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We Are Hiring!

January 19, 2024

Swim PEI Inc. the Provincial sport governing body for competitive swimming in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant. The position will be to a maximum of ten (10) hours per week. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Swim PEI, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support to the staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth operations of the office, and support to member services.
 
Full Job Posting
Full Job Description
The deadline for applications is January 29, 2024. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Hiring Committee, admin@swimpei.com
Please note that only those candidates being selected for an interview will be contacted.

Call for Applications for 2025 Canada Games Team Staff

November 19, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Please note the application deadline for the Canada Games Staff positions have been extended to December 11, 2023
Swim PEI is now accepting applications for 2025 Canada Games Staff positions including Head Coach, Assistant Coaches and Manager. Please submit your resume to admin@swimpei.com by December 1, 2023. Job Descriptions can be found in the links below.Head CoachAssistant CoachManager

Call for Board of Director Nominations

October 17, 2023

The Swim PEI Nominations Committee is encouraging anyone who is interested in joining the Board of Directors for a two year term to submit their name and a few sentences about the skills they would bring to the Swim PEI Board of Directors to executivedirector@swimpei.com. The deadline to submit your application is end of day November 11, 2023 with the election of members taking place at the upcoming Swim PEI Annual General Meeting. There are three Director positions up for election at the Annual General Meeting.

Swim PEI 2023 Annual General Meeting

October 13, 2023

The Swim PEI 2023 Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, November 19th following the Fall Splash meet at Credit Union Place in Summerside. The full notice and agenda can be viewed at the link below:
AGM 2023 Notice
Our Annual ADL Awards will then be presented following the meeting!

2022-2023 Annual Award Nominations

September 29, 2023

Swim PEI is now accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 season annual awards! The process to nominate someone is easy! Just click the links below to access the form for each award, answer the questions, and hit submit!
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 20th.
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 19th as part of the Fall Splash meet at Credit Union Place in Summerside!
Alex B. Campbell Swimmer Award- This award is for the most outstanding swimmer during the 2022-2023 season. Someone who excelled at meets, was committed to their training, and showed leadership within their team.
Barney Bree Swimmer Award- This award goes to the swimmer who best demonstrated leadership, fair play, and sportsmanship both in and out of the pool. The recipient has shown their commitment to swimming by attending meets and consistently attempting to achieve personal bests. This person also was involved in additional activities such as other sports or clubs or volunteer work.
Coach of the Year Award- This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of a coach who has shown their commitment to the sport and the swimmers. 
Official of the Year Award- This award recognizes the outstanding contribution of one official. This person must have demonstrated fairness always and played a role that benefited the swimmers. They acted professionally, recognizing that their decisions are not always popular. 
Administrator of the Year Award-  This award recognizes an administrator who is involved with swimming either at the club level or the provincial level. They have interest in advancing the sport of swimming for the benefit of the athletes. Their involvement helps to provide a well-run organization. This could be a registrar, meet manager, club manager, board member, etc. 
Volunteer of the Year Award- This award recognizes the time and effort freely given by an individual. This person was involved in the organizing/running of many events this swim season. Their willingness to selflessly participate has ensured that swimming on PEI remains a positive experience.
Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award-  This award recognizes the many years of meritorious service to swimming in Prince Edward Island by an individual (or group). Through a long association with our sport, this person has shown leadership, been supportive and encouraging and has made significant contributions to the development and growth of swimming.
Swim PEI will also be recognizing the top swimmers from each age category based on FINA points from the 2022-2023 season.

Swim PEI is Hiring!

March 21, 2023

Applications for the position of a part-time Executive Director with Swim PEI are now being accepted. For the full  job description, see link below:
Swim PEI- Executive Director Job description
To Apply:
Please send your resume with a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience would make you a great fit for this position by March 31, 2023 to info@swimpei.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Swim PEI 2021-2022 Annual Awards

November 23, 2022

The Swim PEI Annual Awards for the 2021-2022 season were presented on Saturday, November 19th as part of the Summerside Fall Splash meet at Credit Union Place. Find all award recipients listed below, head over to our Facebook page for more photos! Congratulations to all!

