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Nanaimo Riptides

Swim Skills 1

Assessment required
7 - 10 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Swim Skills 1

Swim Skills 1

This is our entry level competitive group designed to introduce the swimmers to the exciting world of Competitive swimming. The primary focus will be the continued development of skills in all four strokes, starts and turns. Swimmers are now able to attend both club and regional level swim meets. Swimmers will be required to attend a swim meet between September and December, one between January and March and one meet between April and June. We will be evaluating swimmers' level in December and March for possible group movement.

Entrance Requirements:

Completion of Olympic Way 3 or an equivalent ability (200 continuous kick and 100 continuous swim)
Contribute positively and function safely within a group structure
Listen and take directions from NRST Coaches

The desire to compete at regional level swim meets

Group Goals:

Complete 50s of Fly, Back, Breast and Free in accordance with SNC rules
Complete 200 IM in accordance with SNC rules
Complete 200 FR in accordance with SNC rules

Skills learned:

Stroke drills – focus on skill refinement (acquirement and building) and stroke enhancement
Endurance building
Goal setting
Diving skills

Required Equipment:

Team shirt
team cap
goggles
Mesh equipment bag
kickboard
pull buoy
fins: Arena Powerfin, TAS Short Fins
water bottle
Recommended swim suit: Arena solid swim pro, Nike Hydrastrong, Speedo Endurance+ Flyback, TYR Durafast maxfit or other equivalent (no bikinis or board shorts)

Swim Skills 2

Assessment required
7 - 11 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Swim Skills 2

Swim Skills 2

This is a competitive group that is generally focused on developing excellent technical skills, improving aerobic fitness, developing body awareness and coordination. These swimmers will have a program designed to enhance their chance of a successful and lengthy swimming career. Swimmers will be required to attend a swim meet before September and December, one between January and March and one meet between April and June. We will be evaluating swimmers' level in December and March for possible group movement.

Group Requirements

Swimmers age: 7-11
4 workouts per week
Workout length: 45 to 75 mins
80% attendance required

Entrance Requirements:

Positive attitude towards swimming and teammates
Contribute positively and function safely within a group structure
Listen and take directions from NRST Coaches
The desire to compete at regional level swim meets
Must be able to complete a 200m Individual Medley in accordance with SNC rules.
200 Free under 6:00
200 kick under 8:00

Skills Learned:

Stroke skills - focus on building and consolidating skills
Short term and long term goal setting
Racing strategies

Required Equipment:

NRST Team shirt
NRST team cap
goggles
mesh bag
kickboard
pull buoy
snorkel
fins: Arena Powerfin or TAS Short Fins
water bottle
Recommended swim suits: Arena solid swim pro, Nike Hydrastrong, Speedo Endurance+ Flyback, TYR Durafast maxfit or other equivalent (no bikinis or board shorts)

Junior Island

Assessment required
9 - 13 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Junior Island

Junior Island

Junior Island is a competitive group. The primary focus will be on skill development, developing and understanding swim workout design and correctly executing sets. Competitions will be at the regional level moving towards the Provincial levels; however emphasis from the coaches will be on skill acquisition and solid fitness as much as meet performance.

Group Requirements:

Swimmers age 9- 13
4 workouts per week
Workout length: 60 to 90mins
80% workout attendance
under 3:45 200 IM
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity and sportsmanship
Develop an understanding of swimming sets/workouts and increase ability to work independently
Average 1 swim meet per month. Swimmers should have a dedicated race suit used only for swim meets (entry level race suits:Speedo Power Plus or Vanquisher Kneeskin, Arena Powerskin)

Performance Goals:

Qualify for BC Divisional Championships
Ability to swim all events

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Mesh equipment bag
Pull buoy - Speedo Jr, Vorgee Jr
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro, Arena PowerfinTAS Short Fins
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Junior Provincial

Assessment required
11 - 15 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Junior Provincial

Junior Provincial

Junior Provincial is a competitive group for swimmers who have chosen swimming as their primary sport. The focus of the group is learning to train, mastering skill technique, and exposing the athletes to expanding aspects of competitive swimming and the sporting lifestyle. Dryland conditioning will be introduced and is a key element of this group. Athletes in this group are expected to compete in all qualified championship meets (VIR and Provincial level) and attend all swim meets outlined by the coaching staff.

