USA SWIMMING

Our USA Swimming program has performance guidelines in place and needs to be followed. Please be aware of these prior to registering. A parent handbook can be found HERE.

ALL parents are expected to attend the pre-season parent meeting.

All registration is done electronically, a debt or credit card will be necessary.

For the purposes of billing, there are three USA sessions

Spring\Summer: April - July

Fall: September - November

Winter: December - February 

(March are championship meets and are included in the winter fees. Season ends March 2021)

Training Groups

BRONZE (ages 7 - 10)
Goal: To prepare athletes for 11 - 12 championship competitions, focusing on IM training. 
Eligibility: Must exceed WMSL 'A' times for their current age (A times HERE).
Group Size: 12 to 16 athletes
Practices: 3 - 5, 60-minute practices per week. Expected to attend 3. The calendar can be found HERE.
Meets: Athletes may attend any of the team attended USA meets they are eligible for. Athletes are expected to compete in BC Age Group dual meets and the WMSL Conference meet.
Cost: $235 per session, USA Registration: $80 once annually, Admin: $25 per session (non-refundable)

SILVER (ages 9 - 12)
Goal: To prepare athletes for 13 - 14 championship competitions, focusing on IM training. 
Eligibility: Must exceed WMSL 'A' times for their current age (A times HERE).
Group Size: 16 to 20 athletes
Practices: 3 - 5, 75-minute practices per week. Expected to attend 3. The calendar can be found HERE.
Meets: Athletes may attend any of the team attended USA meets they are eligible for. Athletes are expected to compete in BC Age Group dual meets and the WMSL Conference meet.
Cost: $260 per session, USA Registration: $80 once annually, Admin: $25 per session (non-refundable)

GOLD (ages 12 - 15)
Goal: To prepare athletes for Open State and participation in the Senior group.
Eligibility: Must be able to complete a LEGAL 100 IM and pass the coach's evaluation.
Group Size: 16 to 24 athletes
Practices: 4 - 5, 90-minute practices per week plus additional dry land. Expected to attend 4. The calendar can be found HERE.
Meets: Athletes may attend any of the team attended USA meets they are eligible for. Athletes are expected to compete in BC Age Group dual meets and the WMSL Conference meet.
Cost: $290 per session, USA Registration: $80 once annually, Admin: $25 per session (non-refundable)

SENIOR (ages 13 - older)
Goal: To prepare athletes for National level competitions.
Eligibility: Open State qualifying times (Open State times found HERE).
Group Size: 20 to 28 athletes
Practices: 6 - 8, 120 - 150-minute practices per week plus additional dry land. Expected to attend 90% of all practices. The calendar can be found HERE.
Meets: As directed by the head coach.
Cost: $350 per session, USA Registration: $80 once annually, Admin: $25 per session (non-refundable)