|
|
|
 |
Team History |
|
|
|
Founded on February 2, 1999 (Ground Hog Day),
Penguin Swimming is a competitive swim team
based in Edmonton, Alberta that presently
provides quality learn-to-swim, masters swimming,
and competitive swimming programs to over
200 swimmers.
|
Philosophy |
|
|
|
| Vision: |
Building Great People and Champions |
|
|
| Mission: |
Penguin Swimming's mission is to provide
a supportive team atmosphere
where individuals
are expected and encouraged to
pursue personal
excellence. To attain this goal,
the team
believes in:
|
|
| 1. |
Assisting athletes with the need to learn
positive life skills; |
|
|
| 2. |
Providing a supportive team atmosphere where
individuals are expected and encouraged to
pursue personal excellence; |
|
|
| 3. |
Implementing a developmentally appropriate
long term athlete development (LTAD) model
from beginner to elite athlete; and |
|
|
| 4. |
Promoting the sport of competitive swimming. |
|
|
|
| Core Values: |
Penguin Swimming has identified certain values
that lie at the centre of the
team's philosophy.
The following "Core Values"
are
the fundamental principles that
shape the
character of our team, and guide
how the
team behaves and makes decisions.
|
|
| 1. |
Personal Excellence. Regardless of age or ability, everyone strives
to do their best and reach their own personal
goals. It is the responsibility of each individual
to positively contribute to the team by striving
for personal excellence. |
|
|
| 2. |
Responsibility. Penguin Swimming has adapted a "no
excuses" policy. All athletes, parents/guardians,
and coaches must take responsibility for
actions and decisions. |
|
|
| 3. |
Respect. Every team member deserves to be treated
with consideration and respect. By treating
others as we wish to be treated, and through
recognition of their worth, we can all be
successful in our shared pursuit of team
goals. |
|
|
| 4. |
Community. Penguin Swimming values the community in
which the team lives and operates. Each member
becomes a better person by contributing back
to the community. |
|
|
| 5. |
Developmentally Appropriate. The activities of the team should reflect
Swimming/Natation Canada's LTAD (Long Term
Athlete Development) model. Programs need
to challenge all individuals at an appropriate
level and to avoid burnout and overtraining. |
|
|
| 6. |
Commitment. Commitment is necessary for success. There
are many options within the team, and individual
athletes and families must first make a choice,
and then follow through with 100% commitment. |
|
|
