2013
Yves FS 8-Oct-2013:
Slow-Motion Freestyle - Vinh - 4-Oct
2012 Canadian Masters Swimming Championships May 18-21 Kelowna BC
This year's championships were held in the beautiful new H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre. The 50m pool was divided into a 25m deep end race tank and a warm-up/cool-down shallow tank. BEAST had a showing of one, but here's some video of the "Friends of BEAST":
Rick - 50m Back (Heat 2, Lane 6) - with an excellent swim of 1:01.54 Rick placed 2nd.
North York Gators - 4 x 50m Freestyle Mixed (Heat 5, Lane 3) - with swimmers Kosta (27.79, Heather D (31.19), Heather B (31.73) and Todd (27.76) for a time of 1:58.47 and 4th place in the 120-159 age group.
Rick - 50 Fly (Heat 1, Lane 6) - 1:12.50 for 4th place.
Todd - 50 Fly (Heat 7, Lane 2) - 30.95 earned Todd a 3rd place podium finish.
Kosta - 50 Fly (Heat 10, Lane 6) - Kosta swam a brilliant 29.42 for 4th place.
Heather B - 100 Breaststroke (Heat 9, Lane 4) - a fast 1:28.95 took Heather Binto 2nd place.
Heather D - 100 Breaststroke (Heat 11, Lane 4) - 1:24.39 and a National title for Heather D.
Eric - 100 Breaststroke (Heat 9, Lane 6) - Eric smashed is previous best time with a 1:22.13 to take 3rd place.
Calgary Clippers - 4 x 100m Mixed Medley - with lead-off swimmer Gail doing Backstroke, Hobe on Breastroke, Helen on Butterfly and Rick swimming anchor in Freestyle. In the 20-239 age group they finished 9th with a time of 6:14.05
Eric - Aurora Ducks - 4 x 100 Freestyle Mixed (Heat 1, Lane 4) - Dorothy finishing off the lead-off leg followed by Eric swimming a 1:08.25.
Men's 45-49 100 Fly (Heat 5) - Lane assignments: Todd 7, Mike 5 and a guy named Deke in 4 (who is rarely in the frame). Mike swam a fantastic 1:03.81 for 2nd and Todd pulled off a great 1:15.21 for 3rd. But who can keep up with a 45 year old like Deke who can swim 56.78 (Canadian Record). Just FYI, Deke took 3 seconds off the previous 100 FL record set in 2009 by Alex Baumann. He also took away the 200 Fly record from Alex by 7 seconds with a 2:10.72 ... and a 2003 50 FL record with his 26.45.
2012 Ontario Masters Swimming Championships
This year's event was held at the Etobicoke Olympium which is always a great meet. It was also the Canadian Forces National Swimming Championships. Here are some video clips:
Roger C. - 50m Butterfly - Heat 4 Lane 1. Watch Roger power by the guy in lane 2 in the last 10m!
Todd P. - 50m Butterfly - Heat 8 Lane 4. Todd finished 9th in the 45-49 age group.
Eric T. - 50m Butterfly - Heat 10 Lane 6. Eric finished 7th in the 40-44 age group.
Chris - 50m Butterfly - Heat 12 Lane 3. Chris finished 3rd in the 35-39 age group.
Roger C. - 100m Breaststroke - Heat 6 Lane 1.
Cat M. - 100m Breaststroke - Heat 9 Lane 1.
Issa P. - 100m Breaststroke - Heat 10 Lane 6.
2011 EOMAC Semi-Serious Swim Meet - All the details
There was a great head-to-head competition between Issa and Don in four of the events: 100 and 200m FS, 100m BK and 100m IM. The result was a two-all tie ... but Issa came very close to winning the 100m BK too ... as she had a solid lead going into the final length. The next meet in Etobicoke will be exciting ...
