Mission
 
Swim Alberta will institute and maintain the best and most progressive development and high performance competitive swimming programme in the world.

VALUES: 
At Swim Alberta we value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Collaboration
 
Excellence is the quality or state of being outstanding and superior in programming, service, operation and performance!

Swim Alberta will:

• Demonstrate a commitment to our athletes by supporting and providing opportunities for development and high performance programming through quality coaching, club support and level appropriate competitions.
• Be accountable for and assume ownership for our actions, both the successes and failures.
• Celebrate and recognise the contributions of our athletes, coaches, clubs, volunteers and partners.
• Operate in a professional manner in the development and delivery of our programmes, services and support we provide to our athletes, coaches, clubs, volunteers and partners.

Integrity is the quality of possessing and adhering to high moral principles and professional standards.

Swim Alberta will:

• Promote a safe and fun environment where harassment, abuse, disrespect or any unsportsmanlike behaviors will not be tolerated toward our athletes, coaches, clubs, staff, volunteers and partners.
• Encourage fairness and equity throughout the sport of swimming.
• Treat each other with respect, honesty, patience, understanding and trust.
• Operate in an open and transparent manner.

Innovation is enhancing and creating leading edge programmes, methods and delivery models for the advancement of swimming.

Swim Alberta will:

• Continually explore new approaches and learnings ·  Be prepared to take necessary risks

Collaboration is effectively working with swimmers, coaches, clubs, volunteers and partners.

Swim Alberta will:

• Work with its partners towards common goals to achieve our mission
• Creating a seamless approach where clubs, coaches and programmes are integrated and linked
• Respect and recognize differences

SUCCESS
 
Swim Alberta will place an increased number of swimmers on both the Canadian Olympic and Canadian Paralympic teams in 2012.
 
Through the implementation of this strategic plan and supporting operational plans, Swim Alberta will work towards achieving success.  To be successful in achieving increased team participation on national teams, it will require that the organisation be vibrant from the development and introductory levels of competitive swimming through to the high performance and elite athlete levels.  A strong club and athlete base is required to ensure success is achieved.
 
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
 
Over the next four years, Swim Alberta will focus its work around 5 strategic directions.  The focus of these five strategic directions will enable Swim Alberta to achieve success and continually works towards achieving its mission.  The five strategic directions are Athlete Development, Coach Development, Club Development, Volunteer Development and Advocacy. 
 
Athlete Development
In order to foster the individual athlete Swim Alberta will need to provide a cutting edge programmes for athlete development, talent identification, athlete retention and athlete support services.
 
Swim Alberta will create a system where all swimmers have the appropriate environment at each stage of swimming that includes coaching, facilities, sport science and funding to reach their full potential.
 
Coach Development
Coaches play a key role in the development of swimmers and programme in order to achieve sport success. Swim Alberta will supports the need for recruiting, educating and ongoing professional development of coaches.
 
Swim Alberta will create a coach recruitment strategy and enhanced systems of coach education and development opportunities that will challenge and elevate the skills of the professional coaches.

Club Development
For swimmers and coaches to be able to have the greatest impact and maximize their potential, they need the support of a solid club structure that provides a supportive framework to allow them to achieve success. Clubs are the cornerstone which allows our athletes to develop from fundamentals to excellence.
 
Swim Alberta will endeavor to provide resources, and where necessary leadership to support the development of a strong system of clubs throughout Alberta. 
 
Volunteer Development
Volunteers are integral to the development of the sport of swimming as they provide governance, club operations, fund development, competition, and support.
 
Swim Alberta will create a strategy that supports the involvement of volunteers at all levels of swimming.
 
Advocacy
Sport is an integral part of the community and the culture of Alberta and the North West Territories. In order for swimming to be successful Swim Alberta must become an advocate for facilities and funding for sport specifically swimming in Alberta, NWT and Canada.
 
Swim Alberta will provide leadership to advance sport and swimming at all levels of involvement. 

Swim Alberta Staff:
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Swim Alberta Coach Staff:
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Contact Us:
Telephone   780-415-1780
FAX             780-415-1788
Postal address     11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, Ab T5M 3K6
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What is Swim Alberta?

Swim Alberta is the Provincial Governing Body for competitive swimming.  Under our umbrella of supervision are Swimming Canada registered clubs and swimmers (full year), Alberta Summer Swimming Association registered clubs and swimmers and Alberta Masters Swimming Association registered clubs and swimmers.  We are governed by a Board of Directors who meet approximately every 5-6 weeks.   The technical aspects of Alberta swimming are tempered with the inclusion of the Alberta Coaches Council.  Swim Alberta is a provincial member of Swimming/Natation Canada.   Swimming/Natation Canada is governed by the rules of the international aquatic federation, Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur  (FINA).

Swim Alberta Board of Directors: 
The Swim Alberta Board of Directors consists of 13 members.  They are responsible for:

1. Selecting and appointing the Associations chief officers
2. Setting goals in keeping with the wishes of the membership and the needs of the sport at large
3. Directing the general activities of the Association
4. Formulating policies and laws
5. Approving and monitoring the Association budget
6. Evaluating organisational performance and program results
7. Receiving, considering, and approving committee and staff reports
8. Motivating volunteers and inspiring continuing action

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Ollie Currie - Past President This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Chad Hankewich- Swimmers Rep  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Peter Schori - ACC Chair This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Don Smith - ASSA President
Jeanne Carlsen - AMSA President

Responsibilities of CRC:

• Review sanction procedures and revise as necessary
• Develop guidelines for hosting meets within the province.  Areas to be considered shall include but are not limited to entry fees, billeting and officiating requirements, appropriateness of the facility for a given competition, and length of session
• Review the format for the conduct of the provincial championships as presented by the ACC
• Make recommendations to the Board of Directors for host selection for provincial championships
• Overseee the provincial meet schedule ensuring conformity to S/NC policy and avoiding potential conflicts
• Provide input to the Board to aid in resolution of disputes arising from issues of the above.