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FOR EVERYONE
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*Executive Director Nancy Black shares news from MSC*
2 minute video: http://youtu.be/0qfymAFYTIE
*Social media*
MSC is renewing its web presence, starting with Facebook and Twitter.
Add your voice!
https://www.facebook.com/MastersSwimmingCanada
Tweets by MastersSwimCan
*10km MSC National Open Water Championship, Oakville Ontario, August 11, 2012*
You may have noticed on mymsc.ca that the inaugural 10km championship
is rapidly approaching. The notice is short but the 2012 event is
being run as a pilot. (You’ll have plenty of time to save the date for
2013.) Read more and sign up to swim or volunteer:
http://www.mymsc.ca/Article.jsp?id=151
*Volunteer*
MSC is seeking a volunteer for up to ten hours of web-based data
entry. If you are interested, please email
[email protected]
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FOR COACHES
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*Coach Education*
Stay tuned: a new Masters swimming specific NCCP certification program
is under development. See the Coaching tab at www.mymsc.ca for modules
already online, including motivation, physiology and season planning.
*Coach Directory*
MSC wants to be in touch with coaches in order to offer you services
and networking opportunities, but the contact list needs some
attention. Please help MSC the coach records for your club.
http://www.mymsc.ca/CoachList.jsp
*Programs*
What MSC programs could help your swimmers attain their goals next season?
Read: http://www.mymsc.ca/Programs.jsp
Or watch the video: http://youtu.be/ZfblziArBEg
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FOR CLUBS
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*Club Excellence*
As a new Associate Member of Club Excellence, MSC encourages every
Masters swim club to complete their certification and demonstrate
their commitment to quality, both in and out of the pool. Learn more
at http://mymsc.ca/blogs/RobynSwimNews/entry/club_excellence
*Sports Day in Canada*
Join a national movement and invite your community to try masters
swimming this fall! See MSC’s event listing and register your own at
http://sportsday.cbc.ca/event/22604 and please email
[email protected] to let MSC know your club is
participating. (twitter #trymsc)
*Grants for clubs with young swimmers*
Would some cash help you recruit or train new masters swimmers aged 19
or less? Participaction’s Sogo Active funding can be used toward
facilities, equipment, coaching/instructing, nutrition and
transportation. Apply for up to $500 for Ongoing Challenges (like the
fall season) and up to $250 for One-time Events (like taking rookies
to their first meet.)
https://secure.sogoactive.com/ssldocs/common/howhostscanhelp.jsf
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YOUR COMMENTS
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Please send feedback and questions to:
Robyn Ouimet
Internal Relations Manager | Gestionnaire des relations internes
Masters Swimming Canada | Maîtres nageurs Canada
www.mastersswimming.ca
1-855-SWIM-MSC
[email protected]