Swimming Lessons
Red Cross swim lessons
Not sure what swim level is right for your child? Let our water safety instructor's help! Call the SAIT Aquatic Centre at 403.284.8441 to set-up a free swim assessment.
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| Starfish (ages 4 - 12 months) | SWIM 101 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Babies and their caregivers work on getting wet, buoyancy, and movement, front, back and vertical position in the water, and shallow water entries and exits. To enter this level, babies must be able to hold their head up. Dates:
Cost:$54 |
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| Duck (ages 12 - 24 months) | SWIM 102 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Babies and their caregivers work on rhythmic breathing, moving forward and backwards, front and back floats with recovery, and shallow water entries and exits. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Sea Turtle (ages 24 - 36 months) |
SWIM 103 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Toddlers and their caregivers work on submersion, front and back floats and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with assistance, and kicking on front and back. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Sea Otter (ages 3 - 5 years) | SWIM 104 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers work on front and back floats and glide, front kicking with a buoyant object, and will be able to swim one metre upon completion of this level. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Sea Otter/Salamander Combo (ages 3 - 5 years) | SWIM 119 | See upcoming dates and register |
| This is a transitional level that transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. Swimmers work on front and back floats and glides, kicking on the front with a buoyant object, and will be able to swim one metre upon completion of this level. | ||
| Salamander (ages 3 - 5 years) | SWIM 105 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers work on improving their front and back float and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim two metres upon completion. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Salamander/Sunfish Combo (ages 3 - 5 years) | SWIM 115 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Swimmers work on improving their front and back float and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim two to five meters upon completion. | ||
| Sunfish (ages 3 - 5 years) |
SWIM 106 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers work on kicking and can perform glides (front and back), enter deep water safely, float in deep water, swim with a PFD and swim five metres continuously.
Cost: $54 |
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| Crocodile/Whale (ages 3 - 5 years) | SWIM 113 | See upcoming dates and register |
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In Crocodile, swimmers further develop the front and back glide with kick, front and back swim with a PFD in deep water, and swim 10 metres continuously. In Whale, swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, learn the sitting dive, and will be able to swim 15 metres continuously upon completion of the level. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Swim Kids 1 | SWIM 121 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, and swim five metres. Dates:
Cost: $54 |
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| Swim Kids 1/2 | SWIM 110 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Swimmers develop front and back float, front and back glide, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and exits, swim five to ten metres while becoming comfortable in deep water. | ||
| Swim Kids 2 | SWIM 122 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities (assisted) and swim 10 metres continuously. Dates:
Costs: $54 |
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| Swim Kids 3 |
SWIM 123 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, perform flutter kick unassisted, wear a PFD in deep water, float in deep water, and swim 15 metres continuously. Dates:
Cost:$54 |
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| Swim Kids 3/4 |
SWIM 120 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Swimmers learn how to back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (ten metres), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dive, introduction to sculling and swim 15 to 25 metres continuously. | ||
| Swim Kids 4 | SWIM 124 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers learn how to back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl (10 metres), work on flutter kick on back, perform kneeling dive, introduction to sculling and swim 25 metres continuously. Dates:
Cost:$54 |
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| Swim Kids 5 | SWIM 125 | See upcoming dates and register |
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This level introduces the back crawl (15 metres), sculling skills, and whip kick on the back, stride dives and treading water. Front crawl increases to 15 metres. An introduction to safe boating skills is also included. Endurance is developed through a 50 metres swim. Dates:
Cost:$76 |
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| Swim Kids 5/6 | SWIM 140 | See upcoming dates and register |
| This level introduces the back crawl (15 metres), sculling skills, and whip kick on the back, stride dives and treading water. An introduction to safe boating skills and ice safety is also included. Endurance is developed through a 50 metres swim. | ||
| Swim Kids 6 | SWIM 126 | See upcoming dates and register |
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This level refines front crawl with a focus on hand entry and breathing (25 metres), back crawl with a focus on arm positions and body roll (25 metres), introduces elementary backstroke (15 metres), ice safety and rescue of others with throwing assists. Swimmers demonstrate the front dive and their ability to tread water in deep water for 1.5 minutes. Endurance is built through a 75 metres swim. Dates:
Cost:$76 |
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| Swim Kids 7/8 | SWIM 137 | See upcoming dates and register |
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In Swim Kids 7 swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (50 metres), and elementary backstroke (25 metres), learn to front scull, perform whip kick on the front, learn stride entry and swim 150 metres continuously. In Swim Kids 8 swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (75 metres), learn breaststroke (25 metres) eggbeater kick, perform feet-first surface and standing shallow dives, and swim 300 metres continuously. Dates:
Cost:$99 |
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| Swim Kids 9/10 | SWIM 112 | See upcoming dates and register |
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In Swim Kids 9 swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100 metres), elementary backstroke (50 metres) and breaststroke (25 metres), learn sidestroke kick, perform head-first surface dive, and swim 400 metres continuously. In Swim Kids 10, swimmers increase their distance on front and back crawl (100 metres), elementary backstroke (50 metres) and breaststroke (50 metres), learn sidestroke (25 metres), perform dolphin kick (vertical), learn feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim, and swim 500 metres continuously. Dates:
Cost:$112 |
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| Swim Basics | SWIM 132 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers learn front and back float, front and back glide with kick, front swim and shallow water entries and exits. this class is great for swimmers with limited or no swimming experience. Special notes: Please bring proof of registration with you on the first day, as participation will not be permitted without a receipt, a digital copy is sufficient. Dates:
Cost:$99 |
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| Swim Basics 2 | SWIM 135 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll, front and back crawl (15m), sitting dive, kneeling dive, stride and front dive, treading water, and swim a minimum distance of 25 metres. Prerequisites: Some swimming experience, and can perform front swim for 10 metres continuously. Special notes: Please bring proof of registration with you on the first day, as participation will not be permitted without a receipt, a digital copy is sufficient. Dates:
Cost:$99 |
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| Swim Strokes | SWIM 133 | See upcoming dates and register |
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Swimmers further refine technique with front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. This is for swimmers who wish to develop better endurance and proficiency with their swimming. Prerequisites: The ability to swim 50 metres continuously on your front and/or back and a willingness to increase your comfort in deep water. Special notes: Please bring proof of registration with you on the first day, as participation will not be permitted without a receipt, a digital copy is sufficient. Dates:
Cost:$99 |
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Red Cross private swim lessons
Private swim lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. Lessons are geared for those who would like more one on-one-attention to improve their skills.
