It’s Challenge Set time from Swim Alberta and EVERY swimmer has the opportunity to challenge themselves! You are training with new challenges already, so we know you are strong and ready to take this on. This is your time to see what you really can do. Be brave, be courageous and let’s celebrate your new level of aerobic training in …
Swimming Canada has released today the third of a three-part series on the success of Return to Swimming across Canada. Today’s release also saw the release of data that has been compiled to demonstrate how the sport has resumed safely and should continue to. Swim Alberta echo’s Swimming Canada’s statement that the success of the return to swimming that has …
SWIM ALBERTA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm. Further information available here: https://swimalberta.ca/clubs/swim-alberta-conference-agm/
As many of Alberta’s swimmers and clubs have returned to training after an extended break, the next step is for swimmers to test their fitness and training. Swim Alberta has been working on providing solutions for swimmers while understanding that many facilities are not yet booking events. One solution for Alberta’s swimmers is the ‘Racing Unplugged’ format of the Virtual Racing …
The Alberta Summer Swimming Association is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. Alberta Summer Swimming is a volunteer board affiliated with Swim Alberta Summer Swimming that governs summer swimming in the province of Alberta. Further information is available here. Deadline for nominations is 8 October 2020 at 6 pm MDT.
Swim Alberta is currently seeking nominations for the Swim Alberta Board of Directors from individuals who are passionate about the sport of swimming, can embrace our values of excellence, integrity, innovation and collaboration and are looking for a rewarding volunteer role with a progressive provincial sport organization. Further information is available here. Nominations invited by 4:30 pm MDT, October 16, …
Congratulations to all swimmers who completed the 2020 Summer Racing Challenge. Â A number of swimmers raced faster than their personal bests and at least one race is faster than the current provincial record. 293 Swimmers participated in the challenge from a total of 7 clubs including: Glencoe Gators Swim Club (GLEN) Edmonton Keyano Swim Club (EKSC) Cascade (CASC) Grande Prairie …
As the summer comes to an end so does the 2020 ASSA Summer Swimming Challenge. 93 Swimmers participated in the challenge aged 8-17. Thank you to the participating clubs: Red Deer Marlins (RDM) Okotoks Stingrays Summer Swim Club (OSSSC) Nanton Marlins Summer Swim Club (NANT) Wainwright Torpedoes (WAIN) Medicine Hat Manta Rays Summer Swim Club (MHSSC) Lacombe Dolphins (LAC) 49/93 …
The Will To Win Over the past several months, Swim Alberta, with feedback and support from several coach working groups, has been working on providing solutions for what will be a unique 2020-2021 swimming season. In addition to the racing and training events listed below, Swim Alberta will continue to plan solutions to engage Alberta’s swimmers. “The Alberta swimming community has …
Since 2003 Sherwood Park has had two-year round clubs – the Silver Tide Swim Club and Sherwood Park Swim Club. For the first time in 17 years the two are now becoming one with the announcement of the Strathcona County Silver Rays. The benefits for members of both former clubs will be exponential. “Combining the two swim clubs represents an …
Gather around swimmers because Swim Alberta’s Summer Racing Challenge is here! The Summer Racing Challenge is a virtual racing opportunity. The challenge includes age group specific events that align with the Swim Alberta Return to Swimming Framework. Coaches and swimmers may choose to submit times for one or all of the designated events. All swimmers who return to swimming in …
Welcome to the 2020 Summer Swimming Challenge! The 2020 Summer Swimming Challenge is a virtual race in each of the four 50m events and will include a total time for those who complete all four events. Coaches and swimmers can submit times in one or all events.  All swimmers who are registered with the Alberta Summer Swimming Association (ASSA) for …
8 July 2020 – View ASSA Return to Webinar here. 22 June 2020 – ASSA Update on Return to Swimming available here.
ASSA Executive Update on COVID-19:Â Provincial Announcement on 9 June 2020 is available here.
For all of the most recent updates and information from Swim Alberta please go to our COVID-19 page which can be found in our menu bar or the using this link: https://swimalberta.ca/covid-19/ 24 March 2020 – Swim Alberta Next Steps in Supporting Clubs 19 March 2020 – Swim Alberta issued a statement to Clubs regarding the Extension to Sanction Suspensions …
Swim Alberta would like to invite all swimmers, to participate in the 400 Fun Fitness Challenge. What is the 400 Fun Fitness Challenge? You tell us! Share a video of yourself doing 400 repetitions, 400 seconds, 400 steps or 400 meters of a safe, parent and/or coach approved, physical activity. Notes: All submissions must demonstrate safe activities. Repetitions do not need to …
The 2020 Swim Alberta Provincials – Short Course are this weekend Friday March 13-15th at the Repsol Sports Centre in Calgary. The SC Provincials are the first stage of provincial heats and finals racing and last chance to qualify for the Swim Alberta Spring Championships. Only Preliminaries will be held Friday with warm up at 2pm, Preliminary warm-up begins at …
The annual Swim Alberta Conference & AGM will be held September 25-27 2020 once more at the Canmore Coast Hotel in Canmore, Alberta. Space is limited so please book your rooms early! You can book online or over the phone and be sure to use our Group Name: Swim Alberta 2020 and Group Code: CCM-GFC4730 Guest Speakers include Swimming Canada’s …
This past weekend the 2020 U Sports Championships took place in Victoria, BC. All three varsity teams competed from Universities across the country. Danica Ludlow from the University of Calgary Dinos broke a U Sports Record in the Women’s 800m Freestyle with a time of 8:45.45 placing her Gold. Fellow teammate Marit Anderson came in Silver with 8:52.72. In the …