Group Descriptions - Competitive

Jr Youth

Building the Capacity to Swim - Introduction to Competitive Swimming In the first stage of our Competitive Program, we introduce the concept of racing and competition in a friendly and supportive setting. Children will have the opportunity to participate in mock races and time trials, experiencing the thrill of friendly competition while applying the skills they've acquired throughout the Learn to Swim Program. Junior Youth focuses on introducing the swimmers to the competitive side of the sport. Swimmers will have the opportunity to attend our own hosted swim meet – Valentines Meet in early February Swimmers in this group will swim with the Youth group 3 days a week with no parent volunteer commitment. This group is only available for new swimmers directly from our Learn to Swim (or equivalent) program and only for their first year.

Youth

Building the basics. At this level of competition, athletes increase their endurance, technical skills, and competitive knowledge. Swimmers will be introduced to dryland training and swim meets. The athlete will learn and experience team building, goal setting, and sportsmanship. Certified competitive coaches ensure a safe and fun learning environment and experiences. 

Development

Building the basics. At this level of competition, athletes increase their endurance, technical skills, and competitive knowledge. Swimmers will be introduced to dryland training and swim meets. The athlete will learn and experience team building, goal setting, and sportsmanship. Certified competitive coaches ensure a safe and fun learning environment and experiences.

Provincial

Growing and achieving goals. At this level of competition, the athlete is training to compete at provincial-level meets, while striving to improve and achieve personal goals. Dryland and water sessions are combined to create an optimum level of fitness and strength for the athlete.

Prospect

Heading for the top. These are our highest levels of training, competition, and dedication. These athletes have committed to swimming as their sport, and are striving to become the fastest they can be. They will attend high- level provincial meets, and qualified swimmers may attend out of province, national and select international meets. There may be attendance criteria for swimmers to attend certain meets with the Club (namely, that swimmers must achieve the required level of attendance at practices in the weeks leading up to a meet), which will be outlined by the squad coach and/or the Head Coach.  Entry into the Elite Squad is only by invitation of the Head Coach, and requires the athlete to attend every practice, every swim meet and every swim camp that is scheduled for the Elite squad throughout the year. Swimmers invited to the Elite squad, and their families, will need to confirm that they are prepared for the 100% commitment that is required to train and compete with this squad.

Performance

Heading for the top. These are our highest levels of training, competition, and dedication. These athletes have committed to swimming as their sport, and are striving to become the fastest they can be. They will attend high- level provincial meets, and qualified swimmers may attend out of province, national and select international meets. There may be attendance criteria for swimmers to attend certain meets with the Club (namely, that swimmers must achieve the required level of attendance at practices in the weeks leading up to a meet), which will be outlined by the squad coach and/or the Head Coach.  Entry into the Elite Squad is only by invitation of the Head Coach, and requires the athlete to attend every practice, every swim meet and every swim camp that is scheduled for the Elite squad throughout the year. Swimmers invited to the Elite squad, and their families, will need to confirm that they are prepared for the 100% commitment that is required to train and compete with this squad.

Elite

Heading for the top. These are our highest levels of training, competition, and dedication. These athletes have committed to swimming as their sport, and are striving to become the fastest they can be. They will attend high- level provincial meets, and qualified swimmers may attend out of province, national and select international meets. There may be attendance criteria for swimmers to attend certain meets with the Club (namely, that swimmers must achieve the required level of attendance at practices in the weeks leading up to a meet), which will be outlined by the squad coach and/or the Head Coach.  Entry into the Elite Squad is only by invitation of the Head Coach, and requires the athlete to attend every practice, every swim meet and every swim camp that is scheduled for the Elite squad throughout the year. Swimmers invited to the Elite squad, and their families, will need to confirm that they are prepared for the 100% commitment that is required to train and compete with this squad.