WELCOME TO INTERMEDIATE

*Updated on Thursday, July 31, 2025.*

Season: Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Primary Contact: Connor Watson ([email protected])

Lead Coach: Drew Campbell ([email protected])

  • Intermediate 1 (IMD1) may attend 4 (four) practices a week.
  • Intermediate 2 (IMD2) may attend 5 (five) practices a week.
  • Intermediate 3 (IMD3) may attend up to 7 (seven) practices a week.
  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM   6:00 - 7:00 (JDC)   6:00 - 7:00 (JDC)   6:00 - 7:00 (JDC)
PM 3:30 - 4:30 (JDC)

3:30 - 4:30 (JDC)

   3:30 - 4:30 (JDC) 3:30 - 4:30 (JDC)  

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 15 (Mon) Start Date The first week (Sep 15 - Sep 21): there is no Tue AM or Thu AM practice.
The first week (Sep 15 - Sep 21): Sat AM will be from 8:00 to 9:00 AM.
Oct 13 (Mon) Thanksgiving No practice.
Nov 08 (Sat) Extra Hour Practice will run from 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
Nov 17 (Mon) Extra Hour Practice will run from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.
Nov 21 (Fri) Location & Time Change Practice will run from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at W.G. Johnson.
Dec 15 (Mon) - Dec 21 (Sun) Pre-Holiday Training All practices will be at John Dolson Centre.
Dec 22 (Mon) - Jan 04 (Sun) Holidays No practices.
Feb 16 (Mon) Family Day No practice.
Mar 16 (Mon) - Mar 22 (Sun) March Break No practices.
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

  Dec 15 (Mon) Dec 16 (Tue) Dec 17 (Wed) Dec 18 (Thu) Dec 19 (Fri) Dec 20 (Sat) Dec 21 (Sun)
AM           8:00 - 9:00
(JDC)		  
PM 3:30 - 5:30
(JDC)		 3:30 - 5:30
(JDC)		   3:30 - 5:30
(JDC)		 3:30 - 5:30
(JDC)		    

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 15 (Sat) - Nov 16 (Sun) WAAC Fall Invitational (SCM) Wilmot Recreation Complex (1291 Nafziger Rd, Baden, ON N3A 0C4)
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 28 (Sat) - Mar 01 (Sun) GHAC Winter Invitational (SCM) IWC Pool (1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4E8)
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)
Jun 06 (Sat) GMAC End of the Year Splash (SCM) University of Guelph (50 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1)

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!
  • Paddles —the paddle should be slightly bigger than the hand
  • *Mesh Bag
  • TEAM UNIFORM —at least TWO (2) t-shirts for competitions and events

*If maintained (and not lost), a Kick Board, Pull Buoy, 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)

Swim Ontario - Provincials - Ontario Age Group Championship (OAG): HERE

Western Region - Regionals: 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.