ADL/Sport PEI Annual Awards
Volunteer of the Year- Angela Oatway (CBAC and Canada Games manager)
Official of the Year- Charlene VanLeeuwen (CBAC)
Administrator of the Year- Bonnie Payne (SDSC)
Coach of the Year- Tom Ponting (CBAC)
Barney Bree Swimmer Award- Camren MacLeod (CBAC)
Alex B. Campbell Swimmer Award- Elena LeClair (CBAC)
Swim PEI Award
Honourary Lifetime Membership Achievement Award- Edie Rogers (CBAC)
Individual Swimmer Awards
These awards are based on FINA points in top or certain events over the course of the season.
Female                
10 and Under   
Gold       BAN, Ivy                              CBAC
Silver     MARTIN, Autumn             SDSC
Bronze   HE, Charlotte                     CBAC
11 to 12                             
Gold       BAN, Ivy                              CBAC
Silver     CAMERON, Mila               SDSC
Bronze  CARR, Rylie                        CBAC
13 to 14                             
Gold       YORKE, Leanne                 SDSC
Silver     CORRIGAN, Sophie           CBAC
Bronze  CARR, Nadia                      CBAC
15 to 17                             
Gold       LECLAIR, Elena                  CBAC
Silver     NICKERSON, Holly            CBAC
Bronze  LEVESQUE, Julianne         SDSC
18 and over                      
Gold      LEVESQUE, Julianne         SDSC
Silver     ABOU EL NAJA, Maya      CBAC
Bronze  RUNGE, Meghan              CBAC
Male:                  
10 and Under   
Gold       REID, Ryan                         SDSC
Silver     MURRAY, Hudson            SDSC
Bronze  SHI, Steve                           CBAC
11 to 12                             
Gold       OSTRIDGE, Luke                CBAC
Silver     SONG, Chengxuan [Sky] CBAC
Bronze  WONG, Yi Tak Eden         CBAC
13 to 14                             
Gold       MACDOUGALL, Keegan  SDSC
Silver     TANG, Raphael                 CBAC
Bronze  BAN, Xitong (Tom)           CBAC
15 to 17                             
Gold       DU, Yifeng (David)            CBAC
Silver     SAUER, Andrew                 CBAC
Bronze  ROBERTS, John                 CBAC
18 and over                      
Gold      ETTINGER, Evan                CBAC
Silver     MACDONALD, Ryan         CBAC

Annual General Meeting and Awards

November 4, 2022

The Annual General Meeting and Awards ceremony for Swim PEI will take place on Saturday, November 19th. The meeting will follow the morning session of the Fall Splash at Credit Union Place in Summerside. The meeting and awards will take place at The Oval. Times will be finalized closer to the date, once the meet schedule is out.
Clubs will be permitted to appoint three (3) voting delegates to represent their club at the meeting. All are welcome to attend both the AGM and the awards ceremony!
 

2021-2022 Swim PEI Annual Awards

September 21, 2022

Swim PEI is now accepting nominations for the 2021-2022 Annual Awards.   The Nomination Deadline is close of business on Friday, October 21st.
Nominations will be accepted from the Swim PEI community in the following categories:

Alex B Campbell Award
Barney Bree Award
Coach of the Year Award
Official of the Year Award
Administrator of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award
Honourary Lifetime Achievement Membership Award
David Neil Mills Memorial Award

Awards for the following categories are awarded based on a tabulation of FINA points for events swimmers participated in September 1, 2021 – August 31, 2022.  Nominations are not accepted for these categories.

Top 10 & Under Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)
Top 11-12 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)
Top 13-14 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)
Top 15-17 Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)
Top 18 & Over Swimmer Award (1 each for Female & Male)

 
Detailed Awards Criteria can be found here: Swim PEI Award Criteria 2021
Please provide as much detail as possible on why you feel the nominee is deserving of the award.
Nominations will only be accepted by email. Please send nominations to admin@swimpei.com with the subject Swim PEI Awards.
 

2022 Canada Games Swim Team Announced!

May 25, 2022

The 2022 Canada Summer Games swim team has been finalized. See the link below for the full list of athletes who will be attending the 2022 Canada Summer Games August 5th-14th in Niagara, Ontario. Congratulations to all!
2022 CANADA SUMMER GAMES- Final Team Selection
More info will follow including info for athletes and parents to attend a Zoom call on Tuesday, May 31st.

Special Bylaw Meeting

May 11, 2022

Swim PEI will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, June 11th at the Credit Union Place in Summerside prior to the Summerside meet. This meeting will allow the board of directors as well as voting delegates from the member clubs to review and pass the amendments to the Swim PEI Bylaws. All club registered members, swimmers, coaches, and officials, are invited to attend. Only those identified as voting members will be eligible to vote.
The proposed bylaw amendments can be found at the link below.
Bylaw review – proposed amendments
All guidelines on the voting process can be found below. Those representing a club as a voting member must submit a voting delegate registration form at least 7 days prior to the meeting (June 4, 2022).
AGM Voting Delegate Info

Swim PEI AVIS/Budget Promotion

March 16, 2022

Swim PEI is excited to announce we are now offering our members discounted vehicle rental rates through a partnership with Avis Budget Group and Swimming Canada.
Avis and Budget are here for you anytime and anywhere. As a Swim PEI member, enjoy up to 30% off Avis base rates when you PAY NOW using AWD # F221810. Additionally, rent by June 30th 2022 and get a free upgrade. Visit www.avis.ca/swimpei and book your vehicle rental today! For a unique and expedited experience, sign up for Avis Preferred and accelerate your rewards.
As an added bonus, Swim PEI members can also enjoy up to 35% off Budget PAY NOW base rates by visiting www.budget.ca/swimpei and using BCD # B166110 and get a free upgrade when renting by June 30th 2022.
The mobility landscape is rapidly changing, and Avis Budget Group is driving towards the future, focusing on reinventing the car rental experience. Data-driven intelligence, company digitization and a global footprint are enabling connectivity, convenience and choice.
Travel safe with Avis Budget Group, as they follow the precautions and guidelines set out by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Safe travels!

