HISTORY OF THE SQUALL

The Georgian Bay Squall Masters Swim Team  - The Squall - was originally founded as Collingwood Masters Swimming by local entrepreneurial adventurer Mark Beaton and accomplished swim coach Nancy Black.  When Mark set out to sail around the world, Nancy was joined by fitness expert Janice Macdonald and aerospace engineer John Waring to focus on the next phase of the club. Together, they poured a lot of ‘sweat equity’ into The Squall after which, John left the reins to Janice and Nancy and resumed his initial role of swimmer.

Nancy and Janice bring decades of sports administration, competitive swimming and triathlon experience to this new and growing swim team.  The Squall aims to be a local fixture serving the region’s famously active adult community. 

CLUB HISTORY

2021 Club founded as Collingwood Masters Swimming (Mark Beaton & Nancy Black)

2022 Club co-hosted 1^st annual Collingwood Terminals Open Water Swim

2022 Club renamed Georgian Bay Squall (Janice Macdonald, John Waring & Nancy Black)

2023 Club officially joined Swim Ontario (Janice Macdonald & Nancy Black)

2023 Club won 2023  Masters Provincial Championships

2023 Club co-hosted 2^nd annual Collingwood Terminals Open Water Swim

2023 Club hosted 1^st annual Holiday Classic Swim Meet (1^st ever in Huronia)

2024 Club won 2024 Masters Provincial Championships

2024 Club participated for the 1^st time in the Masters National Championships (6^th overall)

2024 Club co-hosted 3^rd annual Collingwood Terminals Open Water Swim

2024 Club participated for the 1^st time at the Masters Provincial Championships