For athletes between the ages 9-12 who are proficient in swimming and looking to challenge themselves with competitive swimming. This is a great program for athletes looking for extra practice during their off season or for athletes who are interested in competitive swimming and want to get a taste of the sport.
Registration Requirements:
- Age: 8 - 12 years old
- VPSC Members: Athletes in Mini or Youth programs who can complete 100 IM.
- Public Registration: Have completed Swimmers 7 (Lifesaving Society). Swimmers must be able to complete 25m Butterfly, 50m Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle.
Session Dates & Schedule:
- Week 1: July 7–11
- Week 2: July 14–18
- Week 3: July 21–25
- Week 4: July 28–August 1
- Week 5: August 5–8 — 4-day week due to BC Day
- Week 6: August 11–15
AM session:
- Pool Time: 9:00am – 10:30am @ St. George's
- Dryland Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm @ Chaldecott Park (Wallace Street)
PM session:
- Pool Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ St. George's
- Dryland Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm @ Chaldecott Park (Wallace Street)
Fees:
- $325 for Week 1/2/3/4/6
- $260 for Week 5 (4-day week due to BC Day)
*Includes SwimBC insurance fee and admin fee. All fees are non-refundable.
Program Curriculum:
- Monday: Butterfly + Underwater Work
- Tuesday: Backstroke + Back Start + Flip Turns
- Wednesday: Breaststroke + Underwater Pullout + Open Turn
- Thursday: Freestyle + Dives
- Friday: Individual Medley
Registration Opens:
- May 23, 2025 – VPSC Members Only
- May 31, 2025 – Open to the Public
Registration Closes:
- Three days before the start of each session: July 4/11/18/25, August 1/8
- First-come, first-served basis. Spots are limited.
