Competitive Program: Gold / Silver Squad

The Gold/Silver squad is the entry stage in the RODS competitive program. Once advancing from our Junior Dolphin program, swimmers apply more consistent proper movement patterns in training; as well as improve all skills already introduced in Junior Dolphin program.

Development Stage:

8 - 12 yrs

  • Learning to Train

Purpose:

  • To develop young athletes with the tools they will need to succeed in swimming and life
  • To HAVE FUN!

Goals:

  • Learn and improve all technical and physical skills
  • To help win 10-under cup
  • Maintain or increase flexibility
  • Introduce swimming exercises that strengthens core muscles and stabilizes important joints.

Meet Types:

  • 10-under cup
  • A provincials

Entry Minimum:

  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Display of ROD pride

Training Commitment:
  • 3x/week = 5.5 hrs/week

Next Step:

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