Our Programs
Values
- Physical excellence and life skills are developed through hard work, discipline, team spirit, self-esteem, fun and individual achievement.
- Through competition we will let the swimmers develop a sense of commitment to training and to the team.
- Through the collaborative efforts of our athletes, coaches, parents, community stakeholders, governing bodies and associations, we hope to further the recognition of the sport of swimming both locally and nationally.
- We strive to create a passion for excellence and a lifelong commitment to health and fitness.
Programs
Our program focuses on skill improvement, self-development, competition, leadership and sportsmanship. UCRO’s professional coaching staff is committed to the development of healthy, well-rounded athletes who contribute not only to their team but to their communities. We are extremely proud of our swimmers and their successes; we are equally proud of the outstanding citizens that they have become. These young athletes travel all over Ontario and Canada for the purpose of competition, and in doing so, become ambassadors of their sport and their community.
The program is designed to progress from the pre-competitive Junior and Youth Otter programs to competitive programs ranging to the national level. All programs feature stroke and skill development, flexibility and strength training and mental training techniques. Our goal is to systematically maximize each athlete’s potential using as much creativity, imagination, inspiration and evidence-based techniques to ensure each athlete is healthy, happy and motivated. In addition to high performance in the pool, a desired outcome of the program is for participants to acquire a passion for excellence in all that they do and develop a lifelong commitment to health and fitness.
Beginner Programs
Junior & Youth Otter Programs
Pre-competitive programs that function as advanced swim lessons and teach the fundamentals of swimming, develop proper swimming strokes and incorporate fun water skills.
Bronze Program
Our introductory competitive program builds off the fundamental swimming skills taught in Junior Otter.
Intermediate Programs
Silver Program
The second competitive level continues to develop technique while adding a training element which builds race speed and technical endurance.
Gold Program
The third competitive level is where the basic principles of training and tactics of racing are introduced.
Advanced Programs
Platinum Program
The fourth competitive level is where training principles and race strategies developed in previous levels are solidified. Swimmers aim for the Provincial level and onward.
National Program
The fifth and final competitive level for elite swimmers looking to race at the National level and beyond.
Other Programs
Cross Training
The Cross training program provides an alternative training program for swimmers who are not interested in going to competitions. Prolong longevity in the club & the sport of swimming. Promote a healthy active lifestyle. The program offers access to supplementary training, stroke, and skill education.
Summer Program
The River Otters Summer Swim Team is an excellent Summer Program for children of nearly all ages and skill levels. The program is coached by past competitive swimmers and certified swim coaches who are dedicated to providing a fun and safe learning environment for all.