Junior Jets
Girls 8& under, Boys 9& under
Assessed by Junior Jets Coach
Swim 2 or 3x per week for 3/4 hour.
NEW – session program (9-12 weeks depending on the time of year, 2x week) available at the Family Y
FUNdamentals: The focus in this group is to teach basic swimming skills, all competitive strokes, starts and turns. Intensity is low and skills are learned through repetition. Participation in 2-3 other sports is encouraged to learn basic movement skills, agility, balance and coordination, in and out of the water. Fun and games are used every practice to help reinforce enjoyment and positive attitudes towards sport. Athletes are encouraged to participate in a swim competition when they are ready, focusing on personal swim development and proper swim technique. Emphasis on swim times and placement are of significantly less importance at this level of competition.
Blue Jets
Girls 8& up, Boys 9 & up
Meet testing requirements
Selected by Blue Jets Coach
Swim 4x per week for 1 hour.
Learning to Train: The focus of this group is to continue to teach new swimming skills in all competitive strokes, starts and turns. Skills learned in previous levels are consolidated. Intensity is low and the athlete learns skills through repetition and critical thinking. Swimmers at this level are introduced to training principles, including lane etiquette and pace clocks. Participation in 2-3 other sport activities throughout the year is encouraged. The concepts of self-confidence, perseverance, fair play and teamwork continue to be reinforced. A positive attitude towards self, teammates and competitors is fostered. Athletes are encouraged to participate in Jamboree swim meets. At this level rewards are based on broad swimming skill development as well as personal best times. At this level swimmers start to learn the connection between effort and achievement.
Red Jets
Girls 10& up, Boys 11 & up
Meet testing requirements
Selected by Red Jets Coach
Swim 5x per week 1.5 hours. 2x dryland sessions
Red Jet Provincial
Girls 10& up, Boys 11 & up
Meet testing requirements
Meet performance requirements
Selected by Red Jets Coach
Swim 6x per week 1.5 hours. 2x dryland sessions
Learning to train, Training to Train: The focus of this group is to develop stroke efficiency and reliability on all strokes. Repetition of specific skill movement is important as swimmers grow and develop. Swimmers are challenged mentally as well as physically, and the intensity begins to change and vary. Swimmers at this level should be developing a solid understanding of training principles, and learning the connection between strong skills and fast swimming. Swimmers are expected to compete. Participation in 2-3 other sport activities throughout the year is encouraged.
Gold Jets
Girls 13& up, Boys 14 & up
Meet testing requirements
Selected by Head Coach
Swim 7x per week 1.5-2 hours long. 3x per week dryland sessions
Training to Compete: Gold Jets will focus on developing competitive performances through increased self awareness and confidence. Programs are based seasonally, and may be individualized. Recovery skills are used frequently. Stroke reliability excellence is expected. Goal setting, imagery and other mental skills are used in training and competition. Athletes are expected to compete
Gold Jet Provincial
Girl 13 & up, Boys 14 & up
Meet testing requirements
Meet performance requirements
Selected by Head Coach
Contract of Commitment
Swim 8x per week 1.5-2 hours long. 3x per week dryland sessions.
Training to Compete, Training to Win: The focus of the Gold Jet Leaders group is to reach individual peak performance a few times per season. Programs are based over the long term, and are individualized for each swimmer. Swimmers prepare themselves to maintain efficiency and reliability under fatigue and pressure in any environment. Advanced physical, technical and tactical skills are taught. Recovery skills are used to maximize training principles. Athletes will compete at the highest possible level of competition throughout the season. Effective competition strategies are consolidated. Athletes will be expected to be very positive and active leaders within the club and community. Swimmers are 100% committed to their swimming.
