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VPSC: Swim School

Swim School Assessments (March 8th)

5 - 8 years old

VPSC: Swim School : Swim School Assessments (March 8th)

ASSESSMENTS CURRENTLY CLOSED

**ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SWIM SCHOOL REGISTRATION TO ASSESS FIT WITHIN PROGRAM**

Sign-Up Period Ends: Friday March 7th @12:00PM

Location of Assessment: Lord Byng Pool & Fitness Centre

Spring Session Assessment Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

VPSC SWIM SCHOOL: Swimmers 5-8 years old.

Swimmers will be taught skills foundational to competitive swimming, while building confidence and comfortability in the water. The Swim School aims to prepare swimmers for entry into our competitive Minis Program. Swimmers will receive direct instruction from a coach at a group ratio of no more than 8 swimmers to one coach.

Swim School 1 (SS1)
Swim School 2 (SS2)

Requirements:

Undergo an assessment prior to registration to assess fit within the program.
Prerequisites:
- Swim 25m of the pool unassisted safely
- Swim unassisted in deep water safely
- Flutter kick on their stomach (with a kickboard) & on their back
- Be comfortable jumping in the water unassisted

Fall Session

5 - 8 years old

VPSC: Swim School : Fall Session

VPSC Swim School Requirements:

Swimmers born between 2016 - 2019.

Age 5 - 8 (Age as of Dec 31, 2024)

Swimmers must be able to:

Swim 25m of the pool unassisted safely
Swim unassisted in deep water safely
Flutter kick on their stomach (with a kick board) & on their back
Be comfortable jumping in the water unassisted

Cost for Group: $250 / 10 classes**

Schedule: here.

*No prior assessment is required. However, we reserve the right to withdraw or deregister any swimmers that do not meet our entry requirements and/or are not deemed safe to be in the water during the first week of classes. This would be discussed between the coaches and Program Director and promptly communicated to the parent/guardian.

**For the VPSC Swim School, the fee of $250 will be charged upon registration. This fee is non-refundable with the exception of swimmer exclusion due to not meeting the group criteria on the first day.

Winter Session

5 - 8 years old

VPSC: Swim School : Winter Session

Winter Session Period: Monday January 6th - Saturday March 15th

VPSC Swim School Requirements:

Swimmers born between 2016 - 2019.
Age 5 - 8 (Age as of Dec 31, 2024)
Swimmers must be able to:
- Swim 25m of the pool unassisted safely
- Swim unassisted in deep water safely
- Flutter kick on their stomach (with a kick board) & on their back
- Be comfortable jumping in the water unassisted

Cost for Group: $250 / 10 classes** +$25 Swim School Registration Fee

Cost for those who select 1 day/week as Monday: $225 +$25 Swim School Registration Fee
- 9 classes only due to Family Day -no practice February 17th

**For the VPSC Swim School, once the fee of $250 is charged, it will be non-refundable with the exception of swimmer exclusion due to not meeting the group criteria on the first day.

Schedule: WINTER SESSION SCHEDULE.

Equipment Required: long fins, training suit, goggles, VPSC Swim School cap (1 per swimmer)

Spring Session (Swim School 1)

5 - 8 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
1 or 2 times per week
250.00 / session (1 day / week)

500.00 / session (2 days / week)

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Mar 31
Registration opens: Saturday, Mar 15 11:00 PM
Early registration: Tuesday, Mar 4 9:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

VPSC: Swim School : Spring Session (Swim School 1)

VPSC SWIM SCHOOL: Swimmers 5-8 years old

**ASSESSMENT OR PLACEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION**

SPRING SCHEDULE: Here

FEES: $250 / 10 classes** +$25 Swim School Registration Fee

**For the VPSC Swim School, once a swimmer has attended their first class, the fees will be non-refundable.**

Requirements:

Undergo an assessment prior to registration to assess fit within the program.
- *Assessment date differs depending on session*
Prerequisites:
- Swim 25m of the pool unassisted safely
- Swim unassisted in deep water safely
- Flutter kick on their stomach (with a kickboard) & on their back
- Be comfortable jumping in the water unassisted

About:

Swim School 1 (SS1): For swimmers who would benefit from more focus on certain areas, intro to competitive swimming, and building confidence in the water. This level focuses on learning swimming language, introduction to drills, and all 4 types of kick.
- Days: Monday /Wednesday /Friday Early /Saturday

May sign up for 1-2 days per week (max: 2x)

Spring Session (Swim School 2)

5 - 8 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
1 or 2 or 3 times per week
250.00 / session (1 day / week)

500.00 / session (2 days / week)

750.00 / session (3 days / week)

Fees and discounts

Next session starts: Monday, Mar 31
Registration opens: Saturday, Mar 15 11:00 PM
Early registration: Tuesday, Mar 4 9:00 AM

Upcoming schedule

VPSC: Swim School : Spring Session (Swim School 2)

VPSC SWIM SCHOOL: Swimmers 5-8 years old

**ASSESSMENT OR PLACEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION**

SPRING SCHEDULE: Here

Tuesdays & Thursdays TBC

FEES: $250 / 10 classes** +$25 Swim School Registration Fee

**For the VPSC Swim School, once a swimmer has attended their first class, the fees will be non-refundable.**

Requirements:

Undergo an assessment prior to registration to assess fit within the program.
- *Assessment date differs depending on session*
Prerequisites:
- Swim 25m of the pool unassisted safely
- Swim unassisted in deep water safely
- Flutter kick on their stomach (with a kickboard) & on their back
- Be comfortable jumping in the water unassisted

About:

Swim School 2 (SS2): For swimmers a bit stronger, working on strengthening their base skills, drills, and all 4 types of kick. This level focuses on progressing their freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
- Days: Tuesday /Thursday /Friday Late /Saturday

May sign up for 1-3 days per week (max 3x)
- Note: 2-3x is recommended for progression into Silver.

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