WELCOME TO ADVANCED
*Updated on Friday, November 21, 2025.*
Season: Sep 2025 - Jun 2026
Lead Coach: Connor Watson ([email protected])
- Advanced 1 (ADV1) may attend 4 (four) practices a week.
- Advanced 2 (ADV2) may attend 5 (five) practices a week.
- Advanced 3 (ADV3) may attend up to 8 (eight) practices a week.
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Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
| AM |
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6:00 - 7:00 (JDC) |
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6:00 - 7:00 (JDC) |
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6:00 - 8:00 (JDC) |
| PM |
3:30 - 5:30 (JDC) |
3:30 - 5:30 (JDC) |
3:30 - 5:30 (JDC) |
3:30 - 5:30 (JDC) |
3:30 - 5:30 (JDC) |
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For Morning Practices (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday), please arrive 15 minutes before the posted start time so we can make the most of our time in the water.*
All practices are at the John Dolson Centre (212 South St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2P4).
Important Dates & Schedule Changes
| Date |
Event |
Notes |
| Sep 08 (Mon) |
Start Date |
The first and second weeks (Sep 08 - Sep 21): there is no Tuesday morning or Thursday morning practice.
The first and second weeks (Sep 08 - Sep 21): Saturday morning will be from 7:00 to 9:00 AM. |
| Oct 13 (Mon) |
Thanksgiving |
No practice. |
| Oct 23 (Thu) |
Buddy Day |
Novice 3 (4:30 to 5:30 PM at John Dolson Centre). |
| Oct 24 (Fri) |
Classroom Session |
Pool from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, and then Classroom from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. |
| Nov 01 (Sat) |
Buddy Day |
Novice 1 (7:00 to 8:00 AM at John Dolson Centre) |
| Nov 10 (Mon) |
Buddy Day |
Novice 2/Novice 1 (4:00 to 6:00 PM at W.G. Johnson). |
| Nov 21 (Fri) |
Buddy Day |
Novice 2/Novice 1 (4:30 to 5:30 PM at John Dolson Centre). |
| Nov 27 (Thu) |
Buddy Day |
Novice 2 (4:30 to 5:30 PM at John Dolson Centre) |
| Dec 15 (Mon) - Dec 20 (Sat) |
Pre-Holiday Training |
All practices will be at John Dolson Centre.
Mon to Fri, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
Sat, from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. |
| Dec 22 (Mon) - Jan 04 (Sun) |
Holiday Training |
See the table below. |
| Jan 16 (Fri) |
Classroom Session |
Pool from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, and then Classroom from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. |
| Feb 16 (Mon) |
Family Day |
No practice. |
| Apr 03 (Fri) |
Good Friday |
No practice. |
| Apr 06 (Mon) |
Easter Monday |
No practice. |
| May 18 (Mon) |
Victoria Day |
No practice. |
| Jun 27 (Sat) |
End Date |
This is the last practice of the 'regular' season. |
| Jun 29 (Mon) |
Summer Schedule |
Begins (schedule to be confirmed). |
Holiday Training
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Dec 22 (Mon) |
Dec 23 (Tue) |
Dec 24 (Wed) |
Dec 25 (Thu) |
Dec 26 (Fri) |
Dec 27 (Sat) |
Dec 28 (Sun) |
| AM |
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Holiday
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Holiday
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Holiday
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Holiday
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Holiday
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| PM |
4:00 - 6:00 (JDC) |
4:00 - 6:00 (JDC) |
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Dec 29 (Mon) |
Dec 30 (Tue) |
Dec 31 (Wed) |
Jan 01 (Thu) |
Jan 02 (Fri) |
Jan 03 (Sat) |
Jan 04 (Sun) |
| AM |
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Holiday
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Holiday
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7:00 - 9:00
(JDC) |
8:00 - 10:00
(MPAC) |
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| PM |
4:00 - 6:00
(MPAC) |
4:00 - 6:00
(MPAC) |
4:00 - 6:00
(MPAC) |
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Competition Schedule
This schedule is to be confirmed once host clubs publish their schedules.
