WELCOME TO MISSISSAUGA AQUATIC CLUB AND THE WAVE PROGRAM

The Wave Program is a great introduction to competitive swimming.  Wave teaches the fundamentals of the 4 competitive swimming strokes and their respective turns as well as introduces swimmers to the competitive side of this sport. 

WAVE swims two times a week. Each practice is one hour.   When you register you can pick the location/time best for you. Swimmers are divided up by age and ability.  Levels are listed below. Coaches will use the first practice to assess the swimmers into the appropriate level and lane.

WAVE is for those whom are able to swim 25m or one length of the pool and are comfortable in the deep end.  We recommend swimmers have completed wim for life level 6 before attending a tryout, tryouts are required before registration to ensure appropriate placement.

The WAVE program for 2022-2023 will begin the week of October 3 (October 10 for Rivergrove) and will run for 60 practices **UNLESS THE PROGRAM DID NOT START IN OCTOBER* - ending in late May or June 2023. 

Each location will receive a calendar specific to their program - NOW POSTED ON THE CALENDAR TAB! - all updated end dates for the practices this year are posted on the calendar tab as well!

The fee for the full season is  $1080.00. This fee covers 60 x 1 hour practices, 3 swim meets (schedule TBA) and a year end fun event in June. We offer a payment plan.  

Each swimmer will also be invoiced for the Swim Onatrio Registration Fee. This fee is based on age and covers all swimmers from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.  8 and under $121.40  /  9 and 10  $141.40  /  11-14  $161.40

 

MASTER SCHEDULE FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
WAVE-GF M/W 730-830pm GF   730-830pm GF        
WAVE-GF W/S     730-830pm GF      
130-230pm
GF
WAVE-MD 425-525pm MD   425-525pm MD        
WAVE-EM     430-530pm EM   430-530pm EM    
WAVE-RV   430-530pm RV   430-530pm RV      
WAVE-CM   730-830pm CM      
330-430pm
CL
 
WAVE-CL     700-800pm CL  
700-800pm
CL
   
WAVE-CW1

5:30-6:30PM

CW

      

5:30-6:30PM

CW

    
WAVE-CW2

4:30-5:30PM

CW

      

4:30-5:30PM 

CW

    
WAVE-TF/GF    

6:30-7:30PM

TF

       3-4PM GF

WAVE-HP

Starts March 22

     4:30-5:30PM   4:30-5:30PM    

GF SUNDAY 
(1X A WEEK)

            

3-4PM

4-5PM

 

HOLIDAYS AND CANCELLATIONS
Please be aware that some pools close periodically for maintenance.  In addition, practices aren’t held during the traditional school breaks in December, March or on holidays. If a pool shut-down occurs due to a mechanical problem, any missed practices will be added to the end of the year.  We will inform you as soon as we are aware of any closures using the contact information saved in your account profile and post on the club website.
 
CLUB COMMUNICATION 
In order to serve you in a timely manner we kindly ask you to follow the communication list and send emails to the person responsible. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
 
COACH COMMUNICATION
Questions about a swimmer’s performance, practices and meets should be directed to your coach.   Coaches are required to stay 15 minutes after the workout to speak with members.
 
PAYMENTS
Questions about payments should be emailed to Susanne at [email protected] 
 
REGISTRATION
Questions about registration, practice schedule or other inquiries should be emailed to Susanne at [email protected]
 
PROGRAM, SWIMMER PLACEMENT, PROGRESSION, MEETS, DATES AND COACHING STAFF
Questions about the program, the practices, swimmer progression, meets, dates and coaching staff please do not hesitate to email Alexandra, the WAVE Program Director at [email protected]
 

WAVE PROGRAM PROGRESSION

LEVEL 1

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 1 pin when they are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position, arms do not move up and down.
  • 2 lengths of butterfly kicking, without a kick board, in streamline position, breathing every 2 kicks.

LEVEL 2

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 2 pin when they have completed level 1 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, without any stops, breathing every 3 strokes in good streamline position.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke without head movement.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke holding 2 seconds streamline position at the end of each stroke.
  • 2 lengths of 1 arm butterfly.

LEVEL 3

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 3 pin when they have completed level 1 and 2 and are capable of:

  • A continuous 100IM, in good form for all 4 strokes.
  • Starts for all 4 strokes.
  • 100IM kick in 3 minutes.
  • Half a length of underwater dolphin kick.
  • Diving head first.

LEVEL 4

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 4 pin when they have completed levels 1-3 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, with level 2 technique, in 60 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke, with level 2 technique, in 70 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke, with level 2 technique, in 90 seconds.
  • 1 length of butterfly in 35 seconds.

LEVEL 5 - after successfully completing level 5 swimmers will be recommended to move to the WHITE program

A swimmer will be recognized with a level 5 pin when they have completed level 1-4 and are capable of:

  • 2 lengths of freestyle, with level 2 technique, in 50 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of backstroke, with level 2 technique, in 60 seconds.
  • 2 lengths of breaststroke, with level 2 technique, in 75 seconds.
  • 200IM kick in 5:20.