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Hanover Swim Club

Hanover Swim Club

Swim School

Registration Requirements
1 times per week
37.50 / month

or

375.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Hanover Swim Club : Swim School

Swim School
Introduction to Swimming & Water Confidence

Our Swim School group introduces young swimmers (ages 7–9) to the sport of competitive swimming through fun, play-based instruction that builds comfort and confidence in the water. Swimmers develop skills such as floating, gliding, blowing bubbles, kicking, and early arm actions, with gentle progressions toward recognizable stroke shapes.

Throughout the season, swimmers will:

Build confidence in Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke
Gain a basic understanding of Butterfly
Learn flip turns, streamlines, and dives
Develop swimming endurance
Participate in fun club events
Have the opportunity to attend 3–5 sanctioned swim meets per season (including one near the end of the season)

Training Load: 1 x 45-minute session/week
Schedule Options:

Mondays, 6:30–7:15 pm
Thursdays, 6:30–7:15 pm
Thursdays, 7:15–8:00 pm

Season: Late September – End of May

Group Requirements:

Must be able to swim 25m without touching the wall, bottom, or lane rope at the start of the season.
New swimmers may be asked to complete a swim test. Those who do not pass will receive a full refund.

Group Goal: Swimmers are happy in the water, can move independently (with or without support tools), and are ready to advance to our Foundations group.

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 2 – Fundamentals.

Regional Development 1

Registration Requirements
2 times per week
130.00 / month

or

1,300.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

Hanover Swim Club : Regional Development 1

Regional Development
Technique Growth + Training Habits

The Regional Development group is designed for new swimmers aged 12+ or younger swimmers who have graduated from Foundations. This level focuses on technique refinement, increased training time, and developing strong training habits. Swimmers are introduced to structured sets with repeats, consistent use of the pace clock, and targeted stroke corrections, while building aerobic capacity without sacrificing technical quality.

Swimmers in this group are encouraged to attend sanctioned meets, begin tracking their progress, and work toward qualifying for and competing at Regional Championship meets.

Training Load: 3 sessions/week (~2.75 hrs total)
Schedule:

Mondays: 8:00–9:15 pm
Wednesdays: 7:45–8:30 pm
Thursdays: 7:15–8:00 pm

Season: Late September – Regional Long Course Championships (early June)

Group Requirements:

New swimmers 12+ with limited competitive swimming experience should start at this level
Graduates of the Foundations group
Returning swimmers should be able to:
- Swim multiple lengths of Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke with confidence
- Attempt Butterfly and dolphin kick
- Dive off a starting block
- Perform flip turns and backstroke starts

Group Goals:
By the end of this level, swimmers will:

Legally complete a 200 IM and 200 Freestyle with strong effort
Demonstrate readiness for Regional Championships
Show consistent use of the pace clock and understanding of set structures
Improve aerobic endurance and overall race skills

Competition Opportunities: Encouraged to attend multiple sanctioned meets each season

Foundations

Registration Requirements
2 times per week
77.50 / month

or

775.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

Hanover Swim Club : Foundations

Foundations
FUNdamentals & Legal Stroke Basics

The Foundations group builds on the basics of competitive swimming, focusing on strong technique, confidence, and endurance. Swimmers will refine all four strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly), learn proper dives, starts, and turns, and begin to understand training sets and pace clocks.

Training emphasizes:

Body position, kick strength, and rhythmic breathing
Streamlining, push-offs, and legal turns
Lane etiquette and positive training habits
Light introduction to time-trial style racing in a low-pressure setting

Training Load: 2 x 45-minute sessions/week (~1.5 hrs total)
Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, 7:15–8:00 pm

Season: Late September – End of May

Group Requirements:

New swimmers ages 10–11 should join this level.
Returning swimmers under 10 should be able to:
- Swim multiple lengths of Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke with confidence, and attempt Butterfly
- Dive off a starting block
- Perform flip turns and backstroke starts

Group Goals:
By the end of this level, swimmers will:

Have proper technique for all four strokes
Complete a legal 100 IM (distance may be assisted if needed)
Build endurance and improve training habits
Understand pace clocks and structured training sets
Feel confident entering small club or festival meets

Competition Opportunities: 5–6 sanctioned swim meets per season

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 2 – Fundamentals, progressing toward Stage 3 – Learn to Train

Regional Development 2

Registration Requirements
3 times per week
145.00 / month

or

1,450.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

Hanover Swim Club : Regional Development 2

Regional Flex
Same Skills, More Flexibility

The Regional Flex group is designed for swimmers aged 11–16 who have Regional-level skills but need a training plan that works around busy schedules, seasonal sports, or family logistics. This group offers the same technical development as Regional Development, with more flexibility in meet attendance and training intensity.

Workouts focus on technique retention, fitness, and maintaining a competitive edge, while keeping the door open for swimmers to move into Ontario Prep if their commitment level increases.

