Adult Swimming, Learn To Swim in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the Pan Am Pool

Who Are We?

Manitoba Masters Aquatic Club Inc. (MMAC) is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and operates out of the Pan Am Pool (training tank). Practices are available throughout the week: early morning, mid-morning, evenings and weekends. Other optional activities offered are time trials, swim meets, technical and officials' swim clinics and social functions. For potential members a "get acquainted" trial period of four free swims is offered. Simply come down to the pool, join us on the training tank deck a few minutes before the start of the practice and say hello. We'll be pleased to meet you and get you started.

The primary focus of MMAC is the development and support of an adult swim program. This program involves fitness, strength and flexibility training as well as learning sport specific technical skills. MMAC employs qualified coaches who are well trained and very knowledgeable in the sport of swimming and working with adult learners.

Who can join our Masters program?

Masters swimming is open to any swimmer 18 years and older. No previous competitive background is necessary and you do not have to compete as a Masters swimmer. The most important prerequisite is the desire to improve in a fun and stimulating environment.

However, MMAC is not a" learn to swim" program; it is an adult fitness program. You should be confident enough to swim at least four lengths of the pool comfortably.

Masters swimming puts the emphasis on lifelong physical fitness. We swim for health, for the challenge of training, to look and feel better, to make new friends, and for the sheer fun of it! But don't take our word for it...come on out and see for yourself. Drop by the pool and join us for a week of free swimming. You are welcome to try as many practices as you would like within that one week period. Once you are ready to take the plunge, we have membership packages to suit every budget.

What about competitions? Do I have to compete?

No swimmer is required to participate in any competitive events. However, for those interested, each season there are local and out of town meets, culminating in annual Provincial and National Masters Championships. World Championships are held every two years. Competitors are divided into 5-year age groups beginning with 18 - 24 provincially and 25 - 29 nationally and going to 80 and over. For example, men 50 - 54 compete agains each other and women 35 - 39 are pitted against one another, etc. Meets give swimmers an opportunity to evaluate their progress, to socialize with people with similar interests, and even travel around the world to compete.

One week free trial!

Want to see what MMAC is all about? Come and join us for a week of free swimming. During that one week period you are invited to swim as many practices as you like. We'd be pleased to meet you and show you what a difference swimming can make in your life.