Margot Macdonald

Pool School Coordinator

poolschool@laserswimming.ca

Shelby Newkirk

Para Learn to Swim Coordinator

shelby@laserswimming.ca

Shelby started swimming in 2011 and has since become a multiple time World Champion, World Record Holder and Paralympian.  Shelby first started coaching in 2015 with an all Para Swim Team in Manitoba as the assistant coach and continued coaching when she moved to Saskatoon in 2016 with both of the Lasers Para and Pool School programs.

Shelby, as a para swimmer herself, has always been very passionate about helping people find their love of swimming and work towards reaching their individual goals.

Shelby has a Bachelor's in Education with a major in Physical Education as well as a Diploma in Disability and Community Support.  Shelby completed her Swimming 101 while in Manitoba and loves coaching swimmers of all ages and abilities.  She continues to train full time as a part of the Lasers Swim Club and our Para National Team. 

While not at the pool, Shelby runs two small businesses, is a public speaker, speaking at events throughout the province and across the country to share her story and talk about the importance of inclusion and accessibility in and out of the sporting context.