The club runs practices for the entire year, divided into 3 sessions, with approximate dates:
Day | Time | Location / Distance |
Tuesday | 7:00pm to 8:00pm | UBC Aquatic Center Short Course |
Thursday | 8:15 to 9:15pm | UBC Aquatic Center Short Course |
Saturday | 4:30pm to 5:30pm | UBC Aquatic Center Short Course |
Sunday | 4:15pm to 5:15pm | UBC Aquatic Center Short Course |
See Calendar for exact times and locations as well as any cancellations.
Before you begin your first swim you will need to register, pay, and read through the practice etiquette at the bottom of this website. At your first swim practice please introduce yourself to the coaches. They will help you pick the best lane and, as necessary, explain the work out. You have one week to decide if you would like to swim with the club. If you feel that it is not a good fit you must contact the treasurer within the week and your payment will be refunded.
Due to COVID-19 our registration options and fees have changed. Contact the club for more information.
*Note: All swimmers must be registered once a season with Masters Swimming Association of BC and pay a fee of $39 which covers insurance. The fee will be applied in addition to your first session registration fees and is not prorated.
Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, and we do not issue credit for missed swim practices. Please contact the club for more info about this policy.
Contact the club for current policy
No guest swimmers accepted at this time.
Due to Covid-19, all new member registration is suspended at this time
A wait list is available and our workouts are available if you are swimming on your own
1. Look before entering the pool.
2. Do NOT push off the wall in front of another swimmer who is about to do a turn or push off.
3. Follow the workout. Respect your team mates and coaches.
4. Yelling and/or abusive language will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave the workout.
5. If you cannot stay on the pace times without the use of fins and/or paddles, move down to another lane where you can.
6. Warm-up is meant for warming up; not racing.
Select an appropriate lane to swim in.
There are 8 lanes in the 25m indoor pool. The slowest lane is near the shallow end and they progressively get more advanced. It is not uncommon to find former national swimmers in the fastest lanes. If you are unsure of which lane to select, ask a coach for assistance. If you are new to a lane, introduce yourself and swim near the end to get a feel for the speeds of the group. This order will vary greatly depending on the nature of the workout (eg: stroke vs freestyle).
If you need to change lanes or have been asked to change lanes (at the coaches discretion), do so at the start of the next set. This should minimize confusion and prevent any disruption of the workout.
If you are late, do not start at the beginning of the warmup; start at the point where your lane-mates are. If for some reason you cannot do the set as described (eg: due to injury) stay out of your lane-mates way.
No passing mid-lane.
Leave AT LEAST 5 seconds after the swimmer in front of you has pushed off of the wall at the start of a set.
Do not follow too close (aka 'drafting’). If you need to pass, indicate this by touching the foot of the swimmer ahead and they will allow you to pass them at the next turn.
You may need 10 seconds between swimmers for long sets.
Keep the end of the lane clear for people to do their turns. If you need to skip a set or lap, stay out of the way.
The coaches are there to help. Let them know if you want stroke correction or if want to be left alone one night. Talk to them, and let them know what you like about the workouts.
Be pleasant and courteous. Get to know the people that you swim with. If you are having a bad day, do not take it out on your lane-mates or coaches.
Remember a polite reminder of swim etiquette will go a long way to lane harmony.
Club Records PDF
Compiled by James Hooper. Please contact the club for any errors or omissions.
Responsible for the overall direction of the club. The President is the meet manager for our annual swim meet, and liaises with the coaches, members, pool management, and barristers.
Lauren swam the past two years with the two time USport Champions UBC Thunderbirds varsity swim team, and before that at UBC as a member of the Vancouver Pacific Swim Club (VPSC). Lauren is a third year student at UBC in the faculty of Science majoring in Cognitive Systems.
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AGM Minutes, November 17, 2018 | |
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