Youth ID Program

Beginning in February 2021, Swim Ontario will begin offering monthly programming for a group of identified athletes who are identified as "on-track" for Canada Games selection in the summer of 2022. Programming will include monthly virtual presentations by service providers, coaches and Swim Ontario staff focused on nutrition, mental preparation, mental health and goal setting among other topics.

Eligible athletes will be identified and ranked by Swim Ontario based on the highest percentage off of World Class Track 3 using all LC performances from the 2019/2020 season and notified through their program.

Number of Athletes:

Stage 1: February 2021-June 2021

• 100 Female
• 100 Male

Athlete Eligibility:

• Female: Y.O.B 2006 or Younger
• Male: Y.O.B 2005 or Younger

**Please note that athletes must be fully registered with Swimming Canada in order to be considered.**

Important Dates:

• January 20th: Publish Eligible Athlete List, Program Information Sheet, Athlete Registration Declaration
• January 29th: Athlete Registration Deadline

Monthly Programming:

Stage 1 of the program will begin in February 2021 and will run until June 2021. Stage 2 will begin in September 2021 with a smaller group of athletes and run through to August 2022.

Monthly Presentations:

• February: Maintaining Focus Day to Day
• April: What’s Next: Reframing Your Goals
• May: Evaluating Progress Day to Day
• June: How Can The Summer Set-Up Next Season