Competitive
Download the complete program schedule here updated 28 Aug
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 (Thurs is for Sr only)
5:30-7:40 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) 5:30-7:30 pm @ YMCI Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC
Note - Juniors will not have the Thursday morning nor Friday afternoon practise
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:
Afternoons Tuesday & Thursday
4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC
Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7:30 pm @ YMCI Mornings
Monday
5:30-7:40 am @ YRC Saturday 6:00-9:00 am @ YRC
Training Schedule - Age Group 2:
Afternoons Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-7:00 pm @ YMCI Wednesday & Friday
5:30-7:30 pm @ YMCI
Mornings
Monday
5:30-7:40 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:
Novice (YMCI)
Monday
6:00 - 8:00 pm @ YMCI Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ YMCI Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ YMCI Novice (Swansea)
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30-8:30 pm @ Swansea Wednesday
5:30-7:30 pm @ YMCI
NOTE - Swansea Pool is closed for renovations/maintenance until Jan 2018 - Swansea Novice program will not be available for the Fall.