Strength & Spirit
Swim Natation Manitoba’s mission is to provide innovative leadership in the development, promotion, and delivery of competitive swimming for all ages. Swim Natation Manitoba is the governing body of competitive swimming in Manitoba. Our vision is to elevate swimming in Manitoba to international recognition through dynamic leadership, collaboration, and partnerships.
Our Vision
Swim Manitoba leads the development and promotion of competitive swimming in collaboration with the swimming community.
Our Mission
Swim Manitoba leads a thriving and supportive swim community, inspiring Manitobans to embrace swimming as a sport for life.
Our Values
Fairness and inclusion
Community working in cooperation
Evolution and innovation
Staff
Bruce Rose
Executive Director
- Reports to the Board of Directors
- Chief spokesperson for the organization
- Responsible for the management of all business and affairs
- Develops and advises the Board on Swim MB policy
- Oversees program planning, design, development, and delivery
- Responsible for human resource management and supervision of Swim MB
- Designated liaison with the Provincial Government, Sport Manitoba, Swimming Canada, and other sport governing bodies
- Responsible for annual government reporting, evaluation, and grant application
- Assists and advises recreation community in development of swimming facilities
- Responsible for communications, culture, and relationships of the organization
- Reports to the Board of Directors
- Chief spokesperson for the organization
- Responsible for the management of all business and affairs
- Develops and advises the Board on Swim MB policy
- Oversees program planning, design, development, and delivery
- Responsible for human resource management and supervision of Swim MB
- Designated liaison with the Provincial Government, Sport Manitoba, Swimming Canada, and other sport governing bodies
- Responsible for annual government reporting, evaluation, and grant application
- Assists and advises recreation community in development of swimming facilities
- Responsible for communications, culture, and relationships of the organization
Charaty Rees
Business Manager
Responsibilities:
- Financial Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Athlete Funding and Assistance
- Operations Management
- Facility Services - Pan Am Pool Training Tank Scheduling
- Programming Services
- Swim Club Compliance
- Membership Management
- Swim Club Registration
- Insurance & Injury Reporting
- Swim Meet Management
- Membership Administration
- Events Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Financial Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Athlete Funding and Assistance
- Operations Management
- Facility Services - Pan Am Pool Training Tank Scheduling
- Programming Services
- Swim Club Compliance
- Membership Management
- Swim Club Registration
- Insurance & Injury Reporting
- Swim Meet Management
- Membership Administration
- Events Coordinator
Karen Williams
Administrative Specialist
- Coordinate, schedule and communicate all competition requests for the Training Tank
- Coordinate, schedule and communicate all pool reservations for the Training Tank
- Coordinate and deliver all accounts payables/receivables for the Training Tank
- Website maintenance
- General Office duties including email, filing and database management
- Coordinate, schedule and communicate all competition requests for the Training Tank
- Coordinate, schedule and communicate all pool reservations for the Training Tank
- Coordinate and deliver all accounts payables/receivables for the Training Tank
- Website maintenance
- General Office duties including email, filing and database management
Cameron Harbeck
Programs Co-ordinator
- Provide support to SNM operations focusing on services related to coaching, officiating, camps, programs, competitions and communications
- Website maintenance
- General Office duties including email, filing and database management
- SNM Liaison with MSOA and MSCA
- Provide support to SNM operations focusing on services related to coaching, officiating, camps, programs, competitions and communications
- Website maintenance
- General Office duties including email, filing and database management
- SNM Liaison with MSOA and MSCA
Board of Directors
Janene Cheung
Director
Andrew Halayko
Director
Betty Kwan
Director
Elliot Macdonald
Director
Swim Natation Manitoba Committees
Advancement Committee
Reporting to the Swim Natation Manitoba (SNM) Board of Directors, the Advancement Committee has oversight regarding all marketing, fund-raising, communication, promotional, branding, and advocacy matters. The Advancement Committee’s primary task is to look for new opportunities to ensure SNM programming remains financially viable.
Chair: Andrew Halayko
Members: Betty Kwan, Bruce Rose
Sport Committee
The Sport Committee is responsible for the financial and logistical organization and operation of any Swim Natation Manitoba (SNM) Championship meet hosted by SNM. The Committee will also partner with Swimming Canada staff to organize, manage and operate any Swimming Canada Championship or other SNC designated meet hosted by SNM.
Reporting to the Swim-Natation Manitoba (SNM) Board of Directors, the Sport Committee has oversight regarding all technical and operational sport performance matters. The Sport Committee’s primary task is to ensure all current and established rules, bylaws, best practices, and policies are followed by the coaches, athletes, officials, and member clubs.
The Sport Committee’s secondary task is to help develop programming consistent with the goals for athlete performance and skill-centered people development as outlined in the SNM strategic plan.
Chair: Janene Cheung
Members: Andrew Halayko, Elliot Macdonald, Bruce Rose
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee has oversight regarding the operation of the Swim Natation Manitoba (SNM) Board of Directors. The Executive Committee is responsible for nominations and succession planning. In addition, guided by the strategic plan, the Executive Committee advises the Executive Director on matters that fall outside of normal operational procedures or written policy.
Chair: Bryan Miller
Members: Dale Gustafson, Jesse Joaquin, Bruce Rose
Finance and Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is a committee of the Board of the Organization. It is responsible for oversight related to corporate auditing and reporting, financial policies and strategies, and financial risk management.
Chair: Dale Gustafson
Members: Bryan Miller, Bruce Rose
Governance and Human Resource Committee
Reporting to the Swim-Natation Manitoba (SNM) Board, the Governance and Human Resource Committee is responsible for bylaws, policies, and their interpretation and operational application. The Governance Committee advises the SNM Board of Directors (the Board) and the Executive Director on bylaws and policy, additionally reviewing and writing them as needed. The Governance Committee will work with all other SNM committees and SNM stakeholders to develop terms of reference, policy, and when needed, bylaws.
This committee also has key responsibilities in all Human Resource matters and dispute resolution within SNM.
Chair: Elliot Macdonald
Members: Bryan Miller, Andrew Halayko, Betty Kwan
Bylaws & Policies
Swim Natation Manitoba Bylaws
Links
National and Provincial Swim Organizations
Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC)
National Sport Trust Fund
Swim Natation Manitoba is pleased to partner with the National Sport Trust Fund (NSTF) for our Swim Natation Manitoba Capital Investment Project as one of the NSTF’s approved and eligible projects.
The National Sport Trust Fund (NSTF) is a philanthropic gift-giving program established through the Canadian Council of Provincial and Territorial Sport Federations (CCPTSF) for the development of amateur sport on a national level. The CCPTSF is a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletic Association (RCAAA) with the Canada Revenue Agency. As a RCAAA, CCPTSF is able to issue an official tax receipt for all qualifying donations of $20 or greater. Sport Manitoba is the Fund Manager in Manitoba.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Bruce Rose, SNM Executive Director
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SNM CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Swim Natation Manitoba is seeking sponsors to enhance our programs and support our athletes.
With your generous support, we can continue to provide essential training resources, improve our facilities, and offer scholarships to talented young swimmers who may otherwise not have the opportunity to pursue their passion for swimming. Your sponsorship will directly contribute to the development of competitive swimming in our community, helping to cultivate the next generation of champions.
By partnering with us, you will not only gain visibility within the community but also play a vital role in promoting health, fitness, and teamwork among our youth. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of many aspiring swimmers and ensure the continued success of Swim Natation Manitoba. We invite you to join us in this exciting journey by becoming a valued sponsor and making a lasting difference.