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | Final | |
| Roger | 19.25 | 19.34 | 38.59 |
| Gen | 16.76 | 18.48 | 35.24 |
| Don | 14.16 | 15.82 | 29.98 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | 1st 50 Split | 3rd 25 | 4th 25 | 2nd 50 Split | Final | |
| Roger | 1:35.47 | ||||||
| Gen | 17 | 20 | 38.06 | 20 | 21 | 41.71 | 1:19.77 |
| Issa | 31.80 | 35.36 | 1:07.16 | ||||
| Don | 14.47 | 16.38 | 31.00 | 17.00 | 17.27 | 34.30 | 1:05.30 |
| 1st 25 | 1st 50 | 2nd 50 | 1st 100 | 3rd 50 | 4th 50 | 2nd 100 | Final | |
| Don | 14.63 | 33.59 | 37.25 | 1:10.84 | 39.40 | 38.71 | 1:18.11 | 2:28.95 |
| Issa | 32.96 | 36.68 | 1:09.64 | 38.71 | 38.50 | 1:17.21 | 2:26.85 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | Final | |
| Don | 16.88 | 17.47 | 34.40 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | 1st 50 Split | 3rd 25 | 4th 25 | 2nd 50 Split | Final | |
| Gen | 21 | 23 | 44:66 | 23 | 22 | 45.77 | 1:30.43 |
| Issa | 17.80 | 19.15 | 36.97 | 19.91 | 20.65 | 40.40 | 1:17.37 |
| Don | 17.70 | 19.38 | 37.44 | 19.90 | 19.22 | 39.30 | 1:16.74 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | 1st 50 Split | 3rd 25 | 4th 25 | 2nd 50 Split | Final | |
| Roger | 59.59 | 55.39 | 1:54.98 | ||||
| Gen | 19.76 | 21.65 | 41.50 | 26.87 | 22.75 | 49.81 | 1:31.31 |
| Don | 16.19 | 21.25 | 37.29 | 23.53 | 19.79 | 43.18 | 1:20.47 |
| Issa | 35.74 | 41.81 | 1:17.55 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | Final | |
| Roger | 48.21 | ||
| Don | 19.06 | 21.47 | 40.29 |
| 1st 25 | 2nd 25 | 1st 50 Split | 3rd 25 | 4th 25 | 2nd 50 Split | Final | |
| Issa | 20.25 | 22.28 | 42.31 | 23.44 | 24.53 | 48.06 | 1:30.37 |
2011 EOMAC Semi-Serious Swim Meet - Etobicoke Olympium
BEAST had a great showing at out first meet of the season (Sunday 12-Nov-2011). Swimmers from the current team - Issa Pare, Roger Chabot and Don Bauer. Former BEASTS - Gen Charette (swimming) and Pat Thompson timing and cheering. Here's the TIR Productions video: (more details to follow)
2011 Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival
Here is the USM Events video of the Eyeline 1000 Ocean Swim Race - Elite Waves.
And the video of the Elite Triathlon race:
Age Group Race video:
BEAST at the 2011 Ontario Masters Swimming Championships
Open the BEAST at Nepean Acrobat PDF file to read about the huge success our team had at the Ontario Championships in Nepean. The event was also the CF National Swimming Championships.
A slightly shortened version of the article was published in the 8-April-2011 edition of the Borden Citizen newspaper. Click for the Online version and go to page 6. French language translation for the article provided by MCpl Jean-François Lauzé - thanks!
Special thanks to CPO2 Margaret A.M. Lever for the team photo she took for us at Nepean.
The 2010 / 2011 Season Start-Up
For current members, our season starts Tuesday 7-Sep-2010.
Registration for new and existing members is at the CFB Borden Recreation Expo - Saturday 11-Sep-10 10am to 2pm.
Also, the Team Aquatic Supply Annual Sale & BBQ Event is on Saturday 18-Sep-10.
21-Jun-2010 Marianne - Stroke Analysis Video
Freestyle Above Water:
Clip 26 - 400m swim @ 800m Race pace - 2-Jun-2010
Clip 44 - EN-1 pace - 16-Jun-2010
Clip 61 - Recovery Pace - 22-Jun-2010 (higher video quality + focus test)
Clips 39, 60 - Sprint with Starts - 16 + 22-Jun-2010
Freestyle Below Water:
Clips 2, 27, 29 - Front, Rear, Side-on, Turn - 28-May and 2-Jun-2010
Breaststroke Above Water:
Clip 46 - EN-1 pace with turn - 18-Jun-2010
Breaststroke Below Water:
Clip 18 - EN-1 pace - 28-May-2010
20-Dec-2009 Holiday Schedule
Please note that our team practices have been cancelled on Saturday 26-Dec-09 and Thursday 31-Dec-09. All other practices over the holidays are unchanged. Wishing you all the best for the holidays ... Play Safe.
13-Dec-2009 Newsletter
Read the December News online.
1-Oct-2009 Newsletter
Read the October News online.
