What do my fees include?

Registration fees cover all coaching costs and pool time for the training schedule. It also covers the dryland training program.

Will there be other expenses on top of the membership fees?

Yes. Registration fees do not include:

• Seasonal fee for equipment at registration (team t-shirt & swim cap).
• Seasonal fee for Swimming Canada & Swim Nova Scotia registration.
• Meet entry fees (added when swimmer is declared).
• Travel & accommodation for out-of-province meets.
• Swimsuits or additional team clothing.
• Extra training gear (fins, snorkels, kickboards, paddles).
• Social event & fundraising costs.

Members also have a volunteer requirement. If you cannot fulfill it, you'll be billed at season’s end. For full details, review our Membership Dues Policy & Volunteer Points Policy .

How will my fees be adjusted if my swimmer changes groups?

Qualified moves happen in January & after March Break; fees are pro-rated accordingly.

If my child does not attend meets, do I receive a reduced fee?

You only pay for meets you sign up for. Changes after the deadline are at the host club’s discretion.

What equipment does my swimmer need and where do I purchase it?

Check our Equipment page—requirements vary by group.

We partner with LY Sports , who list gear each August in the portal.

What level will my child swim at & how do they move?

Initial Group Placements

Determined by coaching staff—age, past times, assessments, work ethic, attendance & standards.

Early Season Movement

First month is fluid; coaches may suggest early moves based on performance & fit.

Regular Group Moves

Based on results, skills, attendance, attitude & maturity. Times alone don’t guarantee a move.

Move Periods

Changes align with season breaks: December, January & March Break. Summer reviews set next September’s placements.

How do I sign my swimmer up for a meet?

Go to the event & click “Attend/Decline.” Leave notes for coaches as needed.

What is Team Travel?

For away meets, see our Team Travel Policy .

Where do I find my child’s swim times?

Times appear on SwimRankings.net .

What are the qualifying times?

See standards on our Time Standards page.

How will I know my swimmer’s events?

Coaches discuss events ~1–2 weeks before. After entries post, view your swimmer’s events online.