Winter/Spring 2024 Masters Swimming

winter/spring 2024 MASTERS SWIMMING

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1ST 

TO REGISTER:

1. Choose you session(s) from the list below.
2. Email admin@teamatomica.com your choices.
3. Once Admin processes your request, you will be emailed an Invoice and required forms (if needed) with payment and forms return instructions.
4. Payment and the return of Forms (if requested) is required to hold your spot
5. Payment Terms available (without Early Bird Credits.)  Email admin@teamatomica.com for details.
6. It is a busy time of the year, please allow at least 5 business days to hear back on your request before following up.  All requests will be processed in the order they are received.

SUNDAY LONG SWIMS

Are you up for the challenge?

These 3 hour coach-led workouts are an opportunity to boost your fitness, confidence and help prepare those wanting to participate in summer distance events. Workouts and lane cohorts will be tailored to accommodate different levels of athletes.  Swimmers can expect to cover 5-10km per workout….and the more swims you sign-up for, the more you save:

1. 1st Long Swim    $45.20 (40+HST)
2. 2nd Long Swim   $39.55 (35+HST)
3. 3rd+ Long Swim  $33.30 (30+HST)

Long Swim past participants include swimmers training for lake crossings (Erie, Ontario); marathon and distance event swimmers (S.C.A.R, Northumberland Strait); Ultraman and Ironman events; and masters swimmers looking for a unique challenge that is carefully planned and guided by Team Atomica‘s expert coaches.  Click on the phots below to read article on triathlonMAGAZINE website.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Masters swimming & Long Swims

Except for your personal swim gear (appropriate swim suit and well-fitting goggles and swim cap), no other equipment is mandatory – you will still be able to complete a workout without extra equipment but will likely get more benefit if you use the recommended equipment; thus, you may want to consider purchasing some of the following.

• kick boards and pullbouys (basics that all coaches and a lot of workouts will use – but many of the pools we swim at will provide them for you to use – if you buy your own, PUT YOUR NAME ON THEM)
• Fins – will help you swim further, faster, build leg & ankle strength and help you to keep better body position in the water. These are an amazing tool for all level of swimmers (especially if you have concerns about “keeping up” with the pace or endurance.)
• Paddles – will add resistance to your stroke and help you to become more powerful and efficient in the water
• Ankle Bands – only some coaches, and some athletes will use these, so ask your coach before buying

NOTE:  if you are unsure of what to buy, it is okay if you do not have any equipment to start with, you can ask your coach on deck what is appropriate for you and when you should plan to have it available (ie you may not use some equipment until later in the season.)

Recommended reading to familiarize yourself with the above equipment:

• Pull buoys, Paddles & Ankle Bands by Team Atomica founder Ayesha Rollinson
  https://triathlonmagazine.ca/news/pull-buoys-pull-buoys-developing-swim-power/
• Fins by Team Atomica founder Ayesha Rollinson 
  https://triathlonmagazine.ca/training/swim/swimming-fins-triathletes/
• What Equipment should be in a Triathlete’s Swim Bag:
  https://triathlonmagazine.ca/gear/what-equipment-should-be-in-a-triathletes-swim-bag/

Team Atomica General Policies & Procedures

• Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy
• General Conduct Policy
• Use of Likeness for Promotional Purposes
  

The above Policies have been updated as of January 11, 2023. Details can be found at: https://teamatomica.com/about-team-atomica/policy-and-procedures/

2024 Fall Masters Swimming Terms & Conditions

• NO REFUNDS  In the case of a needed cancellation, CREDIT only minus applicable ADMIN FEE will be applied to your account
• ADMIN FEE $25+HST applies to any Session Registration changes (ie. switching days, time, pool, cancellations, Injury Credit requests etc.)
• MAKE-UP SWIMS can be made at any other Fall Session Team Atomica swim workout* within 7 days before or after a missed swim (including for COVID-related reasons)
  *excluding sessions marked as FULL or NO 7 Day make-up swims on our website NOTE that excluded sessions are subject to change based on registration and attendance numbers so please check before planning a make-up swim
• VACATIONS/TRAVEL If you are planning a long vacation or other extended travel, please consider using our ‘Pay-as-you-go” option for the swims you will be available for (prices below and subject to space availability). Credit beyond our regular 7-day make-up policy before or after a missed swim will not be given
• INJURY in the case of an injury or sickness that keeps you out of the pool for more than 2 consecutive weeks, we will apply a credit (minus ADMIN FEE per Session) to your account for half of the missed swims and still hold your session spot for you provided you let us know at the time your injury has prevented you from swimming.  If you do not want your session spot(s) held for you, we will apply a full credit (minus ADMIN FEE per Session) to your account for any missed swims as of the day you request this option. Masters swimming Credits vary from $18+HST to $35+HST per swim depending on the session you are signed up for and requesting a Credit for.
• FORMS Waiver and Athlete Profile must be submitted annually and is valid April 1st-March 30th. Your registration is not complete with out them.
• FULL SESSION CANCELLATION if Team Atomica needs to cancel a session for any reason, a full refund for any remaining swims will be given
• WEATHER & OTHER CANCELLATIONS OUT OF TEAM ATOMICA’S CONTROL (ie Labour Strikes, pool staff not showing up etc.) In the case of the first such cancellation within a Session, you will be provided with a 7-Day Make-up swim only at another Team Atomica available session.  In the case of further cancellations out of Team Atomica‘s control, Team Atomica reserves the right to provide a CREDIT only or Session extension as compensation.  In the case of an extended pool closure of 3+ consecutive weeks, REFUNDS will be offered.
• COACHES are subject to change
• MAX SWIMMERS: 2-3 per lane MTU-Ryerson (narrow lane width)
  8 per lane 50m Toronto Pan Am Centre
  5 per lane, all other pool

PAY-AS-YOU-GO SWIM PRICING*

NOTE: Pay-as-you-go swims will only be able to be booked after our season starts and only at swim sessions that we don’t have marked as “FULL” above. Please email admin@teamatomica.com at least 24 hours in advance to arrange a pay-as-you-go swim.  If you are hoping to do a large number of swims at the same pool/session, the best way to guarantee your spot is to sign-up for the whole season. 

Branksome Hall, TMU & Rosedale   $45.20 ($40 +HST)
Riverdale Sat 8 – 9:30 AM  $39.55 ($35 +HST)
All other swims/locations   $33.90 ($30 +HST)