Swim Groups

The Canby Swim Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Canby Swim Club to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Senior Group
This group is composed of experienced, dedicated swimmers 12/13 and older. They
practice five days a week in the afternoon for 105 minutes.In addition, they do dryland
exercises and flexibility training in the afternoon, 5 days a week. The swimmers are 
strongly encouraged to participate in any and all meets he/she qualifies for including
2 and 3 day meets, Championships, Sectionals, Zones and Nationals.

Senior Prep Group
This is a transition from the Age Group level to the Senior level. Swimmers practice five
days a week for 90 minutes. Emphasis is on serious training. There is an increased
commitment to local, state and sectional goals. Swimmers are encouraged to participate
in all meets he/she qualifies for including, 2 and 3 day meets, A Championships, Sectionals,
Zones and Nationals.

Age Group

This is the intermediate level and is somewhat divided by ages. They practice up to five
days a week in the afternoon for 60 minutes. Swimmers increase training and begin
aerobic development. Emphasis is on technique, race strategy, clock and listening skills.
Swimmers are encouraged to participate in all meets he/she qualifies for including, 2 and 3
day meets, A Championships, Sectionals, Zones and Nationals.

Novice Group

These are the beginner swimmers who need only be able to swim freestyle with side
breathing and backstroke to join the team. This group also includes returning swimmers
who are improving their skills and becoming developmentally strong. They practice three
days a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes. Swimmers will be introduced to starts and
turns and will learn the four legal strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle).
Swimmers are encouraged to participate in all meets, beginning with the duel meets, until
they are comfortable with the progress.