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Senior (SR) / Junior (JR)

Head Coach - Fisiha Kebede

Acceptance into this program is determined by the head coach. Swimmers are working towards, or at, Provincial and National levels.  Membership in this group is based on performance potential and attendance. Event specialties will determine differences in program structure, e.g. sprint vs distance talent.  Swimmers at this level are expected to take personal responsibility for balancing their swim and school life. The swimmer should be the primary correspondent with the head coach regarding swimming goals and training.

Program Content:

Calisthenics, motor coordination drills, activities for developing competitiveness, running (distance and sprints), swimming (various forms), MANDATORY training camps (SCM and LCM) and specific strength programs.

Training Schedule:

  Mornings
   Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (not all Thursdays)          
     5:50-7:40 am @ YRC    
  Saturday     6:00-9:00 am @ YRC
  Sunday (occasional)     6:00-8:00 am @ YRC
   Afternoons  
   Monday & Friday (Fri is for Sr only)     5:00-7:00 pm @ YMCI
  Tuesday & Thursday                   4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC            

Note - Juniors will not have  Friday afternoon practice

Age Group (1 & 2)

Acceptance into this program is determined by the head coach.  Swimmers are working toward regional and provincial time standards.

Program components:

Calisthenics, motor coordination drills, activities for developing competitiveness, running (distance and sprints), swimming (various forms), specific strength programs.

Training Schedule - Age Group 1 & 2:

 Afternoons      Tuesday & Thursday                 
    4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC
   Wednesday & Friday    5:00-7:00 pm @ YMCI
   Mornings 
   Monday 
    5:50-7:40 am @ YRC           
   Saturday (for Age Group 1 only)        6:00-9:00 am @ YRC

Novice

Swimmers are learning fundamentals for competitive swimming and working towards Regional Times.

Program components:

Calisthenics, strength and flexibility, motor coordination drills, technical swimming skills (all 4 strokes, starts and turns).

Training Schedule:

NOTE - York pool closed as of 7 May -- practices  move to Weston as of 14 May -- 6-8:00 pm​

  Novice (York)  
  Tuesday & Thursday
   6:00-8:00 pm @ Weston (as of 14 May)
  Friday    6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Weston
   Novice (Swansea)  
  Tuesday & Thursday 
   6:30-8:30 pm @ Swansea    
  Friday
    6:00-8:00 pm @ Weston

 

2018-19 Competitive Registration Form with Pricing (post-dated cheques & pre-authorized debit accepted)