Training Sessions, Schedules & Groups
As a club we would like to honour the other activities that our memberss are passionate about and committed to.
Thus, our members can choose to either sign up for "Sessions" or the full "Season" so that they can train in a way that fits them best.
There are three "Sessions" throughout the 2025-2026 season that members can register for:
Session 1 - FALL: September 15-December 19, 2025 (14 weeks)
Session 2 - WINTER: January 5 - May 1, 2026 (15 weeks)
Session 3 - SUMMER: May 4 -August 14, 2026 (14 weeks)
OR members can register for the Full Season : September 15 - August 14 (43 weeks)
Fees
The weekly training cost for all groups is determined by how many days of the week swimmers train.
1x per week is $12.60 (weekly cost)
2x per week is $25.20
3x per week is $37.50
4x per week is $50.40
5x per week is $63.00
6x per week is $75.60
Depending on the registration type (session or season) these rates are multiplied by the number of weeks (14 vs 43).
Upon registration, swimmers are also charged one time (seasonal) PSO fees - $25 Team Fee, and $___SwimBC Insurance fee (amount is dependent on their group and age).
The Club also charges a $100 fundraising fee per session.
The Club will offer at least one option/event for fundraising per session and if swimmers/families fundraise a minimum of $100 then the family will not be charged that fee. If swimmers register for the entire season, the fee lessens by $50. All families with more than 2 swimmers registered will be capped at the 2nd swimmer and will not be charged further fundraising fees after the 2nd.
Schedule for FALL: September-December 2025
*Note: Dryland for AG2 and AG3 Athletes will be happening this Fall but is still being scheduled.
Training Groups
The WIND follows the Swimming / Natation Canada's National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and its Appropriate Athlete Development (AAD) model for long term development in sport and physical activity.
Pre-Competitive and Non-Competitive Groups
In these groups swimmers are learning how to train and are too young to compete yet/ or are choosing to swim for receation/fitness and not compete.
The training groups in this category are:
Novice 1, 2, and 3
Age Group 1 (AG1)
Teen Rec
Teen Fit
Competitive and Senior Non-Competitive Groups
In these groups swimmers are training consistently and are either competitive, learning how to compete or are choosing not to compete in older age groups.
The training groups in this category are:
Age Group 2 (AG2)
Age Group 3 (AG3)
Masters
Novice 1 & 2:
Non Competitive - 5-9 years old
Prior experience in swim lessons is encouraged but not required. Swimmers should be able to comfortably put their face in the pool and be in the shallow end of the big pool at the rec center. Training for this group will take place in the big pool for at least 30 minutes of the allocated group time slot, and can choose to train a minimum of 1x and maximum of 2x per week.
This group will learn basic technique for core swim skills and all four strokes. By the end of the first session they will ideally be comfortable swimming 25 meters independently and efficiently.
Note: If swimmers excel past their initial training group the Club is open to bumping swimmers up to the next group mid-session regardless of age. See our Group Movement Policy.
Novice 3 & Age Group 1 (AG1):
Pre Competitive - 8-12 years old
Group Details:
Prior experience in swim lessons is encouraged but not required. Swimmers should be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 meters and be comfortable in both ends of the big pool at the rec center. Training for this group will take place in the big pool for at least 50 minutes of the allocated group time slot, and can choose to train a minimum of 1x and maximum of 2x per week.
This group will learn technique for core swim skills and all four strokes. By the end of the first session they will ideally be comfortable swimming 100 meters independently and efficiently. Understand how to read a practice board, participate in relays and have introductions to racing in practice.
Note: If swimmers excel past their initial training group the Club is open to bumping swimmers up to the next group mid-session regardless of age. See our Group Movement Policy.
Teen Rec & Teen Fit:
Non Competitive - 10-18 years old
Group Details:
Prior experience in swim lessons is encouraged but not required. Swimmers should be able to swim unassisted for at least 50-100 meters and be comfortable in both ends of the big pool at the rec center. Training for this group will take place in the big pool for at least 50 minutes of the allocated group time slot, and can choose to train a minimum of 1x and maximum of 2x per week.
This group will build upon existing technique for core swim skills and all four strokes. By the end of the first session they will ideally be comfortable swimming multiple meters effectively and efficiently. Understand how to read a practice board, participate in relays and have introductions to racing in practice.
Note: Teen Rec is a more relaxed group, focusing on skill building while Teen Fit is meant to be fitness based, focusing on exercise and stamina.
Age Group 2 (AG2):
Competitive or Sr. Non-Competitive - 9-14 years old
Upon immediate registration swimmers that are 9-14 years old and open to the potential of competing would be allocated into AG2 (unless they were previously in AG3 they would return to AG3).
If the athlete is 9 years old: They can only be in AG2 if they are returning Wind athletes OR have previous club-style swim experience. They need to be proficient in at least three of the four strokes They need to be able to complete a 1.0 km practice without skipping meters.
If athletes are joining at 10 years old+ AND/OR New to club swimming: They need to be proficient in at least two of the four strokes. They need to be able to complete a 1.0 km practice as planned.
AG2 athletes train a minimum of 2x per week and a maximum of 4x per week.
At 2x per week these swimmers would still retain their "S" status for the following Summer Season with BCSSA.
Note: If swimmers excel past their initial training group the Club is open to bumping swimmers up to the next group mid-session regardless of age. See our Group Movement Policy.
Age Group 3 (AG3):
Pre Competitive - 12-18 years old
Upon immediate registration swimmers that are 12-18 years old and open to the potential of competing would be allocated into AG3.
If the athlete is 12 or 13 years old: They can only be in AG3 if they are returning Wind athletes OR have previous club-style swim experience. They need to be proficient in at least three of the four strokes They need to be able to complete a 1.8 km practice without skipping meters.
If athletes are joining at 14 years old+ AND/OR New to club swimming: They need to be proficient in at least two of the four strokes. They need to be able to complete a 1.5 km practice without skipping meters.Taking breaks when appropriate and asking for advice / making adaptations as needed makes sense.
AG3 athletes train a minimum of 2x per week and a maximum of 6x per week.
At 2x per week these swimmers would still retain their "S" status for the following Summer Season with BCSSA.
Note: If swimmers excel past their initial training group the Club is open to bumping swimmers up to the next group mid-session regardless of age. See our Group Movement Policy.
Masters:
Non Competitive - 19+ years old (no maximum limit)
Upon immediate registration swimmers that are 19+ years old will be allocated to the Masters training group.
This group requires no previous swim club style experience, but it is encouraged as the group will be completing multi-meter training of all four technical strokes. Experience in at least two of the four strokes is encouraged, but all strokes will be taught and skills will be built upon during training.
This group does have the option to compete at SwimBC sanctioned meets, but athletes do not need to be competitive to be in this group as the group's primary focus is fitness and efficiency in the water.
Masters athletes train a minimum of 1x per week and a maximum of 2x per week.