Hanover Swim Club

Provincial – 4‑Day Option
High‑Performance Stream

The Provincial Training groups form the core of our high‑performance development pathway and are designed for swimmers working toward or progressing beyond Ontario Age Group (OAG) qualifying standards. The 4‑Day Option is ideal for swimmers showing reliable attendance, a strong work ethic, and commitment to training with intent while building toward Provincial‑level performance.

Swimmers are selected by coach evaluation, which considers:

• Time standards

• Work ethic

• Attitude

• Attendance

A Swimmer & Parent Agreement and completion of the Parent Respect in Sport module are required before joining.

Training in this group emphasizes:

• Structured aerobic endurance sets

• Kick endurance and stroke-specific training

• IM skill development

• Speed work and race execution practice

• Goal setting, meet warm‑ups, and logging to promote personal accountability

Training Load: 4 sessions/week (~7 hrs total)
Dryland: ~0.5 hrs/week (movement prep, core, and activation) Schedule TBD – optional additional dryland may be available at extra cost
Schedule:

• Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm

• Thursdays: 8:15–9:15 pm

• Fridays: 4:15–5:45 pm

• Saturdays: 7:00–9:00 am

Season: September – End of June

Group Goals:
By the end of the season, swimmers will:

• Progress toward consistent Provincial‑level standards

• Contribute to relays with strong team commitment

• Improve race execution and technical skills under training load

• Demonstrate maturity in training, including consistent logging, goal setting, and meet preparation

• Show readiness for increased volume and intensity in the 5‑Day Provincial Option or National Development

Competition Opportunities: 7–10 sanctioned meets per season – swimmers are expected to attend most of them

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 3 – Learn to Train, progressing toward Stage 4 – Train to Train.

Provincial – 5‑Day Option
High‑Performance Stream

The Provincial Training groups form the core of our high‑performance development pathway and are designed for swimmers working toward or progressing beyond Ontario Age Group (OAG) qualifying standards. The 5‑Day Option is ideal for athletes ready for increased training volume, advanced technical refinement, and consistent preparation for Provincial and higher‑level competition.

Swimmers are selected by coach evaluation, which considers:

• Time standards

• Work ethic

• Attitude

• Attendance

A Swimmer & Parent Agreement and completion of the Parent Respect in Sport module are required before joining.

Training in this group emphasizes:

• Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning with maintained technique under load

• Stroke specialization and IM training

• Pace skills (descend, build, race‑pace 50s) and race strategy execution

• Strength and mobility development through dryland training

• Advanced meet preparation, including warm‑up routines, race planning, and post‑race evaluation

• Athlete self‑management skills: logging, goal setting, and feedback integration

Training Load: 5 sessions/week (~9 hrs total)
Dryland: ~0.5 hrs/week (movement prep, core, and activation) Schedule TBD – optional additional dryland may be available at extra cost

Schedule Options:

• Option 1 – Morning Hanover:

  • Mondays (Hanover): 8:00–9:15 pm

  • Tuesdays (Hanover): 6:30–8:30 pm

  • Thursdays (Hanover): 6:00–8:00 am

  • Fridays (Hanover): 4:15–5:45 pm

  • Saturdays (Hanover): 7:00–9:00 am

• Option 2 – Wingham Evening:

  • Mondays (Wingham): 6:00–8:00 pm

  • Tuesdays (Hanover): 6:30–8:30 pm

  • Thursdays (Hanover): 8:00–9:15 pm

  • Fridays (Hanover): 4:15–5:45 pm

  • Saturdays (Hanover): 7:00–9:00 am

Season: September – End of June

Group Goals:
By the end of the season, swimmers will:

• Achieve or progress toward OAG standards and improve event rankings

• Show consistency in training, attendance, and meet performance

• Build race confidence and execution skills under championship conditions

• Demonstrate maturity in goal setting, logging, and race preparation routines

• Be prepared for a possible transition to National Development

Competition Opportunities: 7–10 sanctioned meets per season – swimmers are expected to attend most of them

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 3 – Learn to Train, progressing toward Stage 4 – Train to Train.