Group Description
This group will be comprised of high school aged (Grades 8-9) swimmers currently at a BC Provincial or Divisional level working towards Canadian Junior Championships. Swimmers in this group are expected to be fully committed and focused on Regional, Divisional, and Provincial level invitational and championship meets as they work towards the Junior Elite or Senior Performance level groups.
Target Age
Swimmers born in 2010 & 2011
Pre-Requisites
Swim BC Divisional standards across multiple events. Must show 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 & the Junior Program Director, in consultation with the Junior Performance Lead 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 (Divisionals/Provincials), as well as working towards Canadian Junior Championships time standards.
Required Equipment
Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, 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
Subject to change as we are still working to finalize pool time and land work time. Please note that during certain times throughout the season the group’s practice times may be adjusted. Practice time & location changes can be caused by holiday training times, Stat holidays, pool closures, competition and events.
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Draft
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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AM
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5:45-7:30
Lord Byng
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9:45-12:15
UBC
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9:30-12:00
UBC
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PM
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5:45-7:30
St. Georges
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4:45-7:00
St. Georges
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4:45-7:00
St. Georges
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4:45-6:30
St. Georges
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Cost for Group
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Monthly Training Fee*
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$435
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Family Membership Charge**
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$250
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Volunteer Points Fee***
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$800
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Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****
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$165.50 (TBC)
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*For the 2024/25 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, 2024, with the final charge coming on June 15, 2025.
*30 days of notice via email to your coach and the Financial Administrator is required if you withdraw before the end of the season.
**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 has yet to set this fee for the 2024-2025 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.