Training Load: 3 sessions/week (~3.5 hrs total)
Schedule:

Tuesdays: 8:30–9:15 pm
Wednesdays: 8:30–9:15 pm
Fridays: 5:45–7:15 pm

Season: Late September – Regional Long Course Championships (early June)

Group Requirements:

Ages 11+ at time of registration
Must be able to swim all four strokes with proper technique
Able to dive from a starting block, streamline off walls, and perform legal turns for each stroke
Understanding of how to read a pace clock and follow training sets

Group Goals:
By the end of this level, swimmers will:

Maintain and improve technique for all four strokes
Build endurance and strong training habits leading to faster times
Be confident in using pace clocks and following set structures
Stay on track for Regional standards without pressure to attend every meet
Be well-prepared for a smooth transition into Ontario Prep if desired

Competition Opportunities: 5–7 sanctioned meets per season (attendance encouraged but flexible)

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 2 – Fundamentals, progressing toward Stage 3 – Learn to Train.

Ontario Prep

Registration Requirements
4 times per week
215.00 / month

or

2,150.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

Hanover Swim Club : Ontario Prep

Ontario Prep
Building the Engine for the Provincial Pathway

Ontario Prep is for swimmers aged 9–14 who are selected based on coach evaluations, which consider time standards, work ethic, attitude, and attendance. This group is designed to increase training volume while ensuring swimmers can maintain proper technique under greater workloads.

Training focuses on:

Aerobic endurance and pacing discipline (descend, build, race-pace 50s)
Advanced turns and race readiness
Consistent stroke quality under fatigue
Strong attendance and focus in every session

Training Load: 4 sessions/week (~6 hrs total)
Schedule:

Mondays: 6:30–8:00 pm
Wednesdays: 7:45–9:15 pm
Thursdays: 8:00–9:15 pm
Fridays: 5:45–7:15 pm

Season: September – End of June

Group Requirements:

Ages 9–14 at time of registration
Selection based on coach evaluation of:
- Time standards
- Work ethic
- Attitude
- Attendance
Swimmers must demonstrate technical ability, training focus, and readiness for higher-intensity work

Group Goals:
By the end of this level, swimmers will:

Show readiness for the demands of Provincial training
Begin targeting Ontario Age Group (OAG) standards by age
Maintain proper technique under race-pace and endurance training loads
Demonstrate consistent attendance, focus, and pacing discipline

Competition Opportunities: 7–10 sanctioned meets per season – swimmers are expected to attend most of them

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 3 – Learn to Train, progressing toward Stage 4 – Train to Train.

Provincial Development

Registration Requirements
4 times per week
242.50 / month

or

2,425.00 / session

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Sep 21
Registration opens: Tuesday, Aug 4 12:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

Hanover Swim Club : Provincial Development

Provincial – 4‑Day Option
High‑Performance Stream

The Provincial Training groups form the core of our high‑performance development pathway and are designed for swimmers working toward or progressing beyond Ontario Age Group (OAG) qualifying standards. The 4‑Day Option is ideal for swimmers showing reliable attendance, a strong work ethic, and commitment to training with intent while building toward Provincial‑level performance.

Swimmers are selected by coach evaluation, which considers:

Time standards
Work ethic
Attitude
Attendance

A Swimmer & Parent Agreement and completion of the Parent Respect in Sport module are required before joining.

Training in this group emphasizes:

Structured aerobic endurance sets
Kick endurance and stroke-specific training
IM skill development
Speed work and race execution practice
Goal setting, meet warm‑ups, and logging to promote personal accountability

Training Load: 4 sessions/week (~7 hrs total)
Dryland: ~0.5 hrs/week (movement prep, core, and activation) Schedule TBD – optional additional dryland may be available at extra cost
Schedule:

Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm
Thursdays: 8:15–9:15 pm
Fridays: 4:15–5:45 pm
Saturdays: 7:00–9:00 am

Season: September – End of June

Group Goals:
By the end of the season, swimmers will:

Progress toward consistent Provincial‑level standards
Contribute to relays with strong team commitment
Improve race execution and technical skills under training load
Demonstrate maturity in training, including consistent logging, goal setting, and meet preparation
Show readiness for increased volume and intensity in the 5‑Day Provincial Option or National Development

Competition Opportunities: 7–10 sanctioned meets per season – swimmers are expected to attend most of them

LTAD Alignment: Swimming Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Stage 3 – Learn to Train, progressing toward Stage 4 – Train to Train.

Terms & Conditions

Financial Assistance
Volunteering & Fundraising Acknowledgement
Swim Ontario / Swimming Canada Registration
Safe Sport
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Medical Release, Liability and Photography & Social Media Waivers
HSC Acknowledgement of the Review of Concussion Awareness
Athlete & Parent Agreement + Respect In Sport