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.  

Tier 4                                                  

Overview: Tier 4 is for swimmers with a bit more technical experience and maturity/ drive to swim four-five times a week, one hour per session, and to participate in swim meets. The concept of training is advanced upon the learnings taught at the Tier 6 level and our objective for this group is to continue the FUN aspect in practice sessions introduced at the T6/Grassroots level while advancing the swimmer's stroke technique, speed, and overall fitness.   We also introduce a dry-land component to encourage fitness outside of the water and promote flexibility. 

These swimmers attend jamboree meets until such time that they have qualified for invitational meets with a sub 4min 200 im result.  See meet schedule tab above for meet & jamboree dates.

Pre-Requisites:**

- Aqua-quest 7 to 12
- Swim-kids 7-10
- Completion of Tier 6, prior swim club experience or coaches assessment
- Age 8-12 years.

** Please note that the Pre-requisites are for reference only; swimmers will be put into the appropriate group following their assessment and coach discretion.

Swimmers’ Commitment and Goals:

  1. Attend all practices.
  2. Attend as many of the Jamboree meets and social events as possible. There is usually 1 meet every 4-5 weeks.
  3. Have Fun!
  4. Aim for an under 4:00 min, 200 IM time standard.

Parents’ Commitment:

  1. Arrange to have your swimmer attend all practices and as many of the other events as possible.
  2. Contact your coach by email to let them know if your swimmer may miss a practice or event. 
  3. Stay informed by reading and responding to: website, bulletin board, coach emails.
  4. Parent Participation.  Assist with volunteering/officiating at meets and further your Officials qualifications per the club volunteer policy.  Get involved with other events through the year.

Team Gear and Equipment Requirements:
​Tier 3 and Tier 4 - 2 pairs goggles, 2 VKSC team caps, VKSC team racing suit, snorkel, small kick board, fins, mesh bag, pull buoy (Tier 3 only), VKSC team t-shirt, water bottle (very important)

Swim schedule and fees are posted under the Resources tab on the website homepage.