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Was great to catch up with former CSCA Board Member and current coach for Ireland Kevin Anderson while at the US Open in Greensboro!

First recipients of the Clifford Barry Follow Your Heart Excellence Project named – Swimming Canada

Congratulations to Janet Hyslop and Linda Tenhunen on receiving the inaugural Clifford Barry Follow Your Heart funding!

First recipients of the Clifford Barry Follow Your Heart Excellence Project named – Swimming Canada First recipients of the Clifford Barry Follow Your Heart Excellence Project named News – November 29, 2022 Share Tweet Email Print By Jim Morris The first recipients of the Clifford Barry Follow Your Heart Excellence Project are invested in growing the swimming programs in their communities while ...

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Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM)

Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM)

Thompson named to new Paralympic Program leadership role

https://www.swimming.ca/en/news/2022/11/22/thompson-named-to-new-paralympic-program-leadership-role/

SWIM Coaching -- A WOMEN'S Perspective -- panel from the ISCA Hall of Fame Coaches Summit

SWIM Coaching -- A WOMEN'S Perspective -- panel from the ISCA Hall of Fame Coaches Summit Panel from the ISCA Hall of Fame Coaches Summit, Swim Coaching, A Women's Perspective. The presenters include, Ina Harizanova, Abbie Fish, Kathleen Prindle,…

CSCA Executive Director Chris HW had the opportunity to meet with American Swimming Coaches Association CEO Jennifer LaMont during the FINA World Cup in Indianapolis. We are looking forward to expanding our partnership and working together moving forward!

CSCA Executive Director Chris HW bumped in to the 2021 Canadian Coach of the Year Ben Titley at the FINA World Cup stop in Indianapolis!

Very cool!

🥈🥉Marianne Limpert était de passage à Montréal et Claude en a profité pour nous présenter l’une à l’autre 🤩
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Claude St-Jean coachait Marianne Limpert en 1996 lorsqu’elle a gagné sa médaille olympique et il me coachait en 2016 lorsque j’ai gagné la mienne 😍🏅
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The CSCA welcomed Ron Jacks, Byron MacDonald and John Vadeika to our Hall of Fame earlier this month in Whistler.

Read more at the link below: 👇
https://csca.org/newsarticles389.aspx

Congratulations to Rob Novak on his new position as part of the HPC Ontario Coaching Staff.

Novak to round out HPC-Ontario staff as assistant coach

https://www.swimming.ca/en/news/2022/10/17/novak-to-round-out-hpc-ontario-staff-as-assistant-coach/

Thanks to FSQ Consulting for their collaboration at our Conference in Whistler. We look forward to continuing our work with you to provide opportunities for swim coaches across the country!

Professional Development at its finest at the CSCA Coaches Conference in Whistler last week engaging with Canadian swim coaches on:
- The #1 Issue in Sport
- Strengthening the Deck
- Creating a Quality Sport Spine

True to its purpose, CSCA is rooted in supporting the professionalization and development of swim coaches in Canada.

We look forward to continuing discussions with swim coaches and other sport organizations on the role we each play in creating a positive sports environment for as many as possible, as long as possible, to engage in the best environment possible.

Contact us to learn more about speaking engagements and workshops we can facilitate with your organization.

Off to a strong start this morning at the 2022 Team Aquatic Supplies CSCA Coaches Conference, with Matt Young discussing what he believes is the #1 issue in sport.

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Day 2 in Whistler at the 2022 Team Aquatic Supplies CSCA National Swim Coaches Conference!

We have Coach Nesty back at the podium sharing his knowledge with our coaches.

Our orange shirts are worn proudly in honour of today’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Next up…John Atkinson!

Whistler 2022!

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We are underway in Whistler at the 2022 Team Aquatic Supplies CSCA National Swim Coaches Conference!

First Up….Coach Anthony Nesty sharing his knowledge with our coaches!

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SEMAINE NATIONALE DES ENTRAiNEUR(E)S

Notre tournée de remerciements se poursuit !

Aujourd'hui nous remercions Nadine Rolland pour son implication.

Merci ! 🤝
Les Loutres

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SEMAINE NATIONALE DES ENTRAINEUR(E)S

Notre tournée de remerciements se poursuit !

Aujourd'hui nous remercions Antoine Khokaz pour son implication.

Merci ! 🤝

Photos from Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs's post

SEMAINE NATIONALE DES ENTRAINEUR(E)S

Notre tournée de remerciements se poursuit !

Aujourd'hui nous remercions Amélie Poirier pour son implication.

Merci ! 🤝

Swim Ontario

Swim Ontario In fact, to say the four-time Paralympian is a perfect fit in her role as Swim Ontario’s para swimming development coordinator, a position she’s held since September of 2020, would be an understatement... of Paralympic proportion.

