LEARN TO TRAIN/FUNDAMENTALS

Our Pre-Competitive program looks to provide an enjoyable, challenging and progressive experience for any athlete interested in the sport of competitive swimming or the fitness benefits that our sport can provide.

NEW FOR THE 2011-2012 SEASON

F.I.T: ***CURRENTLY FULL - WAIT LIST STARTED***

The F.I.T Program is for athletes 11-15 who are looking to further stroke development, to stay fit, and/or to get an introduction to competitive swimming. This group is also ideal for those looking to cross train and improve fitness for other sports. As well as water workouts, F.I.T will have dry land options set out by the coaching staff.

Equipment Requirements:
Fins, Cap, Goggles, Dry land Equipment (shoes, shorts and t-shirt)

Training Sessions:
2 Water / 1 Dryland per week

LIGHTNING: ***CURRENTLY FULL - WAIT LIST STARTED***

This group focuses on the swimming basics in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. This first experience with competitive swimming will emphasize learning proper technique in freestyle and backstroke with the introduction of breaststroke. Swimmers will also work on improving endurance. Group members are allowed one competitive option throughout the season at any regionally sanctioned event. Please note that athletes will be entered as exhibition for the meet they have chosen

Equipment requirements:
Cap, Goggles, Appropriate bathing suit, fins

Training Sessions:
2 Water per week

SPARKS:

The Sparks group is an introduction to swimming program for children 5 to 7 years old. Athletes in this group will be introduced to the basic elements of competitive swimming with a focus on teaching the four competitive strokes in an encouraging environment geared towards fun.

Equipment Requirements:
None

Training Sessions:
2 Water per week

Fees:

Group	Annual Fees	Swim Ontario Registration Fee	Total Fees
F.I.T.	$1032	$60 - Your First Session each Year	$1092
Lightning	$660	$60 - Your First Session each Year	$720
Sparks	$499	$60 - Your First Session each Year	$559

3 Payment Option

	Sept 13, 2011	Jan 9, 2012	Apr 9, 2012
F.I.T.	$404 (includes $60)	$344	$344
Lightning	$280 (includes $60)	$220	$220
Sparks	$226.33 (includes $60)	$166.33	$166.34

PRE-COMPETITIVE POOL SCHEDULE

**DUE TO HIGH DEMAND ADDITIONAL CLASSES MAY BE ADDED**
**CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LESS THAN 50% REGISTRATION**

GROUP	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
F.I.T. (2 SESSIONS) 3 HOURS		5:30-7:00PM INCLUDES DRYLAND		5:30-7:00PM INCLUDES DRYLAND	6:00-7:00PM	NO PROGRAMS
LIGHTNING (2 X 60 MIN SESSIONS)	5:00-6:00PM (M/W)	6:00-7:00PM 6:30-7:30PM	5:00-6:00PM (M/W) 6:00-7:00PM (W/F)	6:00-7:00PM 6:30-7:30PM	6:00-7:00PM (W/F)	NO PROGRAMS
SPARKS (2 X 30 MIN SESSIONS)	5:00-7:00PM 30 MIN CLASSES MON/WED	5:00-7:00PM 30 MIN CLASSES	5:00-7:00PM 30 MIN CLASSES MON/WED 5:00-7:00PM WED/FRI	5:00-7:00PM 30 MIN CLASSES	30 MIN CLASSES WED/FRI 5:00-7:00PM WED/FRI	NO PROGRAMS

**NOTE: CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY - WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE THE CLASS YOU WANT STILL HAS ROOM.  THE CLUB ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE CONTACTED FOR MORE DETAILS.  PLEASE SEE THE SWIM ASSESSMENT PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO BOOK A SWIM ASSESSMENT.**

Attendance/Practice Expectations

How often a swimmer attends practice depends on age and the training group. These guidelines are set to promote optimal progress for each individual. Too much or too little practice time will limit results.

1. Always be present at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of practice in order to start on time and use the allotted time.

2. Plan to stay the entire practice. The last part of practice is very often the most important and reminders and announcements are made at this time.

3. All equipment should be brought to the deck for each practice. See the equipment information for each group.

Pre-Competitive Sessions
**Please note that there are no make-up classes for the following cancellations**

SESSION 1 (12 WEEK SESSION)	SESSION 2 (12 WEEK SESSION)	SESSION 3 (12 WEEK SESSION)
START - Monday, Sept 26, 2011 END - Friday, Dec 16, 2011	START - Monday, Jan 9, 2012 END - Friday, Mar 30, 2012	START - Monday, Apr 9, 2012 END - Friday, Jun 29, 2012
NO SESSIONS ON: Monday, Oct 10th (Thanksgiving)	NO SESSIONS ON: Dec 17, 2011 - Jan 8, 2012 (Christmas) Monday, Feb 20th (Family Day) Mon, Mar 12th to Sat, Mar 17th (March Break)	NO SESSIONS ON: Friday, Apr 6th (Good Friday) Monday, Apr 9th (Easter Monday) Monday, May 21st (Victoria Day)

Pre-Competitive Mini Meet Schedule

DATE	MEET	LOCATION	DETAILS
WED, DEC 14, 2011	THUNDERBOLTS CLUB NIGHT 1	COMPLEX	PRE-COMP GROUPS
WED, MAR 28, 2012	THUNDERBOLTS CLUB NIGHT 2	COMPLEX	PRE-COMP GROUPS
WED, JUN 28, 2012	THUNDERBOLTS CLUB NIGHT 3	COMPLEX	PRE-COMP GROUPS

THUNDERBOLT MINI MEETS ARE HELD TO CELEBRATE THE END OF EACH SESSION. ATHLETES COME TOGETHER WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PRE-COMPETITIVE PROGRAM IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT TO CELEBRATE THEIR IMPROVEMENT OVER THE COURSE OF EACH SESSION. PLEASE NOTE THE DATES ARE APPROX - PLEASE CHECK THE EVENTS CALENDAR IN THE MEMBERS SIDE OF WEBSITE TO ENSURE ACCURACY.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.