Practice & Program Update – March Break Schedule

Please be advised that there is no practice today, March 15th, in Brantford.

In addition, all City Pool practices are cancelled over March Break. This mainly affects Swim and Play Ball and Splashball, as these groups will not be in the water during the March Break week.

The final week for Swim and Play Ball and Splashball will take place the week after March Break.

We will also have Bring-a-Friend Days on:

12U, 14U, 16U, 18U – March Break Schedule

Monday, March 16 - 8:00-9:30 PM – Optional practice, open to all competitive athletes

Wednesday, March 18 - 8:00-9:30 PM  – Optional practice, open to all competitive athletes

Thursday, March 19 – NCL and Senior athletes only

NOTE MCMASTER IS OPEN AND FOLLOWING REGULAR SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 21 | 4:00–7:00 PM – Open to all athletes

We will return to the full regular schedule on March 22.

Update on Club Events Happening over March Break

MARCH BREAK UPDATE

Please be advised that we will be operating as usual on Saturday and Sunday, February 14–15.

There will be no practice on Monday, February 16.

14U and 16U girls are welcome to attend practice on Wednesday, February 18 from 8:00–9:30 PM in Brantford.

Saturday Morning Practice – Pinky Lewis

Please also note that due to swim meets, there will be no Brantford practices on the weekends of February 21–22 and February 28–March 1.

We will be offering an optional swim for competitive athletes on Saturday mornings from 8:15–9:45 AM at Pinky Lewis on February 21 and February 28.

Further details regarding the Scarborough Tournament weekend schedule can be found in the link below. This tournament is for 12U, 14U, and 18U Girls.

Busy weekend no practices Monday but business as usual on the weekend.

FAMILY DAY WEEKEND REMINDERS

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Hello Swim & Play Ball, Splashball, 10U, and 12U players and parents,

Welcome to the Winter Session, which begins this week! We apologize in advance for any scheduling challenges. As we move through the winter months, weather conditions and facility availability can create changes, and we appreciate your flexibility.

❌ NO PRACTICE Tuesday, January 6 (we will add an additional Tuesday at the end of the session)

Saturday, January 10 – Jimmy Thompson Pool

Thursday, January 15 – Pinky Lewis Pool

Saturday, January 17 – Jimmy Thompson Pool

After Week 2, Weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6 (Jan 24,31 Feb 7,14th) Saturday session will all take place at Pinky Lewis Pool with the following timings:

Additional details will be shared closer to those dates.  Google Calendar is updated for the season.

Now that the schedule confusion is hopefully clear.  We encourage athletes to bring Swim suit towel, goggles and a water bottle to practice.  We do a short 5 minute break midway through the training session. 

I will send out a reminder again tomorrow about the cancelation on the 6th at Brewster.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we begin the Winter Session. We’re looking forward to a great season ahead!

Minor scheduling update to start the season

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR SWIM AND PLAY BALL & SPLASHBALL PARENTS

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We hope everyone had a great winter break and a happy New Year! As we return to practices starting Monday, January 5th, we’re heading into a busy and exciting stretch of the season.

We have a lot to look forward to and build upon in 2026 as we continue to grow and evolve as a club. Growth and change are always challenging, but as we’ve seen with the inclusion of Mac, the effort is always worth it.

Important scheduling notes for the first week back:

Brewster is still closed, so there will be no practice on Tuesday, January 6th.  Tuesdays will resume at Brewster on the 13th of January.

Due to ongoing heating issues at the Jimmy Thompson Facility, Saturday practices will move to Pinky Lewis Pool on the following dates:

Saturday Practice Schedule at Pinky Lewis (8:15–10:45 AM):

Please be sure to check the Google Calendar regularly for all updates and changes.

Happy New Year! Let’s get ready for a great second half of the season.

Club wide update for the return to practices starting Monday the 5th of January 2026

2026 Update

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With our first shot of winter, it’s clear the end of the year is approaching! We’re in a heavy training cycle as we head into our final tournaments and game days of the season.

We will always do our best to make cancellation decisions no later than 4:00 PM. Cancellation notifications will be posted on Email, Instagram, the Website front page header, and through a Text Blast from team managers. Most teams (14U and above) also have a chat group — it’s always helpful when everyone stays active and shares updates there. Ultimately, whether the club cancels or not, if you don’t feel safe driving (or having your child driven) to practice, please stay home. Safety comes first. And if you’re running late — don’t stress. Do your best to get there safely. Once your child arrives, they can hop in the water and we’ll go from there. A few minutes missed, or even an occasional practice, isn’t worth the risk.

Splashball, Swim & Play Ball, and 12U – No changes to their schedules 3 weeks left in the session, Bring a friend nights November 25th & 27th:)

Girls – 14U / 16U / 18U Girls: Now Mondays in Brantford. 18U Girls: Wednesdays 8:00–9:30 PM @ McMaster (MAC).

Boys – 18U Boys: Now Mondays @ McMaster (MAC). 14U / 16U / 18U Boys: Now Wednesdays in Brantford.

As the year progresses and we confirm numbers, 16U and potentially 2012 Girls/Boys will be added to the MAC practices. The McMaster women’s team is currently large, so we’re easing into this transition to avoid overcrowding. This opportunity has been a long time in the making, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we roll it out properly.

12U – November 15th, 4:00–7:00 PM, Brantford.

14U / 16U Boys & Girls – November 16th, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, KW (Just added — attend if you can; Wilfred Laurier).

14U / 16U Girls – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).

16U / 18U Boys – November 28th, 8:00–9:45 PM, Guelph (on deck, dressed for 8:00).

No practice in Brantford – Sunday, November 16th.

As strange as it may seem, this is the time of year when we begin finalizing training schedules and tournament plans for the 2026. We’ve already seen some tournament dates shift, and based on these changes — as well as the overlap with high school exams — we’ve decided not to attend the BC tournament in January for 14U and 16U. We hope to have the 2026 schedule finalized by the end of the week.

Thanks for reading — let’s get ready for another big week of training!

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