WELCOME TO PRECOMP
RHAC offers three pre-competitive groups, Mini Sharks, Sharks, and Super Sharks. Mini Sharks and Sharks are "open" registration on a first come first serve basis, Super Sharks is a program that selects swimmers the Sharks group based on skills, age and willingness to continue swimming in the competitive program. Our program runs Fall/Winter September -January, Spring from February - June , and Summer in July.
Mini Sharks
Mini Sharks program is available to swimmers who have completed Preschool level 5 (able to swim 5m free and 5m back). This program is a feeder for our Sharks program. The swimmers are taught competitive freestyle and backstroke. Coach to swimmer ratio is 1:4 & each session is 45 min in length
Sharks
Sharks is available to swimmers who have completed Swimmer level 4 and are able to swim 25m freestyle and backstroke. The goal of this program is to provide the fundamentals of competitive swimming that will let the aspiring competitive swimmers learn how to control their body in the water. We then show them how to translate these skills into the four competitive strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Each session is 45min in length
Super Sharks
Super Sharks is available to swimmers that have been selected from our Sharks program. Registration into this group requires approval from the Precompetitive Coordinator. Swimmers must be able to swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke with proper technique in order to be approved for this group. At the end of each session, swimmers may be promoted to the first competitive group in RHAC, the Development Group, or the link up group "The Great White Sharks" who swim one day with Super Sharks and one day with the Development Group. This is space permitting.
CURRENT SESSIONS
Please note that we will not be offering make up sessions or refunds for missed classes, unless it is a cancellation from the town of Richmond Hill or RHAC. Additionally, starting Fall/Winter 2025, the PreComp program is opened to athletes born in 2015 and on.
Fall/Winter 2025/2026: PROGRAM FULL (email: [email protected] to be put on the waitlist)
Sept 18th - January 29th! * Holiday closures, October 13th, December 25th, January 1st,
Winter/Spring 2025/2026:
February 2nd 2026 -June 25th 2026!
Monday Super Sharks 1: 6-7 pm & Saturday 8-9 am
Monday Super Sharks 2: 7-8 pm & Saturday 8-9 am
Thursday Super Sharks 3: 6:30-7:30 pm & Saturday 8-9 am
Monday Sharks 1: 6-6:45 pm
Monday Sharks 2: 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday Sharks 3: 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Saturday Sharks 4: 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Mini Sharks 1: Saturday 8:15am -9:00 am
"No class" dates:
Feb 16th (family day)
March 16th (pool closure)
May 18th (victoria day)
March 19th (pool closure)
Registration dates:
Current members: January 2nd at noon
New members: January 9th at noon
The registration page will be available on our RHAC website on January 9th at noon, (Programs>Precompetitive registration)
Have a great week, if you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out! Please note that spots are offered to current members first, and this does not guarantee openings on January 9th.
Summer Program 2026: Registration Information Coming soon (July-August 2026)
PRECOMPCOACHES
Get to know your coaches!
Anton Shustov
Anton is a dedicated current swimmer with the RHAC National group, where he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence in the pool. He is a Canadian Nationals qualifier, showcasing his skill and determination! He brings a ton of experience and competitive swimming insights to the PreComp program.
Avesta Ashouri
Avesta is a RHAC alumni, and previously swam with the National group. In addition to coaching PreComp, Avesta also coaches the Senior Development group. He is a dedicated student at York University, and a proud member of the York Lions varsity swim team, continuing to excel in both academics and athletics.
Navina Bui
Coach Navina is a current swimmer in the RHAC Senior group. She brings years of competitive swimming experience to her coaching and currently coaches all levels in our PreCompetitive program.
Sophia Yang
Sophia is a former Provincial group swimmer at RHAC. Her dedication and love for the sport of swimming, has brought her to coach our young PreComp athletes. Sophia has also previously led and coached the RHAC Summer Camp program.
Veanna Bui
Veanna is currently swimming with the RHAC High Performance group. A talented swimmer, she has qualified for the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials, and is a Canadian National qualifier. Additionally, Veanna is a Canadian National finalist! Veanna brings a positive competitive perspective to her coaching, and is passionate about helping young swimmers achieve their goals.
Yasin Kamal
Yasin is a current RHAC swimmer with the High Performance group. He is a Canadian Nationals qualifier and has also been named to the Swim Canada ID team. The ID program recognizes the development of talent for the purpose of progressing to the Canadian Senior National team and International swimming success. Yasin's enthusiasm for swimming is truly demonstrated through his coaching!
