Peterborough Swim Club

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

The swim conference ended. The coaches each went their separate ways. Apparently, both ways led to Kawartha Dairy. 🍦

An impromptu coach meeting ensued. The agenda was short: one scoop or two? 🍧

Coach Kent & Coach Owen found the perfect way to celebrate an awesome coaches conference! Thanks !

🧐CHALLENGE: Guess what flavours Coach Kent & Coach Owen had!

10/04/2026

He’ll never forget his fins at home, but diving off the blocks might be a bit of an issue…

10/04/2026

⛰️Greetings from Blue Mountain! ⛰️

PTBO Swim Club representatives attended the Swim Ontario Club Leadership Workshop & CSCA National Swim Coaches Conference held in Blue Mountain, Ontario this weekend.

Representing PTBO were Head Coach Kent, Age Group Coach Owen, and Club President David Jonkers, joining swimming leaders and coaches from across the country for a weekend of learning, professional development, collaboration, and sharing ideas.

We’re so grateful for the dedication of our coaches & club leadership, and their ongoing commitment to bring new ideas and perspectives back to the pool and our club as we continue to grow and strengthen PTBO Swim Club.

10/03/2026

iykyk 😉

10/01/2026

You'd think he would have known... 🤷🏻‍♂️

09/29/2026

🎉 Peterborough Swim Club 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser!

Want a chance to win some cash while supporting the Peterborough Swim Club? One 50/50 Raffle for each swim session this season. That’s right! Three chances to win throughout the 2026–27 swim season!

1 ticket: $5
3 tickets: $10
8 tickets: $20
25 tickets: $50

Session 1 ticket sales: September 19 – December 11, 2026

Draw: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM, Allan Marshall Pool, Trent University 1650 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, ON

💰 The winner receives 50% of the total ticket sales! The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize.

Tickets and full rules are available online through Rafflebox:
https://raffle.ptboswimclub.com/

Who can play? Purchasers must be 18+, be physically located in Ontario at the time of purchase, and use a credit or debit card.

Help support the Peterborough Swim Club while giving yourself a chance to win! Please share the raffle with family and friends who may want to participate.

Please note: Peterborough Swim Club staff and Board members are not eligible to participate.

Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-888-230-3505
www.connexontario.ca

AGCO License:

09/23/2026

✨CANADA’S TOP 50 RANKINGS✨

Congratulations to PTBO Swim Club swimmers who were published in the Canadian Swimming Coaches Association Top Age Group Rankings in 2026!

Owen Stainton - 50m Backstroke
Makenzie Decloux - 50m Breaststroke
Olivia Jones - 1500m Freestyle

09/20/2026

🏊‍♂️ NATIONAL COACHES WEEK 🏊‍♀️
Coach Kent has a bit of history with our club…

09/20/2026

🏊‍♂️NATIONAL COACHES WEEK🏊‍♀️

Introducing PTBO Swim Club Head Coach, Kent Crockower!

Kent brings a rich and diverse skill set to PTBO, having been a coach and educator for more than 35 years. He has taught in elementary, secondary, special education and international classroom settings and has coached sports across many levels. However, his first love has always been swimming.

Kent started as a competitive swimmer with the Peterborough Y Swim Club more than 50 years ago. After achieving podium finishes at provincial and national championships as an age group swimmer, he went on to swim in University qualifying as a finalist at the Canadian U-Sport Championships and competing in the 1984 Olympic Trials. His attention in the pool then turned to coaching.

Kent’s coaching career started at St. Mary’s Secondary School, where his teams won back to back COSSA swim championships.

As of 2012, he led the coaching team for the PTBO (formerly Trent) Swim School Program, and later became an Age Group Coach with PTBO, where his swimmers enjoyed great success qualifying and competing at the Regional, Provincial, Eastern Canadian and Junior National levels.

After teaching overseas for two years, Kent returned to coaching in Ontario in 2024, working with the Belleville Beasts Swim Team. There, his swimmers achieved top ten finishes at OAGs and OSCs, and recorded podium finishes and one provincial record.

Kent returned to PTBO to accept the position of Head Coach in 2025, and is excited to continue to lead and develop the team to great success!