Overview:

Olympic Way Black is the fourth level of programming our swim club. Here swimmers are able to swim the three of the four competitive swim strokes well for short distances, progressing to longer distances. The main focus in this level is improving athlete's ability to swim the four competitive strokes as well as advance their fitness level. These swimmers also continue to refine the competitive starts and turns for each of the four strokes. The concept of training is advanced upon from the concepts taught at the OW White level.

Our objective for the swimmers in this group is to continue the FUN aspect in every practice session started at the grassroots level. We also advance each swimmer's stroke technique, swimming speed, and overall fitness.

Pre-requisites:
Aquaquest 10 to 12
Swimkids 9-10
I Can Swim Stage 3
Completion of Olympic Way White program
Minimum age 8 to maximum of 10

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:
1. Attend all practices.
2. Attend as many of the stroke camps, Novice or other meets, and social events as possible. There is usually 1 Stroke Camp and 1 meet every 4-5 weeks.
3. Have Fun!
4. Aim for Lower Mainland Regional and LMR Champs time standards.

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Practise: Swimsuit (boys – jammers or briefs, no shorts), goggles, cap (especially girls with long hair), flippers, pullbuoy, athletic shoes and clothes for dryland.
Competition: Hyack Team Suit, Hyack Team Tshirt, Hyack Cap, Team ‘Hoodie’ or Sweatsuit encouraged.

Parents’ Commitment:
1. Arrange to have your swimmer attend all practices and as many of the other offered camps and events as possible.
2. Contact your coach to let them know if your swimmer may miss a practice or event. If possible, an alternate practise may be available.
3. Stay informed by reading and responding to: Notices sent home, emails, website, bulletin board, and as always talking with your child’s coach.
4. Parent Participation Program continues. Assist with timing at mini-meets, get involved with other events through the year.

Practise Info:
3 x 1 ¼ or 1 ½ hour sessions per week (15-30 minutes dryland, 60 minutes in water)
There are ‘twin’ groups operating at each pool, each with a couple of different session day and time options by age. Special camps, meets, and social events are offered which will see the groups combine at one pool or the other.

* ALL swimmers: September schedule is modified at Eagle Ridge pool and Chimo to start the year, to early October, when CCAC and CGP re-opens following yearly maintenance. Check www.hyack.com as September approaches for these modifications.