Returning 2011 Vikings summer swimmers and current Vikings winter maintenance swimmers can register for the 2012 summer season on:
Sunday March 4th, 2012 at Lord Byng Pool from 5:15pm - 7pm.
Vikings clothing (suits, caps, etc.) will be available to try on and purchase.
Fees for the 2012 season will be as follows:
First Child: $500 plus $175 fundraising* and $200 volunteer**
Second Child: $500 plus $175 fundraising*
Additional Children: $400 each
July and August only (only for O-cat or students finishing Grade 12 in 2012): $400 each
Fees can be paid in one cheque dated May 1st, 2012 or in two equal installments dated May 1st, 2012 and June 1st, 2012.
Fees include entry to all meets.
*Fundraising cheque to be dated August 31st, 2012. Fundraising cheque will only be cashed if the respective amount ($175 for families with one child swimming, $350 for families with two or more children swimming) is not earned through the various fundraising opportunities organized by the club throughout the year; families will only have to pay the difference between their respective amount and the amount that they were able to raise throughout the year (September 1st, 2011 - August 31st, 2012). Please note that, unlike previous years, the respective amounts will not be reduced if the club receives a government grant.
**Volunteer cheque to be dated August 31st, 2012. Volunteer cheque will be only be cashed if a family has not completed the requisite 20 hours of volunteer time throughout the 2012 summer season plus an additional 6 hours of volunteer time at the Vikings meet on July 21st and 22nd, 2012 (attendance mandatory) plus additional shifts at Regionals on August 4th and 5th, 2012 and Provincials on August 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2012 if you have a child swimming in those meets.
All cheques are payable to Vancouver Vikings - please bring at least three cheques to the registration, four if you want to pay in two installments.
New Swimmers (never swam with Vikings before):
When: Sunday April 15, 2011 (TBD)
Where: Lord Byng Lobby and Pool
What to bring: Adult – chequebook, child’s ID, Swimmer – suit, goggles, towel
Please download the blank registration form and fill it out before coming to registration. You will also need to bring proof of age of each swimmer registering i.e. Care Card, Passport, Birth Certificate etc.
Vikings clothing will be available to try on and purchase.
Swimming level: We accept swimmers from age 5 – 18, at many levels. The minimum level is that the child is able to swim 25 metres of freestyle unassisted. However, please note that acceptance of any swimmer is at the discretion of the head coach, and may be limited due to space restrictions in various groups.
Please contact Gwen Chambers, Registrar, at registrar@vancouvervikings.com for more information.