ORILLIA'S COMPETITIVE SWIM CLUB
Build confidence.
Race with purpose.
From first competitive strokes to high-performance training, the Orillia Channel Cats help swimmers develop strong skills, confidence and a lifelong love of the sport.
More Than a Swim Club
Competitive swimming, built around the swimmer.
The Channel Cats provide a positive environment where athletes can learn, challenge themselves and grow as swimmers and teammates.
Confidence
Take on new challenges.
Development
Build skills that last.
Belonging
Grow with your team.
Find Your Lane
A place to start. A path to grow.
Our progressive program structure helps swimmers build technique, confidence and competitive experience as they move through the club.
START
Channel Kittens
Discover competitive swimming in a fun, supportive environment while building comfort, skills and confidence in the water.
FOUNDATIONS
Junior Novice
Build strong swimming fundamentals while developing technique, endurance and the habits of a competitive swimmer.
DEVELOP
Senior Novice
Take the next step with more structured training, continued technical development and regular competitive experience.
TRAIN
Bronze
Bridge the gap between skill development and competitive training while learning to train with greater purpose.
COMPETE
Silver
Take on more challenging training, refine race skills and broaden competitive experience.
EXCEL
Gold
Train at the highest level of the Channel Cats pathway with a focus on performance, commitment and competitive success.
MORE THAN FAST SWIMMING
Confidence. Commitment. Belonging.
Success is about more than a time on the scoreboard. Channel Cats learn to work hard, support their teammates, set meaningful goals and carry themselves with confidence—in the pool and beyond.
New to competitive swimming?
Come see where you fit.
You don't need to know which group is right for your swimmer before getting started.
New swimmers begin with a Try Us Out session. It's an opportunity for our coaches to meet your swimmer, see them in the water and help determine the best place to begin their Channel Cats journey.
Your first step
Interested in joining the club? Start with Try Us Out and we'll help guide you from there.
What's Happening
News & Upcoming Events
Stay connected with the latest from the Channel Cats—club news, competitions and important dates.
Orillia Channel Cats Countdown
Silver & Gold
First day: Sept 16
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Bronze & Sr Novice
Start week of Sept 21
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Jr Nov & Kittens
Beginning week of Oct 5
31
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First Swim Meet
Oct 17
44
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For Channel Cats Families
Everything you need for the season.
Quick access to the information swimmers and families use most.
Practice Schedule
Find your swimmer's current training schedule and pool times.
Meets & Events
See upcoming competitions, club events and important dates.
My Account
View your account information, registrations, billing and sign-up activities.
Proudly Orillia
A swimming tradition that runs deep.
Competitive swimming has deep roots in Orillia, and generations of local swimmers have learned to train, compete and grow together.
Today, the Orillia Channel Cats continue that tradition by giving swimmers a place to discover the sport, pursue personal excellence and proudly represent their community.
Ready to become a Channel Cat?
Your lane is waiting.
Discover competitive swimming, meet the team and find the right place for your swimmer to begin.