Oshawa Aquatic Club

09/12/2026

🏊‍♀️ Welcome Back, Coach Chanelle! 🏊‍♀️
We’re excited to welcome Coach Chanelle back to the OSHAC coaching team this season as the Varsity and Masters coach!
Chanelle’s OSHAC journey began at just six years old, and she remained a dedicated swimmer with the club through Grade 12. Since then, she has continued to give back to the sport she loves through coaching. Over the past two years, she has coached our Varsity swimmers and has also spent the last year working with our Masters program.
With experience as both a competitive swimmer and coach, Chanelle is passionate about meeting each swimmer where they are and helping them set and achieve meaningful goals. Whether your focus is refining technique, staying active, preparing for competition, or simply enjoying time in the pool, Chanelle is eager to support you every step of the way.
Please join us in giving Coach Chanelle a warm OSHAC welcome as we dive into another great season! 💙💛

09/11/2026

🏊‍♂️ Welcome to OSHAC, Coach Dan Stratton! 🏊‍♂️
We’re excited to welcome Dan Stratton as our new AG3 and Dolphin Coordinator! 💙💛
With over 30 years of coaching experience across Ontario, Dan has worked with swimmers at every level, from novice and varsity athletes to masters swimmers and provincial competitors. Since 2012, he has also served as a Learning Facilitator with Swim Ontario, mentoring more than 100 coaches throughout the province.
A certified Senior Coach since 2014, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to our team. Most importantly, he continues to love helping children and youth grow through the sport of swimming.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Dan to the OSHAC family. We look forward to an exciting season ahead! 👏🏊‍♀️💙💛

09/10/2026

🌟 Welcome Back, Coach Ryley Bell! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome back Head Age Group Coach Ryley Bell for another exciting season with OSHAC!
Swimming has been a huge part of Ryley’s life. She joined OSHAC as a swimmer at just 6 years old and has spent the past 17 years growing with the club. Over the last 8 years, she has brought that experience to the pool deck as a coach, inspiring and developing swimmers of all ages and abilities.
For Ryley, coaching is about more than technique and race times. It’s about helping athletes discover what they’re capable of, build confidence, overcome challenges, and learn to believe in themselves. Having spent so many years as part of the OSHAC family, she understands what makes our club so special: the friendships, teamwork, dedication, and memories that last a lifetime.
We are excited for another season of learning, growing, supporting one another, and celebrating every achievement, big or small.
Here’s to chasing goals, making memories, and creating another season to remember!
💙💛 Welcome back, Ryley! Let’s make it a great one, OSHAC! 🏊‍♀️

09/08/2026

Welcome Back, Coach Gord Sprung! 💙
The Oshawa Aquatic Club is proud to welcome back Gord Sprung as our Head Coach!
Gord’s journey with OSHAC began in 1994 when he joined the club as Head Age Group Coach. Just four years later, his passion, leadership, and commitment to athlete development earned him the role of Head Coach, a position in which he has helped shape generations of swimmers.
A former National-level swimmer with over 16 years of competitive experience, Gord brings unmatched knowledge and expertise to our program. With 25+ years of coaching experience, he has guided OSHAC athletes to incredible achievements, including multiple Provincial and Youth National Championships.
His impact extends far beyond the podium. Under Gord’s leadership, numerous swimmers have gone on to represent Ontario and Canada on prestigious teams, including the Ontario Canada Games Team and the Junior Pan Pacific Team.
Gord’s dedication to excellence, athlete development, and fostering a positive team culture continues to be the foundation of OSHAC’s success.
👏 Please join us in giving a warm welcome back to Coach Gord as we look forward to another exciting season of growth, achievement, and excellence in the pool!
BuildingChampions TeamOSHAC💙🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

08/22/2026

3 weeks until our swim assessments! Spaces are allotted and assigned in order of arrival and assessment completion! Our coaches are excited to welcome new swimmers to OSHAC!!!

🌊 Join the Oshawa Aquatic Club Family! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️
Thinking about joining a swim team? Come out to our Swim Assessment Day and discover what makes Oshawa Aquatic Club such an amazing place to swim, learn, and grow!
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Donevan Recreation Centre
Whether you’re new to competitive swimming or looking to take your skills to the next level, our coaches will help find the right program for you.
💙 Make new friends, build confidence, stay active, and become part of an incredible team!
📩 For more information, send us a message, email, or give us a call.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the pool and show you what being part of the Oshawa Aquatic Club is all about! 🏅🌟
JoinTheTeam SwimLife 🏊‍♂️💦

