Swimmers are getting set to hit the pool as the Kootenay Swim Club prepares to start its new season.
“The swim club provides exposure to all the youth in the Central Kootenay region to competitive swimming at all levels, through all stages of their development,” said Angela Lund with the club.
The club practices every morning at 6:45 a.m. and allows children ages 10 and up to give competitive swimming a try.
“The Kootenay Swim Club believes that teaching is most effective when similar skills are taught to a group who are at a similar stage in their development as swimmers,” said Lund.
Training times range from one hour to over 16 hours a week, depending on age, maturity, skill, aptitude and commitment. Trial periods for swimmers wishing to explore the Kootenay Swim Club season will be limited to one year only.
“We wish to encourage versatility both in and out of the water,” said Lund. “Commitment to goals and to the means of achieving those goals are important lessons to be learned from swimming, keeping in mind that kids need time to be kids, and should be able to participate in other activities in conjunction with swimming.”
Swimmers will have the opportunity to compete in seven to eight swim meets throughout the season, which lasts until July.
“The philosophy of the Kootenay Swim Club is to develop a love for swimming and a more intimate understanding of the competitive lifestyle,” said Lund. “As well, to provide opportunities for swimmers in the Kootenay region, the chance to utilize their swimming as a motivator to pass on their knowledge and become leaders within their communities.”
For more information about the swim club visit their website at thekootenayswimclub.com