MISSION STATEMENT

The Ponoka Pool Sharks promote the sport of competitive swimming by providing young swimmers at all ability levels with the opportunity to develop swimming skills through appropriate training and competition.

In striving to fulfill this mission, we believe:

• Competitive swimming is an avenue for developing life skills such as: goal setting, time management, determination, dedication, commitment, and team spirit, as-well-as physical endurance, proportional muscular development, natural flexibility, enhanced coordination and fitness, and enjoyment for life.
• While winning can be important, the striving, planning, learning, and personal growth resulting from participation and competitive experience is of greater importance. The discipline, conditioning, and friendship make every Pool Shark a winner.
• Competitive swimming should be rewarding for the swimmers and their parents.
• Swimmers, coaches, and parents share personal accountability for each swimmer's success. Each individual is stronger as a member of a team.
• The opportunity to train under experienced, professional coaches encourages each swimmer to improve their individual skills and performance.
• A strong, supporting, innovative, and involved parent group is essential to each swimmer's success.
• Swimmers, coaches and parents, as members of the team, serve as ambassadors for their club and their community.
• Fiscal management and fund-raising are essential in keeping the cost of membership reasonable.