🏊♀️ MEET THE TEAM: ELLA 🦈💙
Meet Ella! At 13, she’s heading into her 5th season with the Hammerheads and is part of our Gold Development group!
When Ella was younger, her favourite part of swimming was her coach — shoutout to Coach Kay! As she’s gotten older, that love has shifted to competing at swim meets — the energy on deck, cheering on her teammates, and getting behind the blocks to see if she can beat her last time.
Last season, Ella discovered something else she loves… distance swimming! She took on her first 400m and 800m races and proved she’s always up for a challenge.
⭐ Favourite part of meets: The energy, her teammates & chasing a new best time
🌊 Newest challenge: Long-distance racing
💬 Advice for younger swimmers: Listen to your coaches — practices become way more fun!
We can’t wait to see what Ella takes on in season FIVE! 🦈🔥
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We’re the Norfolk Hammerheads- a dynamic swim team for kids and youth across Haldimand-Norfolk! Come make waves with us!
Our team brings together all ages and skill levels in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment.
08/17/2026
🏊♂️ MEET COACH PHIL! 🦈
Coach Phil’s history with the Hammerheads goes all the way back to 1995, when he first joined the club as a volunteer coach!
At the time, the Hammerheads were a recreational program, but as the club grew, a competitive team was created for more advanced swimmers — with Phil stepping in to coach them.
In 2000, Phil became Head Coach of the Hammerheads, a role he held until retiring from coaching in 2013.
Now, more than 30 years after he first joined the club, Coach Phil is back on deck! 💙💚 He’ll be volunteering again this season as an assistant coach with our Pre-Competitive, Intro to Stroke and Stroke Development programs.
We’re incredibly fortunate to have Phil sharing his years of swimming and coaching knowledge with the next generation of Hammerheads. We appreciate him giving his time and expertise back to the club and are so excited to have him on deck for another great season!
Welcome back, Coach Phil! 🦈🏊♂️
🦈 MEET COLTON! 🦈
Heading into his 3rd year with the Hammerheads, Colton is part of our Gold Development group and is a great example of how the work swimmers put in at the pool can carry over into other sports too. 💪
Colton credits swim team with helping him build the strength and athleticism to make the jump from house league baseball to a rep team last season! ⚾️🏊♂️
We asked Colton a few quick questions:
🏊 Favourite event: 200m Backstroke
😂 Favourite swim memory: The pantyhose drill last season
💙 Favourite part of swimming: Having fun with his teammates
💪 Advice for new swimmers: Always give 110%.
We can't wait to see what Colton accomplishes in the pool — and beyond — this season!
Want to see what swim team could do for your athlete? Come give the Hammerheads a try! 🦈💙
08/12/2026
Swimming is kind of chic. 💅🏊♀️
It’s kind of chic to hang out with your friends before school.
It’s kind of chic to spend your weekends at a meet.
It’s kind of chic to mentor the next generation of swimmers.
It’s kind of chic to twin with your teammates.
And it’s definitely kind of chic to be a Hammerhead. 🦈✨
Join the fun this season!
How our swimmers feel knowing the season is just one month away!!
Back to school back to pool! The 2026-2027 swim season begins Tuesday September 8th! Questions about swim team? Send me a message.
Not every path looks the same. Different lane. Different journey. Same love for the sport.
Being one of the few boys on a swim team is something to be proud of. It means finding your place, building confidence, and showing up as yourself every single day.
There's no rush to the finish line. It's about challenging yourself, chasing your goals, and becoming better than you were yesterday.
Your lane. Your goals. Your race.
07/25/2026
We’re excited to introduce a new opportunity for swimmers who are ready to take the next step beyond lessons and into the world of competitive swim!
Our Pre-Competitive Program is now available in two age groups:
🌊 Ages 6–9 – Building confidence, learning competitive strokes, and developing the skills needed to become a strong swimmer.
🌊 Ages 9–12 – A NEW opportunity for older swimmers who want to improve technique, build endurance, and experience the fun of being part of a team before moving into competitive swimming.
This program is designed for swimmers who can confidently swim 25 metres independently and want to continue growing their skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.
✨ Learn new skills
✨ Build confidence
✨ Make friends
✨ Discover the excitement of swim team
Whether your swimmer is dreaming of competition or simply wants to become a stronger, more confident swimmer, this is the perfect place to start.
Registration is OPEN and spots are limited! 🦈
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