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Competitive Program (BCSSA)

The Competitive Program is designed for swimmers who want to develop their skills and experience the excitement of competitive swimming. During the winter season, swimmers train twice per week with a focus on stroke technique, fitness, race skills, and competition preparation. Swimmers are encouraged to continue training and competing throughout the summer season, providing opportunities to build confidence, improve performance, and gain valuable racing experience.

Swimmers must have participated in our Summer 2026 program.

Winter Training: October to April

During the winter, swimmers participate in two structured one hour practices per week. Training focuses on developing strong swimming fundamentals, improving technique, building fitness, and learning the skills and confidence needed for competition. Swimmers are encouraged to set personal goals and work toward continued improvement throughout the season.

Summer Competition: May to August

Swimmers are encouraged to continue their development throughout the summer by participating in regular practices, dryland, club events and swim meets. Summer provides an opportunity to put winter training into action, gain valuable racing experience, build team connections, and work toward personal bests. Participation throughout the summer helps swimmers stay engaged and continue progressing as competitive athletes. Summer is the main season for our BCSSA swimmers and where the swim memories are made!

Pre Competitive

BCSSA : Pre Competitive

Pre Competitive Program (BCSSA)

The Pre Competitive Program is designed for swimmers who want to continue developing their swimming skills while becoming part of a swim club environment. This program is a great fit for swimmers who are building confidence in the water, learning the fundamentals of all four strokes, and beginning to explore what competitive swimming is all about. Swimmers will develop the skills, fitness, and confidence needed to progress into our Competitive Program when they are ready.

Winter Training

During the winter, swimmers participate in two structured one hour practices per week. Training focuses on building strong swimming fundamentals, improving stroke technique, developing endurance, and learning starts, turns, and basic race skills. Swimmers are encouraged to challenge themselves, set personal goals, and develop the confidence and skills needed to continue progressing as swimmers.

Moving Toward Competitive Swimming

The Pre Competitive Program provides a pathway for swimmers who would like to eventually join our Competitive Program. Throughout the season, coaches will help swimmers develop the skills, confidence, and readiness needed to take the next step. Swimmers will have opportunities to experience swim club activities and begin becoming familiar with the team environment, competition, and what it means to be a competitive swimmer. Pre competitive swimmers will be invited to join the Summer 2027 program, swim up to 5 times per week, try swim meets and club events.

Program: 7-17 year old

Minis

BCSSA : Minis

Minis Program

The Minis Program is designed to introduce young swimmers ages 4–6 to the water in a fun, supportive, and positive swim club environment. Swimmers will build confidence in the water while learning foundational swimming skills, water safety, and basic stroke techniques. Our goal is to help young swimmers develop a love of swimming, become comfortable and independent in the water, and build the skills needed to continue progressing through our swim programs.

Winter Training

During the winter, Minis participate in two structured 30 minutes practices per week. Sessions are focused on water confidence, swimming fundamentals, kicking, body position, breathing, and introducing the basics of freestyle and backstroke. Through games, activities, and guided instruction, swimmers develop coordination, confidence, and a positive relationship with the water.

Building a Strong Foundation

The Minis Program provides an excellent foundation for swimmers who may eventually want to progress into our Pre-Competitive and Competitive Programs. As swimmers grow in confidence and ability, coaches will help guide them toward the next stage of their swimming journey. Swimmers can also join our Summer program for May and June.

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Code of Conduct & Ethics
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Refund, Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy
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