Our Programs
From learning foundational skills to competitive swimming, our programs support swimmers as they develop their technique, confidence, and love of the sport.
ClubOverview
The Winskill Dolphins Swim Club delivers structured, age-appropriate training tailored to every athlete's development. Our signature small-club approach maximizes invaluable one-on-one coaching time, a proven formula that recently crowned us the 2026 Small Club Winter Provincial Champions. While equally emphasizing vital life skills like teamwork and personal growth, we don’t just build elite competitors—we build a lasting swimming family.
WDSC Athlete Development Pathway
Our Programs
Provincial/National Team
Provincial swimmers train across all strokes and distance events to qualify for provincial championships, while developing as club leaders. Meanwhile, national group athletes commit to extensive, specialized training designed for top-tier competitions like the Canadian Junior Championships and Olympic Trials.
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Age Group Gold
Age Group Gold builds on AGB skills, focusing on medley events and preparing LMR-qualified swimmers for Divisional and Provincial Championships. Swimmers in this group advance their four-stroke technique, tackle longer events, and begin weekly cross-training with the Provincial/National group to master high-intensity training.
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Age Group Blue
Age Group Blue swimmers practice 4–5 times a week to fine-tune all four competitive strokes and learn race strategies like pacing and lane sharing. They target a sub-4-minute 200m Individual Medley to qualify for LMR meets, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Swim BC Divisional Championships while remaining active in other sports.
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Junior Dolphins Gold
Junior Dolphins Gold builds on fundamental skills by increasing pool time, refining all four strokes, and teaching legal turns, dive starts, and pace clock reading. Swimmers are encouraged to attend all mini-meets and the October LMR meet as they learn to maintain their technique over longer distances.
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Junior Dolphins Blue
Junior Dolphins Blue is an entry-level novice program where young athletes discover the joy of swimming by learning basic coordination and all four competitive strokes in a fun, pressure-free team environment. Through games, teamwork activities, and relaxed intraclub "Mini Meets," swimmers build social connections and get a gentle introduction to racing.
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Mini Dolphins
Mini Dolphins is a 45-minute introductory survey class focused on the "FUNdamentals and Active Start" stages of Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development Model. Through practicing floating, kicking, breathing, and rotation, young children build basic athletic skills and water comfort as a foundation for lifelong sports participation.
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SwimFit Training Program
The SwimFit program focuses on steady individual progress and confidence-building without the high-pressure expectations of competitive swim meets.
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Summer Camp Programs
As an extension of the Mini Dolphins program, the summer swim camp provides consecutive, engaging lessons during the school break to transform hesitant beginners into confident, water-safe swimmers
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“When our kids joined the Winskill Dolphins they were very young and we never could have imagined the incredible journey that lay ahead. Swimming helps them to develop not only strong swimming skills but also confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for the sport. Not to mention the team aspect that we never expected. Over the years, swimming has played a central role in their growth as athletes and as people. What began as a fun childhood activity evolved into a passion that has taken them to the highest levels of competitive swimming and thanks to swimming they have had the privilege of travelling the world to train and compete, proudly representing Canada. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities, friendships, and life lessons our children have gained through their involvement with WDSC”
How To BecomeA Dolphin
The first step to joining the Winskill Dolphins is having your swimmer take part in an assessment. Our professional coaching staff will work with them to find the perfect fit based on their skill level, age, and goals.
We will ensure we are setting your swimmer up for success. Note that club transfers may not require an assessment.
Once an assessment is completed, the coach will assign your swimmer to the appropriate group. You are then set to register as a new Dolphin!!