Group Descriptions - Competitive
W1 (7 - 10 years old)
This is our entry competitive level. Swimmers will have graduated out Jr. Goldfins Program and be introduced to competition and racing experiences.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 8-10 who are performing beyond the Jr. Goldfins program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: Introduction of longer races, build positive relationships with teammates, advance all 4 strokes, to see the value of hard and consistent work.
Mental Skills: "Just do it", go and give it your best shot.
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W2 (10 - 11 years old)
This is our entry competitive level. Swimmers will have graduated out Jr. Goldfins Program and be introduced to competition and racing experiences.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 8-10 who are performing beyond the Jr. Goldfins program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: introduction of longer races, build positive relationships with teammates, advance all 4 strokes, to see the value of hard and consistent work.
Mental Skills: "Just do it", go and give it your best shot.
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W3 (9 - 11 years old)
This is our third competitive level. Swimmers will start looking to qualify for Jr. Provincials and for Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 9-11 who are performing beyond the White 2 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: introduce longer swims in training, to become a role model through action, to test skills under load, to set and be part of attaining group/TEAM goals.
Mental Skills: setting technical goals for each practice and race.
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B1 (10 - 12 years old)
This is our fourth competitive level. Swimmers will start to attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and out of province competitions.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 10-12 who are performing beyond the White 3 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to become an "all round swimmers", to race long distance and Individual Medley, learn the process of training towards a peak meet, to communicate with your coach.
Mental Skills: Goal setting progressively from meet to meet (self-reflection).
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B2 (12 - 14 years old)
This is our fifth competitive level. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and out of province competitions.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 12-14 who are performing beyond the Blue 12 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to race all events, to improve distance swims in training, to build a positive view of self, introduction to leadership opportunities.
Mental Skills: Seasonal goal setting (short term)
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B3 (15 - 18 years old)
This is our first high school competitive level, allowing for swimmers to choose 5x/week or 7x/week depending on outside of swimming activity levels. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and out of province meets.
B18(a) is swimming 5x/week
B18(b) is swimming 7x/week
Target Group: Swimmers aged 15-18 who are performing beyond the Blue 14 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: continued improvement in training and competition, convert to a best stroke/race, to allow for outside of swimming activities, have in season and peak season expectations.
Mental Skills: Creating an "Ideal" Performance State.
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G1 (10 - 12 years old)
This is our fourth competitive level. Swimmers will start to attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships and out of province competitions.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 10-12 who are performing beyond the Blue 12 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to become an "all round swimmers", to race long distance and Individual Medley, learn the process of training towards a peak meet, to communicate with your coach.
Mental Skills: Goal setting progressively from meet to meet (self-reflection).
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G2 (12 - 14 years old)
This is our sixth competitive level. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships, out of province competitions and look to qualify for national level meets.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 12-14 who are performing beyond the Blue 14 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to develop an athletes lifestyle (sleep/nutrition), to lead through example, to communicate with the coach, to have in season and peak season meet expectations.
Mental Skills: Creating an "Ideal" Performance State.
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G3 Sprint (14 - 16 years old)
This is our second high school competitive level. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships, out of province competitions and look to qualify for national level meets.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 14-16 who are performing beyond the Gold 14/Blue 18 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to enhance an athletes lifestyle (sleep/nutrition), to lead through example at competitions, sprint training introduced at this stage, to have in season and peak season meet expectations.
Mental Skills: Getting to an "Ideal" Performance State at big meets.
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G3 National (16 & Over)
G3 Provincial (16 & Over)
This is our third high school competitive level. Swimmers will attend 3-4 day invitationals in addition to attending Jr. Provincials, Manitoba/Saskatchewan Championships, out of province competitions and national level meets.
Target Group: Swimmers aged 16+ , who are performing beyond the Gold 16 program in competition and in practice.
Outcome Goals: to introduce specialization, to use in season meets as benchmark testing, development of sprint training at coaches discretion, be ready for and have a desire for varsity swimming.
Mental Skills: Performance on demand
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Varsity (18 & Over)
A program for Goldfins members swimming outside of Saskatoon and attending University. Swimmers will be able to participate in training during holidays and will be supported with a training group May-July.
$300 non-refundable registration fee due September 15
- includes administration fees
- includes training during holiday breaks
$345/4-week block
- no pro-rating
- 30-day withdrawal policy
- does not include Dryland training with CSS
Available training blocks for 2025:
- April 28 - May 24
- May 26 - June 21
- June 23 - July 19
- July 21 - August 16
Auto enrolment for April 28 unless notice received by April 1, 2025.
Swimfit (12 - 20 years old)
The Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club is now offering a swim fitness group designed for those swimmers looking for less commitment than our other competitive options while still training with a qualified professional coach in a community of committed and inclusive athletes. Swimmers that will benefit from this program and current and past Goldfins swimmers, lifeguards looking to improve their swimming skills and/or athletes from the other aquatic sports looking to improve their fitness (ie: artistic swimming and or water polo). Swimmers looking to stay in the water through the winter are welcome to join Goldfins SwimFit!
Outcome Goals
To foster a love of swimming and help athlete transition from competitive swimming into being fit for life. For new members, the outcome will be to grow a love of swimming in a positive manner that will give them a sport for life.
Who
- Current and former Goldfins swimmers 13 & over.
- Aquatic athletes looking for endurance and speed training (artistic swimming, water polo)
- Lifeguards or anyone looking to improve their swimming to become a lifeguard
- Triathletes
Schedule (all swims at the Shaw Centre)
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
Fees
2x/week: $156.00
3x/week: $234.00
4x/week: $312.00
As of 12/21/2024 8:40:16 AM Canada Central Standard Time