Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 9:30 - 10am
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. National Lifeguard - Pool will provide candidates with the knowledge needed to perform a rescue and the mindset to prevent incidences. Candidates will learn sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and mature attitude toward the role of the lifeguard in a pool setting, importance of teamwork, leadership and communications, and prevention of accidents and treatment of medical emergencies.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old, Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CRP-C from an approved provider.
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Nov-24-2023 to Dec-03-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. This recertification course offers a chance to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level in a pool setting. Your lifeguarding skills will be tested based on physical standard, judgement and skill. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification.
Prerequisite (current or expired): National Lifeguard - Pool
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Jun-18-2023 to Jun-18-2023, Sun, 9am - 5:30pm
Aug-12-2023 to Aug-12-2023, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 11 - 11:30am
Development of entries & exits, bobbing and floats without assistance. Introduction to front swim. Continuous swim three metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 1 or Guardian Swim 3.
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Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 10:45 - 11:15am
Swimmers are encouraged to expand their swimming skills by practicing their strokes in a team-based environment and showcasing their skills in a competitive setting during swim meets.
Prerequisite: Must be able to swim at least two continuous pool lengths (e.g. 50 metres) unassisted.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Tue, Thur, 6:30 - 7:30pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society. Candidates will learn to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills. Candidates will work to develop skills in the area of class management, teaching, evaluation, leadership, communication and administration. With the successful completion of this course candidates will be qualified to instruct the Toronto Learn to Swim program or the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.
Prerequisite (current or expired): Minimum age 15 years old and Bronze Cross
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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May-12-2023 to May-21-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Oct-20-2023 to Oct-29-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm
Development of front swim, back kick and glides. Introduction to deep water, surface support, side glide and kicking. Continuous swim of 5 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 1 or Preschool Swim 3.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm
Development of surface support, side glide and kicking. Introduction to front crawl, diving and back swim. Continuous swim of 10 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 2 or Preschool Swim 4.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 5:45 - 6:15pm
Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 10:15 - 10:45am
Development of front crawl and treading water. Introduction to side breathing, somersault, whip-kick and forward roll. Continuous swim of 25 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 3.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 10 - 10:30am
Development of front dive, forward roll and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, eggbeater kick and elementary backstroke arms. Continuous swim of 75 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 4.
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Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 11:30am - 12pm
Development of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and eggbeater. Introduction to stride entries, surface dives, breaststroke and interval training. Continuous swim of 150 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 5.
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Jan-12-2023 to Mar-09-2023, Thur, 5:30 - 6:15pm
Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 9:30 - 10:15am
Development of surface dives, eggbeater, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Introduction to shallow dive into deep water and clothed treading water. Continuous swim of 200 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 6.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 4:15 - 5pm
Development of surface dives with underwater swim, object support and all strokes. Continuous swim of 300 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 7.
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Jan-15-2023 to Mar-12-2023, Sun, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Development of non-contact rescues and stroke improvement. Introduction of stride jump. Continuous swim of 400 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Ultra Swim 8.
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Jan-10-2023 to Mar-07-2023, Tue, 5:15 - 6:15pm