2026–2027 New Member Registration

2026 - 2027 New Member Registration opens on August 4th, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Please follow the registration instructions sent to your email. Reach out to office@htac.ca with any questions.

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The Senior Program supports athletes through the advanced stages of competitive swimming. Each squad provides a distinct training environment based on the athlete’s goals, development, performance level, and commitment to the sport.

Elite

The Elite squad is the club's highest-performance training group, designed for athletes committed to swimming as their priority sport. The program prepares athletes for provincial and national competition within a high-performance environment that emphasizes excellence, accountability, and leadership.

Athlete Profile

Age
14 & Over
Competition Level
East Coast Championships to Canadian Trials
Pool Training Sessions
8–9 per week (May vary based on individual athlete needs)
Pool Time
15–16.5 hours (+1 hour skills)

Program Focus

Competition
Peak performance at provincial and national competitions.
Technical
Advanced technique, starts, turns, and underwater skills.
Tactical
Individual race execution and strategy.
Mental
Confidence, resilience, and competitive mindset.
Performance Habits
Accountability, independence, and balanced commitments.

Expectations

Commitment

  • Attend all assigned pool and dryland sessions.
  • Attend all priority competitions unless otherwise approved.

Communication

  • Athletes must communicate directly with the Head Coach.
  • Planned absences must be emailed in advance.

Team Culture

  • Lead by example through attitude, work ethic, and professionalism.
  • Support teammates and represent HTAC positively.

Squad Selection

  • Elite squad placement is based on the club's published selection criteria and the Head Coach's discretion.
  • Elite squad placements are reviewed annually.

Squad Pathway

  • Athletes typically progress to Elite from Senior Atlantic or Junior Elite.
  • Elite athletes typically progress to university swimming, remain in Elite, or transition to another squad based on their individual goals, development, and program fit.
  • Movement to Elite may occur throughout the season based on performance, development, and the Head Coach's discretion.
  • Athletes are encouraged to speak with the Head Coach if another squad within the club would better support their goals and development.
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Senior Atlantic

The Senior Atlantic squad is designed for athletes committed to continued development in a performance training environment. The program prepares athletes to compete successfully at the provincial and East Coast level while building the habits required for future national-level competition.

Athlete Profile

Age
14 & Over
Competition Level
Provincial to East Coast Championships
Pool Training Sessions
8–9 per week (May vary based on individual athlete needs)
Pool Time
14.5–16 hours (+1 hour skills)

Program Focus

Competition
Peak performance at provincial and East Coast competitions.
Technical
Advanced technique, starts, turns, and underwater skills.
Tactical
Individual race execution and strategy.
Mental
Confidence, resilience, and competitive mindset.
Performance Habits
Accountability, independence, and balanced commitments.

Expectations

Commitment

  • Attend training consistently to maximize development.
  • Athletes are encouraged to attend approximately 75% of scheduled practices.
  • Attend priority competitions whenever possible.

Communication

  • Communicate planned absences with your coach in advance.
  • Keep coaches informed of injuries or extended absences.

Team Culture

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Support teammates and contribute to a positive training environment.

Squad Pathway

  • Athletes typically progress to Senior Atlantic from Junior Elite, Junior Atlantic, or Senior Provincial.
  • Senior Atlantic athletes typically progress to Elite or remain in Senior Atlantic.
  • Progression to Elite may occur throughout the season based on performance, development, and the Head Coach's discretion.
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Senior Provincial

The Senior Provincial squad is designed for athletes who are developing their competitive swimming skills while balancing other activities and commitments. The program provides a flexible training environment for swimmers pursuing local and provincial competition, with opportunities to progress to higher-performance squads over time.

Athlete Profile

Age
14 & Over
Competition Level
Local to Provincial
Pool Training Sessions
6 per week
Pool Time
10 hours

Program Focus

Competition
Build confidence and achieve success at local and provincial competitions.
Technical
Improve stroke technique, starts, turns, and underwater skills.
Tactical
Develop race execution and competitive strategies.
Mental
Build confidence, resilience, and consistency.
Performance Habits
Develop commitment while balancing school, work, and other activities.

Expectations

Communication

  • Communicate planned absences with your coach in advance.
  • Keep coaches informed of injuries or extended absences.

Team Culture

  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Support teammates and contribute to a positive training environment.

Squad Pathway

  • Athletes typically progress to Senior Provincial from Junior Atlantic, Junior Provincial, or by joining the club at 14 years of age or older.
  • Senior Provincial athletes typically progress to Senior Atlantic or remain in Senior Provincial.
  • Progression to Senior Atlantic may occur throughout the season based on performance, development, and the Head Coach's discretion.
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