CAQ Group Change Criteria

In the below descriptions, please find the general framework that the CAQ Coaching Staff utilizes while evaluating our Athletes for Group Changes. Please remember, these criteria are treated as a starting point, and not a guarantee; our Coaching Staff also takes into account the Availability in Practice Groups, Athlete Coachability and Readiness, Maturity, working within Peer Groups, and Athlete skill sets. Group Changes are at the discretion of the Coaching Staff first, and foremost.

Group Changes are conducted at the Start of the Short Course or Long Course Seasons only. This is to allow our Athletes to enter their new Group at a time where they are best set up for success, as that new group is beginning the Season and everyone is starting on the same page. We will consider mid-season moves within our Age Group and Developmental divisions in December, where applicable.

When Evaluating for a Group Change, the CAQ Coaching Staff will follow the below Criteria for Placement (as well as Group Expectations). 

Senior and Age Group Divisions:

*Developmental Divisions:

*In the Developmental Program, our groups are centered around Physical and Emotional Maturity, the Foundations of Physical Literacy and Stroke Development, and Maintaining Balance for our Athletes. This means we do not have firm performance/training/attendance criteria for participation in, or moves between these groups.