Competitive

Please note we are eagerly awaiting the opening of the new York Recreation Centre.  The locations below will be updated once the new pool facility opens.

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	Monday through Saturday	Pool -  5:30-7:50 am @ Centennial
		Dry land - 7:10-7:50 am @ Centennial
Afternoons	Monday	5:00-6:30 pm @ Centennial
	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (only Sr on Friday)	5:00-7:00 pm @ Centennial

Note - Juniors will not have the 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:

Afternoons	Tuesday through Friday	5:00-7:00 pm @ Centennial
Mornings	Monday, Saturday (only Age Grp 1 on Sat)	Pool - 5:30-7:00 am @ Centennial
		Dry Land - 7:10-7:50 am @ Centennial

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:

Novice (Weston)	Monday	6:00-8:00 pm @ Weston
	Wednesday & Friday	5:00-7:00 pm @ Centennial
Novice (Swansea)	Tuesday & Thursday	6:30-8:30 pm @ Swansea
	Wednesday	5:00-7:00 pm @ Centennial