What is a Swim Team?
As the name implies, a “team” is a competitive structure of individuals who work together towards a common goal. The Timmins Marlins are sanctioned through Swim Ontario (SO), which is the provincial governing body, with Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC) being the national governing body. Our motto, “To be the best you can be”, is the focal point for all activities of the TMSC.
Our club is one of the largest teams in the North Eastern Ontario Region (NEOR), and our swimmers will compete throughout the year in our own region as well as across the Province and other regions of Canada.
TMSC will continue this excellence in swimming, throughout our region and throughout our province by:
- Working closely with “The Future Olympians Swim Club”.
- Continuing the Skills Entry program.
- Motivating, challenging and fun practices.
Swim Team Structure
Pre-Competitive swimmers will be assigned to the skills entry level program. Competitive swimmers will be assigned to one of six levels determined by the coaching staff. The age of a swimmer will not be the sole factor in determining level placement. Ability level and specific concerns will also be taken into account.
Even though swimmers are placed in different groups, we attempt to create team unity with activities during scheduled practices. Relays, mini-meets and team-building activities are held throughout the year.
The Head Coach and the Assistant Coaches will monitor the training and progress of all swimmers. Practice times vary with each group and ability level. Swimmers are not forced to attend practices but encouraged to work with coaching staff to decide on the best schedule.
All NEOR swim clubs must support NEOR by providing the opportunity and encouraging their swimmers to attend NEOR Developmental and Championship meets. However attending swim meets is also up to each swimmer. No swimmer is required to attend meets and may swim their entire career without attending competitions. New swimmers, if possible, are encouraged to attend in-house competitions before traveling to out of town meets.
