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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.
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