Program Information
Please note that these are competitive swim groups and require a swim assessment prior to registering.
For all International Student Registration Inquiries please contact Coach Roberta at roberta@nanaimoriptides.com
For participants who have completed the Olympic Way program or have equivalent skills. The Riptides competitive program offers high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction.
Next Session (March 31st, 2025 - June 16th, 2025)
For registration in Levels 2 and 3, please fill out the following: Wait list Application form
**Important new requirements in place - Please click on this link to view
**Do not register your swimmer into Level 1 if they do not meet the requirements of being comfortable entering water, are able to fully immerse head underwater, and can work safely in a group structure, listen, and take directions from coaches. In order to run our program safely and efficiently we cannot accommodate swimmers that require one-on-one attention.
Olympic Way is a learn-to-swim program that teaches young swimmers the skills necessary to become proficient swimmers. Participants in this program learn to swim more efficiently and in less time than traditional programs. This pre-competitive program prepares swimmers for a smooth transition into our Nanaimo Riptides competitive program.
Please check the Program Details for each level before registering. Not sure what level to register your swimmer? Contact sidney@nanaimoriptides.com with your swimmer's info (eg, age, last swim class completed...)
Online Registration now open!
Our Riptides Summer swimming sessions are intended for new and/or current swimmers interested in the Olympic Way program and entry level of the Competitive program.
*The classes have been divided up into 4 different levels. Please check the Program Details for each level before registering. Not sure what level to register your swimmer? Contact admin@nanaimoriptides.com with your swimmer's info (eg, age, last swim class completed...)
**Do not register your swimmer into Level 1 if they do not meet the requirements of being comfortable entering water, are able to fully immerse head underwater, and can work safely in a group structure, listen, and take directions from coaches. In order to run our program safely and efficiently we cannot accommodate swimmers that require one-on-one attention.
The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is closed for it annual maintenance for most of July. Due to this closure, we will be running our Riptides Summer swimming sessions at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre from Monday to Friday on the following weeks:
July 28th - August 1st
August 5th - 8th (prorated for 4 day session)
August 11th - 15th
August 18th - 22nd
August 25th - 29th
Level 1 & Level 2 classes are 40 minutes daily - $90 per week - 4 different time slots to choose from between 3pm - 6pm
Level 3/Swim Skills 1 classes are 55 minutes daily - $100 per week - 3 different time slots to choose from between 3pm - 6pm
**If registering for more than 1 session, please register for the same level for both weeks and we can move them accordingly if they are assessed for the next level. We cover a lot in each level so it is common to stay in the same level for 2 - 3 times. We have allocated space for group movements just in case.
*Spring Break 2025! REGISTRATION CLOSED - See you next spring!
We are happy to announce our Spring Break programming schedule. Our Riptides Spring Break swimming sessions are intended for new and/or current swimmers interested in the Olympic Way program.
*For Spring Break sessions ONLY we have upped the age limit for Level 3 and Swim Skills 1 to 10 years in order to give those swimmers an opportunity to achieve the skills needed to move forward.
*The classes have been divided up into 3 different levels. Please check the Program Details for each level before registering. Not sure what level to register your swimmer? Contact admin@nanaimoriptides.com with your swimmer's info (eg, age, last swim class completed...)
**Do not register your swimmer into Level 1 if they do not meet the requirements of being comfortable entering water, are able to fully immerse head underwater, and can work safely in a group structure, listen, and take directions from coaches. In order to run our program safely and efficiently we cannot accommodate swimmers that require one-on-one attention.
We will be running our Riptides Spring Break swimming sessions at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre from Monday to Friday on the following weeks:
March 17th - 21st
March 24th - 28th
Level 1 & Level 2 classes are 45 minutes daily - $90 per week - 4 different time slots to choose from
Level 3/Swim Skills 1 classes are 1 hour daily - $100 per week - 3 different time slots to choose from
**If registering for more than 1 session, please register for the same level for both weeks and we can move them accordingly if they are assessed for the next level. We cover a lot in each level so it is common to stay in the same level for 2 - 3 times. We have allocated space for group movements just in case.