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m i t r t 16 thursday jan 31 2002 economist suntribune- staff photomike barrett masters of the pool ilv i swim clubs keeping athletes active longer by mike hayakawa staff writer f you think youre too old for glory in a pool overflowing with youth swim clubs dont worry the adrenalin- charged world of competitive swim ming is not out of reach for those 20 and older masters swim clubs offer the chance to stay active and competitive in the water shona maclachlan markham masters swim club president and a member of the board of directors for masters swimming ontario pointed out the number of swim- mers in masters clubs has gone from 445 in 1981 to 2775 last season thats a lot of adult swimmers and the numbers have been rising she said adding there were 90 masters clubs in the province last season for adults seeking to make waves in york region there are several clubs in the swim of things including the markham masters the newmarket masters york orcas newmarket stingrays and aurora masters ducks the creation last summer of the lebovic leisure centre pool in stouffville has spurred interest in a masters team there said stouffville youth swim coach steve downs v we had some pool time booked but no one was signing up mr downs said now were trying a different scheme with hours and hope that will bring some bod ies out melahie baker aquatics and fitness manager for the richmond hill parks recreation and culture department said there is ho masters club in her town however a 10week recreational program is offered for adults interested in regular physical fitness participants hit the water at centennial pool three times a week and are given instruction and suggestions for stroke improvements the popularity of the program has steadily increased ms baker said but pool time is limited and the program is at capacity jan jones a newmarket masters club spokesperson said all masters clubs abide by masters swimming ontarios mission statement promote swimming as a means of healthy exercise encourage training for fitness and competition provide opportunities for fellowship and camaraderie support those whose aims include the betterment of masters swimming build education resources see relaxed page 17 stefania rizzi been there done that reporter lloyd brown top takes to the water during a markham masters swim works out with the newmarket masters swim team at the ray twinney club practice at markham centennial pool above brian vilson complex pool new beat by stefania rizzi staff writer where do you feel the rhythm she asked him looking him squarely in the eyes scott paused briefly and began to tap his feet no she said shaking her head aqui e aqui she explained planting one hand on his heart and the other on his chest listen to the rhythm dont be scared- like the characters in the dance movie strictly ballroom i felt like a fish out of water learning ballroom dancing is no easy feat lucky for me i had a patient dance partner and an invigorating instruc tor before my first crash course in social- style ballroom dancing began i had to learn ballroom etiquette the key is to realize theres one leader- said york dance academy owner and director angela tucker before the onehour lesson at her newmarket studio its important to understand your lead doesnt come from your upper body but from your centre and its important to stand properly people tendto analyse instead of see social page 17 wy not to be used in conjunction expiresteti82imlp-ir- unit 8 markham 9052943868 a family business serving markham we ypurpkppfpr all your diagnostics and repairs thjb affordable alternative to expensive dealer networksyandjfrahchised chains the man who works ori your cais3he your repairs7we2havethe u idc knbwledgeahd allj major and minor repairsto i nyvto mbsvmakes big brtfoo small we v mon fri afsv miaa r amixi aw fcf4 mfvk l4vtrffc k4 sfc t 41 ft jk v h 800 3 iha 600 pm sat sun family time markville mall bullock dbi ra e n i a 3 a 3 o i o heritage rd hwy 7 v 1 ra m m m m m m i phelieiliiilil