Applications are now being accepted for the Head Coach, Group and Assistant Coach positions for the Vancouver Vikings Swim Club for Summer 2020. The Vancouver Vikings Swim Club is a non-profit, competitive summer swim club with approx 160 swimmers. The Vikings compete in the Vancouver and District region within the BCSSA and has consistently produced […]
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Registration for Winter Session of Winter Maintenance (Jan to April)
Registration for the Winter session of Winter Maintenance (Jan through April) coming up soon! Here are the key dates: December 1, 2019 – Online registration OPENS for returning swimmers*. December 1, 2019 – Online registration OPENS for new swimmer assessments. January 5, 2019 – Registration CLOSES for returning swimmers and for new swimmer assessments. January […]
Winter Maintenance 2019 – 2020
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 […]
“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, […]