PRE-COMPETITIVE 

The Rapids Swim Academy is a 5 Level Pre-Competitive program established to introduce competitive swim training towards children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old. Swimmers begin to learn the swimming through building technical components of the four competitive Olympic swim strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly), along with diving and sculling skills. learn the competitive rules as it relates to starts, turns, and finishes. 

Program runs in 2 sessions: September to January and February to June with sessional start date opportunities based on available openings.  All new swimmers are required registerd based on age group and will be assessed for placement by skill competency  at the level deemed by the coaches on the first practice.

 

RAPIDS SWIM ACADEMY (R.S.A)

Long Term Development (L.T.D.) Stage:

  • FUNDAMENTALS

Description:

  • Entry-level pre-competitive skill development program for individuals between the ages of 5 and 11 years old.
  • Swimmers train two times per week throughout the session and will develop proficiency in the four competitive swim strokes through fun and engaging skills and drills.
  • Upon successful completion of the program, swimmers will be able to join the Georgina Rapids Aquatic Club competitive programs.
  • Season: Fall-Winter (15-weeks) or Winter-Spring (15-weeks)
  • RSA schedule is based on Age Group and assessed for placement in training groups on the first practice.

What makes the R.S.A. unique?

  • Focuses on key skill acquisition required in competitive swimming (i.e., learn dolphin kick in preparation for the butterfly stroke)
  • Does not cover non-competitive swim elements (i.e., how to put on a Personal Floatation Device)
  • Uses a more disciplined approach to develop swim skills (i.e., variety of swim drills, stroke correction through physical manipulation, application of F.I.T.T. principles)

 

 

      ​For 5-7 years old - swims 2 x 30min / week  - Schedule here

         Lil’ Stream Program

  • Learn the proper body position and orientation, proper kicking, and sculling techniques.
  • Learn basic freestyle and backstroke skills in preparation for competitive swimming.
  • Pre-requisite: Between 5 and 7, they must be comfortable in the water on their own and be willing to put their entire face in the water.

    Lil’ Wave Program

  • Develop their freestyle and backstroke technique.
  • Learn basic breaststroke and butterfly kicks and treading in preparation for competitive swimming.
  • Pre-requisite: Completed Lil’ Stream Program

 

     For 7-11 years old - 2 x 45min / week - schedule here

         Eddy Program

  • Develop their freestyle and backstroke technique with increasing distances.
  • Learn basic breaststroke and butterfly kicks and treading in preparation for competitive swimming.
  • Pre-requisite: Between 7 and 11 years old with no experience, or Completed Lil’ Wave Program

    Current Program

  • Develop their breaststroke and butterfly technique with increasing distances.
  • Learn proper dive starts and will work on increasing their aerobic capacity to swim 200-m workouts.
  • Swimmers who complete this level may join the G.R.A.C. Junior Development Competitive Program
  • Pre-requisite: Completed Eddy Program