Dexter Bligh named fulltime assistant swim coach, Brian Palaschuk returns to staff - Simon Fraser University Athletics

Dexter Bligh named fulltime assistant swim coach, Brian Palaschuk returns to staff - Simon Fraser University Athletics BURNABY, B.C. – Dexter Bligh has been named fulltime assistant coach with the men's and women's swim program and Brian Palaschuk is returning to the coaching staff in a part-time capacity, head coach Demone Tissira announced today.

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Are you a coach who has completed at least Swimming 201 and born 1987 and later? Check out our Next Gen Performance Coach Mentorship Program! Application deadline is September 14! https://www.swimontario.com/news/swim-ontario-next-gen-performance-coach-mentorship-program/

Please welcome Dr. Alex Schultze into the role of Provincial Performance Pathway Coach with Swim Sask.

Alex is NCCP Senior Coach Certified and has recently completed the Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD).

Alex studied Pure Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Calgary. He then moved on to the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he graduated as an acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The position of Provincial Performance Pathway Coach is responsible for the design, development, and leadership of provincial performance programs to assist club coaches advance the performances of Saskatchewan swimmers. Alex will lead Swim Sask Technical operations through a program review and assessment. Key activities include development of the program activities for the High-performance Development Program including but no limited to camps, tour teams, coach education opportunities and Canada Games.

Being originally from Regina, Alex and his family are looking forward to making Regina home again.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Alex back to Saskatchewan and to Swim Sask.



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Fantastic initiative from our partners at Team Aquatic Supplies! Get your orange caps today!

Some great content coming from Team Aquatic Supplies and

Team Aquatic Supplies and Head to Head are partnering up to bring you a 5 week long series to help you get ready for Back To Swim this Fall!

The Swim Experts at Team Aquatic Supplies will dive into some info on technique and training equipment!
The Olympians at Head to Head provide some incredible coaching on topics like Goal Setting, Resilience, and tips on how to manage your nerves!

Stay tuned to the TAS and H2H social media pages to learn more!!

Warriors and EDI-RO launch Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program - University of Waterloo Athletics

University of Waterloo Warriors and EDI-RO launch Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program (swimming is included!).

More information 👇

Warriors and EDI-RO launch Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program - University of Waterloo Athletics Warriors Athletics & Recreation is excited to announce the Black Apprenticeship Coaching Program in partnership with the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-racism office (EDI-RO). This program has been developed to increase racialized representation in coaching positions for recent graduates to pur...

CSCA HIRES SAVANNAH KING AS PROJECT COORDINATOR

The CSCA is pleased to announce the hiring of Savannah King to fulfill our contract role of Project Coordinator, Member Services.

https://csca.org/newsarticles388.aspx

Welcome to the team Savannah!

Welcome to Canada Scott!

Talbot apporte une grande expérience à la barre du CHP-Vancouver

https://www.swimming.ca/fr/nouvelles/2022/08/19/talbot-apporte-une-grande-experience-a-la-barre-du-chp-vancouver/

A great week at Canada Summer Games with these amazing provincial head coaches. Fédération de natation du Québec Dominique Longtin, Swim Yukon - Carmen Escobar, Swim Manitoba - Szilvie Carriere, Swim Alberta - Lesley Serediak, Swim BC - Jy Lawrence, Team N T - Jane Moony and Goliath (Northwest Territories), Swimming Newfoundland and Labrador - Duffy Earle, Swim Ontario - Cathy Pardy

Good luck to all the athletes, officials and Coaches participating at the 2022 Canada Games!

Les finales du jour 1 des Jeux du Canada 2022 commencent à 13 H 00 HE. Regardez en direct https://niagara2022games.ca/watch/sport/swimming

New partner!

The CSCA has partnered with Vessi shoes to offer a discount on 100% waterproof shoes to our members and their families!

CSCA Executive Director Chris HW has been wearing Vessi’s exclusively for the last 5 years and has tested them through Vancouver rain and in puddles, rivers, lakes and even the ocean!

Say goodbye to wet shoes and feet with a new pair today!

Check them out at www.vessi.com

COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALS RECAP:

GOLD

M 50 Free S13 – Congratulations Nicholas-Guy Turbide and Coach Marc-Andre Pelletier
M 200 Free S14 – Congratulations Nicholas Bennett and Coach Mike Thompson
W 50 Back - Congratulations Kylie Masse and Coach Ryan Mallette
M 100 Fly - Congratulations Josh Liendo and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 100 Fly - Congratulations Maggie Mac Neil and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 200 IM – Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 400 IM – Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette

