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VPSC: National Program

VPSC: National Program

National Group (NG)

National Program

Assessment required
14 - 21 years old
8 times per week
504.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 2, 2025
Ending: July 31, 2026
Closed

VPSC: National Program : National Group (NG)

GROUP DESCRIPTION

This group is the highest performance level group in the VPSC Program and is geared towards high school (Grades 9-12) & university aged swimmers. Swimmers in this group must have achieved National level standard (Canadian Open, Junior or Senior Trials, and/or Canadian Junior Championships). Swimmers must commit to a 50+ week season while maintaining 90% attendance and attend all designated competitions for the group. Swimmers will be focused on working towards making Canadian Junior Teams as well as working toward university and high-performance swimming in their post-secondary years.

TARGET AGE

Swimmers born in 2012 or earlier

PRE-REQUISITES

2025-2028 Canadian Open, Junior Trials Qualifying, and/or Canadian Junior Championships Times Standards in at least one event, 90% attendance.

Selection for this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director.

PRIMARY COMPETITIONS

Invitationals, Swim BC and Swimming Canada hosted events.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Goggles, Water Bottle, small Kickboard, Pull Buoy, ARENA Powerfin Pro Fins, Parachute (Yellow or Red), finger paddles (optional) Finis Snorkel, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).

SCHEDULE

Draft	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
AM	7:30-11:15 UBC		5:30-7:15 St. George's		5:30-7:15 St. George's
PM		3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	4:30-6:45 UBC

COST FOR GROUP

Monthly Training Fee	$519 (11 monthly payments)
Family Membership Charge	$250
Volunteer Points Fee	$1,000
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration	$164.50 (TBC by Swim BC)

National Group (NG)

National Program

Assessment required
14 - 21 years old
8 times per week
519.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: August 24, 2026
Ending: July 31, 2027
Register

VPSC: National Program : National Group (NG)

GROUP DESCRIPTION

TARGET AGE

Swimmers born in 2012 or earlier

PRE-REQUISITES

2025-2028 Canadian Open, Junior Trials Qualifying, and/or Canadian Junior Championships Times Standards in at least one event, 90% attendance.

Selection for this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director.

PRIMARY COMPETITIONS

Invitationals, Swim BC and Swimming Canada hosted events.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SCHEDULE

Draft	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
AM	7:30-11:15 UBC		5:30-7:15 St. George's		5:30-7:15 St. George's
PM		3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	4:30-6:45 UBC

COST FOR GROUP

Monthly Training Fee	$519 (11 monthly payments)
Family Membership Charge	$250
Volunteer Points Fee	$1,000
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration	$164.50 (TBC by Swim BC)

National Development (ND)

National Program

Assessment required
14 - 21 years old
8 times per week
504.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 2, 2025
Ending: July 31, 2026
Closed

VPSC: National Program : National Development (ND)

GROUP DESCRIPTION

This group will train full time with the National group and is for high school aged (Grades 9-12) swimmers at or working towards Canadian Junior Championships, Canadian Open, Canadian Trials competitions. Swimmers in this group are on a path towards higher levels of performance at the provincial & national levels as well as working towards university swimming.

TARGET AGE

Swimmers born in 2012 or earlier

PRE-REQUISITES

Swim BC Provincial standards across multiple events, 90% attendance while showing a commitment towards continual improvement and show behaviors that will ensure the success of all swimmers in the group.

Selection for this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director.

PRIMARY COMPETITIONS

Invitationals, Swim BC and Swimming Canada hosted events.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SCHEDULE

Draft	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
AM	7:30-11:15 UBC		5:30-7:15 St. George's		5:30-7:15 St. George's
PM		3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	4:30-6:45 UBC

COST FOR GROUP

Monthly Training Fee	$519 (11 monthly payments)
Family Membership Charge	$250
Volunteer Points Fee	$1,000
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration	$164.50 (TBC by Swim BC)

National Development (ND)

National Program

Assessment required
14 - 21 years old
8 times per week
519.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: August 24, 2026
Ending: July 31, 2027
Register

VPSC: National Program : National Development (ND)

GROUP DESCRIPTION

TARGET AGE

Swimmers born in 2012 or earlier

PRE-REQUISITES

Selection for this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director.

PRIMARY COMPETITIONS

Invitationals, Swim BC and Swimming Canada hosted events.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SCHEDULE

Draft	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
AM	7:30-11:15 UBC		5:30-7:15 St. George's		5:30-7:15 St. George's
PM		3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	3:45-7:00 UBC	3:30-6:00 UBC	4:30-6:45 UBC

COST FOR GROUP

Monthly Training Fee	$519 (11 monthly payments)
Family Membership Charge	$250
Volunteer Points Fee	$1,000
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration	$164.50 (TBC by Swim BC)

Terms & Conditions

Volunteer Terms
VPSC Alcohol & Drug Use Policy
VPSC Financial Policy
VPSC Concussion Policy
VPSC Social Media Policy
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