JAMIE HOUGHTON, USC
There is a lot happening at the Uxbridge Swim Club (USC) these days and in the coming months. The club welcomes all newcomers to come out and try it on for size.
2024 Speedo Canadian Swimming Open
Swimming Canada hosted a Speedo-sponsored event at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC). The first annual Canadian Open was an international event showcasing the top athletes in the nation and visiting nations. With a qualifying standard of Senior Nationals, USC was pleased to be represented by three Athletes: Tristan McKinney, Haseeb Tariq and Chloe Walker. Both Tristan and Haseeb were able to advance to the finals, Tristan in the 200 Breast and Haseeb in the 50 back.
2024 Olympic & Paralympic Trials, Presented by Bell
We are pleased to share Chloe Walker will be representing USC at the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials which launch May 13th, at the Toronto Pan AM Sport Centre. Additionally, USC Alumni Hannah Cornish and Shannon Meadway will also be swimming at the Olympic Trials.
Recent Swim Meet
USC's club development has been going swimmingly. They recently hosted a successful swim meet in UxPool for the first time with the new diving blocks and lane ropes. USC hosted seven clubs from the Durham region and beyond.
Summer Camps
USC will be hosting four weeks of summer swim camps, beginning July 1st and running until July 26th. Please see the infographic below. Interested parties can reach out to uscuxinfo@gmail.com to ask for more information.
Swimming Canada High-Performance Coach Development Program – Select Coach Group
The Uxbridge Swim Club is pleased to announce that its Head Coach, Sarah Steinke, has been selected as 1 of 12 Coaches from across Canada to participate in Swimming Canada's High-Performance Coach Development Program. The program begins in September 2024 and runs for 15 to 18 months.
"The additional skill set Coach Sarah will gain from the program will no doubt add to her already formidable toolbox for the benefit of all USC swimmers," said Laura Lee, President of the USC Board of Directors, adding, "We are so proud of her achievements".
In the Select Coach program, coaches will learn practical skills in eliciting positive training and adaptations through creating an environment for growth, knowing how to plan and implement appropriate training progression, and embracing transformational leadership. A key focus will be to "Build the Engine" through consistent aerobic.
Swimming Canada's High-Performance Staff will lead the development and distance work program and will include structured initiatives over approximately 15 months.