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Senior Program

Affiliated swimmers

Assessment required
1 times per week
$0.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 11, 2023
Ending: July 13, 2024
Closed

Senior Program : Affiliated swimmers

Swimmers who are registered with other clubs (ex. Varsity) but swimming under HTAC banner for one or two meets, ex Olympic Trials or Masters Nationals.

National

Assessment required
15 years & over
9 times per week
$542.50 / month

or

$5,425.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 11, 2023
Ending: July 13, 2024
Closed

Senior Program : National

NATIONAL

AGE RANGE: 15-Over (as of Dec 31, 23)

POOL SESSIONS: 8-9

PROFILE:

National is designed for swimmers aged 15 and over who are at the national level or on track to be at the national level. Swimmers in this group compete at the highest provincial level competition in multiple events and national level competitions, with aspirations of gaining more qualifying swims or qualifying for higher competitions.

The training program is tailored around the swimmer with the process around key event specialization. Swimmers in the squad will continue to develop a multi-stroke approach.

Swimmers in National are expected to uphold a 90% attendance rate, adhere to our club values, and have chosen swimming as their main extracurricular activity.

ENTRY:

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

NATIONAL CRITERIA:

Swimmers will be invited to join National at the discretion of the Head Coach. Swimmers must be within a percentage of a national standard.

Below you will find the overall swimmer profile and key measurements.

- Swimmers who have chosen swimming as their main sport/activity.

- National level qualifier or within a percentage of a national standard.

- Who is working towards adding more national qualifying times.

- Who are working towards higher national level competitions.

KEY MEASUREMENTS:

- Within the recommended age range.

- Obtains national track standards (developed by Head Coach).

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

- Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.

- High level of work ethic/effort (practice performance/coachability).

- High level of commitment to the training program/competition schedule.

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

National Development

Assessment required
14 years & over
8 times per week
$470.00 / month

or

$4,700.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 11, 2023
Ending: July 13, 2024
Closed

Senior Program : National Development

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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

POOL SESSIONS: 7-8

PROFILE:

National Development is designed for swimmers aged 13-over who are at the national level or on-track to be at the national level. Swimmers in this group compete at the highest provincial level competition in multiple events and national level competitions, with aspirations of gaining more qualifying swims or qualifying for higher competitions.

The training program takes a multi-stroke approach with the introduction of key event specialization.

Swimmers in National Development are expected to uphold an 85% attendance rate, adhere to our club values and have chosen swimming as one of their main extracurricular activities.

ENTRY:

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

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA:

Swimmers will be invited to join National Development at the discretion of the Head Coach. Generally, swimmers are within a percentage of a national standard.

Below you will find the overall swimmer profile and key measurements.

- Swimmers who have chosen swimming as one of their main sports.

- That do other sports or activities outside of swimming.

- National level qualifier but doesn’t meet the National age requirements.

- Is within a percentage of a national standard.

- Who are working towards qualifying/obtaining more national standards.

- Who aspire to be promoted to National squad.

KEY MEASUREMENTS:

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

- Obtains national track standards/within reach of (developed by Head Coach).

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

- Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.

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

- Commitment to the training program/competition schedule.

Senior 2

Assessment required
Female 14 years & over
Male 15 years & over
7 times per week
$460.00 / month

or

$4,600.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 11, 2023
Ending: July 13, 2024
Closed

Senior Program : Senior 2

SENIOR 2

AGE RANGE: 14-Over Female / 15-Over Male (as of Dec 31, 23)

POOL SESSIONS: 6-7

PROFILE:

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

The training program takes a multi-stroke approach with the introduction of key event specialization.

Swimmers in Senior 2 are expected to uphold an 80% attendance rate, adhere to our club values and have chosen swimming as one of their main extracurricular activities.

ENTRY:

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

SENIOR 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 and key measurements.

- Swimmers who have chosen swimming as one of their main sport.

- That do other sports or activities outside of swimming.

- Who are working towards more AAA qualifying times.

- Who are working towards qualifying for a AAA qualifying time.

- Who are not able to commit to National or National Development.

- Who aspire to be promoted to National Development or National.

KEY MEASUREMENTS:

- Within the recommended age range (Female 14-Over & Male 15-Over) as of December 31^st, 2023.

- Age group leveled swimmer (AAA or AA).

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

- Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club.

- Demonstrates sustained work ethic/effort (practice performance/coachability).

- Commitment to the training program/competition schedule.

Senior 1

Assessment required
18 years & under
5 times per week
$365.00 / month

or

$3,650.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 11, 2023
Ending: July 13, 2024
Closed

Senior Program : Senior 1

SENIOR 1

AGE RANGE: 14-Over (as of Dec 31, 23)

POOL SESSIONS: 5

PROFILE:

Senior 1 is designed for swimmers aged 14-over who wish to compete but have not yet reached the appropriate development level or who are not ready to make the necessary level of commitment to the other competitive squads.

The training program takes a multi-stroke approach.

Swimmers in Senior 1 do not have an attendance requirement but must 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.

SENIOR 1 CRITERIA:

Swimmers in this squad are generally AA level swimmers that wish to compete at their own leisure. Below you will find the overall swimmer profile.

- Who have not reached the appropriate development of the above level.

- That are not ready to make the necessary level of commitment to the above level.

- That do other sports or activities outside of swimming.

- Starting later in competitive swimming.

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