Introduction of front & back swim, front, side and back glide, submersion & breath control, surface support and deep water. Continuous swim of 25 to 50 metres.
Prerequisite: None.
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Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7:15pm
Development of front crawl, back crawl, glides, surface support and deep water. Introduction of stride entry, eggbeater and breaststroke. Continuous swim of 50 to 100 metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Adult Swim 1.
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Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6:30 - 7:15pm
This course is offered with the Lifesaving Society and is generally offered in an intensive weekend format. The Bronze Medallion component teaches how to manage complex water rescues through the development of physical fitness and judgment skills. Candidates must be able to swim 400 metres in 12 minutes or less by the course exam date. The Emergency First Aid (CPR-B) component teaches victim assessment, CPR and choking, and first aid treatment of external bleeding, heart attack, stroke and wound and burns.
Prerequisite: Minimum age 13 years old or Bronze Star. Candidates with Bronze Star, that are under 13 years of age, can register for this course by calling 416-396-7378 or visiting an in-person registration site.
For information about attendance, withdrawals and refunds for courses offered with the Lifesaving Society, visit www.toronto.ca/recskills
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Nov-03-2023 to Nov-05-2023, Sun, Fri, Sat, 5 - 9:30pm
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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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Program designed to promote comfort and safety in the water for the caregiver and child. Development of front float, back float and surface support. Introduction to front and back glide and submersion. One child per caregiver.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Guardian Swim 1.
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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
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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Dec-27-2023 to Dec-31-2023, Sun, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, 9am - 6:30pm
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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Jul-09-2023 to Jul-09-2023, Sun, 10am - 6:30pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm
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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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:15 - 4:45pm
Aug-01-2023 to Aug-24-2023, Tue, Thur, 4:45 - 5:15pm
Development of front swim and back swim. Introduction to side glides, sculling and deep water. Continuous swim of five metres.
Prerequisite: Successful completion or skill ability equal to Preschool Swim 2.
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Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 4:30 - 5pm
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) of unassisted front swim and show ability to take breaths.
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Jul-07-2023 to Sep-01-2023, Mon, Fri, 4:30 - 5:30pm
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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Jun-26-2023 to Jun-30-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30am - 6pm
Aug-28-2023 to Sep-01-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9:30am - 6pm
Introduction to entries & exits, submersion & breath control, and basic floats with assistance.
Prerequisite: None
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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm
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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Jul-04-2023 to Jul-27-2023, Tue, Thur, 5:15 - 5:45pm
Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 5:30 - 6pm
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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Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm
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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Jul-05-2023 to Aug-23-2023, Wed, 6 - 6:30pm