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Join Olympians Swimming: Learn to Swim the Olympian Way!

We are more than just a swim club—we are a community committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Guided by our motto, "Learn to Swim the Olympian Way!", we champion the sport of swimming through passionate coaching and a supportive, inclusive environment. Our program is built on the Swimming Canada Long-term Athlete Development Model, offering a clear path from fundamental skills to high-level competition. By focusing on each swimmer's personal growth and fostering a "Team First" mentality, we empower every athlete to achieve their personal best.

Locations

Serving the communities of Burnaby, Langley, and Abbotsford, Olympians Swimming offers a single, consistent program across our eight pools. No matter which location you choose, you can expect the same high-quality instruction and a seamless learning experience, ensuring excellence and consistency in our programs across all centers.

Facility 1
Abbotsford

A city known for its beautiful agricultural lands, rich with berry farms and stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

  • Matsqui Pool
Langley
Township of Langley

Langley is a diverse community blending rural charm with urban convenience, offering a mix of historic sites and modern amenities.

  • Walnut Grove Community Centre
  • Aldergrove Community Pool
  • W.C. Blair Recreation Centre
Facility 3
Burnaby

Located in the heart of the Metro Vancouver, Burnaby is a bustling city with a balance of urban development and expansive green parks.

  • Bonsor Pool
  • Central Park Pool
  • Edmonds Community Centre
  • Kensington Pool

New Swimmer Registration

We're thrilled you're interested in joining Olympians Swimming! We have two different paths for new members, depending on their previous swimming experience. Please read the options below to find the correct path for you.

New Swimmer Assessments

If you are new to competitive swimming, you must attend a New Swimmer Assessment. This is the crucial first step for all new swimmers and their families, designed to ensure a smooth and successful entry into our club. The assessments help us accurately place each swimmer in the most suitable group based on their age, skill, and commitment level.

During the 30-minute session, swimmers will be grouped with others of similar abilities to experience the swim club environment. The primary objective is to evaluate each swimmer's skills, including their comfort in deep water and their ability to perform basic strokes.

All registration and payment must be completed online through the Olympians Swimming website prior to the session. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No registrations or payments will be accepted at the pool.

Please read the following information carefully.

  • Minimum Standards: For safety reasons, all registrants MUST meet the minimum standards for the assessment. Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water, able to swim with their face in the water, and capable of completing a minimum of 25 meters unassisted.
  • Assessment Removal: Any swimmer who does not meet these minimum safety standards will be removed from the assessment session.
  • Non-Refundable Fee: The registration fee of $20.00 is non-refundable.
Transferring Swimmers

If you have previous competitive swimming experience and if you can swim a 200m Individual Medley (IM) in under 4:00, you are not required to attend a New Swimmer Assessment. Please contact our registrar directly for group placement, noting your age, experience, committment level, and where you previously swam. Note that all transferring swimmer smust be aware of our transfer policy below.

Transfer Policy

Olympians Swimming Club is committed to maintaining positive and respectful relationships with other programs registered with Swimming Canada and do not actively recruit swimmers who are currently registered within these clubs.

If a swimmer currently registered with another Swim BC club expresses interest in transferring to Olympians, we expect the swimmer and their family to first make every effort to address and resolve any concerns or issues with their current club. Only if these efforts are unsuccessful will Olympians consider a transfer request. In such cases, our club will first reach out to the releasing club to inform them of the inquiry before proceeding with any discussion of group placement or initiating the formal transfer process.

All transfers are subject to the rules and regulations of Swim BC and Swimming Canada.

Please note that members of BCSSA (Summer Club) are not members of Swim BC or Swimming Canada and will not be required to adhere to the transfer policy.

Stay Informed. Get Ahead.

The first step to joining our club is simple: get on our list! By subscribing, you'll be the first to receive timely updates on upcoming new swimmer assessments and clinics. As this is our primary method of communication, joining our list is the best way to ensure you don't miss an opportunity to start your journey with Olympians Swimming. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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New Swimmer Assessment Groups

To ensure each assessment session is effective and swimmers are placed in the most suitable group, our assessments are categorized by age and skill level. Please review the groups below and choose the one that best fits your swimmer's profile.

Assessment Group A

This group is for our youngest swimmers, designed to assess basic comfort and skills in the water. We will conduct in-water instruction to both teach and evaluate fundamental skills.

  • Age: 5 to 8 Years as of March 15, 2026
  • Ability: Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water, able to swim with their face in the water, and capable of completing a minimum of 25 meters unassisted.
Program Information
Assessment Group B

This group is designed for swimmers who have begun to develop foundational skills. The assessment will focus on evaluating basic freestyle and backstroke technique and ensuring they are ready for the next step in their development.

  • Age: 6 to 12 Years as of March 15, 2026
  • Ability: Swimmers are comfortable in the water and can perform basic strokes and a minimum of 50m (2 lengths) of freestyle (front crawl) and 50m (2 lengths) of Backstroke.
Program Information
Assessment Group C

This group is for swimmers who are experienced and have an understanding of all four competitive strokes. The assessment will focus on evaluating their ability to perform each stroke and to complete an Individual Medley (IM).

  • Age: 7 to 12 Years as of March 15, 2026
  • Ability: Swimmers must be able to swim a minimum of 25m of each of the four competitive strokes (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle).
Program Information
Assessment Group D

This group is for swimmers aged 13 and older. The primary focus of this assessment in on endurance and continuous swimming ability, not competitive swimming background.

  • Age: 13 to 18 Years as of March 15, 2026
  • Ability: Swimmers must be able to swim a minimum of 200m (8 lengths of a standard sized pool) continuously.
Program Information