Toronto Purple Fins
Read about Toronto Purple Fins and our decision to opt out of International swimming events for the safety of our members
Reuters news coverage HERE
Check out ‘Swimming Matters’ a new QTBIPOC program
CLICK HERE for more info and to register
We are a Gender Free Swim Club
for Two-Spirit, trans, & gender non conforming folks 16+
We also welcome queer cis women that value and contribute to our space
Our Programming
For more information on each program click below:
Our Mission
To Lead 2STGNC+ Inclusion in Canadian Swimming
Nurturing Community and Promoting Education
Our Values
Members First - We enhance the experience of our members by:
Creating a swimming space where all folks are celebrated and feel comfort,
Providing opportunities for fostering community and connection,
Appealing equally to all - recreational and fitness swimmers,
Encouraging training for fitness and goal setting,
Promoting swimming as a lifelong activity,
Offering member’s regular opportunity to provide feedback.
A Culture of Trust & Learning - We acknowledge our dynamic environment and embrace a culture of Trust, Sharing, Learning - and ultimately, Growth.
Anti-Racism Value Statement
We promote active listening, learning, and the acknowledgement of racism and anti-Black racism as a means of broadening our understanding. We are committed to dismantling racism in the pool - and beyond.
Meet the Coaches
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KD (they, them)
Program Director / Coach
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Eric (they, them)
Coach
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Nico (he, they)
Coach
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Abiola (she, her)
Coach - Rainbow Fins
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Amber (she, her)
President / Support coach
Trial Swim Practice
We offer one free trial swim for new swimmers to check out a practice prior to formally joining.
Please email us prior to attending.
We now offer a range of swim programming!
If you’re unsure which program suits you best - please reach out and we can help!
Join Purple Fins
Whether you are a recreational swimmer or have competitive experience, we’ll organize the swimming lanes to place folks of similar levels together.