The 2009 / 2010 Season Starts Tuesday 8-Sep-2009.
Season Registration is at the CFB Borden Recreation Expo - Saturday 12-Sep-09 10am to 2pm.
Omni Swim (Team Aquatic Supply) Annual BBQ - with 25% Discount off everything - is also Saturday 12-Sep-09.
Last Training session for this season is Thursday 30-Jul-2009.
Next season starts after Labour Day.
25-Jul-2009: End of Season Meeting
- 9:00am at the pool after our morning practice.
11-Jan-2009: Muskoka Masters Winter Invitational
We had a good turnout for the Bracebridge meet. Details and results to follow ...
Click to see photos from the meet.
10-Dec-2008 Newsletter
Read the December News online.
Also note: Just in time for your swimmer holiday gift items, Omni Swim Scarborough has all store items at 25% off until December 24th!
26-Nov-2008 Newsletter
Read the End of November News online.
16-Nov-2008: Etobicoke Semi-Serious IV
View the Etobicoke Meet Results: for Women and for Men from the Masters Swimming Canada competition results database. Swimmers, click for our Splits Scribble Sheet.
You can read about our swimmer's results and view a couple photos on the BEAST Blog (24-Nov-2008 post).
Here are some video clips from the event:
Women's 100m Freestyle: Pat (Heat 3, Lane 2), Leslie (Heat 4, Lane 5), Cat (Heat 7, Lane 7)
Women's 100m I.M. Heat 7: Gen Lane 3 and Cat Lane 5
Women's 100m Back Heat 3: Cat Lane 1
Women's 200m Freestyle: Pat (Heat 2, Lane 1), Leslie (Heat 3, Lane 7)
4 x 50m Medley Relay (Heat 2, Lane 3): Don (Back), Gen (Breast), Cat (Fly), Leslie (Free)
4 x 50m Medley Relay II (Cat volunteered us to give a single relay team some competition): Cat (Back), Gen (Breast), Don (Fly), Leslie (Free)
7-Nov-2008 Newsletter
Read the November 2008 News online.
18-Oct-2008: Brantford Fall Sprint Splash
The team had an absolute blast down at Brantford! With lots of 25's and 50's it was a very fast paced meet, tons of action and a relaxed atmosphere for swimmers new to competition. Thanks to Sarah, we had a cow bell on hand to let everyone in the pool know that BEAST swimmers were in the water.
View the Brantford Meet Results: by BEAST Swimmers and BEASTS by Event. **NEW** Full Results for Women and Full Results for Men + Relays are now available.
Ian definitely wins the team's "Most Phelps-ian Award" - six events, six First Place. Nice work! Congrats to all, especially for those who swam in their first Masters meet.
Click to see a few photos of the meet.
Check out some of the video from the event:
4 x 50m Medley Relay - featuring two BEAST teams. In Lane 2, BEAST was lead off on Backstroke by Judy, then Susan - Breaststroke, Cat - Butterfly and finally Gen swimming Freestyle. The second BEAST team was in lane 6, Backstroke - Sarah, Breaststroke - Dave, Butterfly - Ian and Annic - Freestyle.
25m Backstroke - Heat 2 featured three BEAST swimmers. Lane 1 - Pat, Lane 3 - Bruce and Lane 5 - Judy. By winning the heat, Judy won the coveted Aussie Pink Cap.
25m Breaststroke - Heat 2, Lane 2 Pat - classically hamming it up for the camera and crowd.
25m Breaststroke - Heat 3 - Lane 2 Dave, Lane 3 Bruce ... and winner of the Quote of the meet ... Dave to Bruce as they stood on the blocks "So what are we doing this time?". Now as much as we might enjoy that quote ... it was a good and timely question to ask. Note that the guy beside Pat in her 25m Breast heat obviously didn't think to ask!!
25m Breaststroke - Heat 4 - Lane 7 Gen, Lane 8 Susan ... and it was a clean start!
1-Oct-2008 Newsletter
Read the October 2008 News online.
19-Sep-2008:
The Brantford Fall Sprint Splash is only one month way! We'd like to get as many BEAST swimmers as possible at that meet as a team outing and experience. We can all swim 25m!! And block starts aren't even required.
Read the September Newsletter from Masters Swimming Ontario. The letter has a great article on Lane Etiquette. As our club grows and we start swimming circles, that topic becomes much more relevant.