Dear Goldfins Community,

The 2023/24 swim season was an incredible year for our athletes and our club.

The Goldfins saw many record breaking and personal best swims across all competitive groups.

The Goldfins were successful in their bid for the 2025 Speedo Canadian Masters Swimming Championship and look forward to hosting the ​event in May. This will be great opportunity to see many Masters swimmers from across Canada compete and the opportunity to officiate ​on a National swim deck in our home pool.

The Goldfins Board of Directors worked diligently on governance, budgets, growth, and future planning for the ongoing success of the ​Goldfins for years to come during 2023/24. This swim season welcomes some new faces to the board. We look forward to continuing our ​successes in and out of the pool as we continue our Project Streamline pathway.

The Board would like to thank all our Coaches, Administration, Members, Volunteers and Community ​Stakeholders for their continued support and contributions to the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club.

On behalf of the Goldfins Board of Directors,

Randall Keays

Dear Goldfins Families,

What a great year it has been! Last season the Goldfins graduated its largest ever class, with 15 swimmers graduating high school in June ​2024. July 2024 will see the Olympic Games hosted in Paris, France with Goldfins member Blake Tierney representing Team Canada! As ​an Olympic year – and with graduating so many members – summer 2024 will be a natural transition period as the Club continues to ​grow and evolve. Goldfins coaches will continue to deliver an inclusive and progressive program for all ages and abilities. The mission for ​the Club is to “Excellence in sport, excellence in life” by creating an environment of Inclusive, Committed, Community, Excellence.

I want to thank everybody for their support in the 2023-2024 season, I am happy to say that the Club grew at all levels, from grassroots to ​competitive to Masters. Thank you to everyone that worked hard to keep the pool a safe and welcoming place to be. Goldfins swimmers ​will move through our White (LTAD Learn to Train), Blue (LTAD Train to Train) and Gold (LTAD Train to Train/Train to Compete), with each ​stage having a dedicated curriculum to best fit each stage of athlete development.

The Goldfins Swim Club continues to offer the best educated and NCCP certified coaches in the country, with two coaches on staff that ​are Senior Coach Certified, three that are Age Group Trained and all staff with a minimum of 101 Coach Trained. For 2024 Coach Gary will ​join me as a graduate of the Advanced Coach Diploma program through the Canadian Sport Institute. As part of our NCCP training all ​coaches must go through the Making Ethical Decisions module that helps to ensure you are getting the highest standards from the staff ​as we coach and mentor your child(ren).

I am looking forward to seeing you on the pool deck and thank you for choosing the Saskatoon Goldfins ​Swim Club as your sport provider.

Yours in Swimming,

Steven Hitchings, ChPC NCI Advanced Coach

Head Coach

Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club

Excellence in sport, excellence in life.

Saskatoon Goldfins provides growth and development opportunities to teach life skills through the sport of ​swimming. Our successes are celebrated by the excellence we achieve in and out of the pool.

We provide opportunities and pathways for all ages, ​abilities, cultures, and identities.

We are stronger when we support each other through ​our challenges and celebrate our successes.

We show up for ourselves and for our team.

We work to achieve our best as an organization and ​as individuals.

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Board of Directors proudly ​approved our Strategic Plan (2023-2026) in January of 2023.

Click on the image to view the plan!

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is governed by a Board of Directors, which is elected by the membership. The current Board members ​are listed below as well as on our website under Coaches and Board.

Board meetings are usually held the third Tuesday of the month during the swim season. All club members are entitled to attend regular ​board meetings, and are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting, usually held in November, and the Spring General Meeting, ​usually held in May. Each member family is entitled to vote at the Annual and Spring meetings.

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Randall Keays

Tracey Kennedy

Amanda Anderson (Dwight Grayston - mentee)

Carey Hodgson

Registrar

Public Relations

Officials

Meet Manager

Team Manager

Jay Magus

Rebecca Gotto

VACANT

Rachel Boyko

Belinda Bilous (Drew Findlay - mentee)

Bingo

Fundraising

Equipment

Sponsorship

Shawna Dubiel

Shawna Dubiel

Tina Zimonick

Kae-Lynn Gebhardt

Steven Hitchings

Every year, members pay a separate fee for their swimmer(s) to be registered with Swimming Natation Canada or SNC, which is the ​Canadian amateur swimming sport governing body.

SNC:

• registration provides swimmers with nationally and internationally recognized amateur status in the sport
• registration will provide swimmers with an SNC number, which is required before they can compete
• is the body that sets the rules for swimming competitions, within which the provincial and local organizations must operate
• governs the coaching of amateur swimmers and sets standards for coaching behavior
• sets the standards for officiating, and maintains the roster of Master Officials who can be called upon to officiate at major international ​events

Through SNC, Canada is represented at World Aquatics Championships, which is the governing body of swimming on the international ​level.

