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Third-person: Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team is a well-established swim club in Nanaimo, offering year-round competitive swimming training for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The club's mission is to provide professional coaching and technique instruction to help each member improve their swimming skills and achieve success at their level of ability, whether they are a novice or an international competitor.
The coaching staff at Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team are all members of the Canadian Swim Coaches & Teachers Association, ensuring that they have access to the highest quality training and certification programs available for youth coaches in Canada. This guarantees that every moment spent in the pool is of the utmost quality and beneficial to the swimmers.
As a non-profit organization, Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team is run by an elected Board of Directors who meet monthly to discuss club matters. All members are welcome to attend these meetings and are encouraged to participate in team activities and fundraisers. The club is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all swimmers to thrive and achieve their goals.
Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team acknowledges and respects the traditional and unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, where they swim and work. The club is committed to building strong relationships with the local community and honouring the land on which they operate.
Throughout the year, Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team participates in various swimming events and competitions, both locally and nationally. Swimmers have the opportunity to sign up for events and competitions through the club's online portal, allowing them to track their progress and set goals for the season ahead.
For swimmers looking to improve their skills and compete in a supportive and encouraging environment, Nanaimo Riptides Swim Team offers a welcoming and dedicated club to help them reach their full potential in the pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We are a year-round competitive swim team providing high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities, with a goal of helping each member improve their swimming skills and reach success at their level.
You can see upcoming events like the Vancouver Island L/C Championships running June 5 to 7, along with other dates listed on our calendar and events pages.
Join as a member of our non profit club and support events too, since volunteers are needed for meets and you can sign up to help. For officials training, you can use the online officials resources and request login credentials from nrstofficials@nanaimoriptides.com.