THE CALGARY PATRIOTS SWIM PROGRAM

The Club is structured with a 7 Level Competitive Program based on the Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity Model (LTAD). This structure allows for the development of athletes as they progress through the sport of competitive swimming. Each level requires an increase in commitment level from both the swimmer and the parents. The Calgary Partiots Swim Club is not a learn to swim program. Individuals looking for a learn to swim program are encouraged to register with Calgary P-Too.

The White Squad is the Patriots’ introduction into competitive swimming. It is aimed at inexperienced swimmers aged 8 to 10 and places emphasis on the development of competitive swimming skills. Fun and enjoyment in the water is a vital part of this program. Competitions (Fundamental Circuit Meets) are generally local, are held approximately every four (4) weeks, with limited opportunity to travel. 

The White Squad swims 3 to 4 times per week for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University and the Glenmore Aquatic Centre. 

The Grey Squad is the Patriots’ second level of competitive swimming. It is aimed at swimmers aged 9 to 11. Emphasis at this level is still placed on the development of competitive skills and enjoyment of the sport. Competitions are held approximately every four (4) weeks with local meets and meets around Alberta.

The Grey Squad trains four times per week—Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday—for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University. On Fridays, swimmers can choose between two available session options.

The Black Squad is the Patriots’ advanced age group program aimed at swimmers aged 10 to 12. The emphasis in this squad is geared toward the competitive aspect of the sport with weight placed on the achievement of provincial qualifying times. Swim meets at this level are approximately every three to four weeks with opportunities to travel throughout Alberta. 

The Black Squad swims five times per week, Monday to Saturday for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University. On Fridays, swimmers can choose between two available session options.

The Red Squad is the next step in age group swimming and is designed for swimmers aged 11 to 13. This Squad aims to guide swimmers through their final years of age group swimming and develop the skills necessary to succeed in senior swimming. Dryland training is introduced at this level. Swim meets at this level are approximately every three to four weeks with opportunities to travel throughout Western Canada. 

The Red Squad swims six times per week for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University.

The Bronze Squad is the Patriots’ final step in age group swimming and is designed for swimmers aged 12 to 14. In this squad, we elevate the training intensity and environment with the goal of achieving an Alberta Champs qualification. Swim meets at this level are approximately every three to four weeks with opportunities to travel throughout Western Canada.

The Bronze Squad swims six times per week for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University and MNP Community & Sport Centre. On Fridays, swimmers can choose between two available session options—morning or afternoon.​​​​​​​ Dryland sessions, running 45 to 60 minutes, are also scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

The Silver Squad is the Patriots’ first introduction to "senior" level training with our newly introduced Steel Squad. At this level, the training becomes more intense while still maintaining a large emphasis on the continued development of swimming and life skills. The focus is to develop swimmers to be more complete athletes and to be individuals fully involved with the process of improvement. 

The Silver Squad swims six times per week for 75 to 120 minutes per session at MNP Community & Sport Centre. On Fridays, swimmers can choose between two available session options. Dryland sessions are 30 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a one-hour session on Saturdays. ​​​​​​​

The Steel Squad is a new adjacent squad to Silver and is another of the Patriots’ first introduction to "senior" level training. This squad places a continued emphasis on swimming development and life skills, supporting those who aspire to advance to Gold Squad. At this level, the training builds off of Bronze Squad while still maintaining a large emphasis on the continued development of swimming and life skills. The focus is to help swimmers become more complete athletes by offering a flexible schedule that allows them to take an active role in their own improvement.

The Steel Squad swims six times per week for 60 to 90 minutes per session at Mount Royal University and MNP Community & Sport Centre. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, swimmers can choose between two available training options—morning or afternoon.​​​​​​​ Dryland sessions are scheduled for 45 to 60 minutes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. 

The Gold Squad is the Patriots’ elite training program. At this level the emphasis is placed on performance and the attainment of Western and National qualifying times. Emphasis is placed on the refinement of both the physical and life skills necessary to compete at an elite level and understanding the process of training.

The Gold Squad swims seven times per week for 75 to 120 minutes per session at MNP Community & Sport Centre. From Monday through Thursday, swimmers can choose between two available afternoon training options. Dryland sessions are 30 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a one-hour session on Saturdays.