Age Range - Age 13+
Pool Time - 12-14-hrs/Week (May vary depending on training cycle)
Dryland Time - 2-3 session/week Schedule
Monthly Athlete Development Sessions- Required
Required Equipment: Fins, Snorkel, Flutter Board, Paddles, Pull Buoy
Swimmers in this group compete at the highest provincial level competition in multiple events and meet the training standards of the group. Athletes in this group have chosen swimming as their primary sport. Athletes in this group have set goals and aspirations of gaining more qualifying swims or qualifying for higher level competitions. (Beyond the Provincial Level)
Atlantic Criteria
The following criteria will be considered:
ATLANTIC
Swimmers will be invited to join the Atlantic training squad at the discretion of the Head Coach. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate key indicators that will help swimmers be successful at this level of swimming. Key indicators include, but are not limited to:
➢ Athletes who have chosen swimming as their main sport/activity.
➢ Minimum East Coast Standard Qualified or has trained at AAA level for a minimum of one season.
➢ Who is working towards adding more qualifying times
➢ Who are working towards swimming at University post High School Graduation
Additional Considerations
➢ Must be within the recommended age range.
➢ Adheres to club values of positivity, respect, excellence
➢ Accepts the role of a leader and ambassador of the Truro Centurions Swim Club
➢ High level of work ethic/effort (practice performance/coachability).
➢ High level of commitment to the training program/competition schedule.
*Please note that achieving a time standard time does not guarantee the Senior training squad. The Head Coach will always assess if the swimmer upholds a high level of work ethic and commitment before determining their squad placement.
