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Our Story
S.W.A.M is a program that has been making waves in the Ottawa community for over 15 years! With a rich history and proven track record, it's no wonder why so many people have benefited from this incredible program. Here's a quick snapshot of our history!
2009
Swimming with a Mission (S.W.A.M) has come a long way since its inception in 2009. Initially known as Making Waves, the organization started with just 12 swimmer-instructor pairs. Over the years, we have evolved and changed our name twice before finally settling on S.W.A.M.
2018
In 2018 we underwent our final name change to Swimming with a Mission (S.W.A.M); after being SwimAbility from 2016-2018. We also had the privilege of serving over 100 swimmers during that year.
2020
Our program continued to thrive despite the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to the tireless of our instructors. They went above and beyond create a plethora of online resources, social media content, and videos to keep our students engaged and learning.
Today
We are determined to bring our program back to pre-pandemic levels, and we're making great progress. We're thrilled to announce that we'll be expanding to two pools for the 2024-25 year, which will enable us to double the number of swimmers and volunteers from last year. Join us in making a big splash and achieving our goals!
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