Programs

Tritons offers training groups for swimmers at a range of ages and stages, from first-time club swimmers through to advanced competitive training. If you are not sure which group is the best fit, start with a free week and we will help with placement.

Novice

Novice swimmers can swim a 25m length on their front and on their back. Swimmers at this level develop the skills that make swimming easier and more enjoyable, including safe diving and swimming in a lane with other swimmers. As they progress, swimmers are introduced to friendly competition through in-house time trials.

Intermediate

Intermediate swimmers have developed skills in all four strokes, can dive off the block, and know how to turn. Swimmers continue to build technique and endurance while developing confidence in competition. Swimmers in this group are encouraged to participate in the Nova Tech program and can progress through Nova Tech toward Age Group level swimming.

Junior B

Swimmers in this group have graduated from Nova Tech meets and now compete at Age Group level swim meets. Many swimmers work toward Nova Scotia AAA time standards, but this group also supports swimmers who balance swimming with other activities and want to continue training and competing at a manageable commitment.

Required equipment
Training fins
Pull buoy

Junior A

Junior A swimmers are looking for a greater challenge in competitive swimming. Swimmers in this group have achieved the Junior Provincial qualifying standard and are working toward qualification for the Senior Provincial Championships.

Required equipment
Training fins
Pull buoy
Snorkel

Senior

Senior swimmers have advanced from Junior A by achieving qualifying times for Nova Scotia AAA levels of competition and are ready for advanced training. Training is similar to Junior levels, with a higher time commitment and greater training volume.

Required equipment
Training fins
Pull buoy
Snorkel
Hand paddles