What is the training policy for summer vs. winter swimmers?
Winter Training Policy (excerpt from SNS) 4.2 Winter Training Policy From November 1 to May 31, the amount of training permitted by a summer swimmer is restricted, if they wish to retain summer swimming status. To be considered eligible to register for summer swimming, and/or be considered eligible to compete at any summer meet, a swimmer may swim not more than 2 hours per week in a coach or parent directed program. The two hours per week does not include: – Red Cross and Life Saving Society Classes, I Can Swim Classes, YMCA swim instruction program – Fundraising swim-a-thons – Other water sports such as Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, or Diving. Summer swimmers will be permitted to attend one swim camp during the restricted training period. As per Section 3.4 of the Summer Swimming Operating Handbook, former winter swimmers (registered September 1 to August 31) wishing to become summer swimmers are not eligible to compete in the summer for the same period of time they trained and/o