08/13/2026

🌊 Join the Oshawa Aquatic Club Family! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️
Thinking about joining a swim team? Come out to our Swim Assessment Day and discover what makes Oshawa Aquatic Club such an amazing place to swim, learn, and grow!
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Donevan Recreation Centre
Whether you’re new to competitive swimming or looking to take your skills to the next level, our coaches will help find the right program for you.
💙 Make new friends, build confidence, stay active, and become part of an incredible team!
📩 For more information, send us a message, email, or give us a call.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the pool and show you what being part of the Oshawa Aquatic Club is all about! 🏅🌟
JoinTheTeam SwimLife 🏊‍♂️💦

07/25/2026

🌊 Congratulations to All OSHAC Swimmers at the Open Water Championships! 🌊
Today, our OSHAC swimmers took on the challenge of open water racing with determination, courage, and incredible perseverance. Open water competition demands not only physical strength but also mental toughness, and every swimmer rose to the occasion.
From the start to the finish, our athletes worked hard and pushed through with every stroke, navigating the course with focus and resilience. Whether battling fatigue, challenging conditions, or chasing personal goals, each swimmer demonstrated the dedication and commitment that make OSHAC proud.
Open water racing is about more than results—it’s about embracing the challenge, trusting your training, and giving your best effort. Today, our swimmers did exactly that. Their hard work, sportsmanship, and determination were on full display, representing the club with pride and excellence.
A huge thank you to our coaches, volunteers, and families for their unwavering support, encouragement, and commitment throughout the season and on race day.
🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ Congratulations to all of our OSHAC athletes who competed today. Your perseverance, courage, and effort in every stroke are what true success looks like. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!
Go OSHAC! 💙💛 SwimStrong 🌊🏅

07/12/2026

🏅 Congratulations, Camden Reid! 🏅
What an incredible performance at OSC’s! Camden absolutely crushed the 200m Butterfly, powering his way to a gold medal with determination, grit, and skill. Your hard work and dedication continue to shine every time you step on the blocks.
OSHAC is beyond proud of this amazing accomplishment and excited to celebrate your success. Congratulations on an outstanding swim and a well-earned gold medal—way to represent OSHAC! 💙💛🥇

07/08/2026

🏊‍♂️ Grae Running Makes Waves at Canadian Trials! 🏊‍♂️
 
Congratulations to Grae Running on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials in Montreal, Quebec this week!
Grae delivered an impressive swim in the 50m Breaststroke, earning a 7th-place overall finish in the Junior Final against some of the top young swimmers from across the country. Competing on the national stage and securing a spot among Canada’s best junior athletes is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of Grae’s dedication, hard work, and competitive spirit.
 
As if making the Junior Final wasn’t enough, Grae also set a new club record in the event with a blazing time of 29.36 seconds! This remarkable performance rewrites the record books and showcases the progress he has made through countless hours of training and commitment to excellence.
 
Achieving a Junior Final appearance while simultaneously establishing a new club standard is something to be incredibly proud of. Grae continues to demonstrate what is possible through determination, perseverance, and a passion for the sport.
 
Congratulations, Grae, on an amazing week of racing! Your OSHAC family is proud of your accomplishments and excited to see what the future holds. Keep pushing your limits and making history!
🎉 7th Overall in the Junior Final
🎉 New Club Record – 50m Breaststroke (29.36)
🎉 Canadian Trials Qualifier and Finalist
 
Way to go, Grae! 🏅💙💛🏊‍♂️

07/05/2026

💥A Historic Moment for Our Club💥
This week marks a truly special milestone in the history of our club. For the very first time, we have three swimmers competing at the Canadian Swimming Trials—an achievement that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and excellence.
Congratulations to Matthew, Camden, and Grae on reaching this incredible stage. Qualifying for Canadian Trials is no small feat. It represents countless early mornings, challenging practices, unwavering commitment, and the courage to continually push beyond personal limits. Each of these athletes has earned their place among the country’s best swimmers through hard work and determination.
Having one swimmer qualify for Trials is an accomplishment. Having three is a statement about the strength of our program, the support of our coaches and families, and the culture of excellence that continues to grow within our club. Matthew, Camden, and Grae have become role models for our younger swimmers, demonstrating what is possible when talent is matched with dedication and belief.
As they step onto the national stage this week, they carry not only their own dreams and goals, but also the pride of an entire club community that is cheering them on. Regardless of the results, their achievement in qualifying has already secured a place in our club’s history.
We are incredibly proud of Matthew, Camden, and Grae. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of swimmers and for showing what can be accomplished through passion, resilience, and hard work.
Good luck at Trials—we are all behind you and celebrating this historic moment together! 🏊‍♂️🇨🇦💙