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- Edmonton Huma Swim Club
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Description area
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History
The Edmonton Humahumanukanukaapua'a Swim Club (EHSC), was established in 1985 by a group of swimmers that broke away from the Royal Glenora Swim Team. The EHSC was named after the Hawaiian state fish as several of the members had recently vacationed there. Purple was chosen as the team's primary colour with yellow and orange as secondary colours in reference to the EHSC's namesake.
A not-for-profit organization, the EHSC offers competitive and developmental swimming programs to youth to achieve its mission statement of enabling children to be the best swimmers they can be, as well as instilling a strong team spirit.
The EHSC first trained at the Eastglen pool before moving to the University of Alberta's pool in 1986. By 1987, the EHSC won its first provincial meet with later victories following in 1988. The EHSC has won several championships since its inception and is a member of the Alberta Summer Swimming Association.