Competitive Program: National Squad/Varsity Team/Post-Secondary

This squad is for National level athletes who are committed to swimming excellence.

Development Stage:

Discretion of Head Coach

  • Training to WIN
  • Competing to WIN

Purpose:

  • To compete and excel at the National and International level

Goals:

  • Qualify for Senior Nationals
  • Second swims at national meets
  • Medals at national meets
  • International tour teams

Meet Types:

  • Invitational's (National/International/Provincial)

Entry Minimum:

(Objective)
  • Western Canadian standard OR CIS +4%

Entry Minimum:

(Subjective)
  • Identified by coach as an up and coming national swimmer

Training Commitment:
  • 12x/wk = 23.5 hrs/week

Next Step:

  • The Olympics
  • National medals
  • National teams
  • U of R swimming
  • Sport for Life

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