Group Description
This group will train full time with the National group and is for high school aged (Grades 9-12) swimmers at or working towards Canadian Junior Championships, Canadian Open, Canadian Trials competitions. Swimmers in this group are on a path towards higher levels of performance at the provincial & national levels as well as working towards university swimming.
Target Age
Swimmers born in 2011 or earlier
Pre-Requisites
Swim BC Provincial standards across multiple events, 90% attendance while showing a 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.
Primary Competitions
Invitationals, Swim BC and Swimming Canada hosted events.
Required Equipment
Goggles, Water Bottle, small Kickboard, Pull Buoy, ARENA Powerfin Pro Fins, Parachute (Yellow or Red), finger paddles (optional) Finis Snorkel, Mesh Equipment Bag, Training Suit, VPSC T-Shirt (1 Provided with Registration), VPSC cap (2 Provided with Registration).
Cost for Group
Monthly Training Fee*
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$504
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Family Membership Charge**
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$250
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Volunteer Points Fee***
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$1000
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Swim BC/Swimming Canada Registration****
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$164.50
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*For the 2025/26 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, 2025 with the final charge coming on June 15, 2026.*30 days of notice via email to your coach and the Financial Administrator is required if you withdraw before the end of the season.
*Please note that the group fees are split into 11 equal monthly payments.
**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 / Swimming Canada have yet to set this fee for the 2025-2026 season. Once this fee is set families will be informed of the amount and will be charged the Swim BC fee on September 15th.
****All member accounts must be reconciled within the 2025-2026 season.