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Junior 1

Junior 1

The Junior 1 group is our Learn to Swim group. It has a focus on providing swimmers with instruction on the fundamental skills needed to be proficient at all four competitive swimming strokes, as well as starts and turns. While competition is not the main focus, there are opportunities available for those who do wish to compete.

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  • Prerequisite: Swim assessment — email the registrar to schedule
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Junior 2

Junior 2

The Junior 2 group is for swimmers who have shown the required skills, and desire to begin competing on a regular basis. The emphasis of the group is stroke improvement with an introduction to Learning to Train. Skills such as learning to use a pace clock, doing sets with pace times, and an introduction to racing skills are introduced.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Coach recommendation with a commitment to competition
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White

White

The White group is for swimmers who have the requisite skills to begin Learning to Train at a more advanced level. Stroke improvement remains a primary focus while adding in intermediate training techniques. Racing strategies are taught at a more advanced level and competitions are emphasized.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Coach recommendation and the swimmer's ability and willingness to advance to more arduous training
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Blue

Blue

The Blue group is for swimmers who have demonstrated an advanced understanding and application of stroke mechanics, training techniques, and racing strategies. Blue trains 4 times per week for a total of 8 hours, September to June, and swimmers are expected to compete at monthly competitions. The group's focus is on Learning to Compete.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Coach recommendation and the swimmer's ability and willingness to advance to more arduous training
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Senior

Senior

The Senior group is for swimmers wishing to train and compete at a high level but who are unable to train at the Senior Elite level of commitment. The group focuses on stroke technique, racing strategies, the development of a Personal Enhancement Team, and sport psychology techniques, facilitated at a high level. Senior swimmers train four times per week for a total of 8 hours, September to June, and are expected to attend designated competitions.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Coach recommendation
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Senior Elite

Senior Elite

Senior Elite is the most advanced group within the Water Dragons club. Swimmers are expected to attend all practices and compete at all meets designated for the group. The group's focus is on Learning to Excel: stroke technique, racing strategies, the development of a Personal Enhancement Team, and sport psychology techniques are facilitated at an advanced level.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Coach recommendation
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Youth Conditioning

Youth Conditioning

The Youth Conditioning group is an opportunity for teenage swimmers to practise their swimming skills and improve their conditioning. It is intended for youth wishing to pursue positions in lifeguarding, training for triathlons, or improving their overall fitness. Practices are 1 hour long, three times weekly, offered in three 11-week sessions from October to June.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Able to swim 100 metres non-stop
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Masters

Masters

Masters is for adults, 18 and over, who wish to maintain their fitness, improve their stroke technique, compete at Masters competitions, or interact socially with other adults. The Masters group has the opportunity to swim up to four times per week in a season running September to June.

We offer:

  • Prerequisite: Able to swim 50m (two lengths of the pool)
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