At the provincial level, the operating arm of SNC is Swim Saskatchewan. The new vision statement of Swim Saskatchewan is “Better lives ​through swimming.”

Swim Sask:

• is a member agency of Sask Sport, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, and the Saskatchewan Recreation Society
  
• has a full time Executive Director, a full time Executive Assistant, as well as a technical director. The Board of Directors is elected ​annually from parent volunteers within the sport. Each club is guaranteed a voice at the Board through the election of its SNC Director.
  
• actively supports and promotes swimming through its involvement with both the Winter and Summer competitive swim clubs
  
• supports a “Sport for All” philosophy, including summers Parks and Recreation swim lessons, Masters swimming, and PARA ​participation and competition
  
• sets and maintains the rules for local competitions within the rules of SNC
  
• sets the “A” and “AA” qualifying standards for competition at the provincial level and maintains provincial age group records. Swim ​Sask supports the dual Manitoba/Saskatchewan “AA” Provincial Championships at the end of the short and long course seasons, as ​well as the short course “A” Provincials
  
• provides liability insurance for all registered swimmers and clubs
  

Money owed families may be given following the criteria outlined below:

• Money owed will be reviewed as a result of withdrawing from the Club for medical reasons, injuries or relocation. ​Disciplinary reasons will not be considered.
• Money owed to a swimming family will only be issued by cheque, not in the form of cash.
• The effective date for determining money owed will be the date the Club Registrar has been informed in formal letter/email.
• Registration paid by a third party (Kidsport, Jumpstart, etc.) will not be returned to the member.
• Approval of payment of any money owed remains with the Goldfins Executive and may not be appealed.
• Fundraising fees are non-refundable or transferable.
• Fundraising credits earned are non-refundable or transferable but will be held on account for a period of two years ​following withdrawal, after which they will be forfeited.
• Mandatory bingos must be paid in full at $120 per bingo or worked

To withdraw a competitive swimmer, “Official notice to withdraw” must be emailed to the Goldfins Office at administration@goldfins.ca ​to initiate the process. Please do not give either written or verbal notice to the Coach(es) as this will not constitute “official notice” ​received by the Goldfins Office.

If you are a Masters, SwimFit, or post-secondary swimmer and would like to withdraw, “Official notice to withdraw” must be emailed to the ​Goldfins Office at administration@goldfins.ca. This “Official notice to withdraw” is a 30-day notice given on the 1st of the month. Your ​registration will be closed at the end of the month. Please do not give either written or verbal notice to the Coach(es), as this will not ​constitute “official notice” received by the Goldfins Office.

All swimmers are required to provide a trained official at swim meets hosted by the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club as outlined below.

FOR ALL SWIM GROUPS

Officials are needed to run hosted meets. If a swimmer is entered in a meet, they are responsible for providing an official for all sessions of ​that meet, even if the swimmer is not swimming all sessions. We still need officials to run each session, whether the swimmer is swimming ​or not as well as working one additional session during any one of our other hosted meets.

For each session that an official was not provided a fee of $100 will be placed on your account.

The options for meeting the officiating requirements for hosted meets are as follows:

1. Officiate each session.
2. Provide an alternate trained official for the sessions.
   
3. Hire a trained official to work the sessions.
   
4. Pay a $100 fee for each session no official was provided.
   

OFFICIALS DRESS CODE

The dress code for Swim Saskatchewan sanctioned competitions consists of:

• Black Pants, Shorts, or Skirt
  
• Black Shoes
  
• White T-shirt or Polo (Timekeeper and Chief Timer)
  
• Red T-shirt or Polo (all other positions)
  

goldfins hosted meets

Meets for the upcoming year are determined at the beginning of each swim season and are posted to the team website.

For travel meets, we may offer Arranged Team Travel Meets, as well as Mandatory Team Travel Meets, which are determined at the ​beginning of each season.

Team Travel is offered to athletes 11 and over, however, 10 and under athletes may also participate in Team Travel with the restrictions ​noted below.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM

All athletes participating in team travel must complete a medical form prior to attending their first team travel meet of the season. The ​information provided in the form will be used to help ensure the safety and well-being of the swimmers.

team travel meets

Planning for team travel meets, including arranging chaperones, accommodation, meals and transportation will be done by the Team ​Manager in consultation with the Head Coach or Coach assigned to the meet.

ARRANGED TEAM TRAVEL (ATT) MEETS

• Parents have the option to register their 12 and over swimmer to attend ATT meets by a pre-determined deadline.
• Registering athletes for ATT commits them to ALL travel arrangements and associated costs (transportation, accommodations, meals ​and chaperone costs) for the duration of the meet.
• Once the sign up deadline has passed, no additions or non-medical withdrawals will be made unless approved by the Head Coach.
• Non-medical withdrawals after the sign-up deadline may result in the same cost to the family as if the swimmer had attended the ​ATT meet.

