BANTAM


 

Coach: HAZEM SAYED

coachhazem@markhamaquaticclub.com 

Parent Representative: 
Parent reps act as a liaison between the coach, the parents, the club and its members. To reach your Bantam parent rep, email  macheadparentrep@gmail.com


Long Term Athlete Development Stage: TRAIN TO TRAIN

Parents Guide to Long Term Athlete Development

Description:

  • This squad consists of swimmers who are 13-14 years old and are  Central Region "C" qualified or above.
  • Swimmers in this squad will be striving towards Festival and Central Region "B" qualification

Pre-requisite:

  • Be 13-14+ years of age as of October 31, 2024 
  • Be Central Region "C" Qualified.
  • Have a high commitment to long term goals.

Expectations:

  • Swimmers will arrive on deck 30 minutes before each practice for activation protocol.
  • Swimmers will have all required training equipment at every practice.
  • Swimmers will attend all scheduled practices to the best of their ability with a 90% expectation.
  • Swimmers will attend all scheduled competitions as outlined for the group.
  • Swimmers will conduct themselves with highest level of professionalism at all practices and swim meets.
  • Swimmers will represent the Markham Aquatic with pride by wearing required Team Wear at all meets without exception.

Training Schedule:

September Schedule (Updated Aug 19)

October Schedule (Updated Sep 10)

Meet Schedule:

Tentative Meet Schedule 2025-2026 (Updated Sep 10)

Equipment:

Bantam Equipment List

Notes:

  1. All MAC Swimmers must wear a black training suit - no designs.
  2. All MAC Swimmers wear the white cap for training & the blue cap for competitions.
  3. Activation will begin 15 minutes prior to all morning and afternoon training sessions.