Intro Competitive
Our Intro Comp Program
Toronto Artistic Swimming’s Intro Comp program is designed as a soft entry to the Competitive program for younger and less experienced swimmers.
It is ideal for the swimmer aged 11 and younger (born in 2012 or later), who is looking for a challenge and wishes to compete on a limited basis. Swimmers DO NOT NEED artistic swimming experience, just a zest for learning and good swimming skills. By training 2x weekly – approximately 4 hours total per week – swimmers will develop artistic swimming skills quickly, bond as a team, and learn to compete by participating in at least 2 meets!
Swimmers begin the season in Ontario Artistic Swimming’s Regional League, where they will train to compete at the first meet of the season (Jan or Feb). Depending on coach recommendation, teams MAY transition to Ontario Artistic Swimming’s Provincial League for the balance of the season (March-June). This would allow for greater opportunities for competition (an extra 1-2 competitions) and more chances to bond with the other Provincial competitive athletes. Swimmers would still train 2x weekly according the same schedule as previously, but each of those practices may be extended, and there could be some occasional extra practices just prior to competitions. As such, this would involve a modest additional cost to cover the extra coaching, pool, etc.
Space will be very limited!
Artistic Swimming Skills
LEARN TO COMPETE! Learn new skills and improve technique through position drills, figure and routine development.
Water Fluency and Swim Training
Learn and develop swimming stroke and diving technique for efficient movement in and through the water.
Athletic Training
Learn and improve strength, endurance, agility and flexibility through on-land training.
Team Bonding & Fun
Make new friends and bond with teammates as you train for the full season and compete together.
Intro Comp
Everything you need to know!
Age
- born 2012-2016
Times/Locations
- Season: Sept to June
- Sunday: 2 hours, rotating approx. 11am-1pm at TPASC and approx. 5:30-7:30pm at U of T
- Thursday: 2 hours, approx 6:30-8:30pm at U of T
- *Hours may increase slightly if team(s) transition to Provincial in March, eg. Sunday 10am-1pm at TPASC and/or Thursday 6pm-9pm (final schedule will depend on coach, pool and swimmer availability)
Events
- Club Events/Celebrations: Welcome Back Breakfast and End of Year Celebration
- Club Recitals/Shows: Winter Showcase (Dec) and Spring Watershow (May or June)
- Competitions: Regional League (up to 2 meets); including transition to Provincial (up to 4 in total – 1 in Regional League and 2-3 Provincial). Dates and location TBD.
Team Fees
- Final fees will be set by Treasurer’s annual budget. Includes all coaching, facility costs and meet fees.
- Fees will be at the lower end if remaining in Regional League, and closer to the higher end if transitioning to Provincial as this will also include up to 6 hours of training, and additional meet fees.
- Additional fees: mandatory OAS/CAS registration fee (paid separately by families), team routine suit, club uniform/equipment needs, as well as any applicable travel to competitions, training equipment, extra figures training and a nominal amount of fundraising per family.
Registration
How to Register:
- Register online, making sure to indicate your 1st choice of program. Please note, this does not guarantee placement in that particular program but all deposits are transferable).
- Pay the Swimmer Deposit of $250 to confirm your spot; can be done either by credit card or click on ‘pay by etransfer’ and send payment separately to club@torontoartisticswimming.com
- Families will receive confirmation of registration and regular updates through the summer, including notice of September start up events. Note: prior to the season start, families will be asked to pay the September Startup Fee (approx $300) to cover those costs.
- Families will be asked to complete mandatory OAS/CAS registration and pay the applicable fees by startup. 2023-2024 fees to be confirmed by OAS; fees for 2022-2023 were $62/Regional League swimmer plus $2 for 1 parent.
- The season is expected to start on the weekend of September 9th/10th. Final team placements will be determined within 2 weeks.
- Team fees will be payable in monthly instalments once final swimmer numbers are known. Sibling discounts and the TASC Club Bursary are available. Please inquire at club@torontoartisticswimming.com for more details. As a Registered Not-for Profit, fees cover team coaching, supervisory coaching, lifeguard, pool and other facility costs, and other club admin expenses. The volunteer TASC Board works very hard to keep fees as low as possible, despite rising costs for facilities, etc.
