| Competitive Age Group
The PCS age-group competitive program incorporates
a series of transitions outlined on our programs
page. Swimmers move through these groups by a combination of
time standard requirements, commitment, age and maturity. Groups
are also dynamically defined by continuous attention to group size and
skills distribution, so that all swimmers and groups receive optimal coaching
attention. Group assignment is accomplished on an individual basis,
and swimmers move through groups at their own pace.
Competitive swimming is introduced in Lightning
Fast developmental programs. We offer informal,
in-house time trials (Race Days) to familiarize new swimmers with competition
protocol and procedures. Swimmers then proceed to our competitive
groups.
Competitive training begins in D-group. D-group
generally swim three to four times a week, and competes primarily on Vancouver
Island in time trials, all-level and regional meets. These meets
are informal, often small, and introduce athletes to the competitive circuit.
C-group swimmers work toward AAA time standard goals, and swim
between four and seven times a week. They still swim in Vancouver Island all-level
and regional meets, and begin to attend Invitational meets as well, some
on the BC Mainland. B-groupers comprise primarily Provincial
and Club National swimmers. They swim between six and nine times
a week, and compete at Regional, Invitational and Provincial level meets,
sometimes outside British Columbia. A-group swimmers train
seven to ten times a week. A-group represents our highest level
of training, with Youth National, Senior National and International swimmers
competing at Provincial, National and International meets, both out-of-province
and out-of-country.
Swimming is a sport that requires dedication and
perseverance. Along the way, our athletes achieve the satisfaction
and enjoyment that come from meeting the challenges of personally-defined,
difficult and rewarding long-term goals. In consequence, we believe
that our swimmers learn important life skills at the pool, in addition
to learning how to swim fast. For more information on competitive
age-group swimming, contact Pacific Coast Swimming at 250.727.9243
or email our head coach. |
