OUR VISION IS "TO BE THE LEADING ADULT SWIM CLUB IN CANADA WHERE THE 'SWIMMER EXPERIENCE' IS PARAMOUNT"

Head Coach: Nancy Black NCCP([email protected]
Nancy brings over 25 years of experience in the community as a coach, athlete, volunteer, founder and executive.Nancy is the former Executive Director of Masters Swimming Canada (MSC). In that role she oversaw the operations of one of the largest adult fitness organizations in the country; designed to promote swimming to adults. Prior to that role, in 2010, Nancy received the “Coach of the Year” from MSC.Nancy founded the Aurora Master Ducks Swim Club, which became the 4th largest adult swim club in Canada.  Under Nancy’s guidance, the “Master Ducks” won the Canadian Masters National Championships in 2005 and placed 2nd 4 years running thereafter.Nancy, with other members of the Master Ducks, also founded the Aurora chapter of Special Olympics Ontario, now serving over 100 individuals with an intellectual disability.In 2021 Nancy and Mark Beaton co-founded Collingwood Masters Swimming,  which quickly evolved into one of the fastest growing adult swim clubs in the area, and is now proudly called the Georgian Bay Squall.
Coach: Janice Macdonald NCCP ([email protected])
Janice brings over 25 years of competitive swimming and triathlon experience to the Georgian Bay Squall, having completed numerous triathlon events including 5 Ironman races, 30+ Half-Ironman races, many marathons and half-marathons. Janice is a certified NCCP (Swimming) Coach, National Lifeguard, Personal Trainer (Can Fit Pro), and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (Can Fit Pro). Certified MOSAA Instructor (Groupd Active, Power and Core), Certified TRX Instructor, Certified Indoor Rowing Instructor (U Can Row 2), Certified Cycling Instructor Y Canada), Certified Water Aerobic Instructor (Y Canada), Community Triathlon Coach and Y Canada Certified Trainer.   She creatively applies her many fitness and wellness modalities to her coaching.    Janice assisted in developing and running the London Triathlon Club and the London Y Triathlon club, the London Cycling Club Ride Leader Program and has been a ride leader for many years with the Collingwood Cycling Club.  An avid volleyball player, Janice was thrilled and honoured to play with the Canadian Masters Womens Volleyball Team at the World Championships in Brazil 2016. Janice's newest venture is into the world of Dragon Boat racing with the Collingwood Paddling Club!!  She is enjoying learning new techniques (its' challenging!) and racing HARD! And finally, Janice is so happy to be one of the managing partners operating the Georgian Bay Squall.  An amazing organization bringing a great swimming and social experience to Georgian Bay area.