Link to Upcoming Events (for Meet/Event Sign-Up)
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| Oct 18 (Sat) - Oct 19 (Sun) |
MMST Dash 4 Cash (SCM) |
Milton Sports Centre (5-605 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton, ON L9T 6J5) |
| Oct 25 (Sat) - Oct 25 (Sat) |
CAJ In-House Meet #1 (SCM) |
John Dolson Centre (212 South St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2P4) |
| Nov 14 (Fri) - Nov 16 (Sun) |
NYAC Cup (SCM) |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7) |
| Nov 22 (Sat) - Nov 22 (Sat) |
CAJ In-House Meet #2 (SCM) |
John Dolson Centre (212 South St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2P4) |
| Dec 12 (Fri) - Dec 14 (Sun) |
BAC Team Showdown (SCM) |
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 N Park St, Brantford, ON N3R 4L1) |
| Jan 23 (Fri) - Jan 25 (Sun) |
MST Winter Invitational (LCM) |
Markham Pan Am Centre (16 Main St, Unionville, ON L3R 2E4) |
| Feb 13 (Fri) - Feb 15 (Sun) |
Western Region Championship (SCM) |
London Canada Aquatic Games (1045 Wonderland Rd N, London, ON N6G 2Y9) |
| Feb 26 (Thu) - Mar 01 (Sun) |
Ontario Age Group - 15 & Over (LCM) |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7) |
| Feb 26 (Thu) - Mar 01 (Sun) |
Ontario Age Group - 14 & Under (LCM) |
Markham Pan Am Centre (16 Main St, Unionville, ON L3R 2E4) |
| Mar 26 (Thu) - Mar 29 (Sun) |
GMAC March Invitational (LCM) |
Victor Davis Memorial Pool (151 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON N1E 5H4) |
| Apr 10 (Fri) - Apr 12 (Sun) |
BAC Spring Invitational (LCM) |
Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 N Park St, Brantford, ON N3R 4L1) |
| Apr 25 (Sat) - Apr 25 (Sat) |
CAJ In-House Meet #3 (SCM) |
John Dolson Centre (212 South St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2P4) |
| May 22 (Fri) - May 24 (Sun) |
HAC Jack McCormik Invitational (LCM) |
Etobicoke Olympium (590 Rathburn Rd, Toronto, ON M9C 3T3) |
| May 30 (Sat) - May 30 (Sat) |
CAJ In-House Meet #4 (SCM) |
John Dolson Centre (212 South St, Cambridge, ON N1R 2P4) |
| Jun 05 (Fri) - Jun 07 (Sun) |
Western Region Championship (LCM) |
International Aquatic and Training Centre (401 Pitt St W, Windsor, ON, N9A 0B2) |
| Jul 08 (Wed) - Jul 12 (Sun) |
Ontario Swimming Championship (LCM) |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7) |
| Jul 25 (Sat) - Jul 25 (Sat) |
Ontario Open Water Championship |
Gull Lake (405 Brock St, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1H4) |
Equipment
Link to Equipment page for store information
Provided below is a list of all the equipment the swimmer will need.
- Googles: Recommended to have TWO (2) pairs
- CAJ Swim Cap: Recommended to have TWO (2)
- Practice Suit: Recommended to have TWO (2
- WATER BOTTLE
- Fins —short-blade fins are better than long ones
- *Pull Buoy
- *Kick Board —the smaller, the better!
- *Snorkel
- Paddles —the paddle should be slightly bigger than the hand
- *Mesh Bag
- Skipping Rope
- TEAM UNIFORM —at least TWO (2) t-shirts for competitions and events
*If maintained (and not lost), a Kick Board, Pull Buoy, Snorkels, Water Bottle, and Equipment Bag are a one-time purchase (or at least once every couple of years).
LABEL EVERYTHING! Anything on the pool deck should be labelled with your swimmer's name so it can be identified if accidentally taken or left behind.
Competition Standards (2024-25)
Swimming Canada - Nationals: HERE (Trials / SC Championship / Open)
Swim Ontario - Provincials - Ontario Junior International (OJI): HERE
Swim Ontario - Provincials - Ontario Swimming Championship (OSC): HERE
Swim Ontario - Provincials - Ontario Age Group Championship (OAG): HERE
Western Region - Regionals: HERE
*Provincial Preliminary Information: HERE*
Looking for more information?
This table includes links to commonly requested information.
| Topic |
Link |
Description |
| How to Join |
Link |
Steps to join the Aquajets. |
| Calendar |
Link |
A regularly updated Google Sheet with the year's calendar. |
| Advanced |
Link |
Program details for the Advanced groups. |
| Intermediate |
Link |
Program details for the Intermediate groups. |
| Novice |
Link |
Program details for the Novice groups. |
| Mini Jets |
Link |
Information and registration for the Mini Jets program. |
| FAQs |
Link |
Frequently asked questions. |
| Equipment & Team Gear |
Link |
What equipment you need and where to get it, including team gear. |
| Family Commitment |
Link |
Overview of volunteer requirements for families. |
| Officiating |
Link |
How parents can get involved as officials at meets. |
| Bingo |
Link |
Information about bingo volunteering. |
| Club Handbook |
Link |
Club policies, procedures, and general information. |
| Events |
Link |
Sign-ups for events and meets, as well as updates to the schedule. |
| Registration |
Link |
Current registration link (if open). |
| Free Assessment |
Link |
Form for a swimming assessment and interest in joining CAJ. |
