Team
Welcome to the Tornadoes Swim Club Family! What began in 1989 as a small swim club with just 10 swimmers has grown into Jamaica’s premier aquatic program, encompassing competitive swimming, Learn to Swim, artistic swimming, water polo, triathlon, open water swimming, and masters swimming.
Founded by Coach Jacky Walter, Kim Ingleton, and Pat Compust, Tornadoes Swim Club is built on the core values of perseverance, teamwork, and excellence, with family at its heart. Under Coach Jacky's leadership, the club expanded rapidly, becoming Jamaica’s largest and most successful swim team, achieving international recognition and producing world-class athletes.
Today, Tornadoes has over 250 athletes competing at local, regional, and international levels. Our members proudly represent Tornadoes while excelling across multiple aquatic disciplines:
- Competitive Swimming
- Learn to Swim
- Artistic Swimming
- Water Polo
- Open Water Swimming Triathlon
- Masters Swimming
With a legacy of producing National Team athletes and coaches, Tornadoes swimmers have represented Jamaica at prestigious events such as GOODWILL, CARIFTA, CCCAN, PAN AM, COMMONWEALTH, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, and the OLYMPICS. Since taking over leadership in 2008, Coach Wendy Lee has continued to uphold the club’s tradition of excellence and innovation in aquatic sports.
OUR vision
To inspire and develop world-class Jamaican athletes, setting the standard for aquatic excellence in the Caribbean.
OUR mission
To foster a culture of excellence in aquatic sports by providing opportunities for athletes to achieve their fullest potential. Through teamwork, perseverance, and the support of coaches, family, and friends, we help athletes grow as individuals and team members, instilling discipline, dedication, and diligence.
OUR Ojectives
Promote swimming and aquatic sports within the team and the wider community. Develop each athlete’s potential through encouragement and recognition of improvement. Foster a strong club spirit built on camaraderie and sportsmanship. Create value for all stakeholders, including athletes, parents, and supporters. Engage parents and families in club activities to strengthen our swim community.Promote swimming and aquatic sports within the team and the wider community. Develop each athlete’s potential through encouragement and recognition of improvement. Foster a strong club spirit built on camaraderie and sportsmanship. Create value for all stakeholders, including athletes, parents, and supporters. Engage parents and families in club activities to strengthen our swim community.
At Tornadoes Swim Club, we are more than just a team—we are a family, committed to leading Jamaica to world-class standards in aquatic sports. Whether you are just starting your swimming journey or aiming for international competition, there’s a place for everyone at Tornadoes!