THE CLUB

COBRA Swim Club leads the competitive and developmental levels of the sport of swimming by providing exceptional progressive swim programs to the youth of out community while promoting dynamic healthy lifestyles.

 Mission

COBRA Swim Club is dedicated to delivering innovative, multi-faceted and high-performance swim programs available to the youth of our community.

Physical excellence and life skills are developed through hard work, discipline, team spirit, self-esteem, fun and individual achievement.

Through collaborative efforts of our athletes, coaches, parents, community stakeholders, governing bodies and associations, furthering the recognition of the sport of swimming both locally and nationally will be accomplished.

Accomplishments

With over 40 years of tradition, the COBRA Swim Club has remained one of the top producing swim clubs in Canada.  We have produced 3 Olympians, 1 Paralympian, an Olympic Bronze Medalist, 54 National Records and 86 Provincial Records.  COBRA has consistently place athletes on every major international games team for the last 20 years.  Our athletes have competed and won medals or finaled at: Olympics (1992,1996,2000), World Championships, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacific Games, World Cup, Canada Games, all National Junior and Youth Teams and Swim Ontario Provincial Tour Teams.  COBRA has consistently remained one of the top swim clubs in Ontario and Canada from 1968-present and contintues its tradition of excellence.

Philosophy

The philosophy of COBRA Swim club is that we have a place for every swimmer who is in "the pursuit of excellence".  Whether they are pursuing Nationals, Provincials, Regionals or health and a love of the sport we will match you with the group that best supports your abilities and goals.   Every swimmer is an important member of our team! 

Currently we are split into 8 groups:

National

Selected athletes currently at Jr. Provincial, Eastern, and National levels.  Athletes are aspiring for National/ International level of performance.

National Development

Selected athletes at Regional, Jr. Provincial and Can. Age Group levels.  Top prospects aspiring for Squad 1.

Youth & Junior

Learn to train - Learn to Race! 

Selected athletes currently at Central Region level of performance.  These athletes are highly dedicated and committed to the program.  Both squads increase their technical abilities and endurance as they strive to reach Regional and Provincial time standards.  Squad 3 consists of the top 12 yrs & over prospects, while Squad 4 consists of 12 & under swimmers.

Olympic Way Gold, Silver & Bronze

Our Olympic Way program is a challenging introduction to competitive swimming.  This program teaches skills through COBRA Drills and development stategies.  Its focus on swimming fundamental, skill development, and focus on the enjoyment of the sport.  Olympic Way Gold consists of swimmers 10-12 years, Olympic Way Silver consists of swimmers 9 years and Olympic Way Bronze consists of swimmers 8 & under.  Parents can expect to attend at least one swim meet a month.

Cross-Training

Provide an alternative training program for teenagers who are not interested in training at a provincial/national level.  Prolong longevity in the club & the sport of swimming.  Promote a healthy active lifestyle.  Swimmers eligibility is 13 years and older.