SHOULDICE SQUAD
Group Head Coach: Michelle Downey
email: michelle@calgaryswimming.com
From the Coach:
Our Development Program focuses on building a strong foundation of skills to support each swimmers’ progression though the sport. UCSC thrives to have a positive and supporting environment where swimmers feel successful and develop a long term love for the sport. UCSC follows the Long Term Development (LTD) model for swimmers’ progression and our Development Program is for swimmers aged 10 and under. The program trains out of NW Calgary at Shouldice Pool and Churchill Pool and runs from early September to end of May with swim meets throughout the season. UCSC is a high performance competitive swim club and expects all members to attend swim meets throughout the year.
Shouldice pool trains Tuesday/Thursday/Friday and is primarily catering to our new members.
Churchill pool trains Monday/Wednesday/Friday and is mostly filled with returning swimmers,
Our pools/groups are broken down for the 2025/2026 season as follows:
Churchill Pool:
Groups | Training | Group Composition |
CH1 | 30 min programming 3 x per week | New swimmers born in 2019 |
CH2 | 60 min programing 3x per week | Returning swimmers Girls born in 2018/ Boys born in 2018/2017 |
Ch3 | 60 min programing 3x per week | Returning swimmers Girls Born in 2017/ Boys born in 2016/2017 |
Shouldice pool:
Groups | Training | Group Composition |
SD1 | 30 min programming 3 x per week | New swimmers born in 2018 |
SD2 | 60 min programing 3x per week | New swimmers Born in 2016/2017 |
SD3 | 60 min programing 3x per week | New and returning swimmers born in 2016/2017 |
Tryouts for each season take place during the 4 Day Intro Camp. This usually runs the week following Labour Day. Registration for our 4 Day Intro Camp opens on May 1. For registration questions please contact our office at ucsc@ucalgary.ca, additional info can also be found on the About Us page of our website (calgaryswimming.com).
For any programing questions please contact the Development Program Head Coach Michelle Downey at michelle@calgaryswimming.com.
Squad Calendars and important info for quick reference:
· Meet list – updated January 30 2025- subject to change
· List of Days off - Updated oct 28
· What to bring to meets and FAQ for meets - all new families must read this document
· Important things to know – shortened new parent/welcome letter
Monthly calendars
| September | October | November | December |
| January | February | March | April |
| May | June | July | August |