Pre-Competitive Programs

Location: Commonwealth Place and/or Juan De Fuca 

Fall practices start the week of September 21, 2026

The Island Swim Skills Team is suitable for swimmers from 6 - 10 who have previous ISST experience or are a minimum of Swim Kids Level 4. Swimmers MUST be comfortable in deep water. This program runs in the competition pool and coaches are not in the water with the swimmers.

Island Swim Skills Team offers open registration. Swimmers will be placed in lanes at practice based on age and swimming ability.

Program Days: 16 available practices per week at Commonwealth (SCP) or Juan de Fuca (JDF) pools. Families can choose the 2 or 3 days, times and location that best fit your schedule.

Program Information:

• Choose Two weekly swimming sessions for swimmers 6 - 8 ($111/month)
• Swimmers 9 and over, and those interested in the competitive program choose Three practices ($138/month)
• Swimmers who are super keen can choose Four practices ($156/month)
• Five optional in house iRace meets throughout the season - a fun, low key introduction to competitive swimming. iRaces are included in your monthly fees
• Prerequisites: previous Island Swim Skills Team experience or assessment by our coaches
• Required Equipment: Googles, proper swim suit (no bikinis or board shorts), swim cap is optional
• New swimmers must be assessed by our coaches. Assessments can be booked online