Registration for the Fall Session of Winter Maintenance is now CLOSED. If you wish to join the Vikings, we will hold our next assessment in December 2018 (date to be confirmed) for the Winter Session which begins in January. Registration for this assessment and for the January session will open in November / December 2018. […]
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Vikings Year End Awards Banquet 2018 – September 22, Save the Date!
Our final social event of the summer season is just about here! It’s your last chance of the 2018 season to share food and fun with our Vikings families, so don’t miss it! This event is also an opportunity to recognize our swimmers’ achievements over the past few months. Full details regarding this evening will be […]
More Thoughts on Controlling Your Pre-Race Jitters: Trust and Music (Coaches’ Corner August 7)
By Sam Corea, Coach INT1. After seeing how the Vikings family reacted under pressure at Regionals, I think it is important to give more attention towards some effective ways at managing pre-race stress. These mixed emotions of excitement, fear, and unrest are normal and pretty typical of every swimmer. But, it is how we decide […]
The “Intangibles” of Competitive Swimming (Coaches’ Corner July 30)
By Lauren Caswell, Coach JR group. Wow, I can’t believe that Regionals are here and the competitive season is almost over. Once the big meets are complete, you and your parents will likely reflect on the summer and assess how things went. However, I strongly encourage you not to look solely at your times and […]
Take Control of the Butterflies in your Tummy: How To Manage Pre-Race Nerves (Coaches’ Corner July 23)
By Alexandra Kouzas, INT2 Coach. The biggest meet of the season is upon us. We have two weeks till Regionals. This is where you need to perform. This one meet determines whether you make it to Provincials. For some, the butterflies might slowly be fluttering in your stomach and for others, the butterflies may not […]