Long Tan Legends Masters Swimming Club

We are nearly there! Entries open 10am Monday, for MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland State Championships here in Townsville, at our home Long Tan Memorial Pool.

If you haven't renewed your Masters Swimming Membership or you have been debating joining, Monday is the perfect day as the 6month membership open up then as well :)

Interested in open water swimming. JB is sharing some of what TOWSA has to offer this open water swimming season, with the first swim just a week away. The ship to shore will be a great closing event to the MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland State Championships here in Townsville. So many options to enjoy the water, catch up with like minded people, stay fit, have fun and celebrate together.

🌊 OPEN WATER SWIMMING IN NQ 🌊

From ferry jumps to the iconic Magnetic Island crossing, Townsville’s open water swimmers are gearing up for a massive season on the water.

The Townsville Open Water Swimming Association (TOWSA) says excitement is building ahead of several major events across the coming weeks and months, with swimmers of all ages and abilities preparing to hit Cleveland Bay.

Speaking with Northern Grandstand host Grant Bell, TOWSA President John Barrett said the events continue to attract everyone from seasoned competitors to first-time ocean swimmers, with the association focused on building participation, fitness and community spirit.

With calm winter conditions, stunning coastal scenery and a packed calendar ahead, organisers say there’s never been a better time to dive into open water swimming in North Queensland.

🏊‍♂️ UPCOMING TOWSA EVENTS 🏊‍♀️

📅 Sunday, May 31
🌊 Pool to Pool
⏰ Registration from 6:15am | Event starts 7:00am
📍 From the Strand Rockpool to Tobruk Pool
🏅 1km and 2km ocean swim options

📅 Sunday, July 19
🚢 Ship to Shore
⏰ Registration from 6:15am
📍 Jump from the Sealink ferry and swim to The Strand
🏅 1.5km and 3km options

📅 Saturday, August 15
🏝️ Magnetic Island to Townsville Swim
📍 Picnic Bay to The Strand
🏅 8km solo, duo and team challenge across Cleveland Bay

Hi Legends,

Just a friendly reminder that there will not be any training tonight. Fingers crossed the wall comes out this time :)

See you for training on Monday afternoon.

⚠️ Important Notice, Wednesday 20th May ⚠️

Due to additional maintenance works being completed by Townsville City Council, along with the postponed dividing wall removal, Long Tan Memorial Pool operations will be affected on Wednesday 20th May.

Unfortunately, this maintenance was rescheduled at short notice and will impact Wednesday afternoon Learn to Swim lessons and facility operations.

All affected Love2Swim School families will receive a makeup lesson/credit applied to their accounts.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while these important works are completed. 💙

For any questions, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 4728 3398

Another opportunity for a wee but if competition along with fun and connection.

Only 10 days until Entries close for the Cairns Mudcrabs Short Course Swim Meet!!
Did you know that entries are open to all swimmers over 18 years of age? So why not bring a friend or two? (Just buy a Masters membership for the day - ie a guest membership)

This is a great opportunity to swim some events, get a time, have some fun, and meet some friends. We will also be providing a yummy afternoon tea and pizza afterwards - great value for only $35 (members) or $40 non-members (plus fees).

Link to the meet guide, including how to enter will be in the comments.

MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland
Masters Swimming Australia
Gordonvale Aquatic Centre

Just a reminder that there is no training tonight as the pool is closed.

FACILITY CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Long Tan Memorial Pool will be closed Wednesday 6th May 2026

This includes:
• Squads
• Love2Swim School

The closure is required for the removal of the dividing wall in the 50m pool.

A make-up lesson has been added to your file for all Love2Swim School and Squad members.

We appreciate your understanding while these works are completed and look forward to welcoming everyone back once the facility reopens.

If you have any questions, please contact us on [email protected]
or 4728 3398.

Great to see MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland and Masters Swimming Australia getting great coverage on this years Nationals. A little sad none of our Legends will make this year. We are sending our best wishes for all who are competing, especially those from North Queensland. Anyone who’s interested it is being live-streamed, so we can live a little vicariously.

Australian Masters Championships Headlined by Cam McEvoy in Brisbane this Week Nearly 800 swimmers will compete at the Masters Nationals in Brisbane, led by Olympic champion and 50 freestyle world record holder Cameron McEvoy.

Don’t forget to sign up to the RATS OF TOBRUK MASTERS SWIM CLUB Swim meet. Entries are now open on Swim central. It is a great opportunity to have some fun, for a little friendly competition and to get some practice in before the MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland state championships.
Entries close May 5th.

We decided to sponsor the 4x50 men’s relay. For taking out the sponsorship we get our logo in the program as well as displayed on the big screen at the venue. I think on the screen they are also going to put under our logo that we are the hosts to the state championships.

It’s great to do what we can to support the Masters Swimming Australia National Championships hosted by MSQ Masters Swimming Queensland.
Wishing all the swimmers who attend great swimming. We look forward to welcoming many of them to Townsville in July for the States.

🏊‍♀️ CLUB SPOTLIGHT 🏊‍♂️
MSQ is proud to celebrate Long Tan Legends Masters Swimming Club as part of the journey to the MSA National Championships 2026! 🎉

By supporting the Men's 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay, the Long Tan Legends Club from Townsville, are helping showcase the strength and spirit of Masters Swimming Queensland in our 50th Anniversary year—alongside the 50th edition of the MSA National Championships.

💬 About the club:
Founded in 2003, the Legends are a close‑knit squad of 23 swimmers ranging from returning swimmers to competitive athletes. This year they’re proudly focused on hosting the MSQ State Championships.

They stay active across MSA and MSQ programs including the E1000, 50×50×50, 26×26×26, Lane Warriors and join local meets and open water events whenever they can. Known for their strong social spirit and high participation, the Legends celebrate every swimmer and every achievement.

👏 Looking for a welcoming place to swim, train and connect? Be sure to check them out and show your support!
Training days/times:
- Monday & Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.00pm
- Long Tan Memorial Pool Heatley, Townsville
- ALL LEVELS OF SWIM FITNESS WELCOME

📍 Learn more about the championships:
https://nats2026.mastersswimmingqld.org.au/

Interested in seeing your club featured here? There are still opportunities to get involved.

Masters Swimming Australia Mastersswimmingnq

Hi Everyone

We held our first E1000 - BBQ day today. It went well attendance wasn’t too bad it was after all our first one. Everyone who swam contributed to the points accumulating and I think they all got maximum points. Julie Richard and Jeff all swam the timed swims not the distance and they are big points contributors. Julie actually swam two events. The BBQ was done by my son Luke which was great all we had to do was sit and be fed. Julie bought an excellent dessert. I hope we can hold a few more during the year. Just spoke to spike and he said that we got 255 points in one day.