Toronto Purple Fins

We are a Gender Free Swim Club

for two-spirit, trans, & gender non conforming folks 18+

We also welcome queer cis women that value and contribute to our space

For more information on each program click below:

Our Mission

To Lead 2STGNC+ Inclusion in Canadian Swimming

Nurturing Community and Promoting Education

Our Values

  1. Members First - We enhance the experience of our members by:

    • Creating a swimming space where all folks feel comfort,

    • Providing opportunities for fostering community and connection,

    • Appealing equally to all - recreational, fitness, and competitive swimmers,

    • Encouraging training for fitness and goal setting,

    • Promoting swimming as a lifelong activity,

    • Offering member’s regular opportunity to provide feedback.

  2. 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

  3. We promote active listening, learning, and the acknowledgement of anti-Black racism as a means of broadening our understanding. We are committed to dismantling anti-Black racism in the pool - and beyond.

Meet the Coaches

  • KD (they, them)

    Program Director / Coach

  • Eric (they, them)

    Coach

  • Nat (he, they)

    Coach

  • Nico (he, they)

    Coach

  • Alex (he, him)

    Co-facilitator, Swim Lessons

  • Amber (she, her)

    Founder

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.

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!

Free of Gender.
Free of Judgement.