Competitive Program
Our FUN & FAST competitive program aligns with Canada’s “Long Term Development in Sport and Activity” model, with programs for beginner to advanced swimmers.
Our competitive program is rooted in building technical skill in all 4 competitive strokes. We emphasize developmentally appropriate training and competition - from the FUNdamentals introductory competition level, to Provincial Championships and beyond! We encourage multi-sport participation and provide opportunities for our swimmers to try open water swimming and triathlon events.
Group placement is based on a combination of age and skill level.
Entry point: swimmers who are able to swim 25m front crawl & back crawl, can swim 50m continuously, and are comfortable in deep water
For more information, or to book a FREE skill assessment for group placement, please contact Coach Cara
Training Group Structure
FUNdamentals
C1 & C2 groups
Ages 6 to 10
2-3 weekly practices
Season: mid-September to mid-May
C1 introduces new swimmers to the fundamentals of competitive swimming - all 4 strokes, competitive starts & turns;
C2 offers continued growth in these areas, with increasing endurance and development of greater technical proficiency
C1 & C2 are invited to attend local half-day FUNdamentals "meets" once per month to learn about the basics of racing, and practice their skills in a fun, learning-based environment
Age Group Development
C3 & C4 groups
Ages 10 to 14
3-4 weekly practices
Season: mid-September to mid-June
C3 emphasizes technical improvement, while also introducing new training challenges. Swimmers are exposed to new events / races, along with new competition environments.
C4 increases the level of challenge, while allowing swimmers time to build proficiency in training and racing.
C3 & C4 are invited to attend one competition per month. These meets are typically in the Calgary area and may have multiple-sessions
(over 2-3 weekend days)
Provincial
C5 group
Ages 13+ and qualifying training / competition times
4-5 weekly practices
Season: mid-September to June / July (based on meet qualification
Our C5 training group is for swimmers who are nearing, or have achieved, Provincial Trials or Championship qualifying times, and / or who meet the training pace standards (per Coach discretion).
C5s attend an average of one competition per month, as determined by qualification standards and swimmers' personal development / goals. Competitions range from 2 to 4 days in length, with multiple session.