Competitive Swimming

• The Pirates emblem is a symbol of excellence composed of courage, skill, effort and self-reliance.
• We work to make the Pirates a team we can be proud of.
• Each student-athlete is responsible for the success and reputation of the team.
• We carry ourselves with dignity, knowing our actions and words reflect on our teammates.
• We are doers, and are in control of our destinies.
• We are not normal, average, or mediocre, nor will we pretend to be.
• We do what others think is impossible every day.
• We see opportunities everywhere, and we take advantage of them.
• We relish challenges.
• We are committed to our team and our dreams. Our dreams are achievable, and self-discipline is the tool we use to achieve them.
• We accept responsibility for our performance, and will always be honest with ourselves.
• We embrace the path to excellence as a necessary process to becoming a better person.
• We have high expectations of ourselves and those around us as we strive to improve every day.
• We treat people the way we wish to be treated: with respect.
• We are happy, but never satisfied. We know there is always room for improvement. 
• We value worthy opponents because they can bring out our best. 
• We know that succeeding means taking risks. We are not afraid of losing, because we learn volumes from every loss.
• We support our own and our teammates’ excellence. 
• We encourage positive peer pressure: we help our teammates to be their best.
• Every swimmer on this team is important and has a role to play in helping the team to reach its goals. 
• We respect one another. We value one another. We look for the good in one another.
• We know that we only succeed when we pull for one another and care for one another.

Why Swim with the Pirates? 

• Build your self-confidence through goal setting.
• Compete in swim meets at your own level.
• Never be a benchwarmer in swimming.
• Develop athletic skills in a non-contact sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.
• Improve your academic performance by showing commitment to excellence in all areas of life.
• Have the opportunity to travel with friends and family to other areas of the country for regional swim meets.
• Form friendships that last a lifetime!

Cost: Varies by training level. Please refer to the chart below:

School Locations:

• Grade 6-9: École Broxton Park School (505 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove)
• Grade 10-12: Memorial Composite High School (50 Westerra Centre, Stony Plain) OR Spruce Grove Composite High School (1000 Calahoo Road, Spruce Grove)

Location: TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (221 Jennifer Heil Way, Spruce Grove)

Transportation: Students will be bused midday to the facilities for their swim programming, where they can be picked up at the end of the day.

Athlete Development Research: Swimming Long Term Athlete Development Strategy

Junior High Schedule

The Junior High swimming schedule runs on a six-day rotation. Below is a sample three-week schedule:

High School Schedule

The High School swimming schedule runs on a five-day rotation. Below is a sample three-week schedule:

For more information on the Parkland Pirates, please contact:

Ryan MacDonald
Phone: 780-807-8665
Email: info@parklandpirates.com