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The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite Swimmers, Joshua Bratter, ESQ.

Navigating the Labyrinth: The Impact of Immigration Law on Elite International Swimmers

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2017 OUA Championships Finals: Day 2 Finals and Recap

The 2017 OUA Championships hosted by the University of Toronto kicked off yesterday with a slew of records coming from the University of Toronto.

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2017 OUA Championships: Day 1 Results and Recap

The 2017 OUA Championships hosted by the University of Toronto began today, featuring the best university teams in Ontario, among them some of Team Canada’s best athletes, including Rio Olympic bronze medalist Kylie Masse.

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Swim Club & Parents Reach Resolution In Volunteering Lawsuit

Read the resolution of last month’s dispute concerning a Canadian swimming club suing parents who allegedly failed to fulfill volunteering commitments.

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After Suspension, Ontario Masters Swimmers Now Cleared to Compete

Swimming Canada just released a statement on behalf of themselves, Masters Swimming Canada, and Swim Ontario on how they’re going to allow masters swimmers to participate in sanctioned provincial, national, and international competitions.

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UBC Leads U Sports Rankings For Week Nine

After nine weeks of U Sports (Canadian collegiate) swimming, the University of British Colombia is ranked first in both the men’s and women’s U Sports rankings with Toronto sitting in second.

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FINA Announces Schedule for 2017 World Junior Championships in Indy

FINA has released the official schedule for the 2017 FINA World Junior Swimming Championships this summer in Indianapolis.

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Three-Time Canadian Olympic Diver Roseline Filion Announces Retirement

Canadian Olympic diver Roseline Filion announced her retirement from the sport today via Twitter.

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In (Canadian) Briefs 1/23/2017: CSCTA Announces AGM Dates

The CSCTA AGM will be held in Victoria, BC on April 5, 2017 following the technical meeting for the 2017 Canadian Swimming Trials.

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Mads Hansen Returns To Denmark To Coach At National Training Centre

Former University of Calgary swim coach Mads Hansen has returned to his home country of Denmark in order to accept a coaching position at the National Training Centre in Copenhagen.

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Family Sued For Not Fulfilling Swim Club’s Volunteering Requirements

A Canadian swim club is suing the parents of one of its most successful swimmers, alleging the parents have skipped out on $4900 worth of volunteer work.

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Swimming Canada Junior Team Leading World Rankings – Progression Evident

It’s early in the year, but the Canadians already have four junior swimmers who are ranked first worldwide this season for 17&under females spanning across a total of eight events.

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UBC Begins Training In New Aquatic Centre

The University of British Columbia swimmers are getting a taste of luxury after moving their training grounds to the new state-of-the-art aquatic centre this week.

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2017 Arena PSS Analysis: Canadian Women Shine in Austin

The Canadian women really stood out at this weekend’s 2017 Arena Pro Swim at Austin.

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Hilary Caldwell: “It’s really nice being back in the swing of things”

Canadian Olympic medalist Hillary Caldwell (2:09.76) popped an in-season 2:09 to win the 200 back

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