TSC Swim Programs Toronto Swim Club believes in the pursuit of excellence through the systematic development of skills, attitudes and training challenges. Swimmers are advanced through the programs once they are physically and emotionally ready to handle the challenge of the next level. Swimmers are required to acquire a set list of skills prior to any move. Every effort is made to ensure that no steps are skipped in the development process to ensure continued and long term success in the sport. The teaching and introduction of skills (and their progressions) are linked between groups so that coaches use the same terminology, similar drills and expectations. The club believes in creating well rounded swimmers who can compete in all four strokes. Kicking development is emphasized from the Academy levels. Instill in our swimmers the importance of a work ethic. Success comes through hard work and dedication. Foster such positive attributes as self-esteem, self-reliance, discipline, confidence, respect and team pride Develop team unity where everyone encourages and takes pride in each other at all levels of competition Instill a lifelong love of swimming through enjoyment and accomplishment
N1 Top Swimmers aged 13&Over "Selected" by the Head Coach Swimmers must demonstrate the ability to train with the goal to perform at the Junior and Senior National Levels N2 / JR NAT Advanced skill level Ages: 12&Over Capacity to perform at Provincial and National Age Group Level S1 / JP /J1 S2 /J2 / YF Groups for the developing advanced swimmer Ages: Senior 1: 13&Over, Junior Provincial: 10-12, Junior 1: 12-13 Training for Central Region/Festival/Provincial competitions Groups for the developing swimmer Ages: Senior 2: 14&Over, Junior 2: 12-13, Youth Festival: 11&Under Training for Central Region/Festival competitions Y1 / Y2 S3 / J3/ Y3 Groups for the developing swimmer Ages: Youth 1, 2: 11&Under, Training for Central Region/Festival competitions Swimmers continuing skill development and fitness Ages: Senior 3: 14&Over, Junior 3: 12-13, Youth 3: 11&Under TSC Academy A pre-competitive program learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming. Aged 10&Under
National 1 Comprised of TSC s highest performing swimmers. fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; chosen swimming as their primary extra-curricular activity the physical and emotional capacity as well as the maturity to train at this level swimmers are Selected by the Head Coach target Age Group 13 & Over swimmers Goals of the National 1 Group: Performance at Trials, Canadian Summer Championships, Canadian Junior Championships, Eastern Canadian Championships; National 2 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; chosen swimming as their primary extra-curricular activity achieved at least one Provincial standard the physical and emotional capacity as well as the maturity to train at this level target Age Group 15-17 year old swimmers with advance skill levels Goals of the National 2 Group: Performance at the Provincial and National Age Group level
Junior National fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; chosen swimming as their primary extra-curricular activity be a Central Regional Championship finalist the physical and emotional capacity as well as the maturity to train at this level target Age Group 13-15 year old swimmers with advance skill levels Goals of the Junior National Group: Performance at the Provincial and National Age Group level Senior 1 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; achieved Regional B and Festival qualifying times in multiple events the physical and emotional capacity as well as the maturity to train at this level target Age Group 13-17 year old swimmers with strong skill set Goals of the Senior 1 Group: Performance at Regional B Championships, achievement of Provincial qualifying standards
Junior Provincial fully committed to the training (including dryland) schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; achieved at least one Festival and/or Provincial qualifying time (valid for February 2018) demonstrate a positive attitude, team spirit, leadership, sportsmanship willingness to be challenged at every workout target Age Group 10-12 year old swimmers with strong skill set Goals of the Junior Provincial Group: Performance at Festival, Provincial and Canadian Junior Championships Train and compete in all events throughout the season Consolidate skills and technique for all strokes, turns, starts Junior 1 fully committed to the training (including dryland) schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; achieved Regional B qualifying times in multiple events demonstrated a desire to excel in the technical aspects of swimming target Age Group 12-13 year old swimmers Goals of the Junior 1 Group: Performance at Central Region B and Festival Championships Consolidation of skills and technique
Senior 2 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; achieved E standards in multiple events the physical and emotional capacity as well as the maturity to train at this level target Age Group 14-17 year old swimmers Goals of the Senior 2 Group: Achievement of new standards and performance at Regional Championships Junior 2 fully committed to the training (including dryland) schedule, competition schedule and / or any training camps or other events as required; solid technique base in all 4 strokes strong social skills (working with others, respect for teammates and coaches) achieved Regional C qualifying times in multiple events target Age Group 12-13 year old swimmers Goals of the Junior 2 group: Performance at Central Region Championships Striving to achieve personal best swims in all strokes and events Improve training levels and capacity Improve understanding of sets, patterns, drills
Youth Festival fully committed to the training (including dryland) schedule, competition schedule; achieved Central Region B standards (preferably in 2 strokes or more) demonstrated willingness to listen, learn and apply knowledge Exhibited responsibility for learning and respect for coaches and teammates Target Age Group 11&Under swimmers Goals of the Youth Festival Group: Striving to achieve Festival standards, B Regional standards (in multiple events) Advance skill development, training capacity and knowledge Youth 1 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule; legal in all 4 strokes, starts and turns exhibit responsibility for learning and respect for coaches and teammates E standards in at least 2 strokes eager to work hard and be challenged target age group 8-11 year old swimmers Goals of the Youth 1 Group: Continue proper stroke development in all 4 strokes Achieve Central Region Championship Standards
Youth 2 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule; legal in all 4 strokes, starts and turns exhibit responsibility for learning and respect for coaches and teammates approaching E standards in at least 2 strokes eager to work hard and be challenged target age group 8-11 year old swimmers Goals of the Youth 2 Group: Continue proper stroke development in all 4 strokes Achieve Central Region Championship Standards Senior 3 This group is intended for high school swimmers who want to continue their training and skill development within a schedule that allows them to focus on multiple activities. Target age group: 14&Over Goals of the Senior 3 Group: Performance and skill improvement / development on an individual basis; health and fitness
Junior 3 fully committed to the training schedule, competition schedule commitment to the training and competition schedule; developing technique in all 4 strokes strong social skills (working with others, respect for teammates and coaches) target Age Group 12-13 year old swimmers Goals of the Junior 3 group: Striving to achieve personal best swims in all strokes and events Improve training levels and capacity Improve understanding of sets, patterns, drills Youth 3 be strong enough to complete practices of 1500-1800 metres be legal in 3 strokes demonstrate correct turns for all 4 strokes target age group 11&Under Goals of the Youth 3 Group: Continue to advance stroke technique learning more advanced drills Begin aerobic development Learn drill progressions
Toronto Swim Club Academy This is a pre-competitive program designed to introduce the basics of competitive swimming in a fun and exciting learning environment. The focus is on mastering the fundamental skills of all 4 strokes; including streamline, kick and body position, basic drills, starts and turns. The following list provides the minimum requirements that our coaches are looking for from a swimmer who wishes to join TSC: Bronze (Level 1): Skill Introduction (2x45 min per week) The swimmer will be asked to swim two laps in the competition pool. One lap (25 meters) of freestyle (with side breathing) and one lap of backstroke. The coach will observe them to see how well they know these two strokes and see if they can swim the length of the lane without stopping. Silver (Level 2): Skill Improvement (2x60 min per week) This is an advanced beginner level group with a skill requirement of freestyle, backstroke and whip kick. Children who can demonstrate these skills during a tryout practice will be invited to join this group. Gold (Level 3): Skill Advancement (2x60 min + 1x90 min per week) In this intermediate/advanced group all four strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle) will be required as well as racing dives and flip turns. Children who can demonstrate these skills during a tryout will be invited to join this group. ***The Head Coach retains discretion to apply these criteria in the best interest of TSC***