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Hey there swimmers! Are you looking to take your skills to the next level and have some fun in the water? Our swim groups offer something for everyone, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Whether you're looking to improve your technique, increase your speed, or just enjoy a leisurely swim, we have a group that's perfect for you.

Our beginner group is perfect for those who are new to swimming or looking to improve their basic skills. Our experienced coaches will help you build a solid foundation and feel confident in the water. If you're ready to take it up a notch, our intermediate group focuses on refining strokes and increasing endurance. And for those looking to compete or push themselves even further, our advanced group offers intense training and personalized coaching to help you reach your goals. No matter your skill level or swimming goals, we have a group that will challenge and inspire you. Join us today and dive into a new level of swimming excellence!

    REGISTRATION

    Short Course Competitive
    Advanced Intermediate & Senior 
    Long Course
    Pre-competitive (Swim Academy)

    Click here and choose one of the above options to register

    Short course season competitive groups

    Junior Competitive

    This is an introductory level to competitive swimming. Swimmers must be able to swim 2 lengths of the pool at one time and be at least 6 years old. The goal of the Junior program is to teach the basics of the 4 competitive swimming strokes and the skills necessary to progress into competitive swim meets.

    Dryland activities are introduced at this level. Skill development is the general goal of this group:

    • REVISED START DATES
      Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Thursday, April 3, 2025
    • Practice times 5:00 - 6:15 pm
    • Registration Fee $350.00 due at time time of registration
    • Program Fee $325.00 due by end of day October 31, 2024
      • JUNIOR COMPETITIVE FEE TOTAL = $675.00

    Intermediate Competitive

    This level offers the swimmer the opportunity to focus on technique, skill and endurance at a competitive level. The goal of the Intermediate competitive program is to help each swimmer achieve their highest potential in swimming, from finishing a race for the first time all the way up to Provincial swim meets.

    • REVISED START DATES
      Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Thursday, April 24, 2025
    • Practice times 5:30 - 7:00 pm
    • Registration Fee $350.00 due at time time of registration
    • Program Fee $525.00 due by end of day October 31, 2024
      • INTERMEDIATE COMPETITIVE FEE TOTAL = $875.00

    Senior Competitive

    This level of competitive swimming increases both dryland and pool time training sessions. Swimmers will start to identify personal goals with the coaches and should be committed to achieving them. They should enjoy the challenge of training and competing. They will learn how to "RACE", including mental preparation, race strategy, nutrition and self-discipline. Swimmers will take on a greater role in goal setting, team leadership and mentoring younger swimmers.

    • REVISED START DATES
      Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm (during Check Us Out event)
      Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - Thursday, April 24, 2025
    • Practice times 5:45 - 8:00 pm
    • Registration Fee $350.00 due at time time of registration
    • Program Fee $525.00 due by end of day October 31, 2024
      • SENIOR COMPETITIVE FEE TOTAL = $875.00



    SHORT COURSE competitive Practices

    • Tuesdays and Thursdays
    • At the discretion of our coaches, practices can include dryland practice and pool time
    • At the discretion of our Head Coach, option to participate in additional Advanced Intermediate and Advanced Senior Practices.  (Additional fees will apply.)
    • At the discretion of our Head Coach, option to participate in Long Course may be available to Intermediate and Senior swimmers.  Long Course season follows Short Course season and extends until mid-June or longer.  (Additional fees will apply.)

    short course swim meets:

    • TBA

    Swim Meet Fees:

    • Stettler Swim Club Swim Meet Fee
      • $25 per swim meet
    • Individual Meet Entry Fees
      • Varies depending on meet and event type
    • All Swim Meet Fees are required to be paid upon receipt of invoice from the Stettler Swim Club. Failure to do so will result in the inability of the swimmer to register in future swim meets.


    advanced intermediate and advanced senior PRACTICES

    (Minimum swimmer participation required)
    Additional advanced training is offered for Intermediate and Senior Program members at the discretion of our Head Coach. Advanced practices will focus on skill development, physical conditioning and the establishment and maintenance of fitness goals. 

