Program Information

For new swimmers interested in joining the VPSC program.

At this time, our assessments are CLOSED. If you are interested in our next intake, please contact: info@vancouverpacificswimclub.com

Spring Clinic: Hosted by VPSC's Senior Program

Session 1: March 17-21, 2025 @ St. George

• 40 spots for Junior/Youth/Fitness Program
• 10 spots for Minis Program

Session 2: March 24-28, 2025 @ Lord Byng

• 40 spots for Minis Program

Registration Requirements:

• Current member of VPSC from Junior/Youth/Fitness/Minis Program

Athletes not swimming with VPSC but is registered with SwimBC this season may register for the clinic. Please contact Coach Kyle at kylechengvancouverpacificswimclub.com for more information.

Fees:

• $200 (non-refundable)

Program Curriculum:

• Monday: Butterfly + Underwater Work
• Tuesday: Backstroke + Back Start + Flip Turns
• Wednesday: Breaststroke + Underwater Pullout + Open Turn
• Thursday: Freestyle + Dives
• Friday: Race Day + Relay Takeovers

Swim School Program:
Swimmers born between 2016 - 2019. Age 5-8 (Age as of Dec 31, 2024)

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

*Assessment date differs depending on session*
 

Spring Session Schedule: click here.

For more detailed information, please contact our Swim School Director:

Coach Kaitlyn (kaitlynmak@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)

Minis Program:
Swimmers born between 2014-2017 and will serve as our first level of competitive swimming for swimmers in grades 2-5. 

• Platinum
• Gold
• Silver 1/2

Registration Requirements: 

• Undergo an assessment prior to registration to assess fit within the program.

For more detailed information or to schedule a trial session, please contact our Minis Program Director:

Coach Kaitlyn (kaitlynmak@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)

Masters Program:
The VPSC Fitness Training Program is a swim program designed for high school aged for swimmers who are born in 2011 or earlier. This program is a non-competitive program which will run almost exclusively at UBC on Saturday and Sunday weekly.

For more detailed information or to schedule a trial session, please contact our Senior Program Director:

Coach Kyle (kylecheng@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)

Youth Program:
Swimmers born in 2012-2013 and will mostly consist of swimmers in grades 6 & 7.

• Youth Performance
• Youth Development A
• Youth Development B

Registration Requirements: 

• Have competitive swimming experience.
• Undergo a trial session prior to registration to assess fit within the program.

For more detailed information or to schedule a trial session, please contact our Youth Program Director:

Coach Ashleigh (ashleighgow@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)

Junior Program:
Swimmers born in 2010 & 2011 and will mostly consist of swimmers born in grades 8 & 9 and will service swimmers typically entering their first or second year of high school. 

• Junior Elite
• Junior Performance
• Junior Development

Registration Requirements: 

• Have competitive swimming experience.
• Undergo a trial session prior to registration to assess fit within the program.

For more detailed information or to schedule a trial session, please contact our Junior Program Director:

Coach Ryan (ryangurney@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)

Senior Program:
Swimmers born in 2009 or earlier, primarily consists of swimmers in grade 10 and above.

• Senior Elite
• Senior Performance
• Senior Development

Registration Requirements: 

• Have competitive swimming experience.
• Undergo a trial session prior to registration to assess fit within the program.

For more detailed information or to schedule a trial session, please contact our Senior Program Director:

Coach Kyle (kylecheng@vancouverpacificswimclub.com)