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Nanaimo Riptides

Seoul 1988

7 - 12 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Seoul 1988

Seoul 1988

This is a competitive group. This group will introduce swimmers to the skills required to swim at an elite level. Athletes in this group should be involved in other activities on non-swimming days. The focus of this group is to fine tune stroke technique and prepare swimmers to train at a higher level. Swimmers must attend one away meet before Christmas, one away meet between Christmas and spring break, one away meet after spring break and all meets hosted by Riptides.

Performance Goals:

Vancouver Island (VIR) Championship time standard
Perform all strokes, starts & turns competently
under 4 minutes for 200 Individual medley (IM)

Entrance Requirements:

Must be able to complete a 200m Individual Medley & 200m Freestyle in accordance with SNC rules.
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity and sportsmanship
80% attedance

Required Equipment:

NRST Team shirt, NRST team cap, pull buoy, fins, goggles, water bottle & proper suit (no bikinis or board shorts)

Atlanta - 1996

Female 12 years & under
Male 13 years & under

Nanaimo Riptides : Atlanta - 1996

Sydney - 2000

Female 12 years & under
Male 13 years & under

Nanaimo Riptides : Sydney - 2000

Los Angeles 1984

6 - 11 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Los Angeles 1984

Los Angeles 1984

Barcelona - 1992

Female 12 years & under
Male 13 years & under

Nanaimo Riptides : Barcelona - 1992

Tokyo - 2020

Assessment required
14 - 18 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Tokyo - 2020

Tokyo - 2020

Swimmers in this group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are dedicated to pursuit of excellence. Athletes 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
Working towards a university scholarship

Entrance Requirements:

14 years or older
Committed to training requirements needed to maximize performance level
Committed to creating a positive proffessional environment
Qualified ‘Western Canadian’ Standard
Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program

Training and Meet Equipment required:

NRST team Shirt & cap
Googles
Water battle
snorkel - Michael Phelps Focus Swim, Speedo Bullet Head, FINIS orginial **(Make sure to get replacement Head Bracket and Purge Valve as these pieces break easily)
fins - Arena Powerfin Pro
pull buoy - Speedo Jr, Vorgee Jr
hand paddles - Finis Agility Paddle, Strokemaker (Paddles should be slightly larger than hand and cover the entire hand)

Rio de Janeiro - 2016

Assessment required
14 - 18 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Rio de Janeiro - 2016

Rio de Janeiro - 2016

Swimmers in this group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are dedicated to pursuit of excellence. Athletes in this group will have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making for their training and competition, and will be asked to be accountable for those decisions. Swimmers in the provincial group are 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 National level meets

Entrance Requirements:

14 years or older
85% attendance of practices
VIR qualified
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism
Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program

Required Equipment:

NRST Team shirt & cap
pull buoy
Hand paddels
fins
snorkel
training suit
racing suit
water bottle

London-2012

Assessment required
Female 13 - 18 years old
Male 14 - 18 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : London-2012

Beijing - 2008

Female 13 years & over
Male 14 years & over

Nanaimo Riptides : Beijing - 2008

Beijing - 2008

This 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 swimmer to expanding aspects of competitive swimming and the sporting lifestyle. Swimmers in this group are expected to compete in all qualified championship (VIR, Provincial and National level) meets and attend all swim meet outlined by the coaching staff.

Performance Goals:

Achieve a provincial championship time standard
Finals at Vancouver Island Championships
complete 100% of workout attended

Entrance Requirements:

11-14 years or old
80% attendance of practices
VIR qualified
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism

Required Equipment:

NRST Team shirt & cap,
pull buoy
hand pandels
fins
snorkel
goggles
water bottle

Athens - 2004

Female 13 - 18 years old
Male 14 - 18 years old

Nanaimo Riptides : Athens - 2004

Athens - 2004 (12-15 years old)

This is a competitive group. Swimmers in this group should be involved in other activities on non-swimming days. Continued skill development while developing and understanding of swim workout design and correctly executing sets will be the primary objective of this group. Swimmers in this group are expected to compete in all qualified championship (VIR, Provincial and National level) meets and attend all swim meet outlined by the coaching staff.

Performance Goals:

Qualify for Provincial Championships
Finals at Vancouver Island Championships
Develop an understanding of swimming sets/workouts and increase ability to work independently
Ability to swim all events
complete 100% of workouts

Entrance Requirements:

12-15 years or old
75% attendance of practices
Committed to supporting an environment of positivity and sportsmanship

Required Equipment:

NRST Team shirt & cap,
fins
pull buoy
hand paddels
goggles
water bottle

Provincial

Assessment required
13 years & over

Nanaimo Riptides : Provincial

Provincial Group (13 years old & over)

Performance Goals:

● Final at Provincial Championship meets

● Qualify for National level meets

Entrance Requirements:

● 13 years or older

● 85% attendance of practices

● Tier 2 qualified

● Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism

● Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program

Required Equipment:

● Team shirt, team cap, pull buoy, fins, snorkel, goggles & water bottle

National

Assessment required
14 years & over

Nanaimo Riptides : National

National Group (14 years old & over)

Swimmers in this group have chosen swimming as their primary sport and are dedicated to pursuit of excellence. Athletes in this group will have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making for their training and competition, and will be asked to be accountable for those decisions. Swimmers in this group 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

● Working towards a university scholarship

Entrance Requirements:

● 14 years or older

● 85% attendance of practices

● Qualified ‘Western Canadian’ Standard

● Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program

● Committed to supporting an environment of positivity, sportsmanship and professionalism

Required Equipment:

● Team shirt, team cap, pull buoy, fins, snorkel, goggles & water bottle

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