Competitive
2022-23 Season Schedule updated 29 August 2022
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 specialities 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
5:50-7:40 am @ YRC includes Dryland Saturday 6:15-9:15 am @ YRC includes Dryland Afternoons
Monday 5:30-7:30 pm @ Weston CI Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC incudes Dryland Friday (Seniors only) 5:30-7:30 pm @ Weston CI
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:
Mornings Saturday 6:15-8:15 am @YRC includes Dryland Monday 5:50-7:40 am @ YRC includes Dryland Afternoons Tuesday 4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC includes Dryland Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm @ Weston CI includes Dryland Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm @ YRC includes Dryland Friday (Age Group 1 ONLY) 6:30-8:30 pm @ Weston CI
Note - Age Group 2 will not have Friday afternoon practice
Novice
Swimmers are learning fundamentals for competitive swimming and working towards Regional Times. Try-out is required to join this group.
Program components:
Calisthenics, strength and flexibility, motor coordination drills, technical swimming skills (all 4 strokes, starts and turns).
Training Schedule:
Novice (Swansea)
Tuesday & Thursday
6:30-8:30 pm @ Swansea Saturday
6:00-8:00 pm @ YRC
Novice (Weston) Monday & Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm @ Weston CI Saturday 6:00-8:00 pm @ YRC
NOTE - Novice (Swansea) will follow Novice (Weston) practice schedule until 4 October -- start in Swansea on 4 October
For Registration and Fee related information please go to the Registration and Fees page