2026-27 Olympic Way Programs

Olympic Way Gold

The Gold group prepares swimmers for entry into our Competitive Stream, with increased focus on technique refinement, endurance, and race strategy. 

Main Objectives

• Increase stamina and general fitness
• Proficient stroke technique, performing legal strokes for Fly, Back. Breast, and Free
• Develop starts, turns, and finishes

Criteria

Target Age: 8 to 10 Years as of March 15th
(While the target age provides general guidance, swimmers aged 6 to 12 years may be considered to accommodate individual differences in growth, development, and experience.)

Ability: Dive Start; Legal Strokes 100 IM (Individual Medley) under 2:00.
(All swimmers must be assessed and meet the Olympians standards for each skill.)

Commitment: Developmental Commitment Rubric

Equipment

Swimmers are required to have the following personal equipment:

• Red Swim Suit
• Goggles
• Olympians Swim Cap (Included in the Team Uniform Starter Kit)
• Fins
• Kickboard (Optional)

Note: Team gear must be worn at all practices.

Practice Schedule

3 X 60 Minute Practices per Week (15 Minutes On Deck + 45 Minutes In Water)
1 X 75 Minute Practices per Week (15 Minutes On Deck + 60 Minutes In Water)

Competition

Swimmers in the Olympic Way Gold will be invited to PASS (Progressive Assessment and Skills Session) and Olympians All-Squad Meets where they will learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming in a fun and supportive environment.

Registration

Registration is managed on a session-by-session basis and is subject to space availability.

• Fall Session: October 5th to December 20th, 2026
• Winter Session: January 4th to March 14th, 2027
• Spring Session: March 31st to June 27th, 2027
• Summer Sessions: Four 2-week intensive camps running June 28th to August 20th.

Fees

Below is a summary of the fees for the Gold group. For comprehensive details, please refer to the Financial Matters section of the Member Handbook.

• Member Registration Fee: $220.00 / Season A one-time annual fee due upon registration. This includes club administration, Swim BC / Swimming Canada annual membership (providing insurance and access to sanctioned events), and a Team Uniform Starter Kit (one white team t-shirt, one team swim cap, and one bag tag).
   
• Swim Challenge Assessment: $55.00 / Session (Fall, Winter, Spring) A mandatory fee per session contributing to club operational costs. This can be offset by earning sponsor pledges during the annual Swim Challenge event. If pledges exceed the assessment, 85% of the excess funds will be applied as a credit to your account for future fees.
   
• Program Fees:
  • Fall Session: $710.00
  • Winter Session: $710.00
  • Spring Session: $900.00
     
• Payment Options:
  • Lump Sum Payment: Due 7 days prior to the start of the session.
  • Installment Plan: Fees are divided into monthly payments with a 5% surcharge applied to cover administrative costs.

Important Notes

• Non-Refundable Policy: All fees are strictly non-refundable to ensure the financial viability of the club. Discontinuation is only permitted at the end of a Program Session.
   
• Late Fees: A $50.00 administrative fee will be strictly applied to any late payments.
   
• Payment Methods: Payments are processed online via credit card (3.1% + $0.40 processing fee) or pre-authorized debit (1.2% + $0.50 processing fee).
   
• Financial Aid: Information on external assistance (Jumpstart, KidSport, Athletics 4 Kids) and the Swim Challenge pledge program is available in the handbook and on our website.