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Celebrating Excellence in Competitive Swimming
Celebrating Excellence in Competitive Swimming
At Kenora Swimming Sharks, we celebrate every milestone our swimmers achieve! Our achievement bag tag system recognizes swimmers who reach qualifying time standards throughout their competitive journey. Each colour represents a significant accomplishment, starting with team membership and progressing through provincial, regional, and national levels. Swimmers earn bag tags upon achieving a qualifying time in at least one race during the season, with year stickers to track continued excellence as they advance through age groups and standards.
White Tag
Team Athlete
Every swimmer on the Kenora Swimming Sharks receives a white bag tag, representing membership and participation in our team. This is your foundation tag that marks the beginning of your competitive swimming journey.
Achievement: Team membership and active participation
Black Tag
Manitoba Junior Provincial Qualifier
The black bag tag recognizes swimmers who achieve a Swim Manitoba "A" time standard, qualifying them for Manitoba Junior Provincial competitions. This milestone demonstrates developing skill and competitive performance.
Achievement: At least one race meeting the Swim Manitoba "A" time standard
Time Standards: https://swimmanitoba.mb.ca/competition/
Red Tag
ManSask Qualifier
The red bag tag celebrates swimmers who reach the Swim Manitoba "AA" time standard, qualifying for the Manitoba-Saskatchewan provincial championships. This represents a significant step in competitive achievement.
Achievement: At least one race meeting the Swim Manitoba "AA" time standard
Time Standards: https://swimmanitoba.mb.ca/competition/
Gray Tag
Ontario Provincial Qualifier
The gray bag tag honors swimmers who achieve Ontario Provincial time standards, demonstrating elite-level performance and dedication to excellence in competitive swimming.
Achievement: At least one race meeting Ontario Provincial standards
Time Standards: https://www.swimontario.com/athletes/time-standards/
Gold Tag
National Qualifier
The gold bag tag represents the highest achievement level, awarded to swimmers who reach National qualifying time standards. This prestigious recognition marks qualification for Canadian National Championships.
Achievement: At least one race meeting National time standards
Time Standards: https://www.swimming.ca/time-standards-and-preliminary-competition-information/
How the System Works
How the System Works
Achieve a Qualifying Time
Swim at least one race meeting the qualifying time standard for your age group during the competition season (e.g., 2025).
Earn Your Tag
Receive your achievement bag tag recognizing your milestone accomplishment in competitive swimming.
Maintain the Standard
Work to maintain and hold your qualifying standard throughout the year as you continue to train and compete.
Progress & Advance
As you age into new time standards and achieve higher levels, receive year stickers to track your continued excellence and growth.
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