Different Strokes
Different Strokes Calgary (DSC) is a non-profit, volunteer run swim club
for LGBTQ+ swimmers, dedicated to the master swim
program philosophy of “fun and fitness for life” in an environment that is both
positive and supportive.
Swim Practices
Swim practices are at:
- MNP Community & Sports Centre (formerly Repsol Sports Centre), 2225 Macleod Trail South
- Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 1919 29St SW
Check the Swim Schedule for up to date swims.
New members
New prospective members, there’s currently a wait list for 2025-2026 season. When reaching out, please include answers to the following questions:
- What’s your swimming ability (i.e., what swimming styles/strokes do you know?)
- What’s your skill / cardio level (i.e., what’s your time XX:XX/100m?)
- Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally?
Please send an email info@differentstrokescalgary.org before showing up at the facility.
Fees
All members must register using the registration form included in all mailing list messages.
- An annual pass for the 2025-2026 season is $380 (includes Swim AB registration, GST). This pass covers from September 2025 through August 2026.
- Drop-in blocks of 10 for $169 (includes Swim AB, GST). 10 passes must be used within 12 months of purchase. Subsequent passes in the same season will be just $110.
- For students in the current academic year starting September, with a valid Student ID, there is a 50% discount on the annual fee. The Swim Alberta fee remains full price, since that is set by Swim Alberta. Purchase price for student annual pass is $220 (includes Swim AB, GST).
FYI. The Swim Alberta/Canada fee collected by Swim Alberta includes club/swim/coach registration and insurance for our swim club.
Club Merchandise 👕
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