Provincial / National Program
Building endurance, leadership, and performance from provincial competition to the national stage.
Program Overview
Provincial group athletes begin to train for fitness while still focusing on the medley – all four strokes. They expand to more frequently include the 200m stroke events, the 400m individual medley and the distance (400m, 800m and 1500m) freestyle events. Open water options can be explored in the summer as well. As they improve they begin to work their way towards their Swim BC Divisional and Provincial Championships qualifying times.
Our expectations of these swimmers are that they are able to attend all workouts, though they may also be participating in one other sport. Their roles in the club will also start to become that of a leader and mentor on top of a valuable member.
The national group consists of swimmers who have Senior Open, Western Canadian, Canadian Junior Championship, and/or Canadian Senior National (Olympic Trials) qualifying times. These swimmers are now training to compete with their weekly, monthly and seasonal cycles preparing them for specific meets at the National or Junior International level. They must be committed to swimming at this point as their training is extensive and varied, and follow the program as it is laid out by the Head Coach.
Program Details
Development Stage
Train to compete.
Age Range
Approximately 10 and Over.
Training Schedule
8 x 1.5-2 hour practices/week.
Group Standard
Swim BC Provincial Standards.
Dryland Schedule
30 minutes activation before water sessions + Dryland Programming.
Competition Frequency
1-2 competitions per month, including travel meets when included in schedule.
*Swimmers in the National / Provincial group are committed to the complete training schedule and competition calendar as laid out by their group coach
Meet Our Award-Winning Coach
With decades of coaching experience, national-level coaching experience, and multiple coaching awards, Judy Baker brings a wealth of expertise to the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club.
Judy Baker
Club Head Coach & Provincial/National Coach
Judy Baker has shaped competitive swimming since 1989. As an elite coach, she has earned Junior National Coach of the Year and Swim BC Female Coach of the Year honors, alongside the Coaching Excellence Award.
Her philosophy is simple: elite performance requires a foundation of strong training habits and master-level four-stroke technique. Beyond the stopwatch, she builds lasting relationships with families to foster a supportive team culture. By tailoring paths to individual goals, she helps every Winskill Dolphin athlete thrive and reach their potential.
“Our son has been part of the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club for many years, and the growth we have seen has been remarkable. The coaching staff create a supportive environment that challenges swimmers to reach their potential while building confidence, discipline, and resilience. We have watched Aiden develop not only as a swimmer but also as a young man, and we are grateful to be part of such a positive and welcoming community.”