MANDATORY TEAM TRAVEL (MTT) MEETS

Certain meets throughout the season, including the senior meets requiring air travel, will be designated as mandatory team travel.

• Athletes 12 and over attending the meet must commit to MTT by a pre-determined deadline.
• Registering athletes for MTT commits them to ALL travel arrangements and associated costs (transportation, accommodations, meals ​and chaperone costs) for the duration of the meet.
• Once the sign up deadline has passed no additions or non-medical withdrawals will be made unless approved by the Head Coach.
• Non-medical withdrawals after the sign-up deadline may result in the same cost to the family as if the swimmer had attended the ​MTT meet.
• In the event that an athlete wishes to be excused from team travel, a formal exemption request must go to the Head Coach.
• Athletes may attend one day bus meets. These meets will be mandatory for all athletes participating, regardless of age, unless ​otherwise noted.
  

11 YEAR OLD POLICY

When team travel is offered, 11 year old athletes achieving meet qualifying standards will be given the option to:

• travel and eat with the team and stay with their parents;
• attend the meet with their parents; or
• upon approval of the head coach, participate fully in all aspects of team travel and will stay, eat and travel with the team.

10 & UNDER POLICY

When team travel is offered, athletes 10 and under will be given the option to travel and eat with the team, based on seat availability, but ​must stay in the hotel with their parents.

Bullying is a societal problem which is impacting individual’s wellbeing in all areas of school, work, sport, and home life. In the sporting ​world, bullying sometimes hides behind the disguise of teamwork and the push for excellence, so it’s often difficult to pinpoint. Whether it ​is exhibited by athletes, parents, coaches or staff members, disrespectful behaviour has become a growing concern in our gyms, ​swimming pools, rinks and on our playing fields.

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club will not tolerate disrespectful or bullying behavior of any kind. All athletes, parents, coaches and ​associated members are expected to display a positive attitude, respectful behavior and support to all members of this organization ​whether at practice or at an external sporting venue. To ensure that a culture of bullying does not exist at Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, it ​is expected that all members read, understand and abide by the following Bully Prevention Code of Conduct.

Due to the pervasiveness of bullying in sports, Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club takes a no-nonsense approach to all bullying behavior and ​ALL members will be held accountable for their behavior.

The Definition of Bullying is:

• Targeting an individual or group with repetitive and intentional negative actions.
• When one person has more power over others and those being targeted feel they are unable to defend themselves.
• When the person being targeted feels alone, afraid, or unwelcome in the organization.

Types of Bullying include:

• Physical Aggression: pushing, grabbing, hitting, pinching, spitting, tripping, etc. Also includes destroying property and threatening.
• Social Alienation: gossiping, spreading rumors, intentionally excluding from a group.
• Verbal Aggression: name calling, put downs, swearing, screaming or yelling at a person.
• Intimidation: threatening others to do something, threatening with a weapon.
• Sexual Harassment: any comments or actions of a sexual nature that are unwelcome and make the recipient uncomfortable. Any ​words written or spoken, or action taken, that ridicules a person’s gender, sexual orientation, or gender identification.
• Racial/Ethnic/Religious Harassment: offensive comments, jokes or behaviours that disparage or ridicule a person’s race, ethnic, or ​religious background.
• Cyber Bullying: using technology to frighten, embarrass, exclude or damage another person’s reputation. Can include emails, chat ​rooms, photographs, social media, text messages, etc.

Bullying will not be tolerated at the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club: the above definition and types of bullying fall under this portion of the ​Code of Conduct. If it is determined that repeated and intentional disrespectful and negative behavior is occurring, the following steps ​will be taken.

The athlete(s) primary coach will meet separately with the athlete(s) named as displaying the bullying behavior. The coach will ​review the Code of Conduct with the athlete(s) and the parent(s) will be notified. If it is determined the athlete is in violation of the ​code, the athlete will be instructed to stop the behaviors and the coach will determine an appropriate consequence. Primary coach ​will document the incident and forward the report to the President. If the initial complaint brought forward is serious or complex in ​nature, Step 1 may be omitted at the discretion of the coach and proceedings will start at Step 2 below.

If step one is not successful in resolving the issue or mitigating the problem, the President will start investigation procedures. The ​Primary Coach, President, parent(s), and possibly the athlete(s) will meet in person and each participant will sign a formal ​Confidentiality Agreement. The Code of Conduct will be reviewed and an appropriate consequence will be determined. The athlete ​and parents will be notified that a subsequent incident will result in a formal meeting with the Board of Directors, President, and ​Head Coach. The incident will be formally documented and filed with the President.

If the harassment/bullying issue is not resolved, Head Coach, Primary Coach, President, Board of Directors, parent(s) and ​athlete(s) will have a formal meeting initiated by the Head Coach. Consequences are given and FINAL WARNING is issued. The next ​step is a meeting with the Board of Directors to determine suspension or removal from the organization. The meeting is ​documented and filed with the President.

Athlete is suspended or removed from the organization and the suspension or removal process is documented and filed with the ​Main Office Filing System.

The following should also be noted:

• At any point, the police may become involved due to the severity of the incident.
  
• Depending on the severity of the incident, a formal investigation involving the President and Board of Directors may commence ​immediately and steps may be skipped possibly resulting in immediate suspension or expulsion from the sport organization.
  

If a parent is repeatedly displaying bullying behavior, any individual can report the incident to the Primary coach. Primary Coach is ​obligated to then report the incident to the Head Coach and the President. Head Coach, Primary Coach and parent will meet and ​each participant will sign a formal Confidentiality Agreement. A review of the Code of Conduct will be done and if it is determined ​that the parent is in breach of the Code, a request is made to the parent to stop the behaviors. The Incident is documented and filed ​with the President.

If the bullying behavior continues, Head Coach, Primary Coach and President will meet with parent and a consequence will be ​determined. The parent will be given notice that if behavior continues, they will not be allowed on site of the sporting venue during ​practice and /or competitions for a period of time or indefinitely. The incident is documented and filed with the President.

Head Coach, Primary Coach, President and Board of Directors will meet with the parent and a time frame is determined in which the ​parent is not allowed on site of the sporting venue during practice and/or competition. This is the FINAL WARNING before parent is ​completely barred from the organization. Incident is documented and filed with the Harrassment Officer.

Parent is barred from the sporting organization. Board of Directors can call a meeting with parent and/or provided with a letter of ​dismissal. Board of Directors can, on a case by case basis, determine whether or not the family is also barred from the organization. ​Incident is documented and forwarded to President.

The following should also be noted:

• At any point, the police may become involved due to the severity of the incident.
  

Parent and/or athlete will talk directly to the coach who is displaying the bullying behavior and inform them of the incident(s). ​Sometimes the coach does not realize how their behavior is coming across to others and a simple reminder of the Code of Conduct ​is all that is needed. Parent will document the meeting and all incidents of negative behavior and a copy is forwarded to the ​President.

If the parent and/or athlete feel that the issue has not been resolved, the parent and/or athlete will meet with Head Coach, ​President, and the coach displaying the bullying behavior. Each participant will sign a formal Confidentiality Agreement. The Code ​of Conduct will be reviewed and the President begins investigation procedures. The meeting is documented and filed with the ​President. If it is determined that the coach is in breach of the code of conduct, the coach will be required to stop or change ​behaviors, and will be notified that further incidents will result in a formal meeting with the Board of Directors and disciplinary action ​may occur.

Head Coach, President, Board of Directors and the coach/perpetrator will meet. Parents may be involved in this meeting but this is ​up to the Board. The Code of Conduct is reviewed and all incidents of bullying discussed and documented. Based on the ​investigation, the Board will determine what disciplinary action is needed. A FINAL WARNING is given to the coach and meeting is ​documented and filed with the President.

Coach is terminated from position. Meeting is documented and forwarded to the President as well as the main office filing system.

The following should also be noted:

• At any point from step 1 through 4, the police may be involved due to the severity of the incident.
  

In the event that a bullying complaint is made and/ or an investigation is required, whether it be for an athlete, parent, coach, or other ​member of the sporting organization, only those involved in the investigation will be advised of the complaint outcome. Parties to the ​incident will be interviewed individually by the investigator, along with anyone else who may be able to provide relevant information. ​Confidentiality Agreements will be contracts used to minimize gossip, hearsay or the spread of misinformation within the sporting ​community.

• Retaliation against any individual for reporting an incident under this Code is a violation of this policy and will not be tolerated. Any ​retaliatory action should be reported immediately to the Board of Directors
• Similarly, a false accusation is a serious matter. A person making a false statement may face serious consequences.
• If an incident of high severity occurs, it is up to the Board of Directors and the President as to whether steps can be skipped and/or an ​individual is removed immediately from the organization. Incidents of high severity would include: breaking the law, inflicting physical ​injury, sharing of sexual images on-line, exploitation of a minor, and others.
• At any point in the process of a complaint, the police may become involved depending on the severity and/or nature of the ​complaint.

Please read this agreement carefully as this is for COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS ONLY. This information does not apply to Masters, SwimFit, Post-​Secondary, or to the Junior Goldfins Program.

This is the form that every family agrees to in the online registration when registering their swimmer(s). Please keep a copy for future ​reference.

