Group Description

 Development 3

 
PROGRAM
Beginner level where your child will learn to swim confidently and with efficient technical skills. This annual program contains three sessions and an introduction to competition. Your child will be advanced to Development 2 when they achieve the appropriate skill levels.
GOAL
Learn the basics of swimming, stroke and turn and start skills. Introduction to swim meets.
PARTICIPATION
Two 45-minute and one 60-minute session per week.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
PROGRAM
Swimmers will seek to attain the highest degree of technique for this level. Swimmers are expected to know the skills developed in the Development 3 program.
GOAL
Achieve Alberta Age Group Trials qualifying times. Develop stroke, turn and start skills. Start to compete within the city as well as at region swim meets.
PARTICIPATION
Four 1 hour sessions per week.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
PROGRAM
Swimmers should seek to achieve the highest degree of technique for this level. Goal setting takes on an important role. Time management skills are introduced. Emphases on maintaining flexibility and increased strength by focusing on body weight exercises. Further development of strokes and technique.
GOAL
Compete at provincial level meets.
To achieve Alberta Age Group “A” standards.
PARTICIPATION
Five to six, 1.5 hours sessions per week
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
PROGRAM
This developmental program is for the 10 to 13 year old swimmers
with an emphasis on technique and long term development. Swimmers should have attained an Alberta Age Group "B" qualifying time and be committed to the program goals. Emphasis on strengthening of all technical skills, goal setting and time management. Introduction to dryland training.
GOALS
Developing proficiency in all strokes, turns and starts. To maintain
"B" qualifying times and work towards Alberta Age Group "A" standards.
Achieve finals at Provincial and other invitational meets.  Compete at all
designated regional and provincial meets.  Attend training camps.  Move up to Age Group Select 1.
PARTICIPATION
Five to six 1.5 to 2 hour sessions per week plus dry land.
100% attendance expected and to move to the next level.  80% attendance required to compete.
APPAREL
New families receive a team shirt and latex cap Returning families
receive a team shirt. Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
PROGRAM
This advanced training program for the 11 to 13 year old swimmers with an emphasis on technique and long term development. Swimmers should have attained an Alberta Age Group “A” qualifying time and be committed to the program goals. Emphasis on strengthening of all technical skills, goal setting and time management. Introduction to dryland training.
GOALS
Work towards proficiency in all strokes, turns and starts. To maintain “A” qualifying times and work towards Age Group National qualifying times. Achieve finals at Provincial and other invitational meets. Top 50 in TAG. Compete at all designated provincial and out of province meets. Attend training camps. Move up to Age Group Elite.
PARTICIPATION
Six to seven 2 hour sessions per week plus dry land.
100% attendance expected and to move to the next level. 80% attendance required to compete.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
PROGRAM
This group is aimed at the 13 -15 year old swimmers pursuing Age Group National qualification, Western Champ qualifications and Canadian and Provincial youth team representation and above. Emphasis on strengthening of all technical skills, goal setting and time management. Event specialization is introduced and dryland training is emphasis at this level. Swimmers in this group are expected to develop self reliance.  
GOAL
Work towards proficiency in all strokes, turns and starts. Qualify for Age Group Nationals and Western Champs. Achieve finals at Provincial meets and above. Top 50 in TAG. Compete at all designated provincial and out of province meets. Attend training camps. Move up to National Select.
PARTICIPATION
Eight to nine 2 hour sessions per week plus dryland.
100% attendance expected and to move to the next level. 90% attendance required to compete.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
PROGRAM
This group is aimed at swimmers 15 and older in pursuit of fitness and competing at local swim meets. Emphasis of all technical and training skills. Basic dryland training will be part of the program. Swimmers are expected pursue their best at this level.  
GOAL
Work towards proficiency in all strokes, turns and starts. Qualify for and compete at local swim meets and Senior Provincials. 
PARTICIPATION
5 sessions per week plus dryland. More available is pursuing moving to National Select. 90% attendance required to compete.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
 
 
PROGRAM
For swimmers pursing excellence at the National and International level. Swimmers must demonstrate an attitude, commitment level and performance standard consistent with levels required for selection to representative teams for Canada. Proficiency in all technical skills, goal setting and time management will be expected. Event specialization   and dryland training are emphasized at this level. Swimmers in this group are expected to demonstrate self reliance in pursuit of excellence and set a standard for other EKSC swimmers to aspire to.
GOAL
Olympic Gold and every level up to that standard.
Must be at a Western Champs final level and above. Be at a Senior National standard and above. Compete at all designated meets and attend all training camps. 
PARTICIPATION
Up to eleven 2 hour + sessions per week plus dry land. 100% attendance is required.
APPAREL
New families receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning families receive an EKSC shirt.
Please see equipment list for additional apparel and equipment needed for your group.
   
   
   
   
 
PROGRAM
Same as Senior Development or National Select
GOAL
Same as Senior Development or National Select
PARTICIPATION
Same as Senior Development or National Select
APPAREL
New swimmers receive an EKSC shirt and a latex cap. Returning swimmers receive an EKSC shirt. Please see equipment list for additional apparel needed for your group.