Junior Program

AGE GROUP 3 

AGE RANGE: 12-13 Female / 12-14 Male (as of Dec 31, 23) 

POOL SESSIONS: 6

PROFILE: 

Age Group 3 is designed for swimmers aged 12-14 who are at the provincial level (AAA & AA) with  aspirations of gaining more qualifications or qualifying for higher level competitions.  

The Age Group stream is an Individual Medley based program, targeting both Aerobic Development and  Skill Development. Swimmers in the Age Group 3 squad are expected to uphold an 80% attendance rate  for appropriate development and adhere to our club values.  

ENTRY: 

The following criteria will be considered for all existing HTAC swimmers or swimmers from other clubs  while determining a swimmer’s squad placement.  

AGE GROUP 3 CRITERIA: 

Swimmers in this squad are age group level swimmers (AAA & AA) with aspirations to attain the required  standard to be eventually promoted to a higher level.  

Below you will find the overall swimmer profile. 

- Clear understanding of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns. 

- Clear understanding of training and work ethic while at practice. 

- Are working towards adding more AAA qualifying times. 

- Are working towards qualifying for AAA leveled competitions. 

KEY MEASUREMENTS: 

- Within the recommended age range (Female 12-13 & Male 12-14) as of December 31^st, 2023.

- Age group leveled swimmer (AAA or AA). 

- Adheres to club values of respect, support, and competitiveness.  

- Clearly demonstrates a strong level of work ethic/effort (practice performance/coachability).

- Commitment to the training program/competition schedule.  

Please note that achieving an age group level standard time does not guarantee a spot in the squad. The  coach will assess if the swimmer upholds the appropriate level of work ethic and commitment before  determining their squad placement. 

AGE GROUP 2 

AGE RANGE: 11-13 Female / 11-14 Male (as of Dec 31, 23) 

POOL SESSIONS: 5

PROFILE: 

Age Group 2 is designed for swimmers aged 11-14 who are at the provincial level (AAA & AA) with  aspirations of gaining more qualifications or qualifying for higher level competitions.  

The Age Group stream is an Individual Medley based program, targeting both Aerobic Development and  Skill Development. Swimmers in the Age Group 2 squad are expected to uphold an 80% attendance rate for appropriate development and adhere to our club values.  

ENTRY: 

The following criteria will be considered for all existing HTAC swimmers or swimmers from other clubs  while determining a swimmer’s squad placement.  

AGE GROUP 2 CRITERIA: 

Swimmers in this squad are age group level swimmers (AAA & AA) with aspirations to attain the required  standard to be eventually promoted to a higher level.  

Below you will find the overall swimmer profile. 

- 11-year-old AAA swimmer. 

- Aspirations to advance to Age Group 3. 

- Are working towards adding more AAA qualifying times. 

- Are working towards qualifying for AAA leveled competitions. 

- Are not ready for the training demands of Age Group 3.  

- Are not able to commit to the Age Group 3 schedule/commitments. 

- Who participate in multiple sports outside swimming.  

KEY MEASUREMENTS: 

- Within the recommended age range (Female 11-13 & Male 11-14) as of December 31^st, 2023.

- Age group leveled swimmer (AAA or AA). 

- Adheres to club values of respect, support, and competitiveness.  

- Demonstrated sustained work ethic/effort. 

- Commitment to the training program/competition schedule. 

Please note that achieving an age group level standard time does not guarantee a spot in the squad. The  coach will assess if the swimmer upholds the appropriate level of work ethic and commitment before  determining their squad placement.  

Swimmers that are aged 10 years and under, that meet the necessary training and skill requirements may  be considered.

AGE GROUP 1 

AGE RANGE: 10-13 Female / 10-14 Male (as of Dec 31, 23) 

POOL SESSIONS: 5

PROFILE: 

Age Group 1 is designed for swimmers aged 10-14 who are at the entry provincial level (AA) with  aspirations of qualifying for higher level competitions. 

Age Group 1 is the first step in the Age Group stream. This program is an Individual Medley based  program, targeting both Aerobic Development and Skill Development. Swimmers in the Age Group 1 squad are expected to uphold a 75% attendance rate for appropriate development and adhere to our club  values.  

ENTRY: 

The following criteria will be considered for all existing HTAC swimmers or swimmers from other clubs  while determining a swimmer’s squad placement.  

AGE GROUP 1 CRITERIA: 

Swimmers in this squad are age group swimmers (AA) with aspirations to attain the required standard to  be eventually promoted to a higher level.  

Below you will find the overall swimmer profile. 

- 10-year-old AAA swimmer. 

- Graduated from NovaTech. 

- Aspirations to advance to Age Group 2. 

- Are not ready for the training demands of Age Group 2.  

- Are not able to commit to the Age Group 2 schedule/commitments. 

- Who participate in multiple sports outside swimming.  

KEY MEASUREMENTS: 

- Within the recommended age range (Female 10-13 & Male 10-14) as of December 31^st, 2023.

- Age group leveled swimmer (AA). 

- Legally can swim all four competitive strokes. 

- Adheres to club values of respect, support, and competitiveness.  

- Understands work ethic/effort. 

- Understands the training program/competition schedule.