MSSAC Groups for 2010-11

 
Youth
The mission of the Youth program is to provide the opportunity to gain an early introduction into the competitive stream. General skill movement leads into specific skill awareness in swimming, laying a lasting foundation. Teaching correct swimming techniques in all strokes is a priority with fun and enjoyment of the water being a continued goal. Competitions at this level involve more than one club. Swimmers advancing from this group will look to move to either the Bronze I, Bronze II, or Silver II programs based on DTS ranking, age, training skill level, and commitment.
Ages: 12 and under
Frequency: 3 x per week.
 
Bronze III
The mission of this group is to provide the opportunity to gain an introduction into the competitive stream. Swimming skill development and specific skill awareness will continue to build a lasting foundation. Teaching correct swimming techniques in all strokes is a priority with fun and enjoyment of the water being a continued goal.  Water sessions in this group increate to 1.5 hours in time.   Advancement into the Bronze I, Silver II, and Silver I groups is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 12 & under
Frequency: 4 x per week.
 
Bronze II
The mission of this group is to provide the opportunity to gain an introduction into the competitive stream. Swimming skill development and specific skill awareness will continue to build a lasting foundation. Teaching correct swimming techniques in all strokes is a priority with fun and enjoyment of the water being a continued goal. Advancement into the Bronze I, Silver II, and Silver I groups is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 12 & under
Frequency: 5 x per week.
 
Bronze I
The mission of this group is to provide the opportunity further develop swimming technique and skill in all strokes. There will be an increased focus on swimming faster in the context of aerobic capacity. Training skills will start to be practiced with increased speed under the control of maintaining proper technique. A high level of dedication and commitment are expected in this group. Advancement to the Silver I and Silver II groups is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 12 and under
Frequency: 6 x per week.
 
Senior Development
The mission of this group is to provide swimmers 12 & over the opportunity to participate in a competitive swimming program. The multi-stroke/multi-event philosophy is an important part of the development and introduction to all stroke skills. Technical skill will be developed practiced as swimmers learn the sport of competitive swimming and its fundamentals. Advancement to the Senior group is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 12 and over
Frequency: 4 x per week.
 
Silver II
The mission of this group is to create the opportunity for you to develop your swimming technique and endurance and compete at a regional level. This program will begin to establish a sound physiological base for future training. There will be a strong emphasis on all four strokes coming from a background of sound skill execution. Advancement into the Silver I, Senior, and Gold groups is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and a commitment.
Ages: 12 - 14
Frequency: 6 x per week.
 
Silver I
The mission of this group is to provide you with a program that can offer the opportunity to progress and compete at the Junior Provincial level. The multi-stroke/multi-event philosophy is still important with increases in training speed and intensity. Some strength training will be introduced at this level in addition to core body work. This group will be made up of dedicated swimmers on the club and will require a very strong commitment to swimming excellence. Advancement to the Gold and Senior groups is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 12 - 14
Frequency: 7 x per week.
  
Senior
The mission of this group is to provide senior swimmers opportunity to progress and compete at a regional level. The multi-stroke/multi-event philosophy is still an important part of the development and commitment to training is expected. Technical skill will continue to be developed and performed at practice and race speeds. Advancement to the Gold group is based on DTS ranking, age, training ability, and commitment.
Ages: 14 - 18
Frequency: 7 x per week.
 
Gold
The mission of this group is to provide you with a Program that can offer the opportunity to progress to Provincial and National level swimming. This group will be made up of the most dedicated and elite swimmers in the club and will require the highest level of commitment to swimming and academic excellence. Swimmers in this group will maintain attitudes and behaviors that are parallel with swimming excellence. Swimmers will commit to training and attendance at a level satisfactory to the Head Coach.
Ages: 14 - 18
Frequency: 8 x per week.