JUNIOR PERFORMANCE

Group Description: This group is meant to align with the 13-14 year old age category for competitions hosted by Swim BC.  Swimmers in this group are on a path towards high performance at the provincial and national level as they progress through the program.  The expectation for swimmers in this group is to excel at the provincial level and ensure long-term success in the sport.

Target Age: 13-14 as of March 1, 2024

Pre-Requisites: Swim BC Divisional standards across multiple events.  Must show commitment towards continual improvement and show behaviours that will ensure the success of all swimmers in the group.

Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Junior Performance Coach, in consultation with the Head Coach.  The coaching staff reserves the right to accept swimmers that meet some, but not all, requirements for the group.

Primary Competitions: Qualifying and excelling at Swim BC hosted competitions, as well as working towards Western and Canadian Junior Championships time standards.

Required Equipment: Goggles, Water Bottle, Pull Buoy, Kickboard, ARENA Powerfin Pro Fins, ARENA Elite Finger Paddles, Finis Snorkel, Hockey Puck, Mesh Equipment Bag, VPSC Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt, VPSC cap.     

Schedule: Subject to change. Dryland for Juniors on Thursday/Saturday for 30 mins is included. All practices include 15 mins of activation prior to in-water training.
 

Cost for Group:

*For the 2023/24 season, training fees will be charged monthly. 30 days of notice via email to your coach is required if you withdraw before the end of the season.

**There is only one Family Membership Charge per family.

*** One charge per family at the beginning of the season based on the highest-level family member.