All you need to know about our EBSC practices

All English Bay practices take place at the Aquatic Center in Vancouver, BC.
We acknowledge that our practices at the Aquatic Centre are taking place on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

All our practices currently take place at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, located at 

1050 Beach Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1T7, Canada
Phone: (604) 665-3424

Practice Schedule

Tuesdays (Short Course, 25 meters)
6:05pm - 7:05pm (check-in by 5:55pm)
7:10pm - 8:10pm (check-in by 7:00pm)

Thursdays (Short Course, 25 meters)
6:05pm - 7:05pm (check-in by 5:55pm)
7:10pm - 8:10pm (check-in by 7:00pm)

Saturdays (Long Course, 50 meters)
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (check-in by 5:20pm)

Sundays (East Block, 21.7 meters)
10:15am - 11:45am (check-in by 10:05am​)

You can find the up-to-date practice calendar here...

Swim Passes For Annual Memberships

Currently we are offering a 4-Swim-Pack for $34.00 + taxes​ and a 30-Day Swim Pass for $85.00 + taxes. Please note that you must purchase an Annual Membership in order to buy the 4-Swim-Pack or the 30-Day Swim Pass.

Please note:

• An annual membership is required in order to purchase swim packs and swim passes.
  
• You must register for a practice via our online platform TeamUp. 
• Registration for practices open 6 1/2 days in advance.
• Practices can be cancelled with a full refund up to 6 hours in advance.
• If you feel unwell und have to cancel after, please contact us at [email protected]
• Fully booked practices will have a waitlist you can join. If there is a cancellation, members on the waitlist will be notified and given the opportunity to book on a first come, first serve basis.

Passes for Visiting memberships

For Visiting Swimmer Membership holders, we offer single drop-in-tickets for $11.00 + taxes. 

Please note:

• A visiting swimmer membership is required in order to purchase drop-in tickets.
  
• You must register for a practice via our online platform TeamUp. 
• Registration for practices open 6 1/2 days in advance.
• Practices can be cancelled with a full refund up to 6 hours in advance.
• If you feel unwell und have to cancel after, please contact us at [email protected]
• Fully booked practices will have a waitlist you can join. If there is a cancellation, members on the waitlist will be notified and given the opportunity to book on a first come, first serve basis.

• Please plan to arrive early (20 minutes prior) for your first practice to get oriented
• ​Once on deck, please identify yourself to one of our coaches so they can place you in the appropriate lane.

When you arrive at the pool...

1. Please see the EBSC check-in volunteer so they can sign you in. The sign in-volunteer is either located just outside the main entrance of the Aquatic Centre, or just inside the lobby.
2. Please make sure you arrive at least 10 Minutes prior to practice start time. 
3. Swimmers who are not checked-in will NOT be allowed to attend practice – NO EXCEPTIONS and there will be NO REFUNDS
4. Members are not allowed to swim in place of someone who cannot attend their reserved spot, nor show up as a drop-in
5. After changing, swimmers will meet on deck on the North Side (Guard Office side) of the Center (Tue, Thu), at the South Side of the West Block (Sat evening) or South Side of the East block (Sun morning). 
6. Swimmers are allowed to bring their bags, backpacks and equipment (pull-buoys, paddles, fins and kickboards) on deck to be stored near the wall during practice.

Some practices for you to download

Are you planning on going away for vacation or on a business trip but still would like to get in some swim practices? Our amazing coaches have pulled together a selection off practices for you and they are available as pdf downloads for you here...