PAcific lifesaving Club
SUMMER CAMPS
LEARN, TRAIN, COMPETE AND HAVE FUN … AT THE BEACH!
LIFESAVING SPORT
Summer 2023
LOCATION: LOCARNO BEACH, VANCOUVER
Times: 9AM - NOON and 1-4pm
SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULE
JULY 10 - 14 - Coaches & Volunteer Orientation
JULY 17 - 21 - WEEK 1
JULY 24 - 28 - WEEK 2
JULY 31 - Aug 4 - WEEK 3
AUG 8 - 11 - WEEK 4
AUG 14 - 17 - TRAINING CAMP - TO PREPARE FOR LIFESAVING SPORT NATIONALS (NOVA SCOTIA)
LIFESAVING SPORT COMPETITION
JULY 1ST - CANADA DAY CHALLENGE (THROUGH VOWSA REGISTRATION)
JULY 23RD - KITS CHALLENGE SWIM (THROUGH VOWSA REGISTRATION)
JULY 29TH - OCEANFEST - PRONE PADDLEBOARD RACES
AUG 7TH - LIFESAVING SPORT - SURF - VANCOUVER CHAMPIONSHIPS (ALL AGES)
AUG 25 - 27TH - CANADIAN NATIONAL LIFESAVING SPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS (NOVA SCOTIA)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS;
Wetsuit (Rentals available)
Ability to swim 500m independently, in deep water
A willingness to work hard, the ability to listen and learn, the courage to keep trying, the desire to have fun and the compassion to care for others!
If the child is willing and able, our coaches will help them get the most out of the experience.
Curriculum
Skill Development Includes:
Environmental Knowledge and Respect
Sprint, Agility and Distance Running (in the sand)
Open Water Swimming
Prone Paddle Boarding
Tube Rescues
Individual and Team Races
Team work & Strategies
The goal of the Introductory course is to provide the young athlete enough instruction in all skills to participate in our August training sessions with other children of a similar age/ability.
The goal of the Training sessions is to properly prepare each participant to successfully perform at the Championships later in the summer.
Experience in Lifesaving Sport helps children and young adults to start converting their love of water to care and compassion for others. Lifesaving Sport is the only sport based on a humanitarian goal. It is one of the best ways to prepare a child for a future in lifesaving, guarding, health care and any situation requiring decisive action and teamwork. Critical thinking and leadership skills are taught each and every day.
Participants will learn how to compete in all official lifesaving sport events, as specified by international rules and regulations.
It’s all about saving lives!
First steps
Register for the Introductory Course, slated for Aug 2-6th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Head Coach Phil Skinder by sending an email to swim@skinder.com.