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| Private swim lessons | SWIM 136 | See upcoming dates and register |
Dates:
- (Mondays) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64050
- (Wednesdays) Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2019 - CRN 64566
- (Mondays 4 – 4:30pm ) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64050
- (Mondays 4:30 - 5 pm) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64052
- (Mondays 5 - 5:30 pm) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64563
- (Mondays 5:30 - 6 pm) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64564
- (Mondays 6 - 6:30 pm) Oct. 28 - Dec. 9, 2019 - CRN 64565
- (Wednesdays 4 – 4:30pm) Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2019 - CRN 64566
- (Wednesdays 4:30 - 5 pm) Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2019 - CRN - 64567
- (Wednesdays 5 - 5:30 pm) Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2019 - CRN 64568
- (Wednesdays 5 - 5:30 pm) Oct. 30 - Dec. 11, 2019 - CRN 64569
- (Sundays noon - 12:30 pm) Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64547
- (Sundays 12:30 - 1 pm) Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64548
- (Sundays 1 - 1:30 pm) Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64549
Cost: $162 - 189
Youth swim group
In this course, swimmers work on developing competitive level swim skills. Endurance, as well as technique, will be emphasized. This non-evaluative program readies swimmers to enter a swim club, enrol in lifesaving courses, and become a better recreational swimmer. This new programming will also offer an optional Junior Lifesaving Component, swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted to participate.
| Course name | Course code | Dates | Upcoming offerings & registration | Cost |
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| 7 sessions | SWIM 001 | Sept. 8 - Oct. 27, 2019 - CRN 64013 | See upcoming dates and register | $108 |
| 7 sessions | SWIM 001 | Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64014 | See upcoming dates and register | $108 |
| 14 sessions | SWIM 002 | Sept. 8 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64015 | See upcoming dates and register | $200 |
| 28 sessions | SWIM 003 | Sept. 8 - Dec. 15, 2019 - CRN 64016 | See upcoming dates and register | $300 |
| 42 sessions | SWIM 004 | See upcoming dates and register |
Trojans Junior Lifeguard Club
Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) is a program developed by the lifesaving society for kids 8 years old and up who love the water and want more than lessons and adults of all ages looking to improve their swimming skills in a fun way. JLC also offers participants that wish to have the ability to showcase their skills in competition.
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| Junior Lifeguard Club | SWIM 005 | See upcoming dates and register |
Aquatic certification courses
Become a lifeguard! Lifeguarding is a rewarding job that takes elaborate training and a great level of responsibility.
| Course name | Course code | Upcoming offerings & registration |
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| Bronze Medallion | AQUA 131 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Bronze Medallion is the first step to becoming a lifeguard and teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles
Pre-requisite: 13 years of age on the first day of class, or successful completion of Bronze Star, and the ability to swim. Dates: (Tuesday through Friday) Oct. 15 - Oct. 18, 2019 - CRN 64005 |
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| Bronze Cross | AQUA 133 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Bronze Cross is the second step in becoming a lifeguard. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Bronze Medallion. Dates: (Saturday through Sunday) Oct. 19 - 20, 2019 - CRN 64008 Cost: $150 |
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| Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo | AQUA 160 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Get both courses done in one week! Due to the intense nature of this course, strong swim skills and Standard First Aid are recommended.
Pre-requisite: 13 years of age on the first day of class, or successful completion of Bronze Star, and the ability to swim. Dates:
Cost: $160 |
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| National Lifeguard (NL) | AQUA 140 | |
| National Lifeguard is a nationally recognized lifeguard certification and the final step in becoming a lifeguard.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of a Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, and 16 years of age on the first day of class. Dates:
Cost: $345 |
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| Lifesaving/Swim Instructor Recertification | AQUA 120 | See upcoming dates and register |
| The Swim / Lifesaving Instructor Recertification Course evaluates instructor skills, provides updates to programming, and allows an opportunity for instructors to give feedback to the Lifesaving Society. Candidates need to bring their old award, swimming resources, and swimming gear for the wet portion.
Prerequisite: Proof of certification must be presented to the instructor. |
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| National Lifeguard (NL) Recertification | AQUA 126 | See upcoming dates and register |
| NL recertification tests all NL skill items and provides any updated information. NL candidates must recertify their award prior to its two-year expiry date for it to remain active. Candidates whose award is past the two year period may still recertify if they have held the award in the past five years.
Prerequisite: Proof of certification must be presented to the instructor. Date:
Cost: $80 |
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| WSI Recertification | AQUA 169 | See upcoming dates and register |
| Instructors participate in a water session and receive new program update information pertaining to Red Cross Swim Programs. The water safety instructor recertification is designed to ensure quality and standards are maintained. Upon successful completion of the Water Safety Instructor course, you'll be certified to teach the Red Cross Water Safety Program. The course includes seven weeks of mandatory teaching experience hours. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, successful completion of Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard, Emergency First Aid, OR Bronze Cross. Date:
Cost: $80 |
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| Water Safety Instructor Combo | AQUA 170 | See upcoming dates and register |
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