WELCOME TO MISSISSAUGA AQUATIC CLUB AND THE WAVE PROGRAM

The WAVE Program is a great introduction to competitive swimming.  WAVE teaches the fundamentals of the 4 competitive swimming strokes and their respective turns as well as introduces swimmers to the competitive side of this sport. 

WAVE swims two times a week. Each practice is one hour. When you register you can pick the location/time best for you. Swimmers are divided up by age and ability.  Levels are listed below. Coaches will use the first practice to assess the swimmers into the appropriate level and lane. WAVE is for swimmers 6-8 years of age.

WAVE PLUS swims three times a week. Each practice is one hour. When you register you can pick the location/time best for you. Swimmers are divided up by age and ability.  Levels are listed below. Coaches will use the first practice to assess the swimmers into the appropriate level and lane. WAVE is for swimmers 6-12 years of age.

WAVE / WAVE PLUS is for those who are able to swim 25m or one length of the pool and are comfortable in the deep end. We recommend swimmers have completed swim for life level 6 before attending a tryout, tryouts are required before registration to ensure appropriate placement.

The WAVE program for 2023-2024 will begin the week of October 1 and finish end of May/beginning of June 2024.

Each location will receive a calendar specific to their program 

The fee for WAVE  the full season is  $1680.00. This fee covers 60 x 1 hour practices, 3 swim meets (schedule TBA) and a year end fun event in June. We offer a payment plan.  

The fee for WAVE PLUS the full season is  $2280.00. This fee covers 90 x 1 hour practices, 3 swim meets (schedule TBA) and a year end fun event in June. We offer a payment plan.  

 

Each swimmer will also be invoiced for the Swim Ontario Registration Fee. This fee is based on age and covers all swimmers from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.  8 and under $123.90  /  9 and 10  $143.90  /  11-14  $163.90

 

MASTER SCHEDULE FOR THE 2024 SEASON (STARTING JANUARY 8th)

 

GROUP SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT  
WAVE MD (6-10 YRS)   425-525pm MD    425-525pm MD      
WAVE CM (6-12 YRS)   700-800pm CM   800-900pm RG      
WAVE EM (6-10 YRS) 230-330pm CL   730-830pm EM        
WAVE PLUS EM (6-12 YRS) 330-430pm CL 700-800pm CM 730-830pm EM        
WAVE PLUS CW-A (6-12 YRS)   430-530pm CW   800-900pm RG   630-730pm CW  
WAVE CW-B (6-12 YRS)   530-630pm CW       730-830pm CW          

WAVE HP-A (6-10 YRS)

     630-730pm HP   530-630pm HP    

WAVE HP-B (6-12 YRS)

     630-730pm HP   530-630pm HP    
WAVE PLUS GF-A (6-10 YRS)     630-730pm FM 630-730pm TF   630-730pm CW  
WAVE PLUS GF-B (6-12 YRS)     730-830pm FM 630-730pm TF   730-830pm CW  

 

 MD=MEADOWVALE TF=TERRY FOX FM= FRANK MCKECHNIE

HP=HURONPARK CL=CLARKSON  CW=CAWTHRA

EM=ERIN MEADOWS RG=RIVERGROVE CM=CHURCHILL MEADOWS

 

 

 

 

HOLIDAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
Please be aware that some pools close periodically for maintenance.  In addition, practices aren’t held during the traditional school breaks in December, March or on holidays. If a pool shut-down occurs due to a mechanical problem, any missed practices will be added to the end of the year.  We will inform you as soon as we are aware of any closures using the contact information saved in your account profile and post on the club website.
 
CLUB COMMUNICATION 
In order to serve you in a timely manner we kindly ask you to follow the communication list and send emails to the person responsible. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
 
COACH COMMUNICATION
Questions about a swimmer’s performance, practices and meets should be directed to your coach.   Coaches are required to stay 15 minutes after the workout to speak with members.
 
PAYMENTS
Questions about payments should be emailed to Susanne at [email protected] 
 
REGISTRATION
Questions about registration, practice schedule or other inquiries should be emailed to Susanne at [email protected]
 
PROGRAM, SWIMMER PLACEMENT, PROGRESSION, MEETS, DATES AND COACHING STAFF
Questions about the program, the practices, swimmer progression, meets, dates and coaching staff please do not hesitate to email Regan Duguay, the WAVE Program Director at [email protected]
 

WAVE PROGRAM PROGRESSION

LEVEL 1

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 1 pin when they are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position, arms do not move up and down.
  • 2 lengths of butterfly kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position, breathing every 2 kicks.

LEVEL 2

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 2 pin when they have completed level 1 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, without any stops, breathing every 3 strokes in good streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke without head movement.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke holding 2 seconds streamline position at the end of each stroke.
  • 2 lengths of 1 arm butterfly.

LEVEL 3

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 3 pin when they have completed level 1 and 2 and are capable of:

  • A continuous 100IM, in good form for all 4 strokes.
  • Starts for all 4 strokes.
  • 100IM kick in 3 minutes.
  • Half a length of underwater dolphin kick.
  • Diving head first.

LEVEL 4

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 4 pin when they have completed levels 1-3 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, with level 2 technique, in 60 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke, with level 2 technique, in 70 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke, with level 2 technique, in 90 seconds.
  • 1 length of butterfly in 35 seconds.

LEVEL 5 - after successfully completing level 5 swimmers will be recommended to move to the WHITE program

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 5 pin when they have completed level 1-4 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, with level 2 technique, in 50 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke, with level 2 technique, in 60 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke, with level 2 technique, in 75 seconds.
  • 200IM kick in 5:20.