2023/24 New Swimmer Assessments

Assessment Booking for 2023/24 Registration

All prospective swimmers must be assessed before registration

July 3rd - 14th: Siblings and current members only (FULL)
July 17th - 28th: New swimmers and families (FULL)
September 6th - 8th: New swimmers and families (FULL)
September 20th and September 27th: Assessments open for future spot availability
September Waitlist: If you are interested in joining the Sharks team this Fall please add your name and info to our waitlist. Once we can determine if we are able to add any additional space to the club this season we will be in contact with you.

AVAILABLE BOOKINGS HAVE A GREEN "AVAILABLE" NEXT TO THE TIME SLOT

• Assessments are 5-10 minute sessions where a coach will observe the swimmer
• Following the assessment the swimmer will be assessed to an appropriate group for registration
• Families will be given group assignment and a registration access code.

Shark Developmental Programming Consists of 4 training groups. Older or more experienced swimmers can be assessed into our Competitive or Shark Fit groups.

ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE AT THE COMOX VALLEY SPORTS CENTRE

Mini-Sharks:

• Swimmers born 2015-2018
• 2 weekly 40 minute practice
• 8 different groups to choose from
• Minimum requirement: swimmers must be comfortable in deep water and swim 25m unassisted

Squad 9

• Swimmers born 2014-2017
• 2 weekly 50 minute practices
• 5 different groups to choose from
• Minimum requirement: swimmers must be able to swim 25m Freestyle with proper side breathing and 25m Backstroke and show the ability to do dolphin kick and try breaststroke kick

Squad 8

• Swimmers born 2013-2017
• 2 weekly 55 minute practices
• 3 different groups to choose from
• Minimum requirement: Ability to swim all four competitive strokes with knowledge of legal technique and complete a 100 IM

Squad 7

• Swimmers born 2012-2016
• 2 weekly 60 minute practices
• 2 different groups to choose from 
• Minimum requirement: Show ability to legally apply all four strokes and appropriate turns. Ability to swim sets and read a pace clock.