Aquatics Academy

Aquatics Academy Programs at Brock Secondary

In the Aquatic Academy, students will have a number of aquatic experiences. This will include: Improving stroke technique, Learning competitive swimming skill basics (I.E. Starts, Turns and Streamlining), Water Polo, Kayaking, Scuba Diving, and Learning to Teach Swimming and Lifesaving Skills. Instruction will also include: Nutrition, Fitness (training), Sport psychology, Dryland, First aid and other swimming-related pursuits (Grade 8 – Bronze Star Certification, Grade 9 - Bronze Medallion Certification and Grade 10 - Bronze Cross Certification and Grade 11/12- National Life Saving (NLS) Certification. (Please note; the Bronze Medallion, Cross and NLS courses are eligible for Ministry of Education External Credits towards a student’s Graduation Requirements). 

Students should already be able to swim 100 meters nonstop or have completed City of Kamloops Swimmer 5 lessons. If unsure, parents are asked to contact Mr. Brad Dalke at bdalke@sd73.bc.ca to discuss their son/daughter's suitability. Students are responsible for providing their own appropriate swimwear and accessories (goggles, nose plugs if needed). The academy takes place at the Canada Games Pool. There will be bus transportation to and from Brock for each Aquatics class. Please note: This is not a “learn to swim” program. Students are expected to already know how to swim and be comfortable in the water. It is important that students are passionate about swimming and have a desire to improve their swimming. 

Cost: $385 – covers the cost of transportation to and from the TTC pool, scuba and NLS Course.

A minimum of $150 is due by April 18th while the remaining is due by the end of September. 

Equipment: Students are responsible for bringing their swim gear on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Grade of Students Involved: Grades 8 to 12

Our Aquatics Academy Program is open to students in grades 8-12. Students take 2 blocks (back-to-back) over 1 Semester. This provides students the opportunity to take the Ministry-required courses and electives on a regular semester program. Placement in our Aquatics Academies is based on cohort sizes, class size and composition, and Brad Dalke's experience. Academy programs are capped at 24 students. 

Design of Our Aquatics Academy Program: Our Aquatics Academy is a semester program. Students have 2 blocks of Aquatics Academy every day for one semester. Students will swim on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Wednesdays, Aquatics students will complete land-based training and work on academic PHE requirements.

Application process: Current Brock students have the option to return to the Aquatics Academy. Those students can indicate their desire to return through our course selection process. Students and families for NEW APPLICANTS must apply to the program using our online application process at (https://bit.ly/BrockAcademy). If a student is applying from another school within SD73, families must complete and submit a transfer request form. A transfer request form can be picked up at a student's current school, and it must be signed by the current school Principal. 

All new students will be selected based on suitability to the program (an interview process may take place) and a random draw process.

All Aquatic Academy students must:

1. Be in grades 8 - 12.

2. Must have the ability to balance a full-time education program with a skill development program.

3. Must bring swim gear, and arrive in time to take the bus to TCC on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

4. Must demonstrate responsible behaviour and a positive attitude.

5. If accepted, students must register for a full-time program at Brock.

Out-of-Catchment Applications - for NEW APPLICANTS

Brock Secondary School is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from outside the Brock catchment for limited seats available in our Aquatics Academy and Hockey Academy programs for the 2025-2026 school year. With the recent catchment changes, Brock Secondary will have space to welcome students into these academy programs. Please note: Transportation to and from Brock Secondary will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian; no busing is available to Brock Secondary.

Our Academy programs offer students the unique opportunity to follow their passion and train with our excellent instructors, while earning course credit in physical health education. Students will have two blocks of their Academy program every day for one semester. Transportation between Brock and TCC is included in the Aquatics Academy. 

We welcome interested students in grades 7, 8 and 9 to complete applications using this (https://bit.ly/BrockAcademy)

The fees for Hockey Academy in 2024-2025 will be $350 while the fees for Aquatics Academy will be $385.

The deadline to apply is March 14th, 2024. Applicants will be accepted based on available space, application date and suitability within the specific Academy. Students must demonstrate a commitment to the sport as well as solid academic standing. Accepted applicants will be contacted via email by Brock Secondary Administration by April 8th, 2023

Application Package and Checklist for NEW APPLICANTS

• Application

• Athlete Resume/Statement

• Teacher/Coach Recommendation

• Administration's Checklist (to be completed by a current school administrator.)

• a signed Student/Athlete Code of Conduct Contract

• Recent Report Card

Applicants will be accepted based on available space, application date and suitability within the specific Academy. Students must demonstrate a commitment to the sport as well as solid academic standing. Accepted applicants will be contacted via email by Brock Secondary Administration by April 11th, 2023 

Other Information:

Students may be removed from the program if they are not meeting the academic and behaviour expectations of the school.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2024