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Our club places a strong emphasis upon individual improvement and participation. All swimmers are helped to develop their physical and technical abilities in the pool through the presentation of specific physical, mental and social skills. The Nelson Neptune Swim Club is a member of the British Columbia Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA), an aquatic organization which promotes and facilitates swimming during the summer months (May through August). Coaching staff have National Coaching Certification Program training.
The Nelson Neptune’s offer training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Neptune’s to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities in a safe and FUN environment!
Developmental
Swimmers in this group focus mainly on learning the four competitive stroke basics, having fun, and starting to race. This group is for kids aged five and up. If your child is capable of or has completed the following, then please consider joining the team to further develop the four competitive swim strokes: Passed Red Cross swim kids 3, and/or can swim unassisted for 15m (across the shallow pool) without stopping and can put their face in the water and blow bubbles (without holding their nose).
Juniors
Swimmers in this group are usually 7-11 years old and able to swim laps in the deep end. These swimmers have the opportunity to practice up to 5 days/week during the summer season. They will be taught stroke perfection as well as practicing endurance. Starts and turns are a main focus as well. These swimmers will also have dry-land practice in the summer. Ideally kids joining this group will have completed swim kids 4 or have mastered the equivalent skills.
Seniors
Swimmers in this group are usually at least 12 years old. These swimmers will be refining their stroke technique, perfecting starts and turns and increasing conditioning. Seniors have the opportunity to practice more than 7 hrs/week plus dry-land in the summer.
We would like to welcome you to the exciting world of swimming. By joining a British Columbia Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) club, your child has just become a member of one of the country’s largest and most organized youth sports.
This overview of competitive swimming should give you a good working knowledge of the sport and answer some basic questions. Keep in mind that this information is just an introduction. You are encouraged to talk to the swim coach and any member of the club’s executive to get more information. Possibly the greatest benefits of participating in an organized swim program is the life skills your child will develop. These skills include time management, cooperation and sportsmanship. Your child will reap the benefits of swimming long after their participation ends. Most swimmers go on to be very successful and productive young adults in part due to the life skills they gained from swimming.
Competitive swimming is fun, exciting and rewarding. Children improve rapidly and in most cases enjoy huge improvements in physical and mental skills. During a young swimmers early development phase it is not unusual for a child to experience extraordinary time improvements. Children are learning and growing at a greater rate than at any other time in their athletic careers. It is difficult to avoid the tendency to push young athletes at this stage. Although a child of eleven or twelve can handle the physical demands of serious training, most coaches feel that the workload should not be great until a child reaches puberty. The emphasis should be placed on improving stroke
technique, developing good training habits, learning race tactics and strategies, and having fun!
Many swimmers train for more than ten years during their careers. Swimming, especially at the youngest levels, should be fun and relatively pressure free.
Supporting your child in swimming can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You may soon find yourself cheering at competitions, timing during meets, or even going on to become a BCSSA certified official. Whatever your role, your child’s experience in swimming has much to do with your positive support. Please ask questions of your coaches, officials, and fellow parents. We all have the same goal; to provide your child with the best possible experience in swimming.
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