Welcome to Blue Waves Swim Club!
WELCOME - FAQ
Welcome to our FAQ page! We understand that you may have some questions about our programs and lessons, and we're here to help. We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to provide you with quick and easy answers. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We're always happy to assist you.
Additional Answers to Our Most FAQ
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Depending on the program you are interested in, our prices vary.
Select "Competitive" or "Non Competitive" from the menu at the top of the page, and see our prices there.
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No worries! Go to our "Competitive Info" or "Non Competitive Info" page, select register, and submit your form. When we will contact you, we will determine the level of your child and go from there.
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Blue Waves Swim Club is a club associated with Swim Ontario and Swim Canada. All clubs must pay their dues to both Swim Ontario and Swim Canada. Swimming Natation Canada (SNC) maintains a national registry of all the clubs, coaches and swimmers for the purposes of reporting, strategic planning and programming. SNC has the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure the maintenance, protection and archive of a national registration database
2. Determine and communicate the requirements for Provincial Sections, Special Interest Groups, Clubs, Coaches, High Performance Clubs and Swimmer registration to the Provincial Sections.
3. Develop and implement procedures that address requests for transfer between clubs and provinces, and for resignation from SNC.
For further information, you may look here.
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We accept kids from six (6) years of age, up to 18.
Children must be able to float by themselves without any assistance, and be comfortable in the water.
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We welcome all new swimmers and encourage everyone who has a passion for swimming to join us however, children must be able to demonstrate the following skills in order to join our club:
Swim 10 meters without any assistance
Be comfortable swimming on the back
Be comfortable swimming on the front
Have a basic knowledge of front and back crawl
Listen to basic instructions
Commit to swimming 2 times per week
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Attending your scheduled swim session as agreed upon is strongly encouraged, as it is the most effective way to achieve your desired results. In case you miss your scheduled class, you may have the option to make it up based on our availability. However, we cannot guarantee a makeup class if there is no space available at the time you want to attend.
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We understand that life happens, and your children have busy lives, so if you cannot attend a particular meet, YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL 3 WEEKS PRIOR to the meet at contactbwsc@gmail.com.
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The difference in the length of the sessions is due to changes in the operational schedule made by the TDSB, and the payment reflects the new session’s length.
Frequently asked questions
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Select "Competitive" or "Non Competitive" from the menu at the top of the page, look through our programs, and select "Register Today!". Fill out our registration form, and one of our staff members will be in contact with you shortly.
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Anytime! We are always looking for enthusiastic and passionate swimmers to join our club.
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Payments are done per session. Depending on the program and level you register for, the installments will vary. You can find the total prices for each program, as well as the price breakdown by selecting "Competitive" or "Pre-competitive" from the menu located at the top of the page.
*Please note that first installments also includes SNC/SO fees, regardless of the program you register for.*
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The meet schedule will be emailed to participants before the event.
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The parent package is available for downloading on our website. Simply go to parent info > parent package.
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Depending on the program you wish to register for, the class duration and frequency will vary. For additional information, please refer to our "Competitive" and "Recreational" program's page.