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Nanaimo Riptides

Junior Provincial Gold

Assessment required
11 - 14 years old
7 times per week
305.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: July 20, 2025
Closed

Nanaimo Riptides : Junior Provincial Gold

Junior Provincial Gold (Previously Junior Provincial)

Junior Provincial Gold 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. Dry land 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, Divisional and Provincial level) and attend all swim meets outlined by the coaching staff including one team travel meet.

Performance Goals:

Race at Provincial or Divisional Championships
Finals at Vancouver Island Championships

Group Requirements:

Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism
8% from Swim BC Divisional time
7 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-95 mins
80% attendance of practices from pervious group and maintain a 85% attendance in the current season
Average 1 swim meet per month. Swimmers should have a dedicated race suit used only for swim meets (entry level:Speedo Power Plus or Vanquisher Kneeskin, Arena Powerskin)

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)

Junior National

Assessment required
11 - 15 years old
8 times per week
335.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: July 20, 2025
Closed

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. 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. Dry land conditioning will also 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 including one team travel meet.

Performance Goals:

Final at Provincial Championships
Qualify for National level meets

Group Requirements:

Swimmers age: 11-14
Within 3% of a Western Time standard or under 5:55 400IM
8 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-95 mins
80% attendance in previous group and maintain 90% attendance of workouts
Minimum 1 swim meet per month
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism

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 - 18 years old
4 times per week
181.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: June 20, 2025
Closed

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: 12-18
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
14 - 18 years old
8 times per week
368.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: July 20, 2025
Closed

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:

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
8 workouts per week
Workout length: 60-120mins
80% attendance required in previous group and maintain a 90% attendance in the current season
Within 3% 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 - Aquasphere Focus Snorkel, Finis Stability Snorkel Speed
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)
SwimmerBest Power Bags (PB25 best starter size, PB40 15+ year olds)

Senior National

Assessment required
14 - 19 years old
9 times per week
381.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: July 20, 2025
Closed

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 - Aquasphere Focus Snorkel, Finis Stability Snorkel Speed
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)

SwimmerBest Power Bags (PB25 best starter size, PB40 15+ year olds)

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