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History of the Calgary Dolphins Swim Club |
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The competitive swim club was established in 2005 to build on that training success.
Our swim club is a parent- run not for profit organization.
The Club provides a competitive training environment appropriately modified to meet each swimmer's unique abilities and challenges to ensure each swimmers’ success. Lower Swimmer:Coach ratios ensure each swimmer can reach their optimum potential.
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| The concept of a Learn to Swim and Training program for youths and young adults with Down syndrome was the research initiative of Amanda Casey, a Doctorial student with the University of Calgary, Kinesiology Department.
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| It first started as a pilot study involving three adolescents. The success of the Pilot study prompted the expansion to a larger study with thirty participants.
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At the end, all participants not only met the minimum standard to survive in water, but they were able to freestyle swim 500 meters, which indicated their ability to train. The study showed that people with Down syndrome can achieve a high standard of performance if the opportunity is provided.
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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