Victoria Swim Lab

Our swim lab is a purpose-built facility for private swim lessons, coaching and instruction. Swim Instruction and training is indoors in a private, quiet and comfortably heated variable current pool. The speed of the current is adjusted to match the skill and strength of each swimmer.

Swimming against a current is a novel experience for most and takes a little getting used to. But it is easily mastered. At higher speeds (rarely used), the turbulence associated with the current simulates the conditions of an open water swim.

The swim lab pool is equipped with a bottom mirror and video cameras above and below the water. The mirror coupled with real-time video feedback on a large wall-mounted display enables swimmers to observe and modify their technique.

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The machinery that drives the current generator and filtration system is in an insulated room adjacentto the pool. This keeps machinery noise to a minimum.

Pool water is continuously filtered and purified and minimally chlorinated. Overall pool chemistry is regularly monitored and balanced as necessary.

Our swim lab is equipped with a bathroom/ change room and a generous shower for pre and post-swim rinses. The pool deck provides ample room for parents or other invited persons to sit and observe.

The Victoria Swim Lab is licensed by the Municipality of Saanich and maintains commercial business insurance.

The Victoria Swim Lab is operated by Vicoria Swim Lab Inc, Incorporation Number BC 0930458, BN 83087 8286

Avila Rhodes – Instructor, Coach and Competitive Masters Swimmer

I delight in teaching and coaching swimmers of all ages and abilities. My aim is to help swimmers young and old improve their skills and develop confidence in a variety of aquatic environments.

Swimming is great exercise, especially as we age (gentle on the joints compared to many other activities). As many long-time swimmers attest, swimming with a club, Adult Masters, for example, is a wonderful social engagement and a pathway to fitness for life.

Coaching Experience

• Panorama Masters (Adults): 13 years
• Victoria Masters (Adults): 15 years
• Island Swimming (Children 5-12): 25 years
• Private one-on-one instruction (All ages): 10 years

Swimming Experience

• Age group and Masters Competitive swimmer
• Provincial, national and world Masters age group record holder
• Open water swimmer and triathlete

My Background

• Bachelor of Education
• Former elementary school teacher
• Competitive swimmer since the age of 13
• Teacher, coach and instructor — all ages, all levels — for 30 years