Carleton University Masters Swimming


Welcome to the Carleton University's Masters Swimming web page.
Head Coach: Lynn Marshall (Lynn.Marshall@carleton.ca).

If you are looking for information on the ROC Swimming age group team, go to: ROC Swimming.

If you are looking for information on the Carleton Varsity Team, send me an e-mail: Lynn Marshall (Lynn.Marshall@carleton.ca), and/or check out Carleton Ravens Swim Team.


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Carleton Swimmers at MSO Provincials, Nepean Sportsplex, March 2018
Back (left to right): Gi Wu, Derek Woodard, Harley Gifford, Mars Nienhuis, Steve Kennedy, Jian-Lok Chang
Front (left to right): Megan Holtzman, Dawn Walsh, Sandy Lawson, Natalie Aucoin
Photo: Gi Wu


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.)

Holiday Interim Workout Schedule

There are seven interim pay-as-you-go workouts. Workouts are open to those who are registered for Carleton's Fall and/or Winter Masters. Carleton Masters swimmers may bring a guest. All swimmers will purchase a Masters drop-in fee swim pass ($7) at the Welcome Centre and give the receipt to the coach on deck. The workout themes and coaches are included with the Winter 2025 themes below.

Registration:

For all programs and memberships, register at the Carleton University Athletics Customer Service Office (Main Floor) or Welcome Centre or call 613-520-4480. You can register on-line at http://www.carleton.ca/athletics for Masters swimming and morning memberships only.

Carleton Masters Costs:

There are two parts to the price. First, to swim with Carleton Masters you must have a Carleton Athletics Membership (or be a full-time Carleton student or staff member). Secondly, there is a charge for the Masters program(s) of interest. Details on the membership and programs are given below.

1. Carleton Membership Costs:

There are many membership options. Note that all 12-month memberships include free 3-hour parking. Ensure that your car details are provided to the Welcome Centre.

For full details on Membership categories and costs, see: Carleton Athletic Membership Details.

2. Masters Program Costs

See Programs below.

Winter 2025

Registration is open. It is recommended that you register on-line at https://rec.carleton.ca/. To use a credit on your account, register by phone or in person. You must be an Athletics member (staff, student, or community membership) to swim with Masters, and must have a valid membership when you register.

Winter 2025 Outline:

The Winter workout themes are available here: Winter 2025 Workout Themes (added December 19).

Winter 2025 Programs Offered:


7:35am Earlybirds 1:

MWF 7:35-8:35am (deep end)
Earlybirds 1 Coach: Lynn
Winter Session: Mon Jan 6 to Mon Apr 7; Members Only: $192 + HST. Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: No workouts on Monday February 17.

8:40am Earlybirds 2:

MWF 8:40-9:40am (deep end)
Earlybirds 2 Coach: Lynn
Winter Session: Mon Jan 6 to Mon Apr 7; Members Only: $192 + HST.
Cancellations: No workouts on Monday February 17.

6:00pm Whitecaps 1:

MTuTh 6:00-7:10pm (Mon/Tue: shallow; Thu: deep)
Whitecaps 1 Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy; Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Winter Session: Mon Jan 6 to Tue Apr 8; Members Only: $212 + HST.
Cancellations: No workouts on Monday February 17.

7:15pm Whitecaps 2:

MTuTh 7:15-8:15pm (Mon/Tue: shallow; Thu: deep)
Whitecaps 2 Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy; Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Winter Session: Mon Jan 6 to Tue Apr 8; Members Only: $196 + HST.
Cancellations: No workouts on Monday February 17.

8:15am Saturday Earlybirds

Sat 8:15-9:25am (shallow end)
Saturday Coaches: Rotating Schedule (posted with the workout themes, above)
Winter Session: Sat Jan 11 to Sat Apr 5; Members Only: $100 + HST.
Cancellations: None.


Fall 2024

Registration starts Tuesday August 13 at 9am. It is recommended that you register on-line at https://rec.carleton.ca/. To use a credit on your account, register by phone or in person. You must be an Athletics member (staff, student, or community membership) to swim with Masters, and must have a valid membership when you register.

Fall 2024 Outline:

The Fall workout themes are available here: Fall 2024 Workout Themes (added August 15).

Fall 2024 Programs Offered:


7:35am Earlybirds 1:

MWF 7:35-8:35am (deep end)
Earlybirds 1 Coach: Lynn
Fall Session: Wed Sept 4 to Fri Dec 20; Members Only: $210 + HST. Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: No workouts Mon Oct 14 (Thanksgiving).

