VERNON KOKANEE SWIM CLUB (VKSC)

The 2025-2026 season is currently underway! If you are interested in joining the club, use the 'Contact Us' button (above). Please email your child's info and we'll be in touch. Note that 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 Mon/Wed training schedule and fees, Session 1 Fall 2025

Click HERE for the Grassroots Tues/Thurs training schedule and fees, Session 1 Fall 2025

 

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:

  1. Attend all practices for the group you are registered in. 2 x 30min sessions per week on Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs at 5:00pm-530pm. Activation starts 15mins before every practice.
  2. Attend as many of the mini-meets and social events as possible.
  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!