VERNON KOKANEE SWIM CLUB

VKSC has been a competitive swim club since 1967!  We are currently planning for our new season starting this fall.  If you are interested in joining the club use the Contact Us button (above).  Check out our programs by clicking the Programs tab which includes swim schedules and fees (new season currently under construction).  Please email your child's info and we'll be in touch.  Some of our programs are currently full with a waitlist.  

Grassroots 1                                      

Overview: This program features our entry level group.  Our main focus in this level is to introduce the swimmer to the four competitive strokes as well as the various rules on how to swim each stroke properly.  Participants also start to learn dives and turns for each of the strokes.

Grassroots 1 is specifically designed for swimmers who can swim one length without stopping (beginner-type freestyle) and are comfortable in the water on their front, back, underwater and are able to wear proper swim goggles, swim cap (if longer hair), and one piece suit (girls) and jammers or brief type suits (boys, no board shorts).  About swim kids 3-4 level usually.

Pre-requisites:** 
- Above swim kids 3
- Ages 5-11 years

**Please note that the pre-requisites are for reference only; swimmers may be put into an appropriate group following their swim assessment per coach decision.

Click HERE for the Grassroots training schedule and fees, Session 1 Spring 2024

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:

  1. Attend all practices (2x45min sessions per week on Tues/Thurs, 445p-530p or 515p-600p).  Follow all covid safety protocols.
  2. Attend as many of the mini-meets and social events as possible (when not suspended due to covid protocols).
  3. Have Fun!

Parents’ Commitment:

  1. Arrange to have your swimmer attend all practices and as many of the other offered camps and events as possible.
  2. Contact your coach to let them know if your swimmer may miss a practice or event.  Email links for coaches are under the RESOURCES button on the top of our website.
  3. Stay informed by reading and responding to: emails, website events and news, bulletin board, and as always talking with your child’s coach (outside of practice time).
  4. Parent Participation.  Assist with volunteering at mini-meets (setup, takedown, timing). 

Grassroots Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
Athletic practice suit (one piece girls, jammers or briefs boys - no board shorts), a pair of goggles that fit properly (and a spare), VKSC team cap, VKSC team t-shirt (optional).


 

Click HERE for a more in-depth look at Grassroots!  Please note that grassroots is now level 1 and 2 on Tues/Thurs only.