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2017-18
Competitive Stream
Senior Competitive
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Description (Designed for ages 12 & Over)
Swimmers in this group have achieved their LMR standards. They are at the LEARNING TO TRAIN/TRAIN TO TRAIN stage of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD). This group is for 12&Over swimmers at the LMR and A level who started later from Junior Competitive and swimmers who cannot meet the practice/performance commitment for the Performance/High Performance Groups . The swimmers will be also be introduced to complementary skills that are necessary for long term participation in swimming including warming down, stretching, nutrition and goal setting.
Schedule
- Includes activation, dryland, stretch and water times
- 5 days/week
- Sept-July
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TIME |
POOL |
Tues. |
5:35-7:20AM |
Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (SSLC) **
Sept Changes due to SSLC closure
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Weds. |
3:45-6:15PM |
Guildford Aquatic Centre (GLFD) |
Thur. |
5:35-7:20AM |
Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (SSLC) **
Sept Changes due to SSLC closure
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Fri. |
4:30-6:45 pm |
Guildford Aquatic Centre (GLFD)
Dryland in gym then swim
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Sat. |
5:35-8:00 am |
Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex**
Sept Changes due to SSLC closure
Swim then dryland on deck
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Pre-requisite
- 12 & Over LMR standard
- Attend Competitions
- Ability to perform 50m all 4 strokes, legal turns and starts
- Training Standards: TBA
Goals
- Enjoy swimming
- Strive to attend all workouts (recommended 4/5 workouts)
- Attend all competitions as recommended by coach
- Strive to adopt complimentary skills such as nutrition, goal setting, etc...
- Aim for Swim BC A and AA standards
Swimmer Expectations
- Maintain 70% attendance
- Regularly participate in competitions
- Attend LMR Championships and AAs if qualified
- Arrive 5 minutes before practice starts so you can start on time
- Communicate with coach regarding missed workouts and training questions/concerns
- Bring a water bottle to every workout
- Ensure you have the appropriate training gear
- Treat others with respect and care
- Have a positive attitude
- Adhere to Athlete Code of Conduct
Parent Expectations
- Arrange to get your swimmer to practices and events on time
- Contact your coach if your swimmer is going to miss workout
- If watching workout or a swim meet, to stay in the viewing areas and remain off the pool deck or out of appropriate areas
- Contact your coach directly if you have any concerns regarding your swimmer and their training
- Stay up-to-date with club news via hand-outs, emails, website, bulletin boards and/or communication with coaches and board
- Ensure all fees are paid on time and account is in order
- Parent Participation Points: help out at SKSC club functions, hosted events, timing at PASS meets, etc...
- Treat other parents, athletes and coaches with respect
- Have a positive attitude and do not engage in negative gossip in the bleachers with other parents
- Adhere to Parent Code of Conduct
Graduation Guideline into Next Group
- Minimum time standards and age for the group
- Recommended 70% workout attendance
- Successful trial period
(Please note: Meeting performance standard does not guarantee/disqualify move up. Invite to move-up up to discretion of coach. Other factors included in consideration are maturation, workout quality, attitude, health and training ability.)
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