    Eligibility to register for additional training is contingent upon each swimmer meeting several conditions including, but not limited to: 

    1. 100% commitment to all training requirements, including practice attendance, swim meets and swim club events throughout the swim season.
    2. Swimmers must establish personal fitness and time goals and work to achieve and maintain those goals throughout the swim season.
    3. Swimmers will be moving towards provincial time standards and show the skills and technical development of provincial level swimmers for their respective age group.
    4. Swimmers must be leaders for our younger members and be a positive contributor to the Stettler Swim Club.
    5. Swimmer membership must be in good standing with the Stettler Swim Club in both fees and member’s conduct.  

    Swimmer eligibility will be reviewed by coaching staff. If a swimmer does not meet one or more of the qualifications required above, placement into the Advanced Practices may be declined. Existing Stettler Swim Club members who indicate their intentions to participate in the Advanced Practices may be contacted by coaching staff to review eligibility.

    For new Stettler Swim Club members that indicate their intention to participate in the Advanced Practices, coaching staff will evaluate if the swimmer meets all requirements to participate during regular Tuesday and Thursday practice times during the month of September. If swimmers are determined to be eligible to participate in Advanced Practices, coaching staff will meet with the swim club member and their guardian to review commitment guarantees and additional fee requirements.


    ADVANCED PRACTICES

    • Mondays and Wednesdays
      • REVISED START DATES
        Monday, September 18,  2024 - Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (No practice November 11)
      • No Advanced Practices in December
      • Monday, January 6, 2025 - Wednesday, April 23, 2025 
    • Practice times 5:45 - 7:00 pm

    ADVANCED PRACTICE fees

    • Advanced Practices Registration Fee $325.00 due at the time of Advanced Program registration
    • Advanced Practices Program Fee $325.00 due by end of day December 31, 2024
      • ADVANCED PRACTICES TOTAL FEE = $650.00

    long course competitive season

    Once our Short Course season wraps up, there may be an option for our Competitive Intermediate and Senior swimmers to extend their swim season into Long Course season, pending registration numbers.


    Long Course season practices

    • Tuesdays & Thursdays
      • Thursday, May 1, 2025 to June TBA
    • Practice times TBA

    If any swimmers qualify for Summer Festival North (DATES TBA), additional practices will be discussed for these swimmers to prepare for this meet.

    If any swimmers qualify for Summer Provincials LC (DATES TBA), additional practices will be discussed for these swimmers to prepare for this meet.


    Long course program fees

    • TBA based on operational costs and number of registered swimmers

    Long Course Swim Meets

    • TBA

      Swim Meet Fees:

      • Stettler Swim Club Swim Meet Fee
        • $25 per swim meet
      • Individual Meet Entry Fees
        • Varies depending on meet and event type
      • All Swim Meet Fees are required to be paid upon receipt of invoice from the Stettler Swim Club. Failure to do so will result in the inability of the swimmer to register in future swim meets.

      pre-competitive swimming

      Stettler Swim Academy

      (Minimum swimmer enrollment required with limited number of spaces in each session)

      Stettler Swim Club strives to offer training in pre-competitive swimming. This program introduces swimmers to different strokes and breathing techniques and prepares them for competitive style of swimming. This is an entry level group to the Stettler Swim Club and is the perfect transition from swimming lessons to competitive swimming.


      How do I know if my swimmer is ready for swim academy?

      • Are they 5 years of age or older?
      • Are they comfortable in the water?
      • Can they float on their front and back unassisted?
      • Can they put their face in the water?
      • Can they follow directions?
      • Can they complete the Stettler Recreation Center swim test in the deep pool unassisted?

      swim academy Session Details

      • 8-week sessions
      • Tuesdays and Thursdays
      • 4:30 – 5:00 pm

      Tentative swim academy Session Dates

      (Based on minimum enrollment)

      • Session #1 ~ Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – Thursday, November 28, 2024 (No practice October 31)
      • Session #2 ~ Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – Thursday, April 3, 2025 (No practices March 25 & March 27)

      Swim academy Session Fees

      • Registration Fee per season $30.00 due at time of registration
      • Session Fee $120.00 per session due before swimmer enters pool
        • SESSION #1 TOTAL FEE = $150.00 
        • SESSION #2 TOTAL FEE (if swimmer participated in Session #1) = $120.00