Program Information
COMPETITIVE SUMMER TRAINING - August 2025
We're getting ready for a new Artistic Swimming Season!
Summer training gives coaches an important opportunity to assess skills and plan for the fall and it gives the athletes an opportunity to reconnect with teammates, get to know new teammates, review and learn skills and prepare for the new season. It is an important start to the season!
Summer Training is Mandatory - if you have questions please direct them to our head coach.
PROVINCIAL STREAM SUMMER TRAINING
For returning provincial stream athletes and those invited to join the provincial stream program by our head coach:
2 weeks mandatory:
Times each day: 4:30-7 pm
- Mon Aug 11 through Thu Aug 14 AND
- Mon Aug 18 through Thu Aug 21
NATIONAL STREAM SUMMER TRAINING
For returning national stream athletes and those invited to join the national stream program by our head coach:
NOTE: summer pool time is very limited this year, NS training this year is 3 weeks instead of the usual 4 weeks. Friday mornings 6-8 am have been added to make up for some of this valuable training time.
3 weeks mandatory:
Times each day: Mon to Thur 3-7 PM, Fridays 6-8 am
- Tues Aug 5 through Fri Aug 8 (no training Mon Aug 4)
- Mon Aug 11 through Fri Aug 15
- Mon Aug 18 through Fri Aug 22
SUMMER CAMP 2025
Development/Recreational
For those new to Artistic Swimming or from our Development Classes last season
- Ages 8-12
- Saanich Commonwealth Place
- Monday to Friday 9 am - 1 pm
choice of:
- Monday July 7th to Friday July 11th Registration CLOSED
- Tuesday August 12th to Friday August 15th FULL
$200 for 1 week
Required SWIMMING SKILLS:
* Should have swimming experience doing a length unassisted (25 m) and be comfortable in the dive tank without a life jacket*
SCHEDULE:
- 9-11:30 is pool session, then lunch (bring a bag lunch) then dryland activities 12-1
- Dryland will be outside, dress for weather, sunscreen etc. proper outdoor shoes.
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy:
If notification of cancellation is received MORE than 2 weeks before the start of camp there is a full refund. If notification of cancellation is received 2 weeks or LESS before the start of camp there is a 50% refund. If notification of cancellation is received after camp has started, no refund
What is AquaGo?
Ages 6-9
This physical and aquatic literacy program was developed by Canada Artistic Swimming. It is a nationwide foundation program for artistic swimming in Canada. This program reflects the current science behind long-term athlete development (LTAD) in the sport of artistic swimming, focusing on developing aquatic literacy and providing an introduction to the sport. This is a shorter beginner program focusing more on individual skills.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Swimmers should be comfortable in the water and jumping into the water without the assistance of a life jacket
- Swimmers should have previous beginner swimming lesson experience
Payment by E transfer, full instructions sent in email to you after registration
2025/26 season registration open soon
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM (choose your class)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
These classes are designed to gradually teach the basics of artistic swimming in an enjoyable, creative and supportive environment. This program teaches basic artistic swimming skills and working as a team. Participants will:
- Participate in Watershows and Club Development meet
- Receive a report card and certificate at the end of the season
- Receive an evaluation from our head coach at the end of the season
Level 1: ages 7-9
Level 2: ages 9-12
CLASSES: 2 x week, each class 1.5 hours long (total 3 hours /week)
REQUIREMENTS:
Swimmers must be:
- comfortable in deep water.
- able to swim 25 meters unassisted
- able to tread water for 30 seconds.
No previous artistic swimming experience is required!
Payment is by pre-authorized debit, a pre-authorized debit form will be emailed to you with your confirmation of registration.
2025/26 season registration open soon
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM (choose your class)
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
Limited Competitive Program :by invitation
Ages 8-12(13) (younger or older on evaluation)
This is our introduction to competitive artistic swimming. This program allows athletes to compete in up to 2 BC Artistic competitions each season. This is geared towards the athlete who wants to try the competitive pathway but at a lesser commitment level. There are opportunities for both beginner and intermediate levels. Athletes can compete in both individual “figure” events and team routine events. Athletes get to compete against other athletes in BC who are at the same level. It is a great way to learn more about the competitive aspect of Artistic Swimming.
Requirement: evaluation and invitation to join from our Head Coach
COMPETITION:
Your athlete will be part of a team working towards a BC Development Competition (Jean Peters Competition) , they may also attend a Training Meet in Feb (to be determined by the coach)
- Train 2 x week
- Participate in club watershows.
2025/26 season registration open soon!
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
PROVINCIAL STREAM by invitation
This is for returning competitive athletes or those who have been assessed by our coaches and invited to join our competitive program by our head coach.
A competitive team is the next step up and is designed for swimmers who want to build their basic skills, work as a team, swim routines, and compete. This program is suggested for those that have already accomplished basic artistic swimming skills.
The first level of competitive artistic swimming is the Provincial Stream. Athletes work individually and as a team on achieving personal bests, they compete within the province.
Team structure in the Competitive Stream is based on age groupings, the age groups for this stream are: 10& Under, 11/12, 13-15, and 16-20
Athletes will participate on teams, duets, solos or a combination of above at the coach's discretion. The training hours depend on the age group and amount of routines. In this stream they will work on further developing the skills learned in the development program and on learning as many artistic swimming specific skills as possible, including flexibility, strength, and speed development. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in gymnastics and dance outside of artistic swimming practices.
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.com
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them
NATIONAL STREAM - by invitation
Athletes are invited to this level as their skills progress and mature. This program is for those swimmers who want to compete at a National level and want to specialize in the sport of artistic swimming.
Our National Stream Athletes will compete according to their age. The categories are Youth (13-15), Junior and Senior. Athletes are placed on teams according to their age and skill level. These athletes will be selected to swim on teams, solos, duets or a combination of these routines at the discretion of the coaches.
National Stream athletes have chosen to specialize in artistic swimming, therefore the number of training hours are greater than for the Provincial Stream program.
Training Schedule
- Pool training
- Land drill, stretching, and strength training
- At home, elite swimmers should spend a 1/2 hour a day stretching and doing land drill for routines.
- there may be specialist training such as dance and boot camps
1) TO REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
click on 'explore/register' below to register with the Club!
2) AND REGISTER on the RAMP website: http://victoriasc.rampregistrations.
for BC and Canada Artistic Swimming Membership
- Participation in any artistic swimming activity requires this for insurance coverage
- you will complete the BCAS waivers
- At the end you will be asked to pay the BCAS and CAS fees directly to them