The following are the registration requirements. To register, please check our Registration Page.
Pups (Average age 3-7)
- Must have a parent in the water with them the entire session (NEW)
- Must be potty trained
- Able to participate in a 30min session
- Must be comfortable getting face wet
- Must be comfortable swimming with assistance in deep water (unable to touch bottom)
- Additional Meet Requirements (applicable to compete at meets)
- Must be comfortable putting head under water
- Must be comfortable in any depth of the pool
- Must be comfortable in marshalling without a parent, and be ready to engage with a calm and positive attitude
- Must be able to swim a minimum of 10m on their own before assistance is needed from a coach
- Must be able to attempt to mimic the stroke that is being completed
These criteria are not meant to exclude swimmers but to support safety and build confidence. Young swimmers who are not quite ready yet will continue to develop with our coaching team at practice.
We will ensure that we have sufficient coaching staff to support our young swimmers who are ready to compete but who still need some support in the pool. In the event that we do not have enough coaching staff to assist 6 & Under swimmers, we will use a rotation system to determine which swimmers can participate at a particular meet.
Rays (Average age 6-11)
- Must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted
- Must be able to participate in a 60 min practice
- Developing front dives off blocks or side of pool
- Developing flip turns and side turns
- Developing the 4 strokes of speed swimming (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke and Fly)
Intermediate Rays (Average age 9-14)
- Must have a strong understanding of all 4 speed swim strokes
- Able to swim 100IM
- Should be comfortable using starting blocks
- Developing the ability to legally swim all 4 strokes using proper techniques
- Should understand and perform flip turns and developing technique associated with turns
Advanced Rays (Average age 12-18)
- Swimmers should have a legal time in either 100IM or 200IM at BCSSA Swim meet or equivalent
- Must be able to participate in a 90 min practice
- Ability to perform all 4 strokes/turns legally and consistently at practice/meets