Program Information
HUMA's Performance Program is for competitive swimmers aged 8 and up. There are five training squads which are structured to recognize progression in age and ability. Each squad has a specific training program designed for the needs of its swimmers.
The Program Focus:
- developing and refining proper competitive swimming stroke techniques, starts and turns
- establishing and maintaining a high level of fitness
- improving strength, balance, coordination and general motor skills
- teaching and internalizing goal-oriented achievements through discipline, perseverance and dedication
- promoting teamwork and leadership skills
Swim Meets Expectations:
Competitions are usually held every Saturday, from the end of May to the Provincial Championships in mid-August, excluding most long weekends. Swim meets are great events for team bonding, socialization and making new friends.
- Swimmers are strongly encouraged to attend at least four (4) meets per season
- Competition is an important component in a swimmer's development
- The HUMA Invitational Meet and Regionals are excellent meets to attend
- Swimmers are expected to stay for the entire duration of a swim meet
- Qualifying times are not required to attend seasonal meets
- Qualifying is required to attend Provincials, based on results at Regionals
- Failure to attend meets may affect an athlete's registration in the following season
Training Schedule and Location:
- Throughout the season swimmers train in the West Pool, Van Vliet Centre, University of Alberta.
- Training times will be determined after the two-week assessment period is completed and swimmers are assigned to their squads.
- See the Tentative Schedule for more information.
Eligibility:
- Swimmer must be able to swim 25-50 metres of freestyle (i.e., front crawl) and 25-50 metres of backstroke non-stop
- Swimmer must be comfortable in deep water
- Interest in competitive swimming is desirable
HUMA's Developmental program is designed for children 5 years old and up (age is calculated based on May 1, 2024) who have an interest in starting competitive swimming.
The Developmental program helps familiarize swimmers and parents with the world of competitive swimming. This program offers a lower level of commitment and places a bigger emphasis on FUNdamentals!
Development swimmers are welcome to attend swim meets when the athlete is ready to participate in a swim meet, based on their coach’s recommendation.
The Program Focus:
- learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming stroke technique
- establishing and maintaining a high level of comfort in and around the water
- improving balance, coordination and general motor skills
- practising listening and learning techniques
Training Schedule and Location:
- Throughout the season swimmers train at the West Pool, Van Vliet Centre, University of Alberta
- Training times will be determined once Developmental swimmers are assigned to their time blocks.
- See the Training Schedule for more information.
Eligibility:
- Developmental 1
- Must be able to fully submerge
- Must be comfortable in the water
- Must be able to float on front or back
- Must be coachable
- Developmental 2
- Must be able to swim a minimum of 12.5 metres of freestyle (i.e., front crawl) non-stop
- Must be coachable