GROUP DESCRIPTION
This group is the second level of the VPSC Minis Program and will comprise of elementary school aged (Grades 3-5) swimmers. The focus of this group is to build their base skills in all four strokes, turns, and dives. Swimmers will also be introduced to the fundamentals of learn-to-train as they continue their journey towards Lower Mainland Region (LMR) standard of swimming.
TARGET AGE
Ages 8-10 years. Swimmers born in 2016, 2017, 2018
PRE-REQUISITES
Swimmers must be able to swim all 4 strokes as well as a 100 IM and perform dives and turns effectively. Swimmers who are working towards and are on the cusp of achieving their Lower Mainland Region (LMR) standard of swimming a 200 IM under 4:00. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director & the Minis Program Director.
PRIMARY COMPETITIONS
VPSC Hosted PASS Meets, PASS Meets hosted by other clubs and Swim BC sanctioned meets by qualification.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, Long Fins, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).
SCHEDULE
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Draft
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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AM
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5:50-7:30am Lord Byng
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PM
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5:15-6:30pm Lord Byng
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5:15-6:30pm Lord Byng
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5:45-7:00pm UBC
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COST FOR GROUP
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Monthly Training Fee
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$271 (10 monthly payments)
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Family Membership Charge
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$250
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Volunteer Points Fee
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$500
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Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration
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$164.50 (TBC by Swim BC)
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