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Competitive: Performance

Bronze Squad

4 times per week
208.00 / month

or

1,664.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 15, 2025
Ending: June 12, 2026
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Competitive: Performance : Bronze Squad

Bronze Squad - 4 workouts per week

Ages: 12 & Under. Note: Ages are only a guide. Register based on best fit for skill level.

Requirement to enter: 100 Free, 100 Back, 50 Breast, 25 Fly

Minimum attendance: 80% monthly

Bronze is the entry point into SDSC’s Performance Stream, where committed athletes begin training with the mindset, expectations, and intensity of high-performance swimming. This group is designed for swimmers who have built a strong technical foundation and are ready for the next level of challenge, consistency, and competitive opportunity.

Training in Bronze emphasizes refinement of stroke mechanics, race skills (starts, turns, pacing), and the development of advanced habits in and out of the pool. Athletes are coached to think and train like racers, learning how to show up with focus, push their limits with discipline, and support one another as high-performing teammates.

Swimmers in Bronze compete approximately every six weeks in both local meets and invitational events locally and across the Maritime provinces, gaining valuable racing experience in a variety of environments. These opportunities help build resilience, confidence, and a love of rising to the occasion.

Bronze is more than just a stepping stone, it’s the moment athletes shift from learning how to swim to learning how to compete. It sets the tone for their path forward in the Performance Stream and prepares them for the demands of advanced training and higher levels of competition.

Athletes in our Development Stream who demonstrate consistent effort, commitment, and growth may progress into Bronze when ready, a clear and celebrated milestone in their competitive journey.

Silver Squad

6 times per week
269.25 / month

or

2,154.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 15, 2025
Ending: June 12, 2026
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Competitive: Performance : Silver Squad

Silver - 6 workouts per week

Ages: 12 & under. Note: Ages are only a guide. Register based on best fit for skill level.

Requirement to enter: 200 m Freestyle, 100 m Backstroke, 100 m Breaststroke, 50 m Butterfly

Minimum attendance: 80% monthly

The Silver Squad represents the advanced stage in SDSC’s Performance Stream for swimmers preparing to move into the highest levels of competitive swimming. This squad offers a challenging, high-performance environment that pushes athletes both physically and mentally, while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence and personal growth.

Training is structured and demanding, centered on refining stroke efficiency, honing race strategies, and building both aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Mental skills training is a key part of the program, introducing tools for goal setting, performance focus, emotional regulation, and developing a resilient, winning mindset.

Swimmers in Silver are expected to take ownership of their development, fully embrace the training process, and contribute positively to the team culture. Competitions typically occur every four to six weeks, with opportunities to race locally, provincially and across Canada.

At this level, athletes aim to reach important milestones such as qualifying for Championship level meets and preparing for the transition to SDSC’s top competitive squad. Silver Squad is a prestigious step that recognizes dedication, skill, and readiness for elite competition.

Gold Squad

7 times per week
280.50 / month

or

2,244.00 / session

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 15, 2025
Ending: June 12, 2026
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Competitive: Performance : Gold Squad

Gold Squad - 7 workouts per week

Ages: 13 & Over. Note: Ages are only a guide. Register based on best fit for skill level.

Requirement to enter: 400 m Freestyle, 200 m Backstroke, 200 m Breaststroke, 100 m Butterfly

Minimum attendance: 80% monthly

The Gold Squad is SDSC’s premier training program and the highest stage in our competitive pathway. Athletes in this squad are committed to pursuing excellence in every aspect of their development, both in and out of the pool. The focus is on high performance, achieving Provincial and National-level standards, preparing for varsity opportunities, and building the foundation for long-term success in sport and life.

Training in Gold is intense and purposeful, with emphasis on advanced physical conditioning, race preparation, and technical precision. Athletes work closely with coaches to refine the small details that make a big difference at the elite level, from stroke mechanics and race strategy to recovery, nutrition, and competition readiness.

Mental performance training becomes increasingly personalized at this stage, equipping swimmers with tools for focus, self-awareness, goal setting, emotional regulation, and thriving under pressure.

As SDSC’s senior performance athletes, Gold Squad members are expected to lead by example. They model the values of work ethic, discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship every day — in training, at competitions, and within the broader club community. These athletes play a critical role in shaping team culture, inspiring their peers, and mentoring younger swimmers through their actions, attitude, and presence on deck.

Gold Squad isn’t just about results, it’s about setting the standard.

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