LOCAL PROGRAMS
VICTORIA TRAINING SESSIONS
Visiting Victoria? Live in Victoria?
Join us for local swim, bike and run training sessions designed for all levels.
With our headquarters located in Victoria, Canada, we offer a number of local training sessions for anyone in the endurance community whether they be local or visiting from out of town.
Join us at these sessions where you can train with a group and one of our great coaches.
RECURRING SESSIONS
SWIM-FIT
Swim-Fit is a basic swim stroke improvement session that is ideal for novice or intermediate swimmers who would like to improve their technique and fitness. If you can swim 50 meters, we can do the rest.
A great start for those who would like to become a better swimmer or complete a triathlon.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:45am to 12 noon (September to June)
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool
SWIM-FIT PLUS
All levels of swimmers are welcome whether you are training for fun, fitness, a triathlon or competitive swim meet. Eight lanes are available to accommodate different speeds of swimmers. Based on a structured swim progression and includes stroke improvement. For the swim program that is held 3 times / week (you can come on any or all of these days – most participants average 2 swims/week).
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 12 noon to 1:00pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 12 noon to 1:00pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool
Evenings: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool
Evening: Monday
Time: 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place Pool
BIKE TRAINER
Victoria’s best indoor bike training program!
Since 2000, the Indoor Bike Trainer Sessions have been helping cyclists and triathletes of all levels improve their fitness and cycling ability. The program is led by experienced and certified coaches. The sessions consist of motivational, progressive workouts that are designed to improve your cycling, whether it be recreational, fitness or competitive. The Tuesday session also includes an optional run after the ride. All abilities welcome – must bring your own stationary trainer and bike (if you do not have a trainer – we can lend you one to try it out).
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays - starting in September
Time: 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place
SATURDAY MORNING RUN
Designed for all abilities of runners to increase your run fitness with interval training in a coached environment.
Perfect for fitness building, improving your times and preparing for a 10K, other running events, or running off the bike in a triathlon.
Different distances and workouts to suit all levels.
FREE SESSION! Registration: Not required - just show up!
Days: Saturday
Time: 9:30am to 10:45am
Location: Beaver Lake - Lower Parking Lot (at 0K trail marker)
SEASONAL SESSIONS
THETIS LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM
Start your Fridays off the right way!
Swimmers of all levels from local training groups and individual swimmers are welcome to join.
The session is led by certified coaches and include a structured workout designed to improve your open water swimming skills and fitness no matter what your ability (choice of workout lengths will be given). Coaches will be present with kayaks on the water.
Days: Fridays (May to September)
Time: Arrive at 7:30am, in the water from 7:45am - 8:45am
Location: Thetis Lake
SPLASH & DASH
Join us for a fun Splash & Dash workout!
The session includes a combo of running and swimming short distances.
It is an "old-school" workout for all ages and levels.
Choose from different distances or if you just want to run or swim, no problem -
you can also do it as a team (we need individual swimmers and runners to complete teams). Lots of fun and great draw prizes.
Days: Wednesdays (June 5th to July 24th)
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Hamsterly Beach (Elk Lake)
The Victoria Championships will be held on July 24th
Learn More on the Championship Event HERE
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Saanich Commonwealth Place Programs:
For any of the programs that take place at Saanich Commonwealth Place you can register by:
1. Calling: Commonwealth Place at: 250-475-7600 OR;
2. In-Person: Saanich Commonwealth Place front desk OR;
3. ON-LINE
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For Swims: in the search bar enter “SwimFit”
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For Indoor Bike Training: in the search bar enter “Indoor Bike”
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You will need to create a new account if you don’t have one
Splash and Dash:
Adult: SIGN-UP
Youth (Under 18) and Team Members: SIGN-UP
Waiver (mandatory): please click button below
Thetis Lake Open Water:
Season's Pass: SIGN-UP
Drop-in: $10
Waiver (mandatory): please click button below
Running and other Seasonal Programs:
Please show up at the location of the session
Waiver (mandatory): please click WAIVER button below
*Only one waiver is required for the year which covers all of the above programs
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Private Swim Lessons:
Looking to improve your swim technique?
We offer private One-on-One or small group swim lessons in Victoria or in other locations we are visiting!
All Levels Welcome
Taught by Certified Coaches.
Open Water Sessions Available Too!
Lesson Includes:
• Private Lane and Pool Admission
• Swim Stroke Analysis
• Technical Swim Drills
• Video Analysis
Fee - Single: $75/hour - SIGN-UP
Fee - Double: $95/hour - SIGN-UP
Fee - Triple: $120/hour - SIGN-UP
Email for more information - SEND
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