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Rapids Swim
School
Description of Swim
Groups
Level 1 (Section A, B, C, or
D)
Maximum 4 per
group
This program is the
first step in the development of a young swimmer. Basic skills
including body and water movement, floating, breath control, and
front and back swimming will be taught. Skills taught in this
level will ensure a strong foundation in the skills needed to
develop freestyle and backstroke.
There are 4
different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and
times.
Please note your
child may be asked to participate in approximately 4 Mini Meets
throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
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Minimum age 5 (unless approved by
coach), maximum age 10
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Red Cross Swim Kids 2 completed (or
assessed by coach)
Equipment
Required: Rapids (blue)
bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if
worn.
Level 2 (Section A, B, C, or
D)
Maximum 5 per
group
This program is the
second step in the development of a young swimmer. The
development of proper kicking mechanics, breath control, and deep
water activities are continued. Butterfly kick, full
backstroke and full freestyle are introduced. Endurance is
built through kick sets and full stroke swim
sets.
There are 4
different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and
times.
Please note your
child may be asked to participate in approximately 6 Mini Meets
throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
·
Minimum age 5 (unless approved by
coach), maximum age 10
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Successful completion of level 1 or a
comparable program
Equipment
Required: Rapids (blue)
bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if
worn
Level 3 (Section A,
B)
Maximum 8 per
group
This program is the
third step in the development of a young swimmer. The
development of full stroke freestyle and backstroke is
continued. Progression skills are taught in the development of
butterfly and breaststroke is introduced. Proper freestyle and
backstroke turn skills are established and development of proper
diving techniques continues.
There are 2
different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and
times.
Please note your
child may be asked to participate in approximately 6 Mini Meets
throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
·
Minimum age 5 (unless approved by
coach), maximum age 10
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Successful completion of level 2 or a
comparable program
Equipment
Required: Rapids (blue)
bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, Water
bottle
Level 4 (Section A,
B)
Maximum 8 per
group
This program is the
fourth step in the development of a young swimmer. Full stroke
freestyle, backstroke and butterfly skills are practiced and
refined. Breaststroke skills are further
developed. Proper starting, diving and turning techniques are
emphasized. Endurance is further developed through an increase
in endurance swim and kick sets.
There are 2
different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and
times.
Please note your
child may be asked to participate in approximately 6 Mini Meets
throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
·
Minimum age 5 (unless approved by
coach), maximum age 10
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Successful completion of level 3 or a
comparable program
Equipment
Required: Rapids (blue)
bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, Water
bottle
Level 5 (Section A,
B)
Maximum 8 per
group
This program is the
fifth step in the development of a young swimmer. Butterfly,
Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle strokes are
refined. Proper starts, turns and dives are further
developed. Skills taught in this level are aimed at the
development of a legal IM (individual medley).
There are 2
different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and
times.
Please note your
child may be asked to participate in approximately 6 Mini Meets
throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
·
Minimum age 5 (unless approved by
coach), maximum age 10
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Successful completion of level 4 or a
comparable program
Equipment
Required: Rapids (blue)
bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, Water
bottle
TRAINING
SCHEDULE(All sessions are
at Minoru Aquatic Centre)
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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Monthly
cost
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1A
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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$89.00
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1B
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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$89.00
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1C
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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$68.00
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1D
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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$68.00
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2A
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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$89.00
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2B
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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$89.00
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2C
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5:30-6:00
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5:30-6:00
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$68.00
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2D
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6:00-6:30
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6:00-6:30
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$68.00
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3A
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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$115.00
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3B
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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$115.00
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4A
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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$115.00
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4B
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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5:30-6:30
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$115.00
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5A
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5:15-6:30
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5:15-6:30
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5:15-6:30
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$125.00
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5B
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5:15-6:30
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5:15-6:30
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5:15-6:30
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$125.00
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Rapids Swim School
Graduates
After a swimmer progresses through the Swim
School levels he/she will be encouraged to join the club’s
Age Group Development, Regional Development or Youth Fitness
programs as appropriate.
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