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| Adapted Aquatics |
3 - 15 Years |
Swimming is for everyone! Individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience the benefits of aquatics and learn basic swim techniques in this specially designed program. Children will learn to swim at their own pace without the restrictions of a structured curriculum. Adapted Aquatics is conducted by volunteers under the supervision of a specialized instructor.
An inclusion membership is required to participate in this program, for more information please contact the inclusion supervisor at (905) 884-0855 x 2047 or inclusion@richmondhill.ca
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| Adult Adapted Aquatics Ratio 1:2 |
16+ Years |
Swimming is for everyone! Adults with disabilities will have the opportunity to experience the benefits of aquatics and learn basic swimming techniques in this specially designed program. Individualized lesson plans will be created for each participant by specialized instructors.
An inclusion membership is required to participate in this program, for more information please contact the inclusion supervisor at (905) 884-0855 x 2047 or inclusion@richmondhill.ca
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| Family Swim Lessons |
3 - 15 Years |
Siblings can swim together! If you have two or more children and would like the convenience of swimming lessons (Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-6) at the same pool on the same day at the same time; you can register all of them in the same program! This lesson is 45 minutes, and children will be divided into groups based on ability. Lessons will be taught in a multi-level environment.
Each child must be registered individually.
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| Fitness Swimmer |
10+ Years |
Swim for fun and fitness! Fitness Swimmer is recommended for swimmers interested in challenging themselves and improving their abilities. The focus is on developing stroke efficiency, strength, and endurance through personal goal setting for individual endurance challenges, sprints, and object support. It is also an opportunity to learn how to create swim workouts emphasizing pacing and heart rate monitoring.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 6, Swimmer Teen/Adult 3 or the ability to swim 300m (12 lengths).
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Parent and Tot 1
Ratio 1:12
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3-12 Months |
Take your baby to the pool! This level is an introduction to the water for children 3-12 months of age. In water interaction between parent and child is encouraged to develop water-positive attitudes and skills. Program content includes entry and exit skills, floats wearing a life jacket, and kicking. Children will learn though a variety of interactive activities, songs and games.
One guardian per child is required to participate in water for the duration of the class.
This is an aged based program, register in Parent and Tot 2 when child is of the correct age.
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Parent and Tot 2
Ratio 1:12
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12-24 Months |
Enjoy the water with your toddler! The skills learned in Parent/Tot 2 will encourage young children to feel comfortable in the water. The program can also be an introductory swimming course for children who are one to two years old. Children will be encouraged to float with an aid, recover objects below the water’s surface, and kick on their front and back, all with the assistance of a parent. Instructors will provide a fun and structured environment to practice safe movements in the water.
One guardian per child is required to participate in water for the duration of the class.
This is an aged based program, register in Parent and Tot 3 when child is of the correct age.
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Parent and Tot 3
Ratio 1:12
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22 Months - 4 years |
Getting more independent and having fun in the water! This program can also be an introductory swimming course for children 22 months to 4 years of age. Children will develop confidence, independence and comfort in the water. With completion of this level, they will be able to perform jump entries and assisted front and back floats. They will also learn how to recover objects from the bottom of the pool, kick with assistance on their front and back, and be ready to take swimming lessons on their own.
One guardian per child is required to participate in water for the duration of the class.
This is an aged based program, register in Preschool 1 when child is of the correct age.
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Preschool 1
Ratio 1:4
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3 - 5 Years |
The best place to start! Young swimmers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water.
The instructors will assist them in jumping into chest deep water, and floating and gliding on their