Vancouver Vikings is a non-profit, parent-run, competitive summer swim club and a member of the British Columbia Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA). The club’s goals are:
More information about the club can be found on the About page.
Winter Maintenance is right around the corner! Here are the key registration dates:
*Any swimmer who swam with us in summer 2019.
The fall session of Winter Maintenance begins on September 6, 2019. The fall session practice schedule is as follows:
By Coach Mackenzie M, MV2.
With many meets under their belts heading into the final weeks of the season, it is extremely important that VIK swimmers have some sort of awareness of what they plan to do in their races at Regionals and Provincials. (more…)
By Coach Sam W, MV3.
When it comes to an overall workout, there is nothing that compares to swimming. Cardio, strength and range of motion are all vital parts of swimming. Nobody has ever completed a full swim workout and hopped out of the pool feeling great. It tears you down and wipes you out, but we always come back for more because the long-term effects are so incredible. Increased lung capacity, muscular endurance, flexibility and strength are all examples of some great benefits that come out of swimming. So exactly what muscles are you using during swim practice? Let’s take a look! (more…)
By Coach Lauren, INT2.
Woohoo! It is the most wonderful time of the year! It is TAPER TIME – like Christmas in July! You have made it through almost three months of hard training in the pool. You have survived Challenge Week – the most demanding week of the year. Now, during your taper, your coach will finally take the foot off the gas and give you some time to build up your strength and stamina before the biggest meets of the year. (more…)
