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 2 & 3                

Overview: This program features our step-up from entry level groups.  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 2 is for swimmers capable of completing multiple lengths (may be confirmed through a swim assessment for new swimmers to the program).  Our objective for the swimmers in these groups is ensure they learn about the swimming basics. 

Pre-requisites:** 
- Above swim kids 5
- Ages 6-12 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.

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:

  1. Attend all practices.
  2. Grassroots 2 & 3 have 2 X 45min swim sessions per week on Mon & Wed or Tues & Thurs.
  3. Grassroots 2 swims 5:30-6:15pm (Activation  begins 15 mins before the start of every practice).
  4. Grassroots 3 swims 6:15-7pm (Activation  begins 15 mins before the start of every practice).
  5.  Attend as many of the mini-meets and social events as possible.
  6. 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. See coach email links under RESOURCES on 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 Grassroots 2 & 3 Mon & Wed training schedule and fees, Session 1 Fall 2025

Click HERE for Grassroots 2 & 3 Tues & Thur training schedule and fees, Session 1 Fall 2025

 

Click HERE for a more in-depth look at Grassroots!