Training Schedule

Swimmers can come to any training session they wish, according to their age group. No minimum required for competitive swimming.

From June 23rd to August 16th :

Schedule CAVIP 2025

Please note that training sessions on August 14th and 15th are reserved for swimmers participating in the finals.

Competitions

To participate in the competitions, you must register your swimmers by noon on Monday of each week.

Every Wednesday at 6:00 PM, from June 25 to August 6, 2025, we will meet at a local pool to compete against a local team. Guaranteed festive atmosphere!

The finals will take place on Saturdays, August 9 and 16, 2025 (full-day events).

Don’t forget your team shirt!

Here are the dates for the Wednesday evening competitions:

 

WEDNESDAY MEETS

 

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WEEK 1

JUN 25th

HUDSON COMMUNITY POOL

CAVIP

WEEK 2

JUL 2nd

CLUB AQUATIQUE MTL-OUEST

CAVIP

WEEK 3

JUL 9th

CAVIP

BEACONSFIELDS HEIGHTS

WEEK 4

JUL 16th

BEACON HILL

CAVIP

WEEK 5

JUL 23rd

BYE

WEEK 6

JUL 30th

CEDAR

CAVIP

WEEK 7

AUG 6th

CAVIP

PINCOURT

WEEK 8

AUG 9th

FINALES DE SECTION @ BEACON HILL (INVITATION)

WEEK 9

AUG 16th

GRANDE FINAL @ PINCOURT (INVITATION)

Here are the dates for the Saturday finals (full day):

  • August 9 at Beacon Hill Pool for the section final
    (participation by invitation)
  • August 16 at Pincourt Pool for the ALPS final (depending on section final standings)

In addition to your good spirits, here are some practical items to bring to the competition:

  • Swimsuit
  • Swimming goggles
  • CAVIP team swim cap
  • CAVIP team shirt
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Towel
  • Warm shirt
  • Change of clothes
  • Pocket money (BBQ and snacks available on-site)

For Parents:

  • Consider bringing camping chairs for comfortable viewing of the competition (some pools may have chairs, but sometimes in limited quantities).
  • Bring a raincoat and/or umbrella if you have doubts about the weather; the competition will proceed if there is no thunderstorm.
  • Consider mosquito repellent or long pants depending on the season!
  1. Join the CAVIP team at 6:00 PM. With your team shirt, it’s easy to spot us!
  2. Confirm your presence with your coach; they will provide you with the details of your events: swimming style, order of participation, and lane in the pool.
  3. Warm up out of the water while the officials prepare.
  4. Oh, do you hear cheers in the distance? Show the other team that we are ready with our rallying cries.
  5. Get your swim goggles and team cap ready because it’s time for warm-up in the pool.
  6. At 7:00 PM, the competition begins with freestyle, starting from the youngest to the oldest.
  7. Visit the ribbon table to collect yours by mentioning your swimming style (e.g., breaststroke), your age group (e.g., 9-10 years), and your full name.

Here are our best tips for a successful evening:

  • Stay close to your coach during the evening to avoid missing your events;
  • Keep warm;
  • Cheer on your team wholeheartedly;
  • Have fun!

Here is the order of events to help you follow the competition (girls will participate in each event before the boys) :

CategoryDistanceStyle
8 and under25 mFreestyle
9-10 years50 mFreestyle
11-12 years50 mFreestyle
13-14 years50 mFreestyle
8 and under4 x 25 mRelay
15 and over50 mFreestyle
8 and under25 mBreaststroke
9-10 years50 mBreaststroke
11-12 years50 mBreaststroke
13-14 years50 mBreaststroke
15 and over50 mBreaststroke
8 and under25 mBackstroke
9-10 years50 mBackstroke
11-12 years50 mBackstroke
13-14 years50 mBackstroke
15 and over50 mBackstroke
8 and under25 mFly
9-10 years25 mFly
11-12 years50 mFly
13-14 years50 mFly
15 and over50 mFly
9-10 years4 x 50 mRelay
11-12 years4 x 50 mRelay
13-14 years4 x 50 mRelay
15 and onver4 x 50 mRelay

Children aged 8 and under must be comfortable in the water and able to swim 25 meters unaided. If necessary, a leader can accompany your child during their race.

Children aged 9 and older must be able to swim 50 meters without touching the pool bottom.

For Finals :

  • To be eligible, a swimmer must have participated in at least two Wednesday competitions.
  • The selection of participants for the finals is made by the coaching team (from past results).
  • The relay team may be different in both finals.

Artistic swimming competitions

  • Summer swimmers’ competition: August 2th, 2025
  • Junior and senior solos and duets competition: August 12th, 2025
  • Team competition: August 14th, 2025

Special Activities

Check your emails for details on upcoming activities:

 

 

WEEK’s ACTIVITY

WEEK 1

JUN 26th

 

BREAKFAST WITH THE COACHES

WEEK 4

JUL 18th

 

LAPS CHALLENGE

WEEK 5

JUL 23rd

 

FUNDAY

WEEK 6

AUG 2nd

 

CALYPSO OUTTING FOR THE LEADERS

WEEK 7 FROM

AUG 3rd to AUG 8th

 

FEED THE COACHES

WEEK 9

AUG 16th

 

END OF SEASON GALA

Did you know that more than forty volunteers are needed to organize a competition?

Get involved! It’s a great opportunity to watch your young ones swim up close.

Officials should arrive at the pool at 6:00 PM to receive the evening’s instructions. They should wear a white shirt and black shorts or long pants.

Here are some possible roles:

  • Referee
  • Starter
  • Chief Place Judges & Place Judges
  • Stroke & Turns
  • Recorders
  • Chief Timers & Timers
  • Runner(s)
  • Ribbons
  • Safety
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