2026-27 Olympians Red

Red 6

The Red 6 group is part of our Senior Stream, uniquely designed for swimmers aged 13 to 17 who are looking to consolidate their technical proficiency, elevate their fitness, and pursue an active, lifelong connection to the sport. This program offers a highly supportive, year-long environment that meets athletes where they are, providing the flexibility needed to balance outside commitments while still delivering high-quality, structured training. It serves as an excellent standalone pathway for personal growth, or it can be paired with our Leadership Development programs to unlock future opportunities in coaching, lifeguarding, and officiating.

Main Objectives

• Focus on mastering stroke efficiency, endurance, and precise technical execution at an individualized pace.
• Build a strong physical foundation through progressive, structured training sets.
• Foster a passion for the sport that supports personal milestones and lifelong participation outside of the traditional high-performance timeline.

Criteria

Target Age: 13 to 17 Years as of March 15th
(While the target age provides general guidance, swimmers aged 13 to 18 years may be considered to accommodate individual differences in growth, development, and experience.)

Ability: Swimmers are evaluated based on Benchmark Training Sets and swimming a legal 200 IM under the following times (Female: 3:05 / Male 2:55). All group movements are at the exclusive discretion of the senior coaching staff. 

Commitment: Developmental Commitment

Equipment

Swimmers must arrive fully prepared for each session with the following:

• Team Uniform: Olympians Swimming team gear must be worn at all practices, dryland sessions, and on deck. 
• Training Gear: Goggles, cap, swimwear, kickboard, pull buoy, band, paddles, fins, and snorkel.*

*Additional equipment recommendations may be provided by the group coach.

Practice Schedule

• 2 X 75 Minute Sessions per Week (15 Minutes On Deck + 60 Minutes In Water).
• 2 X 105 Minute Sessions per Week (30 Minutes Dryland + 15 Minutes Change + 60 Minutes In Water).
• 2 X 105 Minute Sessions per Week (15 Minutes On Deck + 90 Minutes In Water).

Competition

Swimmers in the Red 6 group may participate in Swim BC sanctioned competitions, including Olympians All-Squad, Regional Development, Invitational, and Divisional level meets. 

Registration

Registration for Red 6 is year-long, covering the full competitive season from September through July. 

Fees

Below is a summary of the fees for the Red 6 group. For comprehensive details on all financial matters, please refer to the Financial Matters section of the 2026-27 Member Handbook. 

• Member Registration Fee: $370.00 / Season A consolidated one-time annual fee due upon registration. It includes club administration, Swim BC/Swimming Canada membership, and the Team Uniform Starter Kit (one white team t-shirt, one team swim cap, and one bag tag).
   
• Swim Challenge Assessment: $315.00 / Season A mandatory annual fee, due at time of registration, contributing to staffing and pool costs. This can be offset by earning sponsor pledges during the annual Swim Challenge event.
   
• Program Fees: Please contact the Olympians office for the current annual fee schedule.
   
• Payment Options:
  • Lump Sum: Due September 1st.
  • Installment Plan: 11 equal monthly payments with a 5% surcharge applied.

Important Notes

• Non-Refundable Policy: All fees are strictly non-refundable once committed.
   
• Processing Fees: Online payments incur fees for Credit Card (3.1% + $0.40) or Pre-Authorized Debit (1.2% + $0.50).
   
• Late Fees: A $50.00 administrative fee applies to any late payments.
   
• Financial Aid: Information on external grants (Jumpstart, KidSport, etc.) and fee reduction through Swim Challenge pledges is available on our website.