Ce programme s’adresse généralement aux athlètes de 6 ans et plus. Pour nos petits nageurs de 6 ans et moins, nous avons les guppies ! Ici, les nageurs s’entraînent 5 fois par semaine pendant environ une heure, selon le groupe d’âge. L’équipe de natation prépare les athlètes à la compétition en se concentrant sur la correction des techniques de nage et les stratégies de course. Notre objectif principal est de nous assurer que tous les participants s’amusent tout en acquérant un sens de la discipline compétitive. La saison estivale de natation comprend 5 rencontres en double contre d’autres piscines de la NAA, un essai chronométré divisionnaire et le championnat de la NAA. Les rencontres de la ligue ont lieu 5 mercredis soirs consécutifs, à partir de la première semaine de juillet. Les compétitions commencent vers 17h30 et se terminent généralement vers 21h00. L’essai chronométré divisionnaire et le championnat sont prévus au début du mois d’août.

Tout au long de la saison régulière, tous les participants auront l’occasion de nager. Les règles de l’équipe de natation de la NAA limitent le nombre de participants à chaque épreuve, donc en fonction du nombre de participants dans une catégorie, les nageurs peuvent ne pas nager à chaque session. Il est très important d’informer votre entraîneur si vous ne pouvez pas assister à une rencontre afin que nous ne perdions pas de points pour des couloirs vides et que nous puissions donner à un autre nageur l’occasion de nager.

Essais chronométrés et Grand Championnat de la NAA
Chaque année, une fois la saison des rencontres en double terminée, l’équipe de natation passe de la phase des rencontres en double à la phase des finales. Cela modifie le fonctionnement de l’équipe de natation pour les 10 derniers jours de la saison. Dans la phase des rencontres en double, chaque rencontre est contre une seule autre piscine de la division dans laquelle Fairview concourt. Ces rencontres sont organisées pour permettre une participation maximale. Dans la phase des finales, Fairview participera à un essai chronométré divisionnaire. Lors de cet événement, nous essayons de qualifier nos nageurs non seulement contre les 5 autres piscines de notre division, mais aussi contre toutes les piscines de l’association NAA qui effectueront simultanément les deux autres essais chronométrés de division avec leurs propres sections. Ces essais sont organisés pour déterminer les 12 nageurs les plus rapides pour chaque épreuve à travers toute la NAA. Ces 12 nageurs participent au Grand Championnat de la NAA, qui a lieu une semaine après les essais.

Pour nos entraîneurs, la stratégie pour cette phase de la compétition estivale commence avant même la première semaine de la saison des rencontres en double. Pendant les essais, chaque piscine peut inscrire un maximum de seulement 2 nageurs par épreuve par catégorie d’âge. Organiser notre équipe pour placer les meilleurs nageurs dans les épreuves est une tâche difficile. Pour ce faire, les entraîneurs doivent prendre en compte divers facteurs, notamment les meilleurs temps des nageurs jusqu’à présent pendant l’été et le nombre de nageurs pouvant s’inscrire dans une catégorie particulière. Comme vous pouvez l’imaginer, il n’est malheureusement pas toujours possible que tous nos athlètes nagent lors des essais.

Si un nageur participe aux essais, les entraîneurs sauront dans les jours suivants s’il a été suffisamment rapide pour se qualifier parmi les 12 meilleurs nageurs pour cette épreuve dans sa catégorie d’âge à travers toute la NAA. Ce n’est qu’une fois les résultats compilés des 3 divisions que cette information est mise à la disposition de chaque piscine. Nous encourageons tous les nageurs participant aux essais à assister aux entraînements supplémentaires de l’équipe de natation qui sont généralement programmés pendant cette semaine.

Que le nageur participe ou non aux essais ou au Grand Championnat, il est toujours important d’assister au Grand Championnat. L’équipe de natation est un événement d’équipe, et la participation de chaque membre et les nageurs qui seront dans l’eau seront grandement encouragés par les acclamations de toute l’équipe.

Il n’y a aucun coût pour le programme de l’équipe de natation.

This is a program designed to teach diving skills for all ages. Some divers start with some experience, some learn diving just during the summer. Beginning with the basics, each diver will learn proper diving techniques. As the diver improves, more difficult dives will be introduced.

The team is divided into 4 levels:

Pre-Jr (8 and under),
Junior (9-11),
Intermediate (12-14) and
Senior (15+)

In order to compete, Pre-juniors and Juniors must perform 3 dives. Intermediates must be able to perform 4 dives and at the senior level, they must be able to perform 5 dives in order to compete. It is not crucial that the young athlete join the team already knowing this fixed number of dives. Our coaches are more than happy to help them reach their diving goals! Practices are held regularly and additional practices may be scheduled depending on pool availability. Diving meets are held once per week of which the day is to be determined by the NAA at the beginning of the season. Anyone is welcome to try the diving team. 

In order to be eligible for the NAA Diving Championship, a diver must finish in the top 3 in at least 3 dual meets throughout the summer. Overall, the diving team is a fun and productive way to learn how to dive and be given the chance to compete. Should you have any questions about the diving program, please feel free to ask a member of the coaching staff.

