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Swimming Canada wants more `teeth' in coaching ban 5 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, August 12, 2009 R t: Beginn er D Continued from page 1 The newspaper reported that Floeck was given an ultimatum: make Russell disappear or lose her accreditation. The Canadians were staying at the same hotel and Swimming Canada CEO Pierre Lafontaine said he also told Russell that he could not stay there. Russell has two children, son Colin and daughter Sinead, on the national team. Thomas Gangel, secretary-general of the Austrian swimming association, said there was no way a swim coach banned for life in Canada should be allowed to coach there. The USC Graz club is holding an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss the situation. Russell has shown an ability to get around his ban -- in effect since 1997 -- in Canada. He still acts as a "personal trainer" with the Oakville Dolphins, a club run by his wife, Erin. Mew stated in his decision that Russell's "ban has operated as little more than an inconvenience for him." Swimming Canada provided evidence at his most recent reinstatement hearing that Russell was breaching his ban by claiming he was a "personal trainer" to a number of swimmers at his wife's club. "We've got to find a system to put teeth to these bans," said Lafontaine. Coaches of Canada, an organization that represents the profession, plans to work with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to come up with a better means of enforcing suspensions. "I continue to wonder what parents are thinking when they knowingly disregard the ban imposed on Mr. Russell and expose their children to this potential harm," said Paul Melia, CEO of the CCES. "I have to ask myself whether for some parents chasing success is more important than playing by the rules." Russell's lawyer, Gary Boyd, said he was disappointed with the decision and that Russell will consider his options. There is no limit to the amount of appeals he can file. Sa ss s in-cla - 25 hr kends & Wee enings - Ev es lass siz to Small c e tools teractiv f in ged - Use o ts enga studen keep ATION SIMUL ns r lesso te in-ca priva & - 10 hrs eduling ible sch u killed - Flex s p ca d uionhe& S F of k le - &leicib s Prpx es Skilled ional & ofess - Pr tors Instruc a s tion lab s simula - 6 hr er Weath dverse - A effects nment enviro isk free y, - R highwa sed on ing - Focu city driv ban & ur LIMITED SPACE FOR AUGUST 31ST Call Today to Reserve a Seat. · August 31, September 1, 2, 3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m (4 weeks). · September 14 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m (4 weeks). L IN-CAR For course information: www.drivewiseoakville.com info@drivewiseoakville.com 905.845.7200 KEEPING SENIORS INFORMED Our LivingW e l l Events are Open to the Public Wednesday August 12 1:00 p.m. Lunch, 2:15 p.m. Learn Travelogue Lunch & Learn to Scotland · Thursday August 13 @ 3:00 p.m. Peach Patio Party · Monday August 17 @ 2:00 p.m. The Life & Times of Elvis Presley · Wednesday August 19 @ 2:00 p.m. Belly Dancing Show. Please RSVP 905-469-3232 · Wednesday August 26 @ 2:00 p.m. Living with Diabetes Delmanor Glen Abbey is Oakville's premier retirement residence for active adults. We emphasize independence and individuality in a community environment that promotes an active mind and a sound body. In short, we believe in LivingWell and we'd like you to join l us. All the events are free of charge. Just call 905 469-3232 to reserve your spot. People's Choice Award Winner 3 Years in a Row... Thank You Oakville! TM 1459 Nottinghill Gate just south of Upper Middle, west of Dorval