Group Requirements:

Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism
8% from Swim BC Island Divisional time
7 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-120mins
80% attendance of practices from pervious group and maintain 85% attendance in the current season
Average 1 swim meet per month. Swimmers can use their day to day suit at meets. If they want a dedicated race suit used only for swim meets (entry level:Speedo Power Plus or Vanquisher Kneeskin, Arena Powerskin)

Performance Goals:

Second swim at Provincial or Divisional Championships
Finals at Vancouver Island Championships
race in every event

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro, Arena Powerfins
Pull buoy - Speedo Jr, Vorgee Jr
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Junior National

Assessment required
11 - 14 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Junior National

Junior National

Athletes in the Junior National group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are committed to a sporting lifestyle. Swimmers will have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making for their training and competitions and will be asked to be accountable for those decisions. Dryland conditioning will be a key element of this group. Athletes will be expected to compete in all qualified championship meets (VIR, Provincial and National level) and attend all swim meets outlined by the coaching staff.

Performance Goals:

Final at Age Group Championships
Qualify for National level meets

Group Requirements:

Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism
Within 3% of a Western Time standard
9 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-120mins
80% attendance in previous group and maintain 90% attendance of workouts
Average 1 swim meet per month

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro, Speedo Switch Blade FIN
Pull buoy - Speedo Jr, Vorgee Jr
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Senior Island

Assessment required
12 - 17 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Senior Island

Senior Island

Senior Island is a competitive group. The primary focus will be on continued skill development, developing and understanding swim workout design and correctly executing sets. Athletes are expected to compete in all qualified championship meets (VIR and Provincial level) and attend swim meets outlined by the coaching staff.

Group Requirements

Swimmers age: 12-17
4 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-90mins
80% attendance required
Average 1 swim meet per month

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro, Arena Powerfin, TAS Short Fins
Pull buoy - Speedo, Vorgee
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Senior Provincial

Assessment required
13 - 17 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Senior Provincial

Senior Provincial

Swimmers in the Senior Provincial group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are dedicated to pursuit of excellence in the sport of swimming. Athletes will have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making for their training and competitions, and will be asked to be accountable for those decisions. Swimmers will be required to compete in all provincial meets, training camps and dryland activities set out by the Head Coach.

Performance Goals:

Final at Provincial Championship meets
Qualify for Swim Canada Junior Nationals

Group Requirements:

13 years or older
Be responsible and accountable to the training requirements needed to maximize their performance level
Committed to creating a positive and professional team environment
8 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-120mins
80% attendance required in previous group and maintain a 90% attendance in the current season
Within 5% of Swim BC Divisional Time Standard
Average 1 swim meet per month

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro
Pull buoy - Speedo, Vorgee
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Senior National

Assessment required
14 - 19 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Senior National

Senior National

Athletes in the Senior National group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the sport of swimming. Swimmers will have the opportunity to be involved with decision-making regarding training and competitions, and will be asked to be accountable for those decisions. Swimmers are required to attend all provincial and SNC level meets, training camps and dryland activities set by the Head Coach.

Performance Goals:

Qualify for Canadian Senior Nationals
Final at Canadian Junior Nationals

Entrance Requirements:

14 years or older
Be responsible and accountable to the training requirements needed to maximize their performance level
Committed to creating a positive and professional team environment
Within 3% of a Western Canadian Championship Standard
9 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-120mins
80% attendance in previous group and maintain a 90% attendance in current season
Average 1 swim meet per month
Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Goggles
Water bottle
Snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS original **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
Fins - Arena Powerfin Pro
Pull buoy - Speedo, Vorgee
Swimming band - Finis
Hand paddles - Strokemaker, Finis Agility Paddle (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

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