Paddle Program
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The Frog Test
FROG test is required for:
- swimming in the Big Pool
- for all children under 12 years of age to participate in the Swim and Dive Teams
What is the FROG test?
- Successful completion of the Frog test requires both:
- A 50 Meter Freestyle swim with side breathing
- 2 minutes of treading water at the 25 Meter point
When can I take it?
The Frog Test is given at Martin’s Dam by a Manager during pool hours.
Who administers it?
Please ask the attendant at the front deck when a manager will be available to give the test.
Early Season
Practice sessions are organized by age group. Just show up at the designated time, and the coaches will take of the rest.
NOTE: Practices at this time of year can be chilly, so please pack extra towels and warm clothing in case we do dryland activities instead.
Time Trials
Time trials paired with coach discussions help us decide on which team a swimmer may be placed: Varsity or Junior Varsity.
Results will be sent to your email.
NOTE: If your child cannot make a time trial session, please reach out to one of the coaches to find a suitable time.
Practices
Overview
Practices take place in the morning, with swimmers divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity on separate sides of the pool.
Each session includes:
- Technique development
- Core strength building
- Race skill refinement
Practices are organized by age group.
Morning Swim Team Practices
View Schedule HereStart & Turn
A 30-minute add-on practice focused on key skills:
- Starts off the blocks
- Flip turns
- Finishes
- Relays
While these are covered in regular practice, this session helps swimmers improve faster and gain more confidence—plus extra time in the pool.
Long Course
Long Course (Optional)
A limited-capacity, advanced practice held in long course format. This style of swimming differs significantly from short course and may not be suitable for all swimmers.
- Limited due to coaching availability and difficulty level
- Non-varsity swimmers must check with Coach Phil before attending
Meets
- Junior Varsity: Tuesday mornings
- Varsity: Wednesday evenings
- Rain date: Typically the following day
Attendance is strongly encouraged for all swimmers and expected for Varsity.
Meets give swimmers the opportunity to:
- Apply what they’ve learned
- Build confidence
- Support teammates and celebrate progress
Required:
- Martin’s team suit
- Swim cap (if applicable)
Championships
Divisionals
End-of-season meet for all swimmers
Held the second-to-last Saturday in July
A-Champs (Qualifying Required)
Swimmers who meet qualifying times may compete in A-Champs, which includes:
- Distance Freestyle Meet (evening)
- Individual Medley (IM) Meet (evening)
- A-Champs Finals (half-day event; morning or afternoon by age group)
Qualification Rules
Standard event cuts must be achieved during SSL meets (not intraclubs)
Distance Free & IM cuts may be earned through:
Intraclub meets
Verified winter times
Important Notes
- If a swimmer qualifies for A-Champs in an event, they cannot swim that event at Divisionals
- Late qualifiers (final week of the season):
- Will be removed from Divisionals for that event
- Will be entered into A-Champs before the deadline