Celebrating Coach Scott's 25 Years of Coaching Excellence at NKB July 12, 2025 Please join us as we raise a cheer to one of the most dedicated, impactful, and occasionally pink-accessorized coaches the Barracudas have known, Coach Scott! Twenty-five years at one club is an extraordinary testament to loyalty, passion, and enduring excellence, so we celebrate both the legacy he's building and the momentum he is leading with into the remarkable years still to come. Coach Scott has been a steadfast force leading NKB's growth and transformation. He works with...

End of Season Fiesta June 27, 2025 NKB believes that greatness is not achieved in isolation; it is built together as a community. Our End of Season Fiesta is a perfect reminder of this belief, where sun hats replaced racing caps, cheers gave way to laughter, and podiums transformed into dinner tables. With the sun shining and energy high, we gathered swimmers, parents, coaches, and all NKB families to celebrate the season with food, games, fun, and an abundance of gratitude. The day was not just about swimming but about...

�� Hats Off to the Grads! June 17, 2025 "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." — Michael Phelps That mindset has carried these Mighty Barracudas through early mornings, long seasons, complex sets, and even harder choices — and it's only the beginning. Their path has included balancing school deadlines with demanding training schedules, sacrificing weekends for competitions, early mornings, late-night study sessions, and saying no to social plans — all in pursuit of something greater. But it's also been filled with...

From Regionals to Trials, NKB Excels - and wins again the Team Banner June 15, 2025 Over the last weekend and into midweek, NKB swimmers had standout performances. They showed what being Mighty is all about across two Championship competitions, Canadian Trials and the Eastern Ontario LC Regional Championships. At Regionals: Building the Next Wave For many swimmers, Regionals marks their first taste of championship-level racing—and what a weekend it was. With a powerful team showing, NKB won the overall meet and lit up the leaderboard with new records and...

NKB Puts the FUN in FUNdamentals June 5, 2025 At NKB, we believe the best swimmers are built on a foundation of joy, confidence, and connection — and that starts early. This past weekend was a perfect reminder of why we do what we do, as two events brought our youngest swimmers together to compete, laugh, and grow. First up was Green, Black, and Blue, a friendly and unforgettable 10&Under showdown with our neighbours from Perth Stingrays. The pool was packed with cheers, lane races, and even a cup-stacking challenge....

Record-Breaking Catch-Up: From Winter Grind to Spring Momentum April 23, 2025 As we head into championship season, it's time to catch up on some well-earned updates to the NKB record board — because from the winter grind to the spring race energy, our swimmers have been steadily raising the bar. ✅ Osborn Zhang quietly made history, breaking one of the oldest marks in our books with a new 10&Under club record in the 100 Breaststroke—1:31.77. The previous record dates back to before NKB even took its current form. This is...

Three NKB Swimmers Invited to Swim Ontario's Canada Games Stage 3 Camp. April 23, 2025 NKB proudly announces that Kate Sullivan, Ilyes Soltani, and Deniz Capraz were selected to attend Swim Ontario's Stage 3 Canada Games Development Camp. The Canada Games, held every two years, are Canada's largest multi-sport event and represent the highest level of provincial and territorial competition. Since 1967, they have been a launchpad for Canada's future Olympians, world champions, and sports leaders. The Stage 3 Camp is a critical step in the pathway toward selection for...

NKB Celebrates the Successes of the 2023-2024 Season September 19, 2024 This week sees the Barracudas coming together for the first official time of the 20204-2025 season, but not without celebrating the Olympic levels, literally and figuratively, from this past 2023-2024 season. As they do every year, these Mighty Barracudas have ridden the waves of success and we are excited to celebrate them! 2023-2024 NKB Award Winners If your swimmer was recognized but did not receive their award, please contact [email protected] to arrange pick up from the NKB office. AWARD...

MEET THE 2024-2025 NKB COACHING STAFF! September 17, 2024 Barracudas, we are excited to introduce you to the coaches who will be working with your swimmers this year! The NKB Coaching Staff is dedicated to swimming and to fostering growth in our swimmers as both individuals and athletes. Their extensive background as swimmers, combined with their coaching experience, professional expertise, and ongoing commitment to certification and professional development, forms the foundation of NKB’s exceptional success. Scott Faithfull Head Coach, Performance Elite Coach Email: [email protected] Scott is returning as the head...

NKB's Julie Brousseau and the Canadian Ladies Headed to Olympic Final NKB's very own Julie Brousseau swam prelims on Day 6 of the 2024 Paris Olympics as part of the woman's 4 x 200 freestyle relay, and they are finals bound! Joined by Emma O'Croinin, Ella Jansen, and Mary-Sophie Harvey, the ladies are seeded sixth heading into this evening, with Summer McIntosh expected to join the relay as they go for gold. Pull out all your spirit gear, remember to add touches of pink for our girl Julie, and get...