Parkland Pirates

Registration for the 2026/2027 Season is NOW OPEN!

🆕 New to the Parkland Pirates?
• Visit www.parklandpirates.ca
• Learn about our PeeWee, Pre-Competitive, and Competitive programs.
• Book a tryout, and we’ll help find the best fit for your swimmer!

🏴‍☠️ Returning Pirates?
• Simply visit www.parklandpirates.ca and fill out the Returning Families Google Form found on our website.
• Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family who may be looking for a great swim club for the 2026/2027 season!

We can’t wait to welcome new and returning swimmers back for another great season!

❓Have questions? Send us a message through our website. We are always happy to help.

🏴‍☠️ Welcome Coach Blair to the Parkland Pirates 🏴‍☠️

We are pleased to announce Blair Hughes as our new Director of Swimming & Head Coach.

Blair brings many years of coaching experience and a strong passion for developing swimmers at all levels. He is dedicated to helping athletes build confidence, improve performance, and achieve their goals, from first-time competitors to high-performance swimmers.

His athlete-first philosophy, positive leadership style, and commitment to excellence align closely with the Parkland Pirates’ mission of becoming better people through excellence in swimming.

We are excited for this next chapter as our swimmers continue to Swim Local Dream Big. under Blair’s leadership.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Coach Blair to the Parkland Pirates.

Today we say thank you to two incredible people who have left a lasting mark on the Parkland Pirates.

Ryan and Heidi, thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our swimmers, families, and club over the years. You have helped shape not only stronger athletes, but confident, resilient young people, and your impact will be felt for years to come.

While we’re sad to see you go, we’re excited for your next chapter in Ontario and know you’ll continue to make a difference wherever your journey takes you.

From all of us at the Parkland Pirates, thank you for the memories, the countless hours on deck, the laughs, the lessons, and everything you’ve given to our club.

We wish you both nothing but success, happiness, and all the best in your new adventure!

Representing your zone at the Alberta Summer Games is an experience unlike any other. From competing alongside talented athletes from across Alberta to building new friendships and creating lifelong memories, it’s an opportunity these swimmers will never forget. Congratulations to Jasper and Méabh on representing Zone 5 in swimming!

🏅 Jasper Nelson
🥈 Silver – 200m Freestyle Relay
🥈 Silver – 200m Medley Relay
⭐ Four Top 10 individual finished in 50 fly, 50 back, 100 back & 100IM
💥 NEW Personal bests in the 50m fly & 100 IM

🏅 Méabh Conroy
🥈 Silver – 200m Medley Relay
🥉 Bronze – 200m Freestyle Relay
⭐ Four Top 10 individual finishes in 50 fly, 50 back, 100 back & 100IM
💥 NEW Personal bests in the 50 fly & 100 back

🎉 Congratulations to our Grade 9 Pirates as they prepare to set sail for high school next year!

Balancing a highly competitive sport with school is no easy task. Between early mornings, long practices, swim meets, regular exams, and PAT’s, these athletes have shown incredible dedication both in and out of the pool. After an amazing year in the water, they have also achieved outstanding success in the classroom.

This year, Henry, Ruby, Maiya, Astra, Sierra, Jackson, and Claire completed their Grade 9 year while continuing to represent the Pirates with hard work, commitment, and determination.

Honours with Distinction is awarded to students who achieve 85% or higher in a core class. Henry, Ruby, Maiya, Astra, and Sierra earned this distinction in all 4 of their core subjects.

The Award of Excellence recognizes the highest overall grade in a subject. Astra, Maiya, and Sierra shared the Award of Excellence in Science, Astra earned the Award of Excellence in Math, and Maiya received the Award of Excellence in English. Jackson was also recognized for his achievements through his nomination for the French Immersion Award of Excellence.

Outside the classroom, Maiya also captured the Parkland County Athletic Association Track & Field Aggregate Medal for Senior Girls!

We are incredibly proud of everything these athletes have accomplished this year. Their dedication, perseverance, and ability to excel both academically and athletically is inspiring.

As you begin this exciting new chapter, we wish each of you the very best as you take on the adventure of high school. Good luck and have fun! 💚🏴‍☠️

🏴‍☠️Good luck to our Pirates as they head to Calgary for Summer Provincial Trials 2026, June 26–28!

We’re incredibly proud of all our qualified swimmers and can’t wait to cheer you on over the next three days of racing.

Thank you to The Black Dirt Company for sponsoring our team T-shirts. Wishing all our swimmers, coaches, and families safe travels and a great weekend in Calgary!