Competitive Program

Consists of Many Levels including

This program is for swimmers who want to participate in a competitive environment and have passed their Synchro AB Tier test at their tier level each year. There are generally three to seven competitions per year, some which may be out of province. The season also includes a training and team placement camp that takes place in September. Swimmers may or may not be awarded a bonus routine.

Time Commitment: Time commitment will vary depending on the tier each girl swims and whether she has chosen to do a bonus routine. Training will take place at the CWC and other venues as necessary.

Fees: Fees are set each year based on the operating budget for the upcoming year, and payable to the CWC Sea Sprites starting in September of each year. Payment may be made in full or monthly instalments.

Swimmer Commitment:
• To adhere to the “CWC Sea Sprites Code of Conduct” (Appendix A), “CWC Sea Sprites Athlete Expectations” (Appendix B), CWC Sea Sprite Athlete Expectations for Competitions” (Appendix E), and “CWC Sea Sprites Athlete Expectations for out of town meets” (Appendix F)
• To understand the commitment to teamwork.
• To participate in the competitive program schedule.
• To abide by the CWC Sea Sprite Attendance Policy (Appendix D)
• To participate in all swim meets sanctioned by Head Coach & Executive.

Club Commitment:
• The Sea Sprites Club is committed to ensuring active participation of all club members through a system, which will:
• Place swimmers in groups of up to a ten-person competitive team
• Give responsibility for the team configuration to the coaching team
• Guarantee every swimmer a team routine
• Team opportunities take priority over solos and duets
• In circumstances where a duet, solo or team is not proceeding to the next level of competition the swimmer’s practice time will still continue during regular practice.

Parent Commitment:
• To adhere to the “CWC Sea Sprites Code of Conduct” (Appendix A), “CWC Sea Sprites Parent Expectations” (Appendix G-H)
• To volunteer on the Executive, club committees or in such club activities as the Spring Water Show, social activities. Volunteers are also required to help run the meets.
• All parents are encouraged to participate in these activities. (See Appendix K).
• To provide transportation and supervision when club transportation cannot be provided in preparation for and at meets as well as costuming.
• To return completed registration forms to registrar within 1 week of registration. Failure to comply will result in the swimmer not being able to participate in the program until forms are returned.
• To provide swimmer support to all meets sanctioned by Head Coach and Executive. To read and sign the CWC Sea Sprite Attendance Policy (see Appendix D)

This program is for swimmers who are interested in a competitive environment and have met Synchro AB requirements for Tiers 2-6. The season includes a training and team placement camp that takes place in September. Depending on the number of athletes, swimmers may or may not be awarded a bonus routine. There are generally four to seven competitions per year, some of which may take place out of province.

Time Commitment: 6-15 hours/week over three to five days, September to June. Training takes place at the CWC pool, and other venues as necessary.

Fees: Fees are set each year based on the operating budget for the upcoming year, and are payable to the CWC Sea Sprites starting September of each year. Payments may be made to the CWC Sea Sprites starting September of each year. Payments may be made in full or monthly instalments. When there are extra bonus routines fees for service will be administered.

Swimmer Commitment:
• To adhere to the “CWC Sea Sprites Code of Conduct” (Appendix A), “CWC Sea Sprites Athlete Expectations” (Appendix B), CWC Sea Sprite Athlete Expectations for Competitions” (Appendix E), and “CWC Sea Sprites Athlete Expectations for out of town meets” (Appendix F)
• To understand the commitment to teamwork.
• To participate in the competitive program schedule.
• To participate in all swim meets sanctioned by Head Coach and Executive.
• To abide by the CWC Sea Sprites Attendance Policy (Appendix D)

Club Commitment:
• The Sea Sprites Club is committed to ensuring active participation of all club members through a system, which will:
• Place swimmers in groups of up to a ten-person competitive team
• Give responsibility for the team configuration to the coaching team
• Guarantee every swimmer a team routine
• Team opportunities take priority over solos and duets
• In circumstances where a duet, solo or team is not proceeding to the next level of competition the swimmers practice time will still continue during regular practice.

Parent Commitment:
• To adhere to the “CWC Sea Sprites Code of Conduct (Appendix A)”, “CWC Sea Sprites Parent Expectations (Appendix G)”, CWC Sea Sprite Parent Expectations for Competitions (Appendix H)”.
• To volunteer on the Executive, club committees or in such club activities as the Spring Water Show, social activities. Volunteers are also required to help run the meets.
• All parents are encouraged to participate in these activities. (See Appendix K).
• To provide transportation and supervision when club transportation cannot be provided in preparation for and at meets as well as costuming.
• To return completed registration forms to registrar within 1 week of registration. Failure to comply will result in swimmer not being able to participate in the program until forms are returned.
• To provide swimmer support to all meets sanctioned by Head Coach and Executive.
• To read and sign the CWC Sea Sprites Attendance Policy (Appendix D)