Q. When does registration start?
A. The registration packet for the 2024 - 2025 season can be found here
A. The registration packet for the 2024 - 2025 season can be found here
Q. How do I register using the RAMP Interactive system
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If you have any questions or issues with the registration system, email the registrar at [email protected]
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- Navigate to the registration page and select the package that your swimmer will sign up for
- You will be taken to a page to create a new account
- Create a username and password
- Fill out participant information (This will be saved so you won't need to re-enter the information again)
- Pay CAS membership fees
- Read all waivers and sign
- Add parent/guardian information
- Pay KDASC membership fees
- Choose volunteer options
- Complete your registration
If you have any questions or issues with the registration system, email the registrar at [email protected]
Q. What time should I arrive at the pool?
A. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your practice starts. This is a rule imposed by the YMCA/H2O
Centre as part of its COVID-19 safety plan. The complete set of pool rules is included at the end of this
document. Our club has access to the changing rooms and showers 10 minutes before the club practice time
starts. Consider coming to practice wearing your swimsuit to limit your time in the changing rooms.
A. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your practice starts. This is a rule imposed by the YMCA/H2O
Centre as part of its COVID-19 safety plan. The complete set of pool rules is included at the end of this
document. Our club has access to the changing rooms and showers 10 minutes before the club practice time
starts. Consider coming to practice wearing your swimsuit to limit your time in the changing rooms.
Q. What are the qualifications to join the AquaGO! program?
A. To participate in the AquaGO! program, your child will need to be 5 years of age or older, be able to support themselves in the water, and ideally be able to swim 25m (1 length of the pool)
A. To participate in the AquaGO! program, your child will need to be 5 years of age or older, be able to support themselves in the water, and ideally be able to swim 25m (1 length of the pool)
Q. I'm A new AquaGO! swimmer -- what do I need to bring to the first practice?
A. We are excited to meet you! Please wear your swimsuit and bring a yoga mat, pool noodle, water bottle,
goggles, nose clips, a swim cap, and a towel. If this is your first time in a Dolphins program, we will give you a
Dolphins swim cap at your first practice, for you to use and keep. Please ensure your goggles are adjusted to fit before arriving at the pool and that your nose clip is out of the package and ready to go.
A. We are excited to meet you! Please wear your swimsuit and bring a yoga mat, pool noodle, water bottle,
goggles, nose clips, a swim cap, and a towel. If this is your first time in a Dolphins program, we will give you a
Dolphins swim cap at your first practice, for you to use and keep. Please ensure your goggles are adjusted to fit before arriving at the pool and that your nose clip is out of the package and ready to go.
Q. Why are fees the same every month but the number of practices varies across months?
A. Swim club fees are used to cover the costs of pool rental, coaches’ wages, and registration and
insurance with BC Artistic Swimming. We calculate the full cost of your program and divide it by the
number of months in your session rather than charging different rates each month. Swim club fees
are due on the 1st of each month.
A. Swim club fees are used to cover the costs of pool rental, coaches’ wages, and registration and
insurance with BC Artistic Swimming. We calculate the full cost of your program and divide it by the
number of months in your session rather than charging different rates each month. Swim club fees
are due on the 1st of each month.
Q. How much is the volunteer deposit?
A. The volunteer deposit is $200 per year for Competitive swimmers and $100 per year for Masters recreational swimmers. The difference in the amount is due to Masters recreational swimmers only participating in one event per year.
A. The volunteer deposit is $200 per year for Competitive swimmers and $100 per year for Masters recreational swimmers. The difference in the amount is due to Masters recreational swimmers only participating in one event per year.
Q. What counts towards volunteer hours?
A. Volunteering can encompass a lot of tasks and roles. Any time that you have a minute to lend a helping hand, let us know and we can find something that works for you. Here are some examples:
A. Volunteering can encompass a lot of tasks and roles. Any time that you have a minute to lend a helping hand, let us know and we can find something that works for you. Here are some examples:
- Organize or participate in a fundraiser
- Volunteer at one of our events or competitions
- Serve on the Kelowna Dolphins executive committee
- Sell event tickets
- Donate cans and bottles at the bottle depot
- Help with travel plans and coordination
- Post updates to Facebook or Instagram
- Assist with writing grants for the club
- Organizing and distributing club clothing
- Updating the team website
- Write the team newsletter
- Bring food to an event or competition
- Create a team flyer
- Requesting and collecting donations from businesses for a fundraising event
Q. Which swim level does my child need to have completed to join the Dolphins?
A. Children must have completed YMCA Star Level 1 or higher (equivalent to Swim Level 5) to participate in the Dolphins swim program.
A. Children must have completed YMCA Star Level 1 or higher (equivalent to Swim Level 5) to participate in the Dolphins swim program.
Q. What program should I register my child in if they have never tried artistic swimming?
A. If your child has never experienced the magic of artistic swimming before, Aqua-Go is the perfect starting point. This program is tailored for beginners, offering a fun and supportive environment where your child can learn the basics of artistic swimming, build confidence in the water, and develop essential aquatic skills.
A. If your child has never experienced the magic of artistic swimming before, Aqua-Go is the perfect starting point. This program is tailored for beginners, offering a fun and supportive environment where your child can learn the basics of artistic swimming, build confidence in the water, and develop essential aquatic skills.
Q. Can I try artistic swimming?
A. Several times a year, we host try it days where anyone interested in the sport can come to the pool and try artistic swimming. We typically announce these on the website and social media so keep an eye out! Like us on Facebook and Instagram for team updates.
A. Several times a year, we host try it days where anyone interested in the sport can come to the pool and try artistic swimming. We typically announce these on the website and social media so keep an eye out! Like us on Facebook and Instagram for team updates.
