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NOVA TECH

Registration Requirements

Competitive : NOVA TECH

Age range: Skill Based
Pool Time: 3x week (3 hours)

Club Equipment Provided

The Centurions Nova Tech Program is designed to develop skills within the competitive swimming program. Structured toward our brand new beginner to intermediate beginner swimmers; they will continue to experience the FUN and enjoyment competitive swimming offers while also being introduced to more about the sport of swimming. This practice group is structured to increase swimmer competency across all four competitive strokes. Swimmers build confidence and knowledge of swimming, while having fun with friends within the team environment.

Focus Strengthen Skills, Fundamentals, Stroke Development

Swim Meets: These swimmers begin competition in a progressive novice program which enables step by step learning in short session swim meets close to home.

Junior Dev

Registration Requirements

Competitive : Junior Dev

Age Range: 10+

Pool Time: 4.5hrs/ 4 days

Required Equipment: Fins, Flutter Board, Pull Buoy

Junior Development is designed for swimmers aged 10-14 who are at the entry provincial level (AA) or top end of the Provincial Nova Tech program.. This program focuses on all four strokes, and racing rules; building technique and swim endurance to progress in their swimming journey.

Junior Development Criteria Swimmers in this squad are typically new age group swimmers (AA) or experienced Nova Tech swimmers(NT) working towards achieving their AA standards.

Swimmer Profile:

Clear understanding of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns
Legally can swim all four competitive strokes.
Who participate in multiple sports outside swimming.
Listen and effectively swim in a practice setting with teammates
Are competing at the NT or AA Level

Junior

Registration Requirements

Competitive : Junior

Age Range: 10+

Pool Hours: Avg 6 Hrs(5 Practices)/Week
Dryland: 30 minutes Pre Practice 1/week
Required Equipment: Fins, Snorkel, Flutter Board, Pull Buoy

Junior training squad is designed for swimmers who are at the beginning of their competitive swimming journey at the Nova Scotia Age Group provincial level of swimming. Swimmers have at minimum have achieved their NS AA time standards or above.

Junior Criteria The following criteria will be considered:

Age group leveled swimmer (AAA or AA)
Clear understanding of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns.
Clear understanding of training and work ethic while at practice.
Are working towards qualifying for AAA time standards
Who participate in multiple sports/activities outside swimming.

Additional Considerations

Adheres to club values positivity, respect, excellence
Clearly demonstrates a strong level of work ethic/effort (practice performance/coachability).
Commitment to the training program/competition schedule.

The Head Coach will always assess if the swimmer is ready for this level of commitment and ensure that the athlete can meet the training requirements of the group

Senior Dev

Registration Requirements

Competitive : Senior Dev

Age Range: 12+
Pool Time: Avg 9hrs/Week
Dryland: 2 session/ week
Monthly Athlete Development Sessions-Required
Required Equipment: Fins, Snorkel, Flutter Board, Paddles, Pull Buoy

Senior Dev is designed for swimmers who are at the provincial level (AAA & AA) with aspirations of gaining more out of their swimming journey. Goals are forming and swimmers are looking to start spending more time as a competitive swimmer.

The following criteria will be considered:

Senior Development Criteria Swimmers in this squad are Nova Scotia Age Group level swimmers (have achieved AAA & AA Time Standards)

Swimmers who have chosen swimming as one of their main sports/activities
Swimmers that do other sports or activities outside of swimming who are competing at the AA/AAA level
Who are working towards more AAA qualifying times or East Coast Qualifying Times
Who are working towards qualifying for a AAA qualifying time.
Who are not able to commit to Senior training group due to other commitments

Additional Considerations

Should be within the recommended age range.
Adheres to club values of positivity, respect, excellence
Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Truro Centurions Swim 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 time standard time does not guarantee a spot in the Senior Dev squad. The Head Coach will always assess if the swimmer is ready for this level of commitment and ensure that the athlete can meet the training requirements of the group and if the swimmer upholds a high level of work ethic and commitment before determining their squad placement.

Senior

Registration Requirements

Competitive : Senior

Age Range - Age 13+
Pool Time - 12- 14-hrs/Week AVG
Dryland Time - 2-3 session/week Schedule TBC
Monthly Athlete Development Sessions- Required
Required Equipment: Fins, Snorkel, Flutter Board, Paddles, Pull Buoy

Swimmers in this group compete at the highest provincial level competition & beyond. Swimmers in this training group must meet the training standards of the group and be able to complete the sets. Athletes in this group have chosen swimming as their primary sport. Athletes in this group have set goals and aspirations of gaining more qualifying swims or qualifying for higher level competitions. (Beyond the Provincial Level)

Senior Criteria

The following criteria will be considered:

SENIOR

Swimmers will be invited to join the Senior training squad at the discretion of the Head Coach. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate key indicators that will help swimmers be successful at this level of swimming. Key indicators include, but are not limited to:

Athletes who have chosen swimming as their main sport/activity.
Minimum East Coast Standard Qualified or has trained at AAA level for a minimum of one season.
Who is working towards adding more qualifying times
Who are working towards swimming at University post High School Graduation

Additional Considerations

Must be within the recommended age range.
Adheres to club values of positivity, respect, excellence
Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Truro Centurions Swim 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 time standard time does not guarantee a spot in Senior A squad. The Head Coach will always assess if the swimmer upholds a high level of work ethic and commitment before determining their squad placement.

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