Swimmer Skill Level 
 
Note: 
* ages are a general guideline;   placement is more accurately determined by skill and training level.
* coaching staff have final decision on skill group placement.
* training times are tentative and will be confirmed based on registration and space requirements.
* swim ages for meets are based on age as of May 1, 2024.
 
 
Senior:   $565 fee (or $625 with morning swims)
  • Seniors are expected to have a high level of proficiency in all swimming skills
  • Optimal performance at swim meets is the primary focus, with training including intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition
  • Strong focus on individualized training plan with volume and intensity
  • These swimmers are encouraged to swim 6-8 times per week: Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45pm (can opt in for morning swims Tues/Wed/Thurs in July and August)
  • Recommended to participate in 2-4 swim meets
  • Senior swimmers are generally over the age of 14, however skill level is the predominate factor           

 

Inter-Senior:   $565 fee   (or $625 with morning swims)
  • Inter-Seniors are expected to have a solid level of proficiency in all swimming skills
  • Training for participation at swim meets is the primary focus, with training including some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition, as well as a high volume, aerobic capacity focus
  • Individualized training is introduced for development and mastery of sport skills
  • Strong focus on individualized training plan with volume and intensity
  • These swimmers are encouraged to swim 6-8 times per week: Mon-Fri 4:15-5:45pm (can opt in for morning swims Tues/Wed/Thurs in July and August)
  • Recommended to participate in 2-4 swim meets
  • Inter-Seniors are generally in the ~12-14 years old range, however skill level is the predominate factor 

     

Intermediate:   $485
  • Intermediate swimmers are expected to have proficiency in all four strokes (free, back, breast, fly)
  • Training has a strong emphasis on skill development, including progressively refining swimming skills (strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills) and provides an introduction to basic racing principles
  • Focus is on high repetition, low intensity skill training, with some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition
  • Participation in swim meets is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory
  • These swimmers are encouraged to swim 4-5 times per week: Mon-Fri 4:05-5:05pm (Mondays and Fridays may extend swim time to ~5:30pm)
  • Recommended to participate in 2-4 swim meets
  • Intermediate swimmers are generally in the ~9-12 age range, however skill level is the predominate factor     

                                                                                                        

Junior:   $365 
New This Season: We know that swimming 5 days/wk is a lot for some kiddos, and that spring and summer routines can be quite different. This year junior training will be 3 days/wk - Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday beginning mid-June.  Juniors will also be invited to participate on Fun Fridays!
  • Please note - this is NOT a learn-to-swim program - all junior swimmers will be assessed by coaches to determine if they meet the swimmer readiness criteria
  • Junior swimmers should know the foundations of front and back crawl, can competently swim the length of the pool (25m) unassisted, are comfortable in deep water, and can safely enter and exit the pool from the deep end (skills equivalent to completion of Red Cross Swim Kids 4 / Lifesaving Society Swimmer 3)
  • Training is focused on basic skill development of basic swim skills, including strokes, turns, and starts, and provides an introduction to the sport and the basics of competition
  • Focus is on high repetition, low intensity skill training, with some intensity progression to challenge skill acquisition
  • Encouraged to participate in at least our Home Meet
  • These swimmers are scheduled to swim 3 times per week: Tues/Wed/Thurs 5:05-5:50pm - plus Fun Fridays!                                        
  • Junior swimmers are generally in the ~6-8 age range, however skill level is the predominate factor                                       
 
For any families in need of financial assistance in order to access this activity, individual child grants can be accessed via Jump Start or Kid Sport.