Kenora Swimming Sharks By-laws
The KSS Executive will be reviewing the Sharks Bylaws during the 2010-2011 swim season. We are currently governed by the Kenora Swimming Sharks By-Laws amended September 2009. Please feel free to send any suggestions you may have for By-law amendments to the Club President via the Contact Us link at ...
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Volunteer Policy
In order for the club to run smoothly, a dedicated team of members each contributing volunteer hours for the benefit of the club is required. The number of hours required of each family will be determined by the number of members swimming with the club and in which group the ...
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Behaviour & Ethics
All KSS coaches are required to be members of the “Canadian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (CSCTA)”. The CSCTA has a written “Code of Ethics and Conduct” for all their members. Since 1999 the KSS has adopted this code of ethics and conduct, with amendments made to reflect the position ...
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Communication
The smooth operation of a large club such as the KSS depends upon effective communication with and between all members. The KSS attempts to maintain regular communication with our membership as follows:
KSS Website
www.swimmingsharks.com is where you will find all KSS information and publications, as well as links to other swimming ...
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Swim Wear & Equipment
During Training Sessions
Swimsuit
Optional design and colour. We would recommend that girls wear either one piece training suits or Speedo or TYR training bikinis (these stay on when swimmers dive into the water, and help to relieve shoulder strain caused by suit straps on the shoulders).
Swim Caps
Recommended but not compulsory. However, ...
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Fundraising Policy
Fundraising Requirements
The club executive will set a fundraising requirement for each swim group.
The fundraising requirements are as follows:
Raffle commitment
Competitive Group 1 – $400 worth of tickets in each KSS Raffle
Competitive Group 2 – $400 worth of tickets in each KSS Raffle
Competitive Group 3 – $300 worth of tickets in each KSS ...
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Swim Fees Policy
Annual Registration and Membership Fees
All swimmers must pay an annual Swim Ontario registration fee which covers Swim Canada’s mandatory insurance for each of our swimmers for the swim year. Each swimmer must also pay a mandatory KSS annual membership fee which helps cover some of the administrative / office costs ...
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Training Policy
Reporting to Workouts:
Swimmers should arrive at the pool or gym (for Dryland sessions) ten (10) minutes proceeding the scheduled workout time. This will give the swimmer enough time to get changed and to be out on the pool deck prior to the scheduled start time of each training session. As ...
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Meet Policy
A primary goal of the KSS is to teach each swimmer how to travel to competition both as an individual athlete and as a member of the team and to teach the swimmer to be self-reliant.
Swimmers may travel with the team or with parents/friends. Swimmers may share accommodations with teammates ...
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Insurance Coverage
The Kenora Swimming Sharks is insured through a policy with Swim Ontario. Your annual swim fee covers the cost of insurance.
If you visit the Swim Ontario web site at www.swimontario.com (go to “club services” then go to “ insurance and risk”) you will find a section dealing with the coverage ...
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