Winter Maintenance is right around the corner! Here are the key registration dates: August 5, 2019 – Online registration OPENS for returning swimmers*. August 5, 2019 – Online registration OPENS for new swimmer assessments. September 1, 2019 – Registration CLOSES for returning swimmers. September 8, 2019 – New swimmer assessments at Lord Byng Pool. After […]
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“The Talk” (aka The Pre-Race Talk)
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…)
Muscle Groups Used in Swimming (Coaches’ Corner, July 22, 2019)
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, […]
Understanding the Science (and the Art) of the Taper (Coaches’ Corner July 18, 2019)
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 […]
Swimming Smarter, Not Harder (Coaches’ Corner, July 8, 2019)
By Coach Alex, INT1. We are more than halfway through the season and, at this point, swimmers should be revisiting their goal sheets, adjusting, and refocusing where necessary. The Vikings have developed a strong aerobic base, from which we can now focus on working on speed and race tactics. However, in order to swim faster, […]