The Competitive Program is structured into three different training groups.
The Blue Squad is our introduction to competitive swimming. Focus is placed on skill acquisition and fun in the water. Swim meets occur every 4-6 weeks. Most competitions are in Calgary, however, there are some travel opportunities available. Swimmers are working towards acheiving the M.Q.T. standards.
The Blue Squad swims 4x per week for 60-90 min.
The Gold Squad is the next training group. The focus remians on skill acquisition as well as developing the competitive skills. Swim meets occur every 3-4 weeks. Meets are held throughout Alberta. Swimmers are working towards acheiving the Provincial standards.
The Gold squad swims 4x per week for 90-120 min.
The Black Squad is our top training group. The focus is on training techniques as well as competition. Swim Competitions occur every 3-4 weeks. Swimmers in this level are working towards acheiving Provincial and National time standards.
The Black Squad swims 5-6x per week for 90-120 min.
There are also weekly dryland sessions for the Gold and Black training squads.
You can find registration information here.
Goal Setting
What are your personal swimming goals for this year?
Print out the sheets below and return to your Coach by October 19. Please contact Randi or Val with any questions.
Time Standards can be found above.
