General Club Information
The Calgary Swordfish are part of the Alberta Summer Swimming Association (ASSA). We are a competitive swim club who race in 25 meter swim pools mostly in and around Calgary.
How many swimmers are in the Calgary Swordfish swim club?
We had 158 swimmers in 2016, the largest summer swim club in Alberta.
When is the Alberta Summer Swim Season?
The season starts May 1st and finishes at the Provincial Swim Meet in August.
What are minimum swimmer requirements?
Swimmers must be at least 6 years old as of May 1st and must show confidence in the water, being able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters) unassisted at the end of evaluations.
How do I know if my child is eligible to swim with Swordfish?
Allowable ASSA Off-season Training and Competing Allowances (Section 2.5 ASSA)
Not Allowable The following programs are NOT allowed. If your swimmer participates in these types of programs between September and April of the current summer season they are ineligible to compete.
What type of Volunteer commitments do I need to fulfill as part of my commitments to the team?
Commitments include officiating at swim meets, volunteering as a club official or at club events, and volunteering for at Casino fundraiser.
How often do kids swim during the season?
The Swordfish train up to five times per week throughout the season. Swimmers are placed in groups based on age and skill level. See the Practices page for more details.
Do kids have to compete in swim meets?
The Swordfish swim club attends approximately 7 meets during the summer season (all on weekends). You don’t have to attend all meets but the club prefers that the swimmers participate in a minimum number of meets based on age and skill level. See the Swim Meets page for more information.
What should I expect at a swim meet?
See our Swim Meet Orientation Information for more information about swim meets.
Okotoks Stingrays Swim Meet
99 Okotoks Dr, Okotoks, AB
*Times to be confirmed
Calgary Tritons Swim Meet
2225 MacLeod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta (MNP formerly Repsol)
Times TBD