COACH KARLI

A lifelong athlete and coach Mark has been Head Coach of the Abbotsford Whalers since 2005. In the off season Mark manages the Winterfit Program and still manages to squeeze in coaching for the Chilliwack Spartans Winter Club.Prior to becoming Head Coach Mark served for many years as a BCSSA official. In addition to swimming Mark has coached Marathon runners as well as athletes training for Triathlons. Mark is not only a highly respected coach, he is an accomplished swimmer, marathoner and tri-athlete.

Josh has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2004. He has coached for the Abbotsford Whalers Summer and Winterfit Programs since 2008 and this past winterfit season was the Senior Swimmer Coach of the Mission Marlins. He also volunteer coaches for MEI and the Abbotsford Special Olympics. Josh has been the Regional Coach Representative since 2010.

Vicki came to the Abbotsford Whalers with a wealth of experience as both coach and athlete. Prior to becoming an Assistant Coach for the Whalers in 2008, she coached for the Haney Neptunes, Langley Flippers, Surrey Sea Lions, Hyack Swim Club, North Delta Swim Club and the White Rock Amateur Swimming Association. She also volunteers her time to the D.W. Poppy High School Swim Team.

Karli has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2000. The club has benefited greatly from the numerous volunteer hours Karli has dedicated to this club. She has been a hired coach for the club for the since 2008 for both the Summer and Winterfit Programs. She also volunteer coaches for Robert Bateman and Clayburn Middle School.

Jen has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2005. She has coached for the Abbotsofrd Whalers Summer and Winterfit Programs for since 2008, and coaches as well for the WJ Mouat School Swim team, Chief Dan George Middle School and Abbotsford Special Olympics. Jen has been a tireless volunteer both for our Club and in the community for many years

Kira has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2002. She began volunteer coaching in 2007 for the club and has been a Winterfit Coach for the past 3 seasons. Kira is currently the club record holder of the Div. 4 & 5 50 Fly and Div. 5 100 Fly.

COACH KIRA

COACH LAUREN

Kira has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2002. She began volunteer coaching in 2007 for the club and has been a Winterfit Coach for the past 3 seasons. Kira is currently the club record holder of the Div. 4 & 5 50 Fly and Div. 5 100 Fly.

Lauren has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2000. She began volunteer coaching in 2007 for the club and has been a hired Winterfit Coach for the past 3 seasons. Lauren is currently the club record holder of the Div. 5 100 Backstroke.

Alycia has been swimming with the Abbotsford Whalers since 2001. She has coached for the Abbotsford Whalers Summer and Winterfit Programs and this past winter worked with the Langley Olympian Swim Club.

COACH ALYCIA

The Abbotsford Whalers Swim Club is able to lay claim to the best trained coaches in the province for summer swimming! All of our coaches are National Lifeguard Society (NLS) certified and have completed the equivalent of Coaching 101 and the newest NCCP course, just out this year, Coaching 201! You will not find many coaches who have had the opportunity to have taken this training much less find a complete staff that has!

With only 5 years of competitive swimming in total, Iris has numerous accolades to her name including BCSSA Provincial Records in the Div. 6 & 7 50 Free and 50 Fly as well as participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Trials. Her coaching experience includes working for the Percy Norman Swim Club, Head Coach of the Merritt Otters and continued work with Special Olympics Burnaby.

COACH IRIS