Group Description
This group will be comprised of elementary school aged (Grades 6-7) swimmers. Swimmers in this group are beginning stages of the performance pathway as competitive swimmers. Swimmers will work to advance their skills through training sets as they progress to Swim BC Provincial level competitions (Divisionals & Provincials). The expectation for swimmers in this group is to be fully committed to the program, both in and out of the pool, as they work towards entering the Junior Program upon entering high school.
Target Age
Swimmers born in 2013 & 2014
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 (85% attendance).
Selection into this group is at the discretion of the Head Coach / Program Director & the Youth Program Director. The coaching staff reserves the right to accept swimmers that meet some, but not all, requirements for the group.
Primary Competitions
LMR Championships, Swim BC Divisionals, and Swim BC Provincials.
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).
Cost for Group
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Monthly Training Fee*
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$394
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Family Membership Charge**
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$250
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Volunteer Points Fee***
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$700
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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.
