Membership

Practice Times, Fees and Registration

Apply early to avoid disappointment as our sessions tend to fill quickly. If a session is full, please complete the online application as this is also our waitlist. We will contact you to let you know we have received your application. If there is space available, you will be asked to submit your annual membership fee and the fees for the session you are swimming. If the session is full, you will be offered any available sessions and we will let you know if a space opens up for the session you requested.

Every Swim Practice workout is put together by our expert coaching staff. Members can swim:

Once a week: Sat or Sun mornings
Twice a week: Mon & Wed (either AM or PM) or Sat & Sun morning
Three times a week: Mon & Wed plus either Fri, Sat or Sun
Four times a week: Mon & Wed plus either Fri & Sat, Fri & Sun or Sat & Sun
Five times a week: Mon & Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

The swim times, number of lanes and lane length are as follows:

Mon and Wed
- EARLY Morning 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM- 3 lanes x 25m
- Morning 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM - 6 lanes x 25m
- Evening 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - 5 lanes x 25m
Fri Morning* 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM - 3 competitive training lanes x 25m
Sat Morning 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - 5 lanes x 25m
Sun Morning 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - 2 training lanes x 50m

* Friday morning swims are only for those who want to focus on faster competitive swim training.

Do I pay pool admission in addition to swim session fees?

No, pool admission is included.

When do practices start?

Our swim season begins September 6 at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC).

When do registrations open?

Registration for our 2024/25 season opens July 29 for existing members and Aug 12 for new members. Throughout the swim season, we do maintain a waitlist. So, if you are interested in swimming, please complete the online registration application and we will get back to you to let you know we received your application. We will let you know as soon as a space becomes available.

What is required to be registered?

Please note that payment of the membership fee and the first session is required before you are deemed registered. To guarantee your spot for the second session, payment is due by January 25. Make payment(s) by e-transfer to our treasurer, John Stymiest at: ebbtidepayment@shaw.ca

Do I get a refund for statutory holiday closures or if City of Nanaimo cancels our pool space?

Cancellations happens a few times a year and are factored into the fees paid by members.

Can I cancel my membership?

We understand that sometimes personal health, work and family schedules or other reasons require a swimmer to take a break from the club. In this case, please contact the club treasurer. Letting us know promptly allows us to invite someone from our waitlist or a current swimmer who wants an increase in swim time.

The Fall session is September 6th - January 31st (5 months) and the Spring session is February 1 to May 31 (4 months). Fees are based on the number of times you swim per week. Pay Annually (Fall + Spring) in August and fees are reduced by ~5%.

1x/week @ $50/month: Fall $250, Spring $200, or Annual $430
2x/week @ $70/month: Fall $350, Spring $280, or Annual $600
3x/week @ $90/month: Fall $450, Spring $360, or Annual $770
4x/week @ $110/month: Fall $550, Spring $440, or Annual $940
5x/week @ $130/month: Fall $650, Spring $520, or Annual $1,110

In addition to swim session fees, ALL members pay an annual $70 membership fee regardless of how often you swim. This fee covers your membership with Swimming Canada ($15.25), Swim BC ($37.50), MSABC ($11.25), and Ebbtides ($6). This fee must be paid prior to swimming with the club.

Please ensure you add your session fees and annual membership fee together.

Find info on important dates and other questions on FAQ tab

Spring session fees are due January 24th, 2025.

Make payment(s) by e-transfer to ebbtidepayment@shaw.ca.

Membership

Practice Times, Fees and Registration

Ebbtides Swim @ Nanaimo Aquatic Center