An Introduction to swimming for the eager participant. Each child is assessed and put into the appropriate levels for their learning enjoyment. A very progressive, upbeat, learning environment for young swimmers. Ages 5 to 12. Sessions are 7 weeks in length. One or Two practices per week 1 hour each.
An introduction to competitive swimming. This program is geared to 6-12 year old participants with a desire to develop all four Olympic swimming strokes. The atmosphere is very fun and upbeat. 2 practices per week, 10 weeks per session.
The goals of the Novice program are to provide a steady interest in the sport of swimming while having fun. The program focuses on teaching stroke technique, starts and turns.
Non-competitive or Precompetitive options are available. This program is for swimmers 12 years of age or under.
Non-competitive swimmers swim do not attend swim meets. Pre-competitive Novice swimmers can attend approximately 4 meets during the season Attend as many practices as you wish.
This program has an emphasis on stroke technique, starts and turns. The goals are to provide a steady interest in the sport of swimming while having fun!
| HURON HURRICANES AQUATIC CLUB - NOVICE | |||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Vanastra Rec Centre | Goderich YMCA | Vanastra Rec Centre | Goderich YMCA |
This program is for competitive swimmers who are building towards regional and provincial level standards. There will be opportunities to attend swim meets throughout the season. Swimmers attend 2 to 4 pool sessions and dryland each week.
Swimmers in this group can be from age 12 and up and will be working towards regional times.
Progressively goal oriented towards provincial standards with increasing levels of commitment. Competitive swim programs include competing at swim meets throughout the year.
Dryland training (Thursday at YMCA)
| HURON HURRICANES AQUATIC CLUB - ADVANCED | |||
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | 5:00pm - 6:30pm | 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Vanastra Rec Centre | Goderich YMCA | Vanastra Rec Centre | Goderich YMCA |
Training is available for adults in either instructional or self-directed program with the option to be competitive. Also, a non-formalized program option is available for anyone interested in receiving instruction on technique and training routines. Appropriate pool times and lane assignments to be discussed with coaching staff.