Junior Competitive

The Junior Competitive squad caters to junior and young age group swimmers involved in competitive swimming. The focus is on developing an athlete’s ability across all four strokes and their race skills. There is an emphasis on developing a swimmer’s foundational skills as a young athlete and assisting them in competitive performance.

Progression

Progression into Junior Competitive
- Must complete the Junior Emerging competency standards
To be deemed competent in this squad
- Must complete the Junior Competitive competency standards

Our Squads

There is a reason why our mascot is a stag. A stag embodies the philosophy of the Highlanders.
It represents the values that we instill in our athletes, not just as swimmers, but as people.

Integrity. Discipline. Bravery.

The stag is the symbol of champions.

For our coaches to successfully progress athletes through our program, an athlete must display the criteria below:

Pursuit of Excellence

A self-driven desire to improve.

Like the stag, we grow through seasons. We commit to daily standards, refine under pressure, and express our best when it matters most.

Consistency

In attendance, effort and growth.

Like a stag sheds and regrows its antlers, progress happens over a whole season.

Coachability

Willingness to apply feedback and be challenged.

Like the stag, we are aware, adaptable and calm. We listen, adjust, and trust the process in pursuit of long-term excellence.

Expectations

Competitive member of Highlanders Swimming Club
Compete in targeted meets
Recommended age 10–13
Attend at least 3 of 5 sessions per week
Prepared, punctual, respectful

Competency Standards

3 rounds of 3×100 Freestyle @1:40
8×50 IM @1:00
4×100 Kick @2:10

Required Equipment

Cap and Goggles
Water Bottle
Mesh gear bag including:
- Kick Board
- Pull Buoy
- Fins
- Snorkel

Athlete Code of Conduct

Upon registering as a member of the Highlanders Swimming Club, Athletes are bound by the following code of conduct.

Parent Code of Conduct

Parents or guardians who register their athletes as members of the Highlanders Swimming Club are bound by the following code of conduct.