Respect in Sport is an online module that all parents MUST complete prior to being allowed to register their competitive swimmer(s) for the ​2024-25 season. The course will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

In order to proceed with registering your swimmer(s) for the season, you must provide your Respect in Sport Certificate number ​demonstrating that you have taken the course (the Certificate number is provided by Respect in Sport once the course is completed). If ​your swimmer is a returning member, and you completed the online course in a previous season, the number will already be in your ​Goldfins account. You will not have to provide it again.

The only Respect in Sport Certificate the Club will accept is the Parent Module, no other.

Method of Payment: The Club accepts credit cards, cheques and etransfers. Credit cards are preferred. The Club does not accept ​cash.

Accounts: Must be paid in full by the 1st of every month. A current credit card must be on file or postdated cheques must be received ​before swimmer registration is approved. If paying by etransfer, the etransfer must be received by the Club Administrator on the 1st of ​the month. If the etransfer is not received on the 1st of the month, the non payment of fees will be treated the same as an NSF Cheque ​or Declined Credit Card with a $30 service charge being added to the member account.

No swimmer will be allowed in the water until registration is complete (which includes completion of the Respect in Sport online ​course) and approved. There will be no exceptions.

Should any account become overdue, a thirty (30) day grace period will be allowed. After 30 days, the Club will not subsidize any ​portion of the swimmer’s costs, and meet attendance privileges, as well as swimming privileges may be suspended until the account ​is cleared.

Membership privileges may be revoked if accounts are past due more than 60 days.

Any outstanding balance on account from the prior season must be cleared before new season registration will be processed. No ​swimmer will be allowed in the water until the outstanding balance has been cleared.

NSF Cheque or Declined Credit Card: A $30 service charge per transaction will be added to your member account in the case of a NSF ​cheque, declined credit card or non receipt of etransfer on the 1st of the month. The payment must be replaced by means of credit ​card or etransfer.

Withdrawal from the Club: If your swimmer is withdrawing from the Club before the end of the season (June 30), please read carefully ​the Withdrawal Policy in this Guide and/or under the Parents tab on our website for further information. It is important that you ​familiarize yourself with this policy.

Contact List: I give permission to the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club to include my child(ren)’s name, address, phone numbers and ​contact names to be distributed among swimmer families only.

Injuries: Notification of swimmer injuries must be reported to the swimmer’s coach, Club Registrar and Club Administrator within a ​week of injury.

Email Communication: I give consent to receive email communication, which may include emails from Swimming Canada, Swim ​Saskatchewan and swim sponsors.

Photographs: I give permission to the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club to publish (post) photographs of my child(ren) with name on the ​bulletin board (at HBAC, Shaw), website, Newsletter/Flash and in other promotional materials.

Bingo Penalty: There is a $200 fine per single session and $400 fine per double session for failing to attend a scheduled Bingo ​session(s) and/or not arranging a replacement and communicating that replacement to the Goldfins Bingo Coordinator. This fine ​must be paid in full within 30 days of the missed Bingo. Please see the Bingo Requirement in this Guide for further information.

Officials Clinics: I will register for an Officials Clinic every swimming season when they are offered.

Officiating: All families are required to officiate at swim meets hosted by the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. Please see the Officiating ​Requirements in this Guide for further information. I am aware that financial penalties of up to $100 for each missed session that I am ​required to work may occur.

Fundraising: Fundraising opportunities will be provided to all members. Participation in fundraising events is voluntary.

Equipment Requirements: Please go to www.goldfins.ca under the Club Policies tab for further information on specific equipment ​requirements for your swimmer’s group or refer to the group equipment list noted in this package. Equipment purchased through the ​club will be added to your member account.

Parent and Coach Roles/Resolution Process: I have read and understand the parent and coach roles and the resolution process.

Athlete and Parent Codes of Conduct: My swimmer(s) and I have read and understand the codes of conduct and agree to abide by ​them.

Bully Prevention Policy and Procedures: My swimmer(s) and I have read and understand the Bully Prevention Policy and Procedures.

Travel Meets: Several meets this year may be designated as arranged or mandatory team travel meets. Swimmers may be required ​to travel using club transportation for these meets.

Team Travel: Swimmer team travel costs for out of town meets will be posted to family accounts, usually within two weeks of meet ​completion, once receipts are in and costs are calculated. Please see Team Travel in this Guide for further information.

Meet Fees: Meet entry fees will be posted to family accounts, usually within 2 weeks of meet completion. No meet fees are charged for ​Goldfins hosted meets.

Chaperones: All chaperones will be required to have a criminal record check done each year, with assistance from the Saskatoon ​Goldfins Swim Club. Chaperones are also required to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure form.

I/we have read, understood and accept the terms as outlined above as part of our child(ren)’s membership with the Saskatoon ​Goldfins Swim Club.

