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Jason Allen

Good day swimmers/parents, Friendly reminder of the upcoming sizing event that will be held: Friday Nov. 3 @ Canterbury Pool – 16:30 to 18:30 Saturday Nov. 4 @ Francois Dupuis – 7:00 am to 9:00 am *Both sessions have been extended 30 minutes to accommodate conflict with swimmers session.* **Sizing available for all parkas sizes and only women medium and large shell jackets. No men shell jacket sample available for sizing. A model of the backpack, mesh bag and towel will be on display for reference.** *** Important note: We’ve...

Jason Allen

120 Bronze,Silver, Gold, and Youth Swimmers are travleing accross town to participate in their first racing oppoutunity of the year. These swimmers will be participating on Saturday October 28 at the Nepean Sportsplex. GO Kingfish information (Entries, session start times, etc) can be found on our website under Club Events. SWIM OTTAWA INVITATIONAL HEAT SHEETS updated October 27 @ 3:30pm All swimmers will receive a swim cap once they arrive at the swim meet GO Kingfish have Second Warm ups: 4:00-4:25pm. Be on deck at 3:30-3:40pm Pool Location: Nepean Sportsplex-1701...

Jason Allen

50 GO Peform and GP Perform ID Swimmers are travleing accross town to participate in their first racing oppoutunity of the year. These swimmers will be participating Saturday October 21 only. GO Kingfish information (Entries, session start times, etc) can be found on our website under Club Events. Important Information: The City of Ottawa will be replacing a Bridge at Percy road and the 417 on October 19--23. Please take the back roads to Nepean Sportsplex Session Timelines posted as of October 20- The following information can be found at...

Jason Allen

Congratulations to Viviane Partridge on earning the Swim Ontario Dan Taylor Award for the Eastern Ontario Region. The Dan Taylor Team Aquatic Supplies Regional Student Athlete Scholarship commemorates Dan Taylor in recognition of his 40 year commitment to the sport of swimming in Ontario. Dan firmly believed that “it takes a region” to raise a child and poured his heart and soul into supporting the North East Region swimming community as a volunteer coach, official, club administrator, Regional Chair and Swim Ontario Board member. Recipients of this scholarship reflect Dan...

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GO Members: GO Members: The Greater Ottawa Kingfish have been informed that the University of Ottawa Pool will be closed until October 06, 2023 to install a new filtration system and bulkehead at the pool. Along with the new HVAC system installed two years ago, uOttawa is installing the new filtration System as a solution to fix air circulation/quality issues that have occurred in the past. This plan will allow the pool to stay open long term and will facilitate all future programing in a healthy environment. Update: uOttawa is...

Jason Allen

Dear GO Kingfish families, We are pleased to announce that online registration will open for the 2023/2024 GO Kingfish swim season the week of August 14, 2023. It is mandatory that all families read the 2023/2024 Member’s Handbook, once available All returning swimmers must be registered using our online registration system before September 08, 2023. A walk-through guide for the online registration process can be found on our website: 2023-2024 Registration Guide. GO Kingfish Swimmer's Group Assignment for the upcoming 2023/2024 season will be posted and distributed the week of...

Jason Allen

GOOD LUCK to our 13 Swimmers atteding the 2023 Swimming Canada Summer Championships: Aug 1-07, 2023 The following are meet reminders for Swimming Canada Speedo Summer Championships this coming Week – all updated information can be found on Swimming Canada: Pre meet training in TPASC on Monday July 31 is from 3:30-5:30pm Coach Jason and Coach Simon will be lead coaches at the competition - please contact them for any questions. Please: 1. Make sure you have all your Team Gear this weekend-always on unless swimming! Team Caps-have extras--this is...

Jason Allen

Good Luck to our 26 GO Swimmers attending the Swim Ontario Summer Swimming championships This Weekend! All updated information can be found @ Man Sask Meet Central Pre meet training in Winnipeg on Thursday Morning July 06, 2023. 1. Make sure you have all your Team Gear this weekend-always on unless swimming! Team Caps-have extras--this is a mandatory piece of equipment. Team Shirts Other Team Paraphernalia-Stay warm in between events: Including wearing shoes on your feet! 2. Please arrive 15 minutes early to your scheduled warmups and bus departure to...

Jason Allen

Good Luck to our 15 GO Swimmers attending the Swim Ontario Summer Swimming championships This Weekend! All updated information can be found @ Swim Ontario Meet Central Pre meet training in Toronto on Wednesday July 05 from 4:30 to 6:00pm 1. Make sure you have all your Team Gear this weekend-always on unless swimming! Team Caps-have extras--this is a mandatory piece of equipment. Team Shirts Other Team Paraphernalia-Stay warm in between events: Including wearing shoes on your feet! 2. Please arrive 25 minutes early to your scheduled warmups to avoid...

Jason Allen

Good Luck to our GO Swimmers attending the Swim Ontario Fetivals This Weekend! All updated information can be found @ Swim Ontario Meet Central 1. Make sure you have all your Team Gear this weekend-always on unless swimming! Team Caps-have extras--this is a mandatory piece of equipment. Team Shirts Other Team Paraphernalia-Stay warm in between events: Including wearing shoes on your feet! 2. Please arrive 25 minutes early to your scheduled warmups to avoid having to rush! Change in Session times The following changes have been made to the session...