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Program About Us | History | Philosophy | Executive | Patriots Rant The club is structured with a 5 Level Competitive Program. This structure is to allow for the development of athletes as they progress through the sport of competitive swimming. Each level requires an increase in commitment level from both the swimmer and the parents. White Squad White Squad is the Patriots introduction into competitive swimming. It is aimed at the young, inexperienced swimmer and places emphasis on the development of competitive swimming skills. Fun and enjoyment in the water is a vital part of this program. Competitions (Junior Swim Circuit) are generally local, are held every 4 weeks and have some opportunity to travel. The White Squad swims three times per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 90 minutes (4:00 to 5:30 pm) at the Glenmore Pool. Grey Squad Grey Squad is the Patriots second level of competitive swimming. It is aimed at the more advanced young competitive swimmer. Emphasis at this level is still placed on the development of the competitive skills and enjoyment of the sport. Competitions are held approximately every four weeks with local meets and meets around the Province. The Grey Squad swims 4 times per week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for 90 minutes (4:00 to 5:30 pm) at the Glenmore Pool, and Friday, for 90 minutes (4:00 to 5:30) at Mount Royal College Black Squad Black Squad is the Patriots advanced age group program aimed at swimmers 11 to13 years old. The emphasis in this squad is geared toward the competitive aspect of the sport with weight placed on the achievement of provincial qualifying times. Life skills such as time management, mental relaxation and visualization are introduced at this level. Meets at this level are every 3-4 weeks with opportunities to travel throughout Western Canada. The Black Squad swims five times per week, Monday to Saturday for 90 minutes per session. Red Squad The Red Squad is the Patriots first introduction to "senior" level training. At this level the training becomes more intense while still maintaining a large emphasis on the continued development of the swimming and life skills. Formal dryland training is introduced at this level. The Red Squad swims 6 times per week for 90 to 120 minutes per session. Silver Squad The Silver Squad is the Patriots’ elite training program. At this level the emphasis is placed on performance and the attainment of Youth and National qualifying times. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of both the physical and life skills necessary to compete at an elite level and understanding the process of training. The Silver Squad train 7 to 8 times per week for 90 to 120 minutes per session. |