There are no cost for the swim team program.

The artistic swimming program at Fairview pool is a very popular program. As with all our programs, our main priority is for everyone to have fun learning new skills and meeting new people. In order to maintain an enjoyable summer, however, it is important that we clarify the structure and expectations of each program. Assuming that the appropriate criteria are met, all individuals are welcome to be placed on one of the following synchro teams: pre-junior (10 and under), junior (13 and under) and senior team (16 and under). Depending on the number of girls, a second team in any of theses categories may need to be formed. The girls will be placed on the appropriate team based on the following criteria: Skill and athletic ability, Time available for synchro/ dedication

Pre-Junior Team(s)

There are no official “try outs” for this group. In order to participate however, individuals must be able to tread water in the deep end for a minimum of 2 minutes without coming to the side. The pre-junior team is for girls who are new to the sport of synchronized swimming and who wish to get a feel for competition and commitment. They will be required to purchase a bathing suit. Practices are held regularly. There is one competition held near the end of July on a date determined by the NAA. Due to the popularity of this team, it is asked that our young athletes unable to attend the competition and/or several of the practices, refrain from joining the team. It is difficult for the coach to teach the routine with frequent absences. It is also unfair for the girls who regularly attend practices.

Junior Team(s)

This team is for girls who are 13 years and younger. Being on the junior team requires a regular time commitment each week plus extra practices around competition time. Participants are expected at all practices and will be required to inform the coach of any absence. Participants will be required to purchase a team bathing suit. The preliminary competition is usually held at the end of July or the very beginning of August while the final competition is usually held around mid August. The date and time of these events will be announced by the appropriate coach as soon as they are made available. Sometimes younger girls with advanced synchro skills have been moved up to the senior level. Ideally, there are 8 individuals on the team.

At the Junior level, there are also duet and solo competitions. We are allowed one solo and one duet entry in the summer competitions. Of course, an athlete who is on both the team and either the duet or solo will require an additional time commitment.

Senior Team(s)

Seniors are 16 years and younger. At this level, the swimming is more intricate, elaborate, and complicated. It is physically more demanding and requires about a regular time commitment plus additional practices around competition time. Participants are expected at every practice and will be required to notify the coach of any absence.

The Senior duet and solo will be chosen based on the same criteria. Being part of the team plus a duet or solo requires an additional time commitment on behalf of the swimmer.

The preliminary competition will be against other pools in the same division. The final competition will be divided according to junior and senior in which all divisions of the NAA will compete against one another on two different days.

The Water Polo team is divided as follows: 

• Mixed 12 and under
• 14 & Under Girls
• 16 & Under Girls
• 14 & Under Boys
• 16 & Under Boys

Players under the age of 14 can play in both categories, while those over the age of 14 may only play in the 16 & under category.

We welcome all that wish to join, and no one is under obligation to stay. We encourage people to come and see what Water Polo is all about! Practices are held regularly. While practice times are set, the players are welcome to ask coaches for extra help. If players cannot make a practice or a game, they are expected to notify their coach as far in advance as possible. The season consists of dual meets and, if we qualify, Playoffs and the Championship Finals.

There is also an annual Water Polo competition between the best teams of the NAA and our neighbor association ALPS called Quebec Games which is hosted by Dollard Water Polo. Should we qualify in one of the 4 categories we will be able to compete against the best Water Polo athletes of the West Island!

In addition, there is an opportunity for those 12 and under to participate in the annual 12 and under Water Polo Tournament. Teams for that competition can be mixed gender.

Our Guppies program is perfect for little swimmers ages 6 and under who are learning the basics and getting ready to join the swim team. It’s a fun-filled introduction to swimming that includes games, skill-building, and plenty of splashing around! Guppies also get to participate in special Guppies meets during the Summer, giving them a chance to show off their progress and enjoy the excitement of race day in a fun, low-pressure setting.

Masters are for anyone 18 years and older interested in fostering an active and healthy lifestyle through swimming. Swimmers of all levels are welcome to join the weekly practice with an instructor and a fun plan to help you stay active.

Aquafit is a perfect program for anyone looking to get some exercise at their own pace. Aquafit is offered 4 days/week and allows you to go as fast or as slow as you want. Come out and join the fun!

Fairview Pool’s Leader’s Program is for those aged 12-16. This program is perfect for kids looking to get more involved in supporting the pool and its activities, and to have lots of fun in the process! Fundraisers, various activities and taking on new responsibilities are all a part of this fantastic program. In exchange for their help, they are rewarded with special events such as movie nights, water slides and laser tag.

The Pre-Jr Lifeguard program is reserved for the 14+ leaders that have earned their Bronze Medallion and working on their Bronze Cross, to ultimately becoming an official lifeguard.  This program allows them to experience lifeguarding and basic surveillance in order to become comfortable with the concept. With the guidance of our current lifeguards, it equips them with the self-confidence they need to become great lifeguards!