Cariboo Advisor
After a restful summer of swimming just for fun, it’s back to the pool for many local competitive swimmers as the Blue Fins Swim Club season started up this week.
Regular practices began Monday morning at 6:00 a.m., and will continue from now until the end of May for most swimmers. Some finish at the end of April, and others go until July if they make it to AA, provincials, AAA, or nationals.
Practices fluctuate depending on the skill level and are anywhere from two to eight times a week. Novices practice twice a week, juniors practice four times a week, and seniors practice three to eight times a week according to coach Marilyn Haines.
Haines says if the club can retain more swimmers for longer, they will have a greater number qualifying for the big meets, like provincials and nationals.
The first big swim meet of the season is a bus trip, all the way up to Prince Rupert on October 21 to 23.
“I am hoping it will be a good team-building trip,’ said Haines.
The first home mini meet is October 30, and Haines said that would be a good meet for new swimmers.
“We have a good mixture of kids, some new, some returning, and some bumped up,” said Haines.
Haines said it’s never too late for swimmers to join the club, and the first week is free to try. If you have a little ‘fish’ on your hands that loves the water, Blue Fins might be for you.
“We certainly are still recruiting swimmers, and we accept new swimmers all through the year,” said Haines.
She says they have about 70 swimmers right now, but can accommodate up to 100 with the current coaching staff and pool time.
For more information you can call 250-392-2987, or email bluefins@live.ca.
Regular practices began Monday morning at 6:00 a.m., and will continue from now until the end of May for most swimmers. Some finish at the end of April, and others go until July if they make it to AA, provincials, AAA, or nationals.
Practices fluctuate depending on the skill level and are anywhere from two to eight times a week. Novices practice twice a week, juniors practice four times a week, and seniors practice three to eight times a week according to coach Marilyn Haines.
Haines says if the club can retain more swimmers for longer, they will have a greater number qualifying for the big meets, like provincials and nationals.
The first big swim meet of the season is a bus trip, all the way up to Prince Rupert on October 21 to 23.
“I am hoping it will be a good team-building trip,’ said Haines.
The first home mini meet is October 30, and Haines said that would be a good meet for new swimmers.
“We have a good mixture of kids, some new, some returning, and some bumped up,” said Haines.
Haines said it’s never too late for swimmers to join the club, and the first week is free to try. If you have a little ‘fish’ on your hands that loves the water, Blue Fins might be for you.
“We certainly are still recruiting swimmers, and we accept new swimmers all through the year,” said Haines.
She says they have about 70 swimmers right now, but can accommodate up to 100 with the current coaching staff and pool time.
For more information you can call 250-392-2987, or email bluefins@live.ca.
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