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Spring Training - University Swimmers - No Meets

Registration Requirements

Age Group : Spring Training - University Swimmers - No Meets

This group is reserved for University swimmers looking to return to SWAT and train. These swimmers will not be competing during the training season. Approval by Head Coach Matt Pedersen is required prior to registration.

Para National

4 times per week
230.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Para National

Novice

Registration Requirements
4 times per week
290.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Novice

Novice Group – Development Stream

The SWAT Novice Group is the first stage of our Development Stream, which is the intro to competitive swimming on our team. Geared toward younger intermediate swimmers they will continue to experience the FUN and enjoyment competitive swimming offers while also being introduced to more of a “training atmosphere”. This practice group is structured to increase swimmer competency across all four competitive strokes and solidify competitive skills and race rules. Swimmers continue to build on our first team value “Team Pride”, where the focus is on creating a community of support for achievements, and continue to build their "Dedication" to improvement at all levels of our sport both individually and as a team.

Quick Facts
Target Age: 12&U Swimmers
Commitment: 4x per week (4h pool time, 1h dryland, 4x20min land activations)
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 Provincial

Registration Requirements
5 times per week
330.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Junior Provincial

Junior Provincial Group – Development Stream

The SWAT Junior Provincial Group is the second stage of our Development Steam. Swimmers at this level are AA Age Group swimmers with limited experience with the club or competition level. They are middle school AA Age Group swimmers. Swimmers will continue to focus on skill development and mastery, and fitness becomes a larger component in training. The goal for the Junior Provincial Group is complete Swim NS AAA Qualification. Athletes in the Junior Provincial Group are expected to model our four team values “Team Pride”, and "Dedication” while learning and demonstrating "Integrity" to match their training and competition goals.

Quick Facts
Target Age: 10-12 y/o Swimmers
Commitment: 5x pool sessions per week (1x land training)
SWAT Values: Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Commit to Whatever It Takes, Be Your Best Everyday
Pre-Assessment: AA Qualification; Partial AAA Qualification
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Level Meets.

Senior Development

Registration Requirements
7 times per week
340.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Senior Development

Senior Development Group – Development Stream

The SWAT Senior Development Group is the second stage of our Development Steam. Swimmers at this level are AAA Age Group swimmers. Swimmers will continue to focus on skill development and mastery, and fitness becomes a larger component in training. They will share some training time with the other Senior Groups in recognition of their competition and training goals. The goal for the Senior Development Group is success at Swim NS AAA Championships and East Coast Championship Qualification and Contention. Athletes in the Senior Development Group are expected to model our four team values “Team Pride”, and "Dedication” while learning and demonstrating "Integrity" to match their training and competition goals.

Quick Facts
Target Age: XX-XX y/o Swimmers
Commitment: 5x pool sessions per week (1x land training)
SWAT Values: Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Commit to Whatever It Takes, Be Your Best Everyday
Pre-Assessment: Full AAA Qualification
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group Level Meets and East Coast Championships.

Senior Provincial

Registration Requirements
7 times per week
360.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Senior Provincial

Senior Provincial Group – Development Stream

The SWAT Senior Provincial Group is the second stage of our Development Stream, which is the “Learn to Train” stage of our team. The Senior Provincial Group is home to Swim NS AA qualified swimmers looking to take the next steps into Swim NS AAA competition. Swimmers should have a good grasp on training skills and focus. They will explore the dedication and engagement required to reach their goals. This practice group is structured to provide adequate pool time and dryland time to continue athlete skill and fitness development into swimmers' teenage years. Swimmers model our first two team values “Team Pride” and “Dedication” daily, while being taught the third team value “Integirty” - instilling traits of commitment and discipline to achieve greatness in all aspects of life.

Quick Facts
Target Age: 13&O Commitment 6x pool sessions per week (2x 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

Senior Atlantic

Registration Requirements
8 times per week
390.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: October 1, 2026
Ending: June 30, 2027
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Age Group : Senior Atlantic

Senior Atlantic Group – Performance Stream

The SWAT Senior Atlantic Group is the first stage of our Performance Stream, which is the “Train to Train” stage of our team. Geared toward advanced athletes who have shown the desire and commitment to have swimming be their focus sport. Swimmers will be pushed to reach their highest level of swimming potential through intensive training programs. This practice group is structured to allow all swimmers the opportunity to strive for East Coast Championship contention. Swimmers model our first three team values “Team Pride”, “Integrity” and “Dedication” in all they do, both in and out of the pool.

Quick Facts
Target Age:14&O Swimmers
Commitment: 7x pool sessions per week (3x land training)
SWAT Values: Leadership, Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Commit to Whatever It Takes, Be Your Best Everyday
Pre-Assessment: Nova Scotia AAA qualified, East Coast Championship Consideration
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group &/or East Coast Level Meets.

**Coach Discretion or Nationally Qualified Athletes

Senior National

Registration Requirements

Age Group : Senior National

Senior Performance Group – Performance Stream

The SWAT Senior National Group is the final stage of our Performance Steam. Swimmers at this level have 100% committed to the sport of swimming and are performing on the National Stage. Swimmers will be exposed to elite level training and coaches and be provided with the skills and tools to be contenders on the national scene. This practice group is structured with increased water and land training to create top level athletes. Athletes in the Senior National Group are expected to intrinsically model our four team values “Team Pride”, “Integrity”, Dedication” and “Leadership” as they are the foremost leaders of our team.

Quick Facts
Target Age: 14&O Swimmers
Commitment: 8x pool sessions per week (3x land training)
SWAT Values: Leadership, Dedication, Integrity, Team Pride
SWAT Theme: Commit to Whatever It Takes, Be Your Best Everyday
Pre-Assessment: Nova Scotia Next Gen Identification
Swim Meets: This group attends Age Group &/or National Level Meets.

**Coach Discretion or Nationally Qualified Athletes

Spring Training University Swimmers - Meets

Age Group : Spring Training University Swimmers - Meets

This group is reserved for University swimmers looking to return to SWAT and compete under the banner of their home University. Approval by Head Coach Matt Pedersen is required prior to registration.

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