Our club operates out of both Watermania and Minoru pools. Our' Learn to Swim' program, at Rapids Swim School (for children 6-10 years of age), is run out of Minoru Pool. At Watermania, we offer competitive programs for children aged 8 and older. We also offer non-competitive programs for swimmers aged 12-15. For more information, please read the program overview below or contact us at [email protected].
2025-2026 Season Registration Information
Step 1: Book an assessment/ tryout.
Assessments for the 2025-2026 have been completed. Please continue to check this page for updates and future assessment dates.
Step 2: Wait for an email invitation to register in person or online. Eligible swimmers for our programs will be selected based on age, skill level, and the requirements listed below. Requirements are subject to change. Available space will also be a factor in the number of invitationals that will be sent out.
Pre-requisites and approximate skill level required are listed below for entry-level programs.
Full program requirements can be found in the 2025-2026 Program Information Booklet.
- Children's age is determined by their age as of December 31, 2025.
Rapids Swim School Level 1
- 6-8 Years old
- Approximate equivalent of SWIMMER 4 or Red Cross level 4 completed, ability to swim 25m of front crawl and back crawl.
Rapids Swim School Level 2
- 6-9 Years old
- Approximate equivalent of SWIMMER 5 or Red Cross level 6 completed.
Rapids Swim School Level 3
- 6-10 Years old
- Approximate equivalent of SWIMMER 6 COMPLETED or Red Cross level 8+
Rapids Swim School Level 4
- 6-10 Years Old
- Previous competitive swim club experience, approximate equivalent SWIMMER 8 Completed, and knowledge of BUTTERFLY
Age Group Development 1 -
- 8-11 Years old
- Previous competitive swim club experience & Legal 100 IM
Youth 1
- 12 Years old
- Previous competitive swim club experience (pass meets, LMR Level) & Legal 100 IM
Youth Fitness
- Non-competitive program.
- 12-13 years old
- completion of Red Cross level 10 or Patrol Levels, ability to swim 100m of freestyle, backstroke, 50 meters breaststroke and dolphin kick.
Senior Fitness
- Non-competitive program
- 14-16 year olds
- Previous swim club experience is an asset. Ability to swim 100m of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and dolphin kick
For more information or general inquiries, email [email protected].
Program Overview
Rapids Swim School
This is our entry-level program for children 6-10 years old. This four-level program develops children’s basic swimming skills in all four competitive swimming strokes, starts and turns.
After a swimmer progresses through the Swim School levels, he/she will be encouraged to join the club’s Age Group Development or Youth programs as appropriate.
Age Group Development Program
The Age Group Development program is designed to introduce young athletes (age 11 and under) to the sport of swimming. Skill sets begin at fundamental levels and continue to develop, consistently focusing on creating skilled and knowledgeable athletes. AGD swimmers are encouraged to be multi-disciplined and multi-sport. Once they reach age 12, swimmers can move up to the Youth programs.
Youth Program
This level of our program is designed to introduce swimmers aged 12-13 years to competitive swimming (Youth 1) or to continue developing at a regional competition level (Youth 2) for those who are committed to long-term development, ultimately leading to provincial athletes (Youth 3). Swimmers can be multisport and excel in swimming as they get older. The focus of the program is learning to train, mastering more sophisticated techniques, and exposing the swimmer to expanding aspects of competitive swimming and the sporting lifestyle.
Senior Age Group Programs
This program is for provincial-level swimmers 14 and over, working to develop and maintain the ability to perform at a regional (SR Regional) level and to progress to the provincial level (Senior Provincial). The focus of the group is to continue the process of physiological and technical training, with exposure to multiple levels of competition, and to develop a successful student-athlete lifestyle.
Swimmers in the Senior Regional group can be multisport and excel in swimming as they get older. A high level of commitment is required for participation in the Senior Provincial program.
National Age Group & National Programs
NAG is a pre-senior level program. The goal of NAG is to develop dedicated athletes further to be successful at national-level competitions (Western Canadian Championships and Junior National Championships) and to prepare them for senior-level development.
The National level of our program is for motivated and dedicated nationally qualified swimmers. The focus of this group is to develop the athlete's ability and skills to qualify and compete as a finalist at the National level, with the potential to reach the International level. Participation in these programs is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach.
Youth Fitness & Senior Fitness
This program is for swimmers who are interested in continuing to swim and train, but are either involved in multiple other activities or are generally more casually interested in the sport. This is a non-competitive program, however swimmers can request to move into a competitive program if they train well and meet competitive programming requirements for their age. Additional fees will be incurred to participate in Swim BC sanctioned competitions. Youth Fitness is for swimmers aged 12-13. Senior Fitness is for swimmers 14-16 years old.
BCSSA Winter Maintenance
For competitive summer swimmers looking to maintain or develop swimming skills from September to April. Swimmers are placed in an appropriate Rapids program based on age and ability and must adhere to BCSSA Winter Maintenance rules. The availability of this program is very limited and is only provided after registration in all other programs is complete.
University Swimmers
For swimmers 18 & over away from their university, looking for off-season or holiday training. Swimmers must be nationally qualified, and participation is at the sole discretion of the Head Coach.
