Age Group Programs
The SWAT Age Group programs are for swimmers that love to race! These groups focus on skill mastery and Age Group Competition in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Novice
Target Age: 12U Swimmers
Commitment: 4x per week (5h pool time, 1h dryland, 4x15min land activations prior to pool time)
SWAT Value: Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Strengthen Skills, Fundamentals. Pre-Assessment: Basic knowledge of 3 out of 4
competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly), or completion of Swim Kids Level 8.
Swim Meets: This group attends Nova Tech &/or Age Group Meets.
Junior
Target Age: 11 – 13 years old
Commitment: 5x per week (both pool and land training)
SWAT Values: Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Learn Training Skills, Identify as a Competitive Swimmer
Pre-Assessment: Graduation from Swim NS Nova Tech Aqua Kids Program.
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Meets
Target Age: 11 – 13 years old
Commitment: 5x per week (both pool and land training)
SWAT Values: Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Learn Training Skills, Identify as a Competitive Swimmer
Pre-Assessment: Graduation from Swim NS Nova Tech Aqua Kids Program.
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Meets
Senior
Target Age: 13&O
Commitment 6x per week (both pool and land training)
SWAT Values: Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Solidify Training Skills, Continue Athlete Development
Pre-Assessment: Swim NS AA Qualified or above.
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Meets
Target Age: 14&O
Commitment 7x per week (both pool and land training)
SWAT Values: Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Strive to Reach Individual Potential, Train how you want to race
Pre-Assessment: Swim NS AAA Qualified or above.
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Meets and/or East Coast and National meets
Target Age: 14&O
Commitment 8x per week (both pool and land training)
SWAT Values: Leadership, Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Commit to whatever it takes, Be your best every day
Pre-Assessment: Coaches Discretion, East Coast Championship Qualified or above.
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group, East Coast, and National level Meets