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Once the swimmers achieve their
"AAA" Provincial qualifying times they are eligible for the
Provincial training group.
 In the Provincial group athletes
begin to train for fitness (training to train). While still focusing on the
medley they expand to more frequently include the 200m stroke
events, the 400m individual medley and the distance (400m, 800m and
1500m) freestyle events. Openwater options can be explored in the
summer as well. As they improve they begin to work their way
towards the Swimming Canada Age-Group National Qualifying
times, and SNC Western Qualifying times. As they progress
to these meets where they will be competing against the best
swimmers their age in Canada they may transition into the National
group.
These swimmers train about 7 times per week with about two
competitions per month. Our expectation of the swimmers is that
they are able to attend all workouts, at this point they may also
be participating in one other sport.
Provincial group swimmers need to come to each practice prepared
to swim with their suit, WDSC cap, goggles and equipment bag, which
should contain Flippers, Pull Bouy, Finger Paddles, Hand Paddles
(Strokemaker brand) and a Front Mount Snorkel.
 For swim meets the swimmers will
should wear their Speedo brand suit, WDSC team cap, a team t-shirt.
A hoody is also a good idea. When competing at Provincial level
meets and out of the province the swimmers will need to wear their
UBC Dolphin t-shirt, cap and track jacket. A parka is also
recommended for travel to and from the pool. To order any team or
training equipment please send an email to
equipment@winskilldolphins.org .
Download the annual competition plan for the Provincial group here.
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