Overview: This program features our entry level groups. The main focus in these levels is to introduce the swimmer to the four competitive swimming strokes as well as the various rules on how to swim each stroke properly. The participants in this group also learn to perform proper turns and dives for each of the strokes.

Grassroots 1 is a program designed specifically for new swimmers who are able to swim one length without assistance.

Grassroots 2 is for swimmers capable of completing to multiple lengths. Our objective for the swimmers in these groups is ensure they learn about the basics swimming while HAVING FUN. The coach to swimmer ratio is at the optimum level to maximize the learning environment.

Pre-requisites:
Aquaquest 5 to 6, Swimkids 4-5
I Can Swim – Stage 1
minimum age 5 to maximum of 9

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:
1. Attend all practices.
2. Attend as many of the stroke camps, Swim with the Stars, Micro and Mini-meets, and social events as possible.
3. Have Fun!

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 practice with a different option of the same level may be available on occasion.
3. Stay informed by reading and responding to: Notices sent home, emails, website, bulletin board, and as always talking with your child’s coach.

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Practise: Swimsuit (boys – jammers or briefs recommended), goggles, cap (especially girls with long hair).
Competition: Hyack Team Suit reccomended, Hyack Team Tshirt, Hyack Cap

Practise Info:
2 x 1.0 hour sessions per week which include 15 minutes of dryland exercises and 45 minutes of water time. There are ‘twin’ groups operating at each pool, each with a number of different session day and time options. Special camps, meets, and social events are offered which will see the groups combine at one pool or the other.

2008-09 Schedule Options:

    Grassroots 1                                                                                 Grassroots 2

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