Nick Thierry was a coach, editor, statistician, a founding member of the CSCA and for decades he compiled and published TAG (Top Age Group) Rankings as part of his monthly SwimNews (formerly Swim Canada) magazine.  Thierry created TAG with a simple purpose that carried enormous impact: give swimmers, coaches, and parents a trustworthy national benchmark.

The CSCA is very proud to relaunch TAG Rankings in digital form, to reconnect with its original mission: celebrating young swimmers, building national context, and inspiring the next generation. Today’s athletes may have instant access to results and stats, but the spirit of TAG — a clear, consistent, and motivating snapshot of the nation’s best — remains just as vital.

This relaunch is more than a revival of a familiar name. It’s a tribute to Nick Thierry’s lifelong dedication to the sport, and a continuation of the benchmark he built for Canadian swimming. The technology has changed. The purpose hasn’t.

We encourage you to share this with your athletes, parents and everyone in your club.  Please click on the images below to view and download the TAG Rankings.  

Volume 1: January 2026