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Island Swimming’s age group program is one of the best in BC and we have the results to prove it. Our team has won several Vancouver Island Championships as well as BC Provincial Championships and has ranked in the top 10 at National events. Our age group program places swimmers in training groups that are appropriate for their age to ensure they are happy, healthy and continue to enjoy the sport for many years ahead.
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10 & Under Age Group - Dynamo (FUNdamentals) |
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Swimmers move into Dynamo Entry after graduating from Olympic Way. When they are ready for a little more challenge, they advance to the Dynamo Group. Dynamo swimmers are learning the FUNdamentails of swimming and are encouraged to compete at Regional swim meets. This dynamic program is available at five separate pools in the Greater Victoria Area. Crystal Pool, Esquimalt Rec Centre, Juan de Fuca Pool, Saanich Commonwealth Pool and the Seaparc Pool in Sooke.
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12 & Under Age Group - Crush (Learn to train) |
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The Crush group consists of the top 12 & under swimmers who are learning to train, perfecting stroke technique and how to race. Crush is the beginning of the high performance development program. They compete in Regional and Provincial level meets. Recent graduates of Dynamo start off in Crush entry before making the full transition to Crush. Crush practices 5 days a week at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool. |
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14 & Under Age Group - TAG (Train to train) |
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The Top Age Group (TAG) continues with the high performance development of the swimmer. Swimmers will focus more on increased endurance training to prepare for the national level of competition. This group competes at Regional, Provincial and Age Group National level meets. TAG practices 6 days a week at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool. |
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15 & Over Age Group - National (Train to compete, Compete to win) |
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The National group is divided into two squads - National Blue (Train to compete) and National Green (Compete to win). Swimmers are placed in groups according to age, training and performance level. High performance swimmers in the National Green group have the opportunity to train with the Victoria Academy of Swimming to help take them to the next level. The National group practices 6 days a week at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool. |
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