Community Sport Coach Clinic

February 2, 2022

Swim PEI will be offering an online Community Sport Coach Clinic on Saturday, February 12th and Sunday, February 13th. Both days will go from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Both sessions must be attended to receive credit for the clinic. Island residents will be able to access the clinic for free, the non-resident fee will be $125. Deadline to register is Thursday, February 10th.
The Community Coach clinic is for new assistant coaches helping out with non-competitive swimmers. A community coach may work a maximum of two seasons before they are required to take the next level of training (Swimming 101). The community coach may assist at both practice and competition. It is not recommended that the community coach be responsible for a group.
Prerequisites – 15 years of age
Space is limited, register today!!
Registration for this clinic can be completed in the Swimming Canada online Learning Management System here: Coaches – Swimming Canada.
New coaches will have to create an account by scrolling down and clicking on the ‘New coaches’ sign up button.
Complete the registration info.
Once logged in, click on the ‘Clinics’ tab and the PEI clinic should be listed.
Click the register button to complete the registration process.
If you have any issues getting registered, please contact admin@swimpei.com.

Honourary Lifetime Achievement Membership Award

December 27, 2021

Swim PEI is excited to announce Marguerite Middleton as this year’s recipient of the Honourary Lifetime Achievement Award!
This award recognizes the many years of meritorious service to swimming in Prince Edward Island by an individual (or group). Through a long association with our sport, this person has shown leadership, been supportive and encouraging and has made significant contributions to the development and growth of swimming.
For the past 25 years, anyone who has been a part of the competitive swimming community has met and worked with Marguerite Middleton.
Marguerite has been involved with the sport of swimming since 1996 and has been a swim parent, club board member holding an executive position as the Treasurer for over 10 years, a Swim PEI board member since 2008 holding positions as Secretary, Treasurer and President at different times and still holds an executive position today. In 2009 Marguerite assumed the role of Provincial Officials Chair representing PEI on the National Officials Committee and subsequently the Provincial Official Development Committee. Marguerite is currently the appointed representative for the Atlantic Provinces on the Officials, Competition, and Rules Committee for Swimming Canada. Marguerite has been and continues to be the person with the most experience and knowledge about the sport of swimming in the province when it comes to competition and officiating. She has given countless volunteer hours of her time to the swim community and is always ready and willing to help on the pool deck in any role.
Marguerite has been a certified level 5 Master Official since 2007 and was a key official for the 2009 Canada Summer Games held in Prince Edward Island. She has officiated at many National level meets specializing as Starter but has worked in various roles. She has represented PEI at Eastern & Western Canadian Championships, Canadian Summer Nationals, Canadian Junior Championships, Usports Swimming Championships and the Canadian Olympic and Para-Olympic Trials. Marguerite is the only Island swim official ever nominated to represent Canada at the international level and has had various appointments from 2014 – 2018. In 2017 Marguerite was awarded the Ken Filippelli Award of Excellence in Officiating” by Swim Canada.
With all this experience Marguerite has always been willing and eager to share her knowledge with officials new to swimming and with those following the Swim Canada Officials Pathways. Marguerite has mentored and trained every new official on PEI for many years. Her dedication and commitment to excellence has developed many swimming officials over the years and has raised the sport to a higher level in this province. Her years of dedication and commitment at the provincial level has elevated her to the point where she is known as the ‘go-to’ person in Prince Edward Island for all things competition and officiating. She is well respected by all the athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
The sport of swimming would not be where it is today in this province without her involvement, guidance, commitment, and dedication to excellence. She is a true volunteer and has made a big impact on the sport of swimming in our community over the past 25 years. It gives us great pleasure to award Marguerite Middleton with the Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chair of Swim PEI, Mitch O’Shea, presenting Marguerite with her award.

Canada Games and HP Training Opportunity

November 19, 2021

Swim PEI has confirmed training opportunities for Canada Games and High Performance swimmers the weekend of November 26th-28th. Pierre Lafontaine will be on the Island during that time. The outline of training times is listed below. If there is anyone interested is registering for the Canada Games program, who did not this past September, the registration form is linked below as well. Please fill it out and send it back prior to attending next weekend. There is also a $60 fee for those who are wanting to be considered for selection to Canada Games which can be paid to Swim PEI. Payment details are outlined on the registration form.
All swim times will take place at the Bell Aliant Centre in Charlottetown.
Friday, November 26th 
Lanes 1-4: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, November 27th 
Lanes 4-7: 8:00am-11:00am
Lanes 1-4: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, November 28th 
Lane 5-8: 9:30am-11:30am
Multi-purpose Room: 11:45am-12:45pm
Canada Games Swimmer Registration Form
Any questions, please reach out to swimpei@outlook.com