Attributes required for all groups
- Work Ethic
- Character
- Coachability
- Competitiveness
- Leadership
- Skill/Technique
- Attendance
- Attitude to Training
- Positivity/Growth Mindset
- Respect
- Long Term Potential
Groups and Requirements
High Performance - HP
All Ages - Train to Win
- This group is designed to allow the most able swimmers the opportunity to succeed in National and International events
- Optimized approach built around longer term competitive schedule and annual training plan
- Advanced physical, technical and tactical skills
- Ability to compete at consistently high levels under various environments
- Athletes assume autonomy, independence and individual responsibility
- Focus on the maintenance and possible improvement of physical capacities with a view to maximizing performance
- Focus on a fully individualized approach
To be considered
- Swimmers who qualify for Trials & Canadian Junior Championship/Canadian Senior Championship will be considered
- Fast track route for talented youth/age group swimmers based on rankings and stage of development
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
- Swimmers are expected to attend all sessions unless on an agreed temporary progressive plan set by the HC
- Must be ranking very highly on the 11 point attributes table relative to age and peer group
Performance 1 - P1
All Ages - Train to Compete
- This group is designed to allow swimmers on an performance pathway to train towards national qualification
- Individualization of physical training approach
- Advanced physical, technical, tactical skills
- Ability to compete at high levels under various environments
- Development of autonomy, independence and individual responsibility
- Lifestyle skill awareness and development
- Individualized strength development
- Competitive performance state management
To be considered
- Swimmers who qualify for Ontario Swimming Championship in a minimum of 3 Olympic events
- Fast track route for talented youth/age group swimmers based on rankings and stage of development
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
- Swimmers are expected to attend all sessions unless on an agreed temporary progressive plan set by the HC in consultation with the group coach
- Must be ranking very highly on the 11 point attributes table relative to age and peer group
Performance 2 - P2
16&U - Train to Train/Compete
- This group is designed for swimmers who are on the Ontario Swimming Championship qualification pathway
- Continued development and mastery of skills and technique
- Aerobic system development
- Learning the mental skills required to deal with competition
- Dryland focus on the correct technique, form and strength training
- Promote teamwork and personal interaction skills
- Promote positive communication
- Promote discipline and personal responsibility
To be considered
- Swimmers who wish to compete and have an aspiration for OYJ & Ontario Swimming Championship time standards
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
Elite
14&U - Train to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting success at Festivals, OYJ and Ontario Swimming Championship
- Continued development and mastery of skills and technique
- Aerobic system development
- Learning the mental skills required to deal with competition
- Dryland focus on the correct technique and form
- Promote teamwork and personal interaction skills
- Promote positive communication
- Promote discipline and personal responsibility
To be considered
- 12&U Swimmers who qualify for Festivals, 3 or more events
- 13 years old Swimmers who qualify for Swim Ontario B Standard
- 14 years old Swimmers who qualify for Swim Ontario B Standard
- Fast track route for talented youth/age group swimmers based on rankings and stage of development
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
- Swimmers are expected to attend all sessions unless on an agreed temporary progressive plan set by the HC in consultation with the group coach
Advanced
13&U - Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting the qualification standard for OYJ
- Further development and consistent demonstration of movement skills
- Further development and consistent demonstration of all swimming skills
- Expert instruction on technical and physical skills
- Pre-growth spurt focus on repetition of skill towards mastery
- Flexibility training daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Continue to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Emphasis on skill development
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- 12&U Swimmers who qualify for Festivals
- 13 years old Swimmers who qualify for Swim Ontario C/D Standard
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
Junior A
12&U - Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting Festival qualification
- Further development and consistent demonstration of movement skills
- Further development and consistent demonstration of all swimming skills
- Expert instruction on technical and physical skills
- Pre-growth spurt focus on repetition of skill towards mastery
- Flexibility training daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Continue to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Emphasis on skill development
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- Swimmers who qualify for B Festivals Ontario Time Standard
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
Junior B
12&U - Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting B standard Festival qualification
- Further development and consistent demonstration of movement skills
- Further development and consistent demonstration of all swimming skills
- Expert instruction on technical and physical skills
- Pre-growth spurt focus on repetition of skill towards mastery
- Flexibility training daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Continue to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Emphasis on skill development
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- Swimmers who are assessed and are deemed to be technically proficient
- The Head Coach has the discretionary ability to select "wildcard" swimmers that are deemed to have excellent long term potential
Top A
10&U - Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting Festival qualification
- Further development and consistent demonstration of movement skills
- Further development and consistent demonstration of all swimming skills
- Expert instruction on technical and physical skills
- Pre-growth spurt focus on repetition of skill towards mastery
- Flexibility training daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Continue to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Emphasis on skill development
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- Swimmers who qualify for B & C Festivals Ontario Time Standard
Top B
10&U - FUNdamental/Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers targeting A/B Festival qualification
- Further development and emphasis of all swimming skills including consistent demonstration
- Pre-growth spurt focus on repetition of skill
- Flexibility and strength developnment using own body weight daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Continue to develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Emphasis on skill development
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- Swimmers who are on track for D & E Festivals Ontario Time Standard
Top C
10&U - FUNdamental/Learn to Train
- This group is designed for swimmers who have the requisite skills and technique to comence a competitive training program
- Development and emphasis of all swimming skills including consistent demonstration
- Focus on repetition of skill
- Flexibility and strength developnment using own body weight daily
- Development of positive attitudes to self, others and sport
- Develop Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed (ABCS) in and out of the pool
- Progressively refined swimming skills strokes, turns, starts, underwater skills
- Learn basic practice skills lane etiquette, pace clocks, etc..
To be considered
- Swimmers who are assessed and are deemed to be technically proficient