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Discipline

The following members or registrants have been found to be in breach of Swim Ontario polices and procedures or the Swim Ontario Comprehensive Code of Conduct.

  • Mischa Sommerville – was to found to be in breach of Section 7 (d), Section 7 (j), Section 12 (h), Section 12 (o), and Section 12 (r) of the Swim Ontario Comprehensive Code of Conduct and Ethics (2015-2023). Mischa Sommerville was suspended from all Swim Ontario related activities for the period June 28, 2019 to August 31, 2021. Mr. Sommerville was subsequently found to be permanently ineligible to apply for membership with the Canadian Swim Coaches Association which prohibits him from coaching with Swim Ontario.
  • Matthew Bell - Impact of Sanctions applied - On November 7, 2017, Swimming Canada suspended Mr. Matthew Bell for life from participating in any Swimming Canada activities.
  • Tristan Li - was found to be in breach of Sections 7(c)(v), 7(c)(vi), 7(f), 12(k), 12(o), 12(r), and 12(u) of the Swim Ontario Comprehensive Code of Conduct and Ethics (2015-2023). Tristan Li is suspended for life from all Swim Ontario related activities.
  • Joey Harrington (official) was found to have breached the Swim Ontario Comprehensive Code of Conduct and Ethics for All Participants, including Parents/Guardians, under sections 4(E), 4(H), 4(I)-(ix) and is subject to a period of ineligibility from serving as an official until September 1, 2026.
  • Golden Horseshoe Aquatic Club (GHAC) was found to have breached sections 6(A), (M), (O) of theSwim Ontario Code of Conduct, as well as sections 4.15(f) and (g) of the Swimming Canada National Registration Procedure and Rules Manual 2025. In the decision, it was found that GHAC permitted three pre-competitive swimmers to participate in a second Swim Ontario-sanctioned meet in the 2025-2026 season without first upgrading them to competitive status. A fine of up to $3,100.00 was imposed.