SILVER

W 400 Free - Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 100 Back - Congratulations Kylie Masse and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 200 Back - Congratulations Kylie Masse and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 200 IM SM10 – Congratulations Aurelie Rivard and Coach Marc-Andre Pelletier
W 4x200 FR – Congratulations Mary-Sophie Harvey and Coach Greg Arkhurst
W 4x200 FR – Congratulations Ella Jansen and Coach Rob Novak
W 4x200 FR – Congratulations Katerine Savard and Coach Greg Arkhurst
W 4x200 FR – Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 4x100 MR – Congratulations Kylie Masse and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 4x100 MR – Congratulations Sophie Angus and Coach Katie Robinson*
W 4x100 MR – Congratulations Maggie Mac Neil and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 4x100 MR – Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Kylie Masse and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations James Dergousoff and Coach Patrick Paradis
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Maggie Mac Neil and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Ruslan Gaziev and Coach Matt Bowe*
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Javier Acevedo and Coach Andrew Miller
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Sophie Angus and Coach Katie Robinson*
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Patrick Hussey and coach Martin Gingras
Mixed 4x100 MR – Congratulations Rebecca Smith and Coach Mike Blondal

BRONZE

M 50 Free - Congratulations Josh Liendo and Coach Ryan Mallette
M 50 Back - Congratulations Javier Acevedo and Coach Andrew Miller
W 100 Breast SB6 – Congratulations Camille Berube and coach Craig McCord
W 4x100 FR – Congratulations Maggie Mac Neil and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 4x100 FR – Congratulations Summer McIntosh and Coach Ryan Mallette
W 4x100 FR – Congratulations Katerine Savard and Coach Greg Arkhurst
W 4x100 FR – Congratulations Rebecca Smith and Coach Mike Blondal
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Javier Acevedo and Coach Andrew Miller
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Jeremy Bagshaw and Coach John Szaranek*
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Eric Brown and Coach Martin Gingras
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Stephen Calkins and Coach Mike Blondal
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Ruslan Gaziev and Coach Matt Bowe*
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Finlay Knox and Coach Ryan Mallette
M 4x100 FR – Congratulations Josh Liendo and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 FR – Congratulations Javier Acevedo and Coach Andrew Miller
Mixed 4x100 FR – Congratulations Stephen Calkins and Coach Mike Blondal
Mixed 4x100 FR – Congratulations Ruslan Gaziev and Coach Matt Bowe*
Mixed 4x100 FR – Congratulations Mary-Sophie Harvey and Coach Greg Arkhurst
Mixed 4x100 FR – Congratulations Ella Jansen and Coach Rob Novak
Mixed 4x100 FR - Congratulations Josh Liendo and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 FR - Congratulations Maggie Mac Neil and Coach Ryan Mallette
Mixed 4x100 FR - Congratulations Rebecca Smith and Coach Mike Blondal

*Indicates non CSCA Member

Today's Canada Games Team Feature is on Coach Chris Ellul from the Scarborough Swim Club! https://www.swimontario.com/news/2022-canada-games-team-feature-chris-ellul/

Congratulations to Ryan Mallette!

Ryan Mallette named Performance Head Coach of HPC-Ontario
https://www.swimming.ca/en/news/2022/07/22/ryan-mallette-named-performance-head-coach-of-hpc-ontario/
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Ryan Mallette est nommé entraineur-chef du CHP-Ontario
https://www.swimming.ca/fr/nouvelles/2022/07/22/ryan-mallette-est-nomme-entraineur-chef-du-chp-ontario/

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Today's Canada Games Team Profile is on Special Olympics coach Sarah McNeil! https://www.swimontario.com/news/canada-games-team-feature-sarah-mcneil

Congratulations and good luck coaches!

Meet our Canada Games Coaches! Head Coach Cathy Pardy, Chris Ellul, Olivier Renaud, Endi Babi, and Sarah McNeil!

Felicitation!

JEUX D’ÉTÉ DU CANADA NIAGARA 2022 🇨🇦

Notre équipe du Québec pour les Jeux du Canada n’est pas encore complète, mais nous pouvons vous confirmer qu’elle sera très bien entourée !

Voici donc notre personnel de soutien pour les Jeux 2022 ! 🙌

Nous sommes très heureux(euses) de ces sélections et nous leur souhaitons la meilleure des chances ! Nous serons de tout cœur avec eux alors qu’ils et elles représenteront notre province du côté de Niagara du 6 au 21 août prochains.

Restez à l’affût, notre équipe du Québec sera bientôt complète et nous pourrons alors vous la dévoiler !

Équipe du Québec - Jeux du Canada
Dominique Longtin
Michel Tremblay
Chrystèle Roy-L'Ecuyer
Chris Bielby
Véronique Mc Crae
Salim Laoubi

FINA announces competition dates for 21st FINA World Championships Doha 2024

2024 Worlds to take place February 2-18 in Doha.

FINA announces competition dates for 21st FINA World Championships Doha 2024 FINA has today announced that the 21st FINA World Championships Doha 2024 will take place from 2-18 February 2024 in Doha, Qatar, following a decision by FINA and the Doha 2024 Local Organising Committee.