8:40am Earlybirds 2:

MWF 8:40-9:40am (deep end)
Earlybirds 2 Coach: Lynn
Fall Session: Wed Sept 4 to Fri Dec 20; Members Only: $210 + HST. Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: No workouts Mon Oct 14 (Thanksgiving).

6:00pm Whitecaps 1:

MTuTh 6:00-7:10pm (shallow end)
Whitecaps 1 Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy, Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Fall Session: Tue Sept 3 to Thu Dec 19; Members Only: $227 + HST. Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: No workouts Mon Oct 14 (Thanksgiving).

7:15pm Whitecaps 2:

MTuTh 7:15-8:15pm (shallow end)
Whitecaps 2 Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy, Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Fall Session: Tue Sept 3 to Thu Dec 19; Members Only: $207 + HST.
Cancellations: No workouts Mon Oct 14 (Thanksgiving).

8:15am Saturday Earlybirds:

Sat 8:15-9:25am (shallow end)
Saturday Coaches: Rotating Schedule (posted with the workout themes, above)
Fall Session: Sat Sept 7 to Sat Dec 21; Members Only: $103 + HST. Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: None.



Spring/Summer 2024


The Spring session starts Saturday May 4. The Summer session starts on Tuesday July 2. You may register for the Spring and/or Summer sessions starting Friday April 5 at noon.It is recommended that you register on-line at https://rec.carleton.ca/. To use a credit on your account, register by phone or in person. You must be an Athletics member (staff, student, or community membership) to swim with Masters, and must have a valid membership when you register.

Spring/Summer 2024 Outline:

The Spring/Summer workout themes can be found here: Spring/Summer 2024 Workout Themes (updated August 15: Saturday coaching change).

Spring / Summer 2024 Programs Offered


7:35am Earlybirds I:

MWF 7:35-8:35am (deep end, and 3 lanes shallow end in Summer)
Coach: Lynn
Spring Session: Monday, May 6 to Friday, June 28th; Members Only: Cost $112.00 + HST Note: Full: Wait list available.
Summer Session: Wednesday, July 3rd to Friday, August 30th; Members Only: Cost $112.00 + HST Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: There is a workout on Monday May 20 (Victoria Day) but from 8:35-9:35am. No workouts: Monday, July 1st (Canada Day), Monday, August 5th (Civic Holiday).

8:40am Earlybirds II (Spring Only):

MWF 8:40-9:40am (deep end)
Coach: Lynn
Spring Session: Monday, May 6 to Friday, June 28th; Members Only: Cost $112.00 + HST
Cancellations: There is a workout on Monday May 20 (Victoria Day) but from 9:40-10:40am.

6pm Whitecaps I:

MTuTh 6:00-7:10pm (Spring: Mon/Tue: deep, Thu: shallow; Summer: shallow end)
Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy, Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Spring Session: Monday, May 6 to Thursday, June 27th; Members Only: Cost $115.00 + HST Note: Full: Wait list available.
Summer Session: Tuesday, July 2nd to Thursday, August 29th; Members Only: Cost $120.00 + HST Note: Full: Wait list available.
Cancellations: There is a workout on Monday May 20 (Victoria Day) but from 5:00-6:10pm. No workouts: Monday, July 1st (Canada Day), Monday, August 5th (Civic Holiday).

7:15pm Whitecaps II (Spring Only):

MTuTh 7:15-8:15pm (Mon/Tue: deep; Thu: shallow)
Coaches: Mon: Sean; Tue: Paddy, Thu: Mark (sub: Adrian)
Spring Session: Monday, May 6 to Thursday, June 27th; Members Only: Cost $108.00 + HST
Cancellations: There is a workout on Monday May 20 (Victoria Day) but from 6:15-7:15pm.

Saturday Earlybirds:

Spring: 8:15-9:25am, except May 18: 10:45-11:55am
Summer: 12:15-1:25pm (shallow)
Saturday Coaches: Rotating Schedule (see workout themes, above)
Spring Session: Saturday, May 4th to Saturday, June 29th; Members Only: Cost $56.00 + HST
Summer Session: Saturday, July 6th to Saturday, August 31st; Members Only: Cost $56.00 + HST
Cancellations: None.


Private and Semi-Private Lessons

(Coach: Lynn Marshall)
Appropriate for Masters swimmers, triathletes, competitive swimmers ages 7+

Lesson Times:

Schedule:
E-mail for details.

Cost

Private Lessons: $52.50 + HST per hour
Semi-Private Lessons: $34 + HST per person (up to 3) per hour

Contact Lynn for more information or to book lessons (lynnmar@sce.carleton.ca).