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 ...
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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 Bulletin Board
Located in the entrance vestibule of the Recreation Centre it will contain copies of clubs weekly newsletter ...
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Swim Wear & Equipment
During Training Sessions
SwimsuitOptional 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 CapsRecommended but not compulsory. ...
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Fundraising Policy
Fundraising Requirements
The club executive will set a fundraising requirement for each swim group member.
The fundraising requirements for the 2009-2010 season are the following:
Raffle commitment
Competitive Group 1 – 2 books of tickets in each KSS Raffle
Competitive Group 2 – 2 books of tickets in each KSS Raffle
Competitive Group 3 – 1.5 ...
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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 (September to July). Each swimmer must also pay a mandatory KSS annual membership fee which helps cover some of the administrative ...
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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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Travel Policy
The KSS Travel Policy has been developed over many years. Our primary goal is to teach each KSS 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.
It is important that swimmers experience the ...
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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 “swim clubs” then go to “ insurance and risk”) you will find a section dealing with the ...
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