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VPSC: Minis Program

Minis Platinum (MP)

Assessment required
6 - 10 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
5 times per week
285.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 9, 2024
Ending: June 30, 2025
Closed

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Platinum (MP)

Group Description

This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 4-5) swimmers who have achieved their Lower Mainland Region (LMR) standard of swimming a 200 IM in under 4:00. The swimmers will be entering the entrance level of Swim BC sanctioned competitions after competing at PASS meets up until this point. The swimmers will be exposed to a multi-faceted training plan aimed at helping them develop as overall athletes through technical skill development as they embark on their path towards performing at the LMR Championship-level.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2014 & 2015

Pre-Requisites

Qualify for Lower Mainland Region (LMR) regional competitions and show commitment towards continual improvement. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director & the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

LMR Championships and/or equivalent local competitions.

Required Equipment

Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, 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.

Draft	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AM						9:00-11:00 St. Georges
PM		6:45-8:30 St. Georges	5:45-7:30 St. Georges	6:15-8:00 UBC	6:30-7:45 UBC

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$285
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$600
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$123.50 (TBC)

*For the 2024/25 season, training fees will be charged monthly on the 15^th of every month. The monthly fee will be charged for 10 months beginning on August 15, 2024, with the final charge coming on May 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 15^th).

*** 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 15^th).

****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 15^th.

Minis Gold (MG)

Assessment required
6 - 10 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
4 times per week
250.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: June 30, 2025
Closed

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Gold (MG)

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Group Description

This group is the second level of the VPSC Minis Program and will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 3-5) swimmers. The focus of this group is to teach swimmers skills necessary in all aspects of competitive swimming as they continue their journey towards regional and provincial level swimming.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2014, 2015, 2016

Pre-Requisites

Swimmers must be able to swim all 4 strokes as well as a 100 IM as well as perform dives and turns effectively. Swimmers who are working towards and on the cusp of achieving their Lower Mainland Region (LMR) standard of swimming a 200 IM under 4:00. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director & the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

VPSC Hosted PASS Meets, PASS Meets hosted by other clubs and Swim BC sanctioned meets.

Required Equipment

Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, Long Fins, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).

Schedule

Draft	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AM						6:45-8:30 Lord Byng
PM	4:45-6:00 Lord Byng		4:45-6:00 Lord Byng		4:15-6:00 Lord Byng

Cost for Group

September Monthly Training Fee*	$250
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$400
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$103.50-123.50 (TBC)

*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 15^th).

*** 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 15^th).

****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 15^th.

Minis Silver 1 (MS1)

Assessment required
6 - 10 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
3 times per week
205.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: June 30, 2025
Closed

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Silver 1 (MS1)

Group Description

This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 2-4) swimmers and will teach swimmers skills necessary for competitive swimming. This includes learning all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly). Swimmers will also be taught starts and turns for all events.

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2015, 2016, 2017

Pre-Requisites

Able to swim 2 x 25m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick as well as diving from the blocks. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director and the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

VPSC Hosted PASS Meets.

Required Equipment

Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, Long Fins, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).

Schedule

Draft	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AM						7:20-9:00 Lord Byng
PM	3:45-5:00 Lord Byng		3:45-5:00 Lord Byng

Cost for Group

September Monthly Training Fee*	$205
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$400
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$103.50-123.50 (TBC)

*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 15^th).

*** 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 15^th).

****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 15^th.

Minis Silver 2 (MS2)

Assessment required
6 - 10 years old as of 2024 Dec 31
3 times per week
205.00 / month

Fees and discounts
Starting: September 16, 2024
Ending: June 30, 2025
Closed

VPSC: Minis Program : Minis Silver 2 (MS2)

Group Description

Target Age

Swimmers born in 2015, 2016, 2017

Pre-Requisites

Able to swim 2 x 25m of freestyle and backstroke, 25m of whip kick & dolphin Kick as well as diving from the blocks. Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director and the Minis Program Director.

Primary Competitions

VPSC Hosted PASS Meets.

Required Equipment

Goggles, Water Bottle, Kickboard, Long Fins, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).

Schedule

Draft	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
AM						7:20-9:00 Lord Byng
PM		5:45-7:00 Lord Byng		5:45-7:00 Lord Byng

Cost for Group

Monthly Training Fee*	$205
Family Membership Charge**	$250
Volunteer Points Fee***	$400
Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****	$103.50-123.50 (TBC)

*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 15^th).

*** 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 15^th).

****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 15^th.

Terms & Conditions

Volunteer Terms
VPSC Swimmer Code of Conduct
Athlete Protection Media Consent Form
VPSC Athlete Protection Policy
Parent Communication Consent Form
VPSC Medical Scratch Policy
VPSC Event Discipline Procedure
VPSC Discipline and Complaints
VSPC Appeal Policy
VPSC Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy