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VPSC: Minis Program

Minis Platinum (MP)

Assessment required
9 - 10 years old
5 times per week
299.00 / month

Fees and discounts

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Platinum (MP)

Group Description

This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 4-5) swimmers who have achieved their Lower Mainland Region (LMR) standard of swimming a 200 IM in under 4:00. The swimmers will be entering the entrance level of Swim BC sanctioned competitions after competing at PASS meets up until this point. The swimmers will be exposed to a multi-faceted training plan aimed at helping them develop as overall athletes through technical skill development as they embark on their path towards performing at the LMR Championship-level.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2015 & 2016

Pre-Requisites

Qualify for Lower Mainland Region (LMR) in the 200 IM for regional competitions and show commitment towards continual improvement. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director & the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

LMR Open/Championships, invitationals, regional level competitions.

Required Equipment

Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, ARENA Powerfin Pro Fins, Finis Snorkel, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).

Schedule

Day	Time
Tue PM	6:40-8:30pm
Wed PM	7:10-8:30
Thu PM	5:10-7:00pm
Fri PM	6:25-7:45pm
Sat AM	9:20am-12:00pm

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$299
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$600
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$164.50

*For the 2025/26 season, training fees will be charged monthly on the 15th of every month. The monthly fee will be charged for 11 months beginning on August 15, 2025 with the final charge coming on June 15, 2026.*30 days of notice via email to your coach and the Financial Administrator is required if you withdraw before the end of the season.

*Please note that the group fees are split into 11 equal monthly payments.

**There is only one Family Membership Charge per family (Charged on July 15th).

***There is only one Volunteer Points Fee charge per family at the beginning of the season based on the highest-level family member (Charged on October 15th).

****Swim BC / Swimming Canada have yet to set this fee for the 2025-2026 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.

****All member accounts must be reconciled within the 2025-2026 season.

Minis Gold (MG)

Assessment required
8 - 10 years old
4 times per week
263.00 / month

Fees and discounts

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Gold (MG)

Group Description

This group is the second level of the VPSC Minis Program and will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 3-5) swimmers. The focus of this group is to teach swimmers the skills necessary in all aspects of competitive swimming as they continue their journey towards regional level swimming.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2015, 2016, 2017

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 (Practice Location: Lord Byng Pool)

Day	Time
Monday PM	3:45-5:00pm
Wednesday PM	3:45-5:00pm
Friday PM	4:15-6:30pm
Saturday AM	6:45-8:30am

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$263
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$500
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$164.50

*Please note that the group fees are split into 11 equal monthly payments.

**There is only one Family Membership Charge per family (Charged on July 15th).

***There is only one Volunteer Points Fee charge per family at the beginning of the season based on the highest-level family member (Charged on October 15th).

****Swim BC / Swimming Canada have yet to set this fee for the 2025-2026 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.

****All member accounts must be reconciled within the 2025-2026 season.

Minis Silver (MS)

Assessment required
7 - 9 years old
3 times per week
215.00 / month

Fees and discounts

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Silver (MS)

Group Description

This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 2-4) swimmers and will develop their skills in all four strokes. This includes building their freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, along with developing their butterfly. Swimmers will also be taught starts and turns for all events.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2016, 2017, 2018

Pre-Requisites

Able to swim 2 x 25m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick as well as diving from the blocks. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director and the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

VPSC Hosted PASS Meets.

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 (Practice Location: Lord Byng Pool)

Day	Time
Monday PM	4:45-6pm
Wednesday PM	4:45-6pm
Saturday AM	6:45-8:30am

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$215
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$400
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$52

*Please note that the group fees are split into 11 equal monthly payments.

**There is only one Family Membership Charge per family (Charged on July 15th).

***There is only one Volunteer Points Fee charge per family at the beginning of the season based on the highest-level family member (Charged on October 15th).

****Swim BC / Swimming Canada have yet to set this fee for the 2025-2026 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.

****All member accounts must be reconciled within the 2025-2026 season.

Minis Bronze (MB)

Assessment required
6 - 8 years old
3 times per week
215.00 / month

Fees and discounts

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Bronze (MB)

Group Description

This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 2-4) swimmers and will teach swimmers skills necessary for competitive swimming. This includes learning all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly). Swimmers will also be taught starts and turns for all events.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2017, 2018, 2019

Pre-Requisites

Able to swim 2 x 25m of freestyle and backstroke, 25m of whip kick & dolphin Kick, attempt breaststroke swim, as well as diving from the blocks. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director and the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

VPSC Hosted PASS Meets.

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 (Practice Location: Lord Byng)

Day	Time
Tuesday PM	5:45-7pm
Thursday PM	5:45-7pm
Saturday AM	7:20-9am

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$215
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$400
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$52

*Please note that the group fees are split into 11 equal monthly payments.

**There is only one Family Membership Charge per family (Charged on July 15th).

***There is only one Volunteer Points Fee charge per family at the beginning of the season based on the highest-level family member (Charged on October 15th).

****Swim BC / Swimming Canada have yet to set this fee for the 2025-2026 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.

****All member accounts must be reconciled within the 2025-2026 season.

Terms & Conditions

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VPSC Swimmer Code of Conduct
Athlete Protection Media Consent Form
VPSC Athlete Protection Policy
Parent Communication Consent Form
VPSC Travel Policy
VPSC Medical Scratch Policy
VPSC Event Discipline Procedure
VPSC Discipline and Complaints
VSPC Appeal Policy
VPSC Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy