Who We Are
Building Swimmers. Developing People. Inspiring Excellence.
Becoming better people through excellence in swimming.
The Parkland Pirates Aquatic Club (PPAC) is a competitive swim club based in the Tri-Municipal Region, proudly serving families from Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County swimming out of the Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove. We are a not-for-profit, athlete-centered organization committed to developing swimmers of all ages and abilities, from first strokes to national-level competition.
Our Mission
To develop confident, skilled swimmers through structured training, expert coaching, and a positive team environment that promotes growth in sport and in life.
Our Vision
To be a leading swim program in Alberta, recognized for excellence in athlete development, strong team culture, and a clear pathway from learn-to-swim to high performance.
Our Philosophy
At the Parkland Pirates, we believe:
Technique matters – Strong fundamentals create long-term success
Effort drives improvement – We value hard work and consistency
Development is long-term – We build athletes step by step
Character counts – Respect, accountability, and resilience are essential
Coaching is leadership – We guide, challenge, and support every swimmer
Our Programming
Learn-to-Swim (PeeWee Pirates)
Small-group, technique-focused instruction
Built on Swim America principles
Focus on water safety, confidence, and stroke development
Designed as a true teaching program, not just supervision
Introduction to structured swim training
Focus on skill development across all four strokes
Builds work ethic, confidence, and team habits
Age-group to senior-level training
Individualized development pathways
Opportunities to compete locally, provincially, and nationally