Club Profile

Markov’s Aquatics Swimming Club (M.A.S.C.) was founded in 1998 in Toronto.

Mr. Markov, president and head coach of the club, is a former professional swimmer, water polo player, triathlon athlete, and has participated in more than 200 national and international competitions including Olympic Games. He holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science.

Achievements

May 2005 — The Canadian National Master Games — M.A.S.C. had its first Canadian Champion. A swimmer from M.A.S.C. took four gold and two silver medals.

May 2007 — During "Top Cup", the strongest and the only competition in Canada for children 10 and under, a M.A.S.C’ swimmer took 2 bronze medals.

May 2008 — "Top Cup" — the strongest and the only competition in Canada for children 10 and under; our youngest swimmers are among the top 5.

May 2010 — "Top Cup" — the strongest in Canada for children 10 and under; our youngest swimmers took 2 silver and 1 bronze medals.

Since 2010 — our swimmers 11 years of age and older have been ranked amongst the top 5 swimmers in Canada.

May 2011 — "Top Cup" — the strongest swimming competition in Canada for children 10 and under; our youngest swimmers took 3 gold, 5 silver, and one bronze medals.

Goal of the Club

The main goal of the club is to provide health (mental and physical) for children and adults through water activities.

Activities

M.A.S.C. offers aquatic programs for any age and level. The programs have their competitive and recreational character. The club also offers most of the Canadian Red Cross and NLS aquatic programs — Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, etc.

Training

Each swimming training is devoted to the creation of superior swimming technique and will usually include the following components:

• swimming strategies
• stroke analysis
• starts and turns
• breathing and timing patterns
• body balance and alignment drills.

Fun

Although, programs are taught seriously this does not mean your child can’t have fun along the way. Coaches provide positive recognition for improvement and effort as well as encourage children to learn more, remember more, and want to learn more. Every swimmer is individually approached and provided with wide range of valuable experiences that reach far beyond the pool.