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:
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.
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.
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.
(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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
(Based on minimum enrollment)