“Hamilton Aquatic Club is extremely excited and honoured to be able to
announce Darren Ward as our new head coach! Darren has demonstrated
podium success both in and out of the pool and has been instrumental in
developing and rebuilding successful group training structures for over 20
years. It is this type of innovative and motivated leader that HAC has been
looking for. We look forward to what the 2020-2021 season will bring.”
-Elsa Lindfield, HAC President
“I am thrilled and honoured to have the opportunity to be the New Head
Coach of the Hamilton Aquatic Club. HAC has a rich history in Canadian
swimming and I am eager to be able to lead the club in a new and exciting
direction that will once again move HAC back to prominence. With the
support of the Board of Directors, the Coaching Staff and most importantly
the swimmers and parents, we will achieve great things.”
-Darren Ward
The Hamilton Aquatic Club was established in 1932, making it the second
oldest swim club in Canada. HAC fosters the love of swimming through our
coaches, program excellence, team unity and family support while striving
for each swimmer to achieve their highest potential, both in and out of the
pool. Most importantly, celebrating each swimmers milestone achievement,
sportsmanship and friendship.
HAC is most recognised for producing Canadian Olympian Joanne Malar who
competed in 3 consecutive Olympic Games from 1992-2000.