So you've learned to swim already, and you're bored of floating in the pool or doing repetitive lengths of the pool. Why not try something new? Toronto offers a wide array of swimming activities which push you out of your confort zone and allow you to experience the water from another point of view. Take a stab at sychronized swimming if you're musically-inclined, or try out some competitive swimming if you like competition. Get out there and have fun!
- Adapted Aquatics
- Instructional swimming designed for children and adults with a disability. When participants have reached a level of confidence in the water and with their swimming ability, they are encouraged to register in an integrated or private swimming class at their community pool. All participants are asked to contact the Adapted and Integrated section at 416-394-8533 at least two weeks prior to registration and are required to complete an Adapted/Integrated Information form.
- Adult Swim: Swim Fit
- The philisophy of this course is to promote and encourage fitness through the sport of swimming; to improve the swimming level of participants through stroke improvement and competitive swimming events; and to promote fun and friendship through informal social activities. Due to the nature of practices, it is required that adults (20 years+) are able to swim eight lengths of the pool continuously. Four lengths of the eight must be completed in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
- Challenge Bronze/Silver Combined
- An introduction to competitive swimming. Starts, turns and the four competitive strokes will be taught. This course offers the combined bronze/silver progressional levels. Prerequisite: completed Swim Ultra 5.
- Challenge Bronze/Silver/Gold
- An introduction to competitive swimming. Starts, turns and the four competitive strokes will be taught. This course offers the combined bronze/silver/gold progressional levels. Prerequisite: completed Swim Ultra 5.
- Challenge Silver/Gold Combined
- An introduction to competitive swimming. Starts, turns and the four competitive strokes will be taught. This course offers the combined silver/gold progressional levels. Prerequisite: completed Swim Ultra 5.
- Stroke Improvement
- A program of stroke correction and improvement designed just for children. Class is limited to participants in or above Ultra 5.
- Stroke Improvement: Small Group
- A program of stroke correction and improvement designed just for children. Class is limited to participants in or above Ultra 5. Class size limited to 4 participants.
- Synchronized Swim
- This Synchro Ontario Trillium program builds strength, endurance, flexibility and is ideal for those who are between levels or who are looking for a new aquatic challenge. Prerquisite: must be comfortable to swim extended periods in deep end.
- Waterpolo
- The new Waterpolo offers swimmers the opportunity to build skills and confidence. Players will be introduced to ball handling, swimming and strategies necessary to the sport. In learning these skills, endurance and appreciation for teamwork are also acquired. This sport is ideal for energetic, competent swimmers. Prerequisite: must be comfortable to swim extended periods