Welcome to our 2019/2020 season!
The Waveriders Swim Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Waveriders 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.
We have both Competitive and Pre-competitive programs:
A quick overview:
Pre-Competitive Program – This is an introduction to the competitive program in a friendly environment. Swimmers will work on the fundamentals of all strokes, starts and turns, with a fun format, introducing them to competitive swimming. There are four levels in this program.
Competitive Program - In order to enter the competitive programs, you must have obtained or are nearing the 200IM standard of sub-4 minutes. Swimmer groups are chosen at the coach’s discretion.
* If you are uncertain what group your swimmer should be registered in, or if you would like to move your swimmer from Pre-competitive to Competitive please contact Coach Jeritt. *
*Please use the "Group Calendar" Tab to see the days and times of each swim group.*
Below is a description of each group and the requirements to enter them:
Pre-Competitive Groups:
Level 1 (formerly our Learn 2 Swim program)
2 sessions offered: Session #1 Sept-Dec & Session #2 Jan-Apr
Each Session is 14-15 weeks long
2 X 30 min swim/week
New and young swimmers
Must be comfortable in the deep end of the pool unattended
Limitations on the number of swimmers under the age of 6 due to the pool requirement of having someone in the water with the swimmers.
Level 2
30 weeks long
Age range typically from 6-8 years
Able to swim 25 meters freestyle with their head in the water, and 25 meters of backstroke
Level 3
30 weeks
Age typically range from 7-10 years
Able to swim 200m free, 100 back, 50 breast and 25 fly
They will be encouraged to attend small local meets
Level 4
40 weeks
Able to swim 300free, 200 back, 200IM, 100 breast and 50 fly
Emphasis on proper stroke technique starts and turns.
Swimmers close to the 200IM standard of sub-4 minutes will be encouraged to attend swim meets
Competitive Groups:
Bronze
Swims 40 weeks
Swimmers are encouraged to attend competitive swim meets
Must have obtained or nearing the 200IM standard of sub-4 minutes
First introduction into morning swim practices
Silver
40 weeks
Swimmers are committed to the sport of swimming
Are preparing to compete at championship meets
Endurance and technique focused
Gold
40 weeks
Fully committed to competitive swimming and a high attendance and participation is expected
Training to compete at Provincial meets
Dry-land training
Mandatory parent participation in all fund-raising activities
Platinum
40 weeks
This program is for intensive training and high level of performance
Higher commitment to quality training is required
Qualified for Provincial or higher swim meets
Program is structured to help swimmers deal with pressure
Mandatory parent participation in all fund-raising activities
Dryland/Yoga
Dryland sessions offered weekly from Sept until the end of June
o Focuses on strength training & endurance building
Club only yoga sessions offered weekly (Thursday’s) from Sept to May
o Focuses on strength, body awareness, ease of movement, recovery, injury prevention and the mental game
Open to all swimmers, but must be committed and focused
Please send us an email at quesnelwaveriders@gmail.com to request more information.
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