Junior Sharks Introductory Program
This program and these groups are designed to introduce swimmers to the basic skills required to progress into the Prince Albert Sharks competitive swim team. Participants in this program should be 6 years of age or older.
Swimmers are monitored regularly and assessed on an individual basis. Movement from one level to the next is done in consultation with the swimmers immediate coach and the Head Coach. There is a clear correlation between consistent attendance and achieving your fullest potential. Therefore, the expectation of every swimmer is to attend 80% or more of the training program provided.
Please see the registration section of the website for practice times and cost.
| Junior Sharks 1 |
Entry level skills
- Swimmers should be comfortable floating and kicking on their front and back
- Swimmers should be confident in all depths
Acquired skills
- Foundational swimming skills, including basic strokes and building confidence in the water.
- Swimmers in this group learn the essentials of freestyle and backstroke, including body position, kick, and basic breathing techniques.
Time Commitment
Competition / Swim Meet Expectations
- Swimmers will be invited to attend “Mini House Meets” which are a fun way to introduce swimmers to racing and competition, without pressure.
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| Junior Sharks 2 |
Entry level skills
- The swimmer is performing the skills introduced in Junior Sharks 1
Acquired Skills
- Swimmers at this level work on refining their techniques for freestyle and backstroke.
- Swimmers are introduced to more complex elements like drills for better stroke efficiency.
Time Commitment
Competition / Swim Meet Expectations
- Swimmers will be invited to attend “Mini House Meets” which are a fun way to introduce swimmers to racing and competition, without pressure.
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| Junior Sharks 3 |
Entry level skills
- The swimmer is performing the skills introduced in Junior Sharks 2
Acquired Skills
- This level emphasizes enhancing freestyle and backstroke skills.
- Swimmers focus on developing a strong freestyle kick, optimal body position, and effective pull technique.
- Similar skills are developed for backstroke, ensuring swimmers have a solid foundation in these strokes.
- Dives and turns are introduced.
Time Commitment
Swim Meet Expectations
- Swimmers will be invited to attend “Mini House Meets” which are a fun way to introduce swimmers to racing and competition, without pressure.
- Swimmers will be invited to attend one sanctioned swim meet.
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| Junior Sharks 4 |
Entry level skills
- The swimmer is performing the skills introduced in Junior Sharks 3
Acquired Skills
- Junior Sharks 4 takes swimming skills to a more advanced level.
- Swimmers in this group refine their dives and turns
- Swimmers further improve their freestyle and backstroke techniques.
- Swimmers begin to develop breaststroke and start butterfly kick, preparing them for more complex swimming disciplines.
Time Commitment
Swim Meet Expectations
- Swimmers will be invited to attend “Mini House Meets” which are a fun way to introduce swimmers to racing and competition, without pressure.
- Swimmers will be invited to attend one sanctioned swim meet.
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