Respect Group: Empowering people to recognize and prevent bulling, abuse, harassment, and discrimination (BAHD) through interactive, ​online certification. Across North America, youth-serving organizations have struggled with the issues of Abuse Prevention and Risk ​Management. Child-centered organizations want to create a safer, more ethical environment for participants by providing essential ​information to stakeholders. Respect Group training can help!

Respect in Sport’s Parent Program: Was developed to compliment Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders by reinforcing a parents role in a ​child or youth’s activities, encouraging positive sport behaviours, and providing insight into the various roles other individuals (such as ​coaches and officials) play. This program empowers parents to ensure the safety of their children, encourage positive and effective ​communication, and to enhance a child’s fun and camaraderie of the activity.

One of the most common reasons coaches, managers, and officials, of all ages, cite for leaving sport is unacceptable parent behaviour. ​The Respect in Sport Parent Program will help define a model of behaviour for all parents and create a more rewarding, safe and ​respectful environment for everyone involved.

Respect in Sport for Parents helps to:

• Ensure a commitment to the safety of all participants
• Enhance communication between parents, organization staff, coaches, officials, etc.
• Enable your organization, staff, and volunteers mitigate liability
• Provide parents detailed knowledge about preparing a young athlete for practices, games and other activities
• Help to retain recreation leaders, coaches, officials, and volunteers
• Make a value-based statement on behalf of your organization to all stakeholders
  

Respect Group online training features and benefits:

• Provides a consistent message suitable for parents and any youth-serving organization
• Fully bilingual, online delivery model
• Cost effective regardless of organization size, or participant’s geographic location
• Online, individual training solution that prevents unhealthy group dynamics
• Engaging instructional design, with expert clips and interactive questions and answers
• Customizable features; your logo, your photos, your relevant documents
• Ability to create a customized program introduction to emphasize your organization’s ​goals, mission, and vision
• Pro-active risk and liability tool
• Printable certificate of completion
• 24/7 live bilingual support line
  

role of the parent/guardian

• To support your child.
  
• To volunteer at club functions and meets.
  
• To ensure your child is on a good sleep schedule.
  
• To ensure your child is on a proper diet.
  
• To let the Coaches coach.
  
• To let the Board govern.
  
• To bring any concerns you have to your coach or board in a respectful and professional manner.
  

ROLE OF THE COACH

• To provide technical instruction to your child during practice time.
• To ensure every child receives equal and adequate instruction.
• To ensure the overall group learns in a positive, encouraging and safe environment.
• To provide and evaluate race plans based on the technical components taught at practice.
  

• Your first point of contact is your Squad Coach.
• If the issue is not resolved after meeting with the Squad Coach, please arrange a meeting with the Squad Coach and Head Coach.
  
• If the issue is still not resolved, please arrange a meeting with the Head Coach and the club President.
  

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is committed to providing our athletes with an environment that will enable them to achieve their ​potential, as well as an environment in which all athletes, coaches, staff and families are treated with courtesy and respect. Members and ​participants of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the Saskatoon ​Goldfins Swim Club, Swim Sask and Swimming Canada Codes of Conduct, which includes fairness, integrity and mutual respect.

I, the undersigned, hereby commit and contract to comply with the following as a condition of my continued membership with the ​Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. I understand that failing to comply with the contract can result in disciplinary sanctions, including ​expulsion.

I will be proud to represent the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club and will behave in a responsible and positive manner that reflects ​favorably on the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, its mandate, its programs and me.

I will abide by the rules and regulations of competitive swimming, as set out by the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, Swim ​Saskatchewan Inc., Swimming Natation Canada and World Aquatics.

I WILL NOT use tobacco, vaping products, alcohol, banned substances, or other drugs, which affects my physical ability, mood, or ​behaviours unless prescribed by a physician for medical purposes. I will abide by the Swimming Canada’s anti-doping policy.

I will come to practice on time. I will work hard. I will listen to my coach(es).

I will adhere to the dress code established by the Head Coach and the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club.

I will always do my best to improve when I train and compete. I will be proud of my effort, development and accomplishments.

I will be a positive role model for my teammates and encourage them to improve and perform to the best of their abilities.

I will treat other swimmers, members, coaches and officials with respect and courtesy at all times. This means that I will try to avoid ​any negative interaction or conflict with others. Instead, I will take part in legitimate, positive expressions of team spirit.

I have read and understood the Bully Prevention Policies and Procedures defined in this document, including the definition of ​bullying, the types of bullying, and the steps that are followed by the Goldfins Swim Club in the event of a bullying incident.

I will comply with the Bully Prevention Policies and Procedures defined in this document this document.

I will contact my primary coach (or the Head Coach) directly if I wish to express a grievance, concern, or report a bullying issue.

