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NKB Programming

NKB is the largest and most successful competitive swim club in eastern Ontario with some of the best facilities in Ontario. We are constantly growing and training young swimmers in order to maintain a well-rounded, competitive swim team. We develop national level swimmers who continue their swimming careers at university, either earning swimming scholarships in the US or swimming in the Canadian university programs. We lead swimmers on the world stage as they compete at famed international competitions and make the dream of being an Olympian become a reality.

NOTE: Ages used for placement in any program are as of December 31 of the current swim season.  This mirrors grade placement in schools to ensure swimmers maintain positive peer relationships throughout their swimming development.

Junior Barracudas

At the grassroots level, our Junior Barracudas programming teaches swimmers the FUNdamentals of swimming.

Program details:

  • Pre-competitive program
  • Ages 5-13 years
  • Approximately two practices per week
  • Sessions are 8-10 weeks in length
  • Sessions offered four times per year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • Summer Camps offered in July and August (see below)
  • Program focus is upon improving stroke technique, developing body awareness, and building swimmer endurance

To learn more about our Junior Barracudas program and details on getting started please visit our Junior Barracudas Information Page.

FitSwim

FitSwim is the counterpart to the Junior Barracudas program that helps teenage swimmers transition into competitive swimming.  It is also a program for athletes who appreciate the structure and fitness of a competitive based program.  

Program details:

  • Pre-competitive program
  • Ages 14 & Over
  • September-June season
  • Approximately three practices per week
  • Optional participation in a spring meet hosted by NKB
  • Program focus is upon improving stroke technique, developing body awareness, and building swimmer endurance, specifically tailored to the development of teenagers.

To learn more about our FitSwim program and details on getting started please visit our FitSwim Information Page.  

Competitive Program  

At the core of NKB programming is our competitive program. Within the competitive program there are many tiers that have been developed in alignment with the Appropriate Athlete Development matrix to support the short and long term success of our athletes.  Group placement is completed in the fall of each season. 

Program details:

  • Open to all ages
  • September - June season for most (September - August season for national/international level athletes)
  • Practices per week varies depending on level 
  • Competitions are approximately one weekend a month
  • Program focus progresses depending on level

To learn more about our Competitive program and details on getting started please visit our Competitive Program Information Page
 

Summer Skills Camps

In the summer, we offer one week summer camps.  The core concepts of teaching swimmers the FUNdamentals of swimming is at the heart of the camps

Program details:

  • Approrpiate for pre-competitive to novice competitive swimmers
  • Ages 5-13 years
  • Camps are one week in length, 5 days of the week
  • Camps are offered in July and August
  • Program focus is upon improving stroke technique, developing body awareness, and building swimmer endurance

To learn more about our Junior Barracudas program and details on getting started please visit our NKB Skills Camps Information Page.