About Us

Who We Are

The Kenora Swimming Sharks (KSS) are a non-profit sports organization run by a volunteer parent executive which directs the financial and administrative affairs of the club. We hire professional coaches (Head Coach and assistant coaches), establish a budget, and set fees and salaries. In addition we organize and take part in various fundraising activities to help meet our budget needs. Programs are offered for all levels of swimmers, from novice pre-competitive levels (Junior Sharks) to national level competitors, and Masters swimmers.

Our Mission

The Kenora Swimming Sharks mission is to ensure that all KSS members are getting the best possible program while keeping our costs at a reasonable level.

Our Goals

Team Goals

Assist the swimmers to achieve their swimming goals and strive for excellence
Increase the team atmosphere and spirit among our competitive swimmers
Encourage parents and guardians to participate in more club activities
Improve and update the club’s website and publicity.
Maintain a healthy and viable swim membership for each of the Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions

Hosting Goals

Determined each season

Competitive Goals

KSS will have members compete in all sanctioned Northwestern Ontario Regional Swim Meets as well as a number of additional meets outside of our region. Swimmers from all levels of the club will have the opportunity to compete at least once in each of the fall, winter and spring sessions.

Financial Goals

Maintain or improve the club’s good financial position and continue to keep our swim fees reasonable / affordable.

Fundraising Goals

KSS holds two raffles a year in the Spring and Winter with other fundraising opportunities throughout the year such as Swim-a-thon. We encourage all members to participate in fundraising and we strive to sell out each raffle.

Our Philosophy

Our goal at all levels of our club, from Junior Sharks to Masters to national level competitive swimmers, is to encourage each swimmer to strive for excellence. This means trying your absolute hardest each and every time you are in the pool and/or gym, and having fun doing it! As a Club we will provide the framework and support (coaching, pool time, and financial support) to allow our members to achieve all of their goals.