Programs
The Ottawa Swim Club has one pre-competitive and four competitive programs available for all ages. The program descriptions below are general descriptions that can change depending on numbers and pool availability
Description
- Pre-competitive: Primarily a teaching program for new swimmers who want to improve their swim capability and to understand the sport of competitive swimming. The program focuses on instructing stroke basics, developing strength and stamina, and preparing the swimmer for Competitive Level I.
- Competitive Level 1: This program integrates the swimmer into the competitive nature of the sport. There are 2 sessions with pre-competitive and 2 sessions with competitive.
- Competitive Level 2: At this level, the swimmer has attained or is near Regional Swim Standards. This part of the program introduces the swimmer to an increased intensity and training level.
- Junior: At this level, the swimmer has attained or is near Ontario Provincial Swim Standards and is committed to competitive swimming and is capable of participating in a regimented training program.
- Senior: At this level, the swimmer has attained or is near National Swim Standards, is committed to the highest competitive swimming level of training, and is learning to race. This part of the program also incorporates dryland training.”
The coaches will determine when a swimmer is ready to progress to the next level based on their swimming ability. Throughout the program, each group has determined sets that they perform all season long. These sets are designed to show a swimmer’s progress in skill and fitness. Swimmers will progress at different rates. When a coach believes that a swimmer is ready to advance, the coach will speak with the head coach and then with the parents.
Swim Ontario now requires all parents, athletes, and officials to review the attached document entitled Rowan’s Law. Please review it at your earliest possible convenience.