Note that for the Fall and Winter terms the Saturday workout is 8:30-9:30am OR 9:30-10:30am. Swimmers can attend the workout of their choice. (Note that child safety supervision is only offered for the first hour.) Saturday has a rotating coach schedule:
Fall Term:
September 1 & 8: see Summer schedule; 15: Mits; 22: Blake; 29: Tim
October 6: Kristi; 13: Mits; 20: Blake; 27: Lynn
November 3: Mits; 10: Kristi; 17: Mits; 24: Louise
December 1: Louise; 8: Tim; 15: Lynn; 22 & 29: see $3 workout schedule
Winter Term:
January 5: see $3 workout schedule; 12: Mits; 19: Lynn; 26: Tim
February 2: Louise; 9: Kristi; 16: Blake; 23: Mits
March 1: Kristi; 8: Louise; 15: Blake; 22: NO WORKOUT; 29: Blake
April 5: Lynn; 12: Tim; 19: NO WORKOUT; 26: NO WORKOUT

Child Safety Supervision: M/Tu/Th 6:00-7:10 pm and Sat 8:30-9:30am (minimum 8 children; maximum 12 children)
Fall Session: Tuesday, September 11th to Tuesday, December 18th; Members Only $94 (no GST).
Winter Session: Tuesday, January 8th to Thursday, April 17th; Members Only $94 (no GST).
Cancellations: No workouts Monday, October 8th (Thanksgiving); Saturday, March 22nd; Monday, March 24th (Easter Weekend).


Key to Workout Abbreviations:
Workout Abbreviations


Newsletters: Bi-Weekly E-Newsletters

For information on Masters Swimming competitions see: Masters Swimming Ontario

For information on the latest MSO meetings, etc see:
MSO Information

Links to various Masters Swimming Records:
Carleton Masters Team Records (pdf; last updated April 12th, 2008)
Ontario Masters Records
Canadian Masters Records and Rankings
World Masters Records

You can e-mail me with any comments, questions or complaints at: lynnmarshall@sympatico.ca



Photo: John Wong