Kenora Swimming Sharks

2010-2011 REGISTRATION Deadlines

By now current Kenora Swimming Sharks families will have been contacted via email by our Membership and Swimmers Accounts representative to pre-register for the 2010-2011 season.  It is important for the club to have a good idea of numbers going into the season to make appropriate arrangements for pool time and coaching. ... read more

KSS Annual General Meeting

All returning and new members will be invited to attend our AGM on Sunday September 26 from 3:30 – 5:30.  Kids will be in the pool, parents and other members will be in the Rotary Room at the Kenora Recreation Centre. Please plan to attend. The Kenora Swimming Sharks is an ... read more

KSS 2010 LUND/MERC DRAW ~ We have Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kirk Gemmil of Winnipeg and Bill Kennedy of Kenora who went in on a ticket together and came out winners!  Thanks to everyone who came out to see the big moment!  We have a message from our Acting Fundraising Coordinator Colleen Jones: I would like to thank everyone who ... read more

Ontario Summer Games ~ NWO team in Sudbury!

Post Meet Summary:  The NWO team produced some impressive results at the Ontario Summer Games. The smallest team at the meet with 17 of a possible 24 swimmers brought home 22 medals in total. Leading the way were Takara Martin from the Northwest Narwahls (4 silver, 1 bronze) and Paige ... read more

What the Coach Looks For In a Swim Performance

There are many things a coach is looking for in a swim performance.  In general, a coach is looking for these four things:  proper attitude, a best time, proper technique, and winning.  Few swimmers achieve all four aspects in a single race.  When they do, that is a job well ... read more

Winning is not about headlines and hardware. It’s only about attitude. A winner is a person who goes out today and every day and attempts to be the best athlete and best person they can be. Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.