AMAC - Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club

I hope everyone had a great summer and that the kids are excited to start a new school year and a new swimming season.

The Big Marble Go Centre(pool side) is currently under shut down and this year, it is 6 weeks long. This means that we will be starting our season at Hill Pool in September and will be there until the start of October.

🌊 Dive Into the 2026-2027 Season with Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club!
NOW ACCEPTING NEW REGISTRATIONS
👉 Sign up at: www.marlin.ab.ca

🤔 NEW to AMAC? Looking to join Mini Marlins? Or not sure if you're ready? Join our FREE SWIM WEEK assessment Sept 8-11, 2026!
✅ Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHuN3hc6XpbJy92dikO18DfqbVcsi36xgNMTYvKg2SOpIRSQ/viewform

📍 Programs run at The Big Marble Go Centre.
Due to maintenance, FREE SWIM WEEK will be at the YMCA (150 Ash Ave SE) from 4:00–5:30 p.m.
September locations may change (TBD).

🐟Mini Marlins (Ages 5+)
Non-competitive, 2x/week for 12 weeks
🗓️ Sept 21, 2026
⏰ Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu: 4:00–4:45pm or 4:45–5:30pm
Advanced swimmers may add Friday sessions in the 25m pool assessment(as per coaches assessment)

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We are incredibly proud of Coach Lauren and the way she represented AMAC with the utmost dedication, professionalism, and respect for our club, our sport, and Canada. 🇨🇦

Her commitment to learning, growing, and bringing new knowledge back to our athletes is truly inspiring. We look forward to seeing the impact of this incredible experience at AMAC! 🏊‍♀️💛🖤

Congratulations, Coach Lauren! 🇨🇦🏊

We are thrilled to share that Coach Lauren has been selected to participate in a CSCA coaching mentorship at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Vancouver!

From August 16–21, Lauren will work alongside Team Canada coaches and athletes while learning from coaches from around the world. This fully funded opportunity is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and commitment to coaching excellence.

We are incredibly proud of Coach Lauren and know she will represent AMAC and Team Canada with pride. We can’t wait to welcome her back with new knowledge and experiences to share with our swimmers next season.

🌟 Senior Graduate Swimmer Spotlight: Morgan Hobson 🌟

Congratulations to senior swimmer Morgan Hobson on reaching this exciting milestone. 🖤💛

Morgan has been swimming competitively with AMAC since she was nine years old and has grown into a strong and reliable competitor. Over her years she has achieved many provincial and provincial championship time standards as well as a Western time in her favourite event — the 50 breaststroke!

Outside of her own swimming, Morgan has shown strong leadership on deck — leading activation, team cheers, and coaching with the Mini Marlins and JAG groups. She has been a valued coach and a steady mentor for the younger swimmers while sharing her passion for the sport.

In the fall, Morgan plans to study nursing and sciences as she works toward her long‑term goal of medicine.

Coach Jordan will miss their early morning chats — where Morgan kept him updated on all the “tea” — but is glad she plans to continue swimming whenever school and work allow.

Morgan, AMAC is proud of everything you’ve accomplished - All the best as you take on your next chapter. ⭐🖤💛

📸 Photos submitted by the Hobson family

🏊AMAC Registration is NOW OPEN for New Returning Swimmers!

✅ New to AMAC? Sign up for our FREE Swim Assessment Week (September 8–11) to see if AMAC is the right fit for your swimmer and what level would be most suitable.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHuN3hc6XpbJy92dikO18DfqbVcsi36xgNMTYvKg2SOpIRSQ/viewform

🏊If you would like more information on the various swim groups within AMAC, or you would like to learn more about the club including its history or its coaches, please use the link below. **Mini Marlins program lasts for 12 weeks starting September 21st, 2026.

Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club Home https://share.google/XhzTSgEZtOHLxCUEq

✅ Returning families: Registration is now open. Please check your emails for more details.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year in the pool! 💙💛

🌟 Senior Graduate Swimmer Spotlight: Abigail Begin 🌟

Congratulations to senior swimmer Abigail Begin on reaching this incredible milestone! 🖤💛

Abigail has been swimming competitively with AMAC since she was eight years old, growing into a powerful, confident athlete and achieving countless provincial and provincial championship times over the years.

Beyond being an outstanding teammate and competitor, Abigail has also been a valued coach with our JAG, TAG, and Mini Marlin groups — inspiring younger swimmers with her love for the sport.

When she isn’t in the pool, Abigail is immersed in her other passion: drama and theatre. She has headlined multiple productions at Crescent Heights High School, showcasing her talent and creativity on stage just as she does in the water.

This fall, Abigail will be pursuing her Registered Nursing degree at Medicine Hat College while continuing to coach with AMAC. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome her back on deck this coming season.

Coach Jordan is thankful for all of the memories you’ve made over the years and for always bringing the excitement to your races, making them outstanding performances time and time again!

Thank you for your dedication to AMAC, Abby — and all the best in your studies! ⭐🖤💛

📸 Photos submitted by the Begin family

Congratulations Lily