Competitive Groups
Our competitive groups are for those who already have a basic understanding of all four strokes. Our competitive groups this season are our Monashee, Selkirks, Columbia, Rockies, and Valhalla. Swimmers in these groups will focus on continuing their development towards proficiency in all four strokes and begin participating at swim meets. In training, they will be following the latest techniques and training methods in accordance to Swimming Canada's Appropriate Athlete Development (AAD) model.
Monashee
Locations: Nelson, Castlegar
Ages: 8 and 12
Sessions: Up to Four 1 hour sessions per week.
Our Monashee group is made up of both competitive and non-competitive athletes. The group builds up on the Purcells by introducing more advance technique and training prioritizing stroke development and aerobic capacity. Competitive Monashee athletes are encouraged to attend our home meets and meets within the Kooteany Region.
Selkirks
Locations: Nelson, Castlegar
Ages: 9-12
Sessions: Up to Four 1.5 hour sessions/week
The Monashee group is are our first competitive group. In this group, the main focus is continued development in their stroke proficiency but we also introduce important training methods that'll help develop their swimming and teach them how to race. Monashee Swimmers are expected to attend meets throughout the season with special emphasis on our home meet and other meets in the Kootenay Region.
Columbia
Locations: Nelson, Castlegar
Ages: 11&O up
Sessions: 8 hours/week plus 2 optional dryland sessions/week
Columbia is are our middle competitive group and are for those who are ready to make the transition to full time competitive swimming. This group compromises of dedicated athletes with the goal of achieving SwimBC Divisional standards. Swimmers in the Columbia group are provided with a strong conditioning and technical background to help achieve their goals. Columbia swimmers are expected to attend meets throughout the season with emphasis on the Interior of BC.
Rockies
Locations: Nelson
Ages: 12&O
Sessions: 10 hours/week plus 2 optional dryland sessions/week
Rockies are group and are for those who are ready to make the transition to high performance. This group compromises of dedicated athletes with the goal of achieving Provincial standards. Swimmers in the Rockies group are provided with a strong conditioning and technical background to help achieve their goals. Rockies swimmers are expected to attend most meets throughout the season.
Valhalla
Locations: Nelson
Ages: 13&O
Sessions: 12 hours/week plus 2 dryland sessions/week
Valhallas is our top performance group for those who are pursing swimming further beyond. This group comprises of our most motivated and accomplished swimmers who have, or are close to, SwimBC Provincial Standards. Swimmers in the Valhalla group are provided with strong conditioning and technical background, both in and out of the water, to help achieve their goals of attaining Best of West or Jr National Standards. Valhallas is the only group with practice and meet requirements throughout the season.
