Swim Alberta By-Laws & Policies

Stettler Swim Club Financial Policy
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Swimming Rules of Swimming Canada

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Swim Alberta New Policies Approved and Published September 2, 2025

• Swim Alberta Club Membership Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Replaces the New Club Membership Policy
  • Replaces the Club Membership Renewal Policy

• Safe Sport Policy Manual
  The Safe Sport Policy Manual contains the definitions and framework for the following eight (8) policies. Each has been posted individually for ease of access:
  • Swim Alberta Appeal Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Athlete and Minor Protection Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Code of Conduct and Ethics_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Complaints Resolution Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Dispute Resolution Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Safe Sport Policy Manual_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Screening Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025
  • Swim Alberta Social Media Policy_FINAL_27Aug2025

Policies Repealed

• Coach of Record Policy (CoR) – repealed as it is no longer applicable; Swim Alberta will align with Swimming Canada’s approach.
• Special Interest Group Membership Policy – repealed; of the three groups named, only ASSA qualifies, and it is now covered under the Club Membership Policy.

Screening Policy – Key Updates

We ask all clubs to pay particular attention to this policy, as it significantly broadens the scope of who must undergo screening.

Appendices to reference as part of this policy include:

• Appendix A – Screening Requirements Matrix
• Appendix B – Screening Application Form
• Appendix C – Screening Disclosure Form
• Appendix D – Screening Renewal Form

Who is included under the new policy?
Screening requirements now apply to a wide range of individuals connected to clubs and Swim Alberta, including:

• Athletes (except Minor Athletes)
• Training staff and Athlete Support Personnel
• Non-coach employees or managers
• Directors and Officials
• Event Organizing Committee members
• Certain employees and Board members
• Certain volunteers, parents, or minors assisting on a non-regular or informal basis

Key requirement – E-PIC vs. VSC

• Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSCs) will only be required for individuals born before March 12, 1994. This is because of amendments to the law (Criminal Records Act) whereby individuals are no longer being added to the database of individuals who have received record suspensions for sexually based offences.
• Individuals born after March 12, 1994 will be required to obtain an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
• VSCs are required only once; E-PICs must be renewed every three years (maximum of three seasons).