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Mini Breakers 1

Breakers : Mini Breakers 1

Mini Breakers 2

Breakers : Mini Breakers 2

Bronze

Breakers : Bronze

Bronze Group (Ages 7–11)

The Bronze Group marks the transition from learning to competing. Swimmers refine the fundamentals of all four strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—while building endurance and race skills. With four practices each week, Bronze athletes develop a solid technical foundation, improve fitness, and gain confidence in competitive settings. This group emphasizes stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and finishes, preparing swimmers for their first experiences in competition.

Silver 1

Breakers : Silver 1

Silver 1 (Ages 9–12)

Silver 1 is designed for swimmers who are ready to advance beyond the fundamentals and begin to take a more structured approach to competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group continue to refine all four strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—with an emphasis on correct technique, body position, and efficiency in the water.

With four practices each week, Silver 1 athletes work on building endurance, learning proper pacing for different distances, and developing the skills needed for racing, including starts, turns, and finishes. Coaches also introduce basic race strategies, helping swimmers understand how to plan their races and manage energy effectively.

The environment emphasizes positive reinforcement, teamwork, and personal growth. Swimmers are encouraged to set small, achievable goals in both training and competition, helping them gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment. This group bridges the gap between beginner competitive swimming and more advanced training, ensuring a strong foundation before moving to Silver 2.

Silver 2

Breakers : Silver 2

Silver 2 (Ages 10–13)

Silver 2 is for swimmers who have mastered the basics of competitive swimming and are ready to take on additional training and skill development. With five practices each week, swimmers in Silver 2 focus on enhancing technique, building higher endurance, and incorporating more advanced training elements, such as interval sets, stroke-specific drills, and pace work.

Silver 2 swimmers also develop race-specific skills, including refining starts, turns, and finishes, improving efficiency in transitions, and understanding strategies for both sprint and distance events. Mental preparation and goal-setting are introduced at a higher level, teaching swimmers how to prepare for competitions, manage pre-race nerves, and analyze performance.

The group emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and teamwork, while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. Swimmers in Silver 2 are expected to be more independent in training, understand the purpose of each session, and begin taking ownership of their progress.

Gold 1

Breakers : Gold 1

Gold 1 (Ages 12–16)

Gold 1 is aimed at swimmers who are committed to serious competitive training and preparing for higher-level meets, including provincial competitions. With six practices per week, Gold 1 swimmers focus on advanced stroke refinement, efficiency, and endurance across all four strokes.

Training incorporates specialized drills, race-pace sets, starts, turns, and finishes, as well as strategies for sprint, middle-distance, and distance events. Coaches emphasize technical perfection, including underwater work, stroke rate management, and energy conservation. Swimmers also learn how to analyze their performance, track progress, and set both short-term and long-term goals.

Gold 1 promotes a culture of accountability, hard work, and teamwork. Swimmers are encouraged to support one another while pushing themselves to achieve personal bests. The group balances intense training with a positive, encouraging environment, helping young athletes develop confidence and a professional approach to competitive swimming.

Gold 2

Breakers : Gold 2

Gold 2 (Ages 14–18)

Gold 2 represents the highest developmental stage before provincial or national-level competition. Swimmers in Gold 2 engage in seven practices per week, including dryland training and specialty sessions aimed at peak performance.

The focus in Gold 2 is on mastering every aspect of competitive swimming: stroke mechanics, race strategies, starts, turns, finishes, pacing, and mental preparation. Swimmers learn how to tailor training for their best events, manage recovery, and maintain consistency in performance. They are challenged to take ownership of their training, make informed decisions about effort and technique, and push toward higher-level goals.

Gold 2 also emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and personal responsibility. Athletes in this group act as role models for younger swimmers, helping foster a strong, supportive club culture. The environment remains encouraging, but swimmers are expected to demonstrate dedication, resilience, and focus, developing the mindset required for top-tier competition.

Masters

18 years & over

Breakers : Masters

🏊 Masters Group

The Masters Group is designed for adult swimmers who want to improve their skills, endurance, and overall performance in the water. Whether you’re a triathlete looking to sharpen your technique, a former competitive swimmer returning to the pool, or simply an enthusiastic swimmer seeking structured training, this group offers a supportive and challenging environment.

With multiple practices per week, swimmers engage in structured workouts that focus on stroke refinement, starts, turns, pacing, and endurance. Coaches provide guidance on technique, training plans, and strategies to help each swimmer get the most out of their sessions.

The group encourages goal-setting and personal improvement, whether that means hitting new times in races, achieving longer distances, or simply swimming more efficiently and confidently. While camaraderie and team support are key components, Masters swimmers can tailor their goals to suit competitive ambitions or personal fitness objectives. This makes the program ideal for adults who want a structured, rewarding swimming experience, regardless of their background or competitive level.

Master's Lite

18 years & over

Breakers : Master's Lite

Available to the parents of existing Breakers youth simmers (Mini breakers, bronze, silver, and gold). Two practices per week with Breakers coaching staff. Swimmers must be able to swim 50 meters in both freestyle and backstroke without stopping.Tuesday and Thursday nights from 8-9pm.