FitSwim
2025- 2026 FitSwim is back!
Coach: Ashley Tingley
UCSC's non-competitive training group swimming out of the Rocky Ridge YMCA. This program trains 3 times per week and is designed for 11-17 year olds looking to improve their stroke techniqe and endurance. Swimmers must be able to swim 200 metres of freestyle and 100 metres of backstroke to join this group. Ideally they will be able to swim breaststroke.
Please note swimmers must be safe in deep water, without a lifejacket, and ideally be able to swim 200 metres of freestyle, 100 metres of backstroke and 50 metres of breaststroke. The program is currently full, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please click here. We will be in touch if a spot opens up.
UCSC Youth FitSwim
Rocky Ridge YMCA
Youth ages 11-17
Session 1: September 08 – October 30*
Session 2: November 03 – December 18
Session 3: January 12 – March 10*
Session 4: March 12 – May 5*
Session 5: May 7 – June 18*
Training Times for all Sessions:
Mondays – Rocky Ridge YMCA – 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Tuesdays – Rocky Ridge YMCA – 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Thursday – Rocky Ridge YMCA – 7:00pm – 8:00pm
*No training September 30, October 13, November 11, February 16, April 6, May 18
Cost $435.00 per session
Coaching provided by the University of Calgary Swim Club.
To register please email us at manager@calgaryswimming.com or ucsc@ucalgary.ca
NEW 2025-26 Pre-Competitive Program
UCSC is excited to announce a new Dinos Pre-Competitive Program for swimmers ages 8–12!
This program is ideal for swimmers who:
- Are transitioning from competitive to non-competitive swimming, or
Want to learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming in a supportive environment.
Program Focus:
Swimmers will develop the core techniques of competitive swimming, including stroke mechanics and turns. Participants must be able to swim 25m Backstroke and 25m Freestyle without flotation aids and must be comfortable in all depths of water.
The program will be overseen by Head Coach Michelle Downey and delivered by our dedicated coaching team from UCSC.
Program Details:
Location: Rocky Ridge YMCA
Ages: 8–12
Time Slots:
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. — priority for birth years 2015 / 2016 / 2017
- 7:30–8:30 p.m. — priority for birth years 2015 / 2014 / 2013
2025–2026 Sessions:
- Nov 7 – Dec 12 (6 sessions): $180.00
- Jan 9 – Feb 27 (8 sessions): $225.00
- Mar 6 – May 1 (8 sessions): $225.00 (No swimming April 3)
Coaching proudly provided by the University of Calgary Swim Club.
If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the form below and we will contact you to confirm your registration.