Pre Competitive Programs
Swim Academy
Our 3 level, Pre-competitive FUNdamentals program for ages 4 to 10 – grassroots skill building!
Swim Academy programs follow Swim Alberta's "I Can Swim" curriculum, based on thoughtful progressions and confidence building.
Entry point: swimmers who are able to float on front & back independently, and are comfortable submerging
Swim Academy - Skills
Swim Academy - Skills is designed for swimmers aged 10 - 12 who are wokring on developing fundamental technical skills and building endurance.
This is perfect for those who have not taken traditional swimming lessons, or have been out of the pool for some time.
Entry point: swimmers who are able to swim 25m of front & back crawl
Swim Academy - XTrain
X-Train is a cross training program for ages 12+ - perfect for those who want to build and challenge their swimming skills, or complement other sports activities.
X-Train practices run similarly to our competitive stream, with an emphasis on continued technical improvement, personal goal setting, and challenging training sets.
Entry point: swimmers who are able to swim 100m continuously.
Swim Academy programs will be BACK for Fall 2026!
Pre-Competitive programs are offered in multi-week sessions - families can register for sessions that best fit their busy schedules.
Pre-competitive swimmers may transition into our Competitive stream at any point in the season, as they grow their skills and readiness.
Not sure which program is the right fit? Contact Coach Cara for more information.
Free skill assessments for group placement will be available in early September '26