I will ensure that comments stated in public about other swimmers, their parents, Coaches, Officials and volunteers are positive and ​supportive. This includes, but is not limited to all forms of social media.

During a trip, I will obey all rules and curfews as designated by the Coach, Chaperone or Team Manager and treat them with respect.

I will obey all posted rules and staff at sports facilities, hotels or on transportation vehicles. I will not willfully damage property that is ​not mine, and I will tidy up after myself and leave areas where I have been neat and tidy.

During a trip, I will not leave the hotel, sports facility, or other locations where the team is gathered unless I have explicit approval ​from the Coach, Chaperone or Team Manager.

During a trip, I will not leave my team prior to the completion of the trip, unless I receive explicit approval from the Team Manager ​prior to the departure for the event.

I understand that the possible consequences for breaching the Athlete Code of Conduct include written and/or verbal apologies, ​suspension of swimming privileges, and/or revoking of swimming privileges. Possible consequences shall be determined at the ​discretion of the Head Coach and/or the Board of Directors.

I, the undersigned, hereby commit and contract to comply with this document as a condition of my continued membership ​with the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. I understand that failing to comply with the contract can result in disciplinary ​sanctions, including expulsion.

Swimmer

The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is committed to providing our athletes with an environment that will enable them to achieve their ​potential, as well as an environment in which all athletes, coaches, staff and families are treated with courtesy and respect. Members and ​participants of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner consistent with the Saskatoon ​Goldfins Swim Club, Swim Sask and Swimming Canada Codes of Conduct, which includes fairness, integrity and mutual respect.

I, the undersigned, hereby commit and contract to comply with the following as a condition of my continued membership with the ​Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. I understand that failing to comply with the contract can result in disciplinary sanctions, including ​expulsion.

I will treat swimmers, other members, staff and officials with respect and courtesy at all times, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic ​origin, sexual orientation or religion.

I will comply with the Member Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy (M-3) set out by Swim Sask Inc. (SSI).

I will conduct myself in a manner that reflects favorably on me, the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, its mandate, and programs.

I have read and understood the Bully Prevention Policies and Procedures defined in this document, including the definition of ​bullying, the types of bullying, and the steps that are followed by the Goldfins Swim Club in the event of a bullying incident.

I will comply with the Bully Prevention Policies and Procedures defined in this document.

I will ensure my swimmer understands and abides by the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Athlete Code of Conduct, including the Bully ​Prevention Policies and Procedures.

I will ensure that comments stated in public concerning the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, coaches, swimmers, other members, ​Board of Directors, and officials are positive and supportive and will not bring disgrace to the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. This ​includes but is not limited to all forms of social media.

I will contact the President or coach directly if I wish to express a grievance or concern regarding the club and/or my swimmer.

I recognize the authority of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Board of Directors, who were elected to manage the affairs of the Club. ​If I wish to address the Goldfins Board of Directors I will contact the President.

I will not advocate on behalf of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, represent the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club in a public forum, or ​conduct media interviews on behalf of the Goldfins without Board approval.

Coaches are responsible for coaching. Parents are spectators only. I may discuss my swimmer with his/her Squad Coach but will ​not do so during practice or competitions. Instead, I will set up an appointment or phone call with the coach at a mutually ​satisfactory time to discuss progress or concerns in private. If the concern is not resolved after meeting with the Squad Coach, ​please arrange a meeting with the Squad Coach and Head Coach. If the concern is still not resolved, please arrange a meeting with ​the Head Coach and the President.

I will pay all fees/charges fully each monthly billing cycle. Membership privileges may be revoked if accounts are past due more ​than 60 days.

I will purchase a team uniform as specified by the Goldfins Swim Club for my swimmer(s).

I will keep my swimmer’s medical information up to date by notifying the Team Manager immediately teammanager@goldfins.ca ​about any changes to my swimmer’s health and medical condition. I will also notify my swimmer’s coach of any medical ​information that may be relevant to training or competition (new medications, injuries, illnesses, or conditions).

I will adhere to deadlines and policies regarding event sign up for swim meets and/or Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club functions and ​register my swimmer’s intent to either attend or decline a meet by the specified cut-off date, on the signed in events tab of the ​website at www.goldfins.ca.

I will officiate at the specified number of required shifts at all Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club hosted swim meets or be penalized ​according to the Officiating Requirements, and will register for one Officials Training Clinic per year as offered to a minimum of a ​level 3.

I will participate in the compulsory fundraisers as set out by the Club.

For transfers in from other swim clubs, I hereby provide consent to the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Board of Directors/Coaching ​staff to contact my swimmer’s previous clubs and provide consent to my swimmer’s previous clubs to discuss membership history.

I understand that the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club reserves the right to refuse membership.

I, the undersigned, have read, understand and agree to comply with the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club Parent/Guardian Code ​of Conduct and the Member Code of Conduct and Harassment Policy.

This is our entry level competitive swim group for swimmers aged 7-9 who have completed the JR Goldfins program and/or lifesaving ​equivalent. Swimmers will learn about swim meet format, regulations and supporting each other as a team. The outcome goals are to ​foster a love of swimming, to develop friendships, to advance all 4 competitive swim strokes, and to get swimmers competition ready. ​Mental skills include daily goal setting.

There are two options available. All swimming will be at the Shaw.

• Team T-Shirt
  
• Team Cap
  
• Goggles
  
• Snorkel: Michael Phelps or Finis Jr
  
• Junior One-Piece Pull Buoy
  

• Fins: Speedo or Arena Pro MUST BE SHORT BLADE
  
• Mesh Bag
• Gym clothing: All training sessions will have a dry land ​component. Swimmers need to bring shorts, t-shirt, shoes.

This is our second competitive level for swimmers aged 8-10 who are performing beyond the W1 program in competition and in practice. ​Swimmers will be familiar with competition and will be working to build on their racing experiences. The outcome goals are the introduction ​of longer races, build positive relationships with teammates, advance all 4 strokes, and to see the value of hard and consistent work. ​Mental Skills include “just do it”, and go and give it your best shot.

There are two options available. All swimming will be at the Shaw.

• Team T-Shirt
  
• Team Cap
  
• Goggles
  
• Snorkel: Michael Phelps or Finis Jr
  
• Junior One-Piece Pull Buoy
  

• Fins: Speedo or Arena Pro MUST BE SHORT BLADE
  
• Mesh Bag
• Gym clothing: All training sessions will have a dry land ​component. Swimmers need to bring shorts, t-shirt, shoes.

This is our third competitive level for swimmers aged 9-11 who are performing beyond the W2 program in competition and in practice. ​Swimmers will start looking to qualify for Jr. Provincials and for Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships. The outcome goals are to ​introduce longer swims in training, to become a role model through action, to test skills under pressure, and to set and be part of attaining ​group/TEAM goals. Mental Skills include setting technical goals for each practice and race.

All swimming will be at the Shaw.

• Team T-Shirt
  
• Team Cap
  
• Goggles
  
• Snorkel: Michael Phelps or Finis Jr
  
• Junior One-Piece Pull Buoy
  

• Fins: Speedo or Arena Pro MUST BE SHORT BLADE
  
• Mesh Bag
• Gym clothing: All training sessions will have a dry land ​component. Swimmers need to bring shorts, t-shirt, shoes.

This is our fourth competitive level for swimmers aged 10-12 who are performing beyond the W3 program in competition and in practice. ​Swimmers will start to attend 3-4-day Invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and ​out of province competitions. The outcome goals are to become an “all around swimmer”, to race long distance and Individual Medley, to ​learn the process of training towards a peak meet, and to communicate with your coach. Mental Skills include goal setting progressively ​from meet to meet through self-reflection.

All swimming will be at the Shaw. *Depending on pool time.

• Team T-Shirt
  
• Team Cap
  
• Goggles
  
• Snorkel: Michael Phelps or Finis Jr
  
• Junior One-Piece Pull Buoy
• Speedo Training Paddles
  

• Fins: Speedo or Arena Pro MUST BE SHORT BLADE
  
• Mesh Bag
• Skipping Rope
• Gym clothing: All training sessions will have a dry land ​component. Swimmers need to bring shorts, t-shirt, shoes.

This is our fifth competitive level for swimmers aged 12-14 who are performing beyond the B1 program in competition and in practice. ​Swimmers will attend 3-4-day Invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and out of ​province competitions. The outcome goals are to race all events, to improve distance swims in training, to build a positive view of self, and ​to introduce leadership opportunities. Mental Skills include seasonal goal setting (short term).

All swimming will be at the Shaw.

• Team T-Shirt
  
• Team Cap
  
• Goggles
  
• Snorkel: Michael Phelps or Finis Jr
  
• Junior One-Piece Pull Buoy
• Speedo Training Paddles
  

• Fins: Speedo or Arena Pro MUST BE SHORT BLADE
  
• Mesh Bag
• Skipping Rope
• Gym clothing: All training sessions will have a dry land ​component. Swimmers need to bring shorts, t-shirt, shoes.

This is our first high school competitive level for swimmers aged 15-18 who are performing beyond the B2 program in competition and in ​practice. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day Invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and ​out of province competitions. The outcome goals are continued improvement in training and competition, conversions to a best ​stroke/race, to allow for outside of swimming activities, and to have in season and peak season expectations. Mental Skills include creating ​an “ideal” performance state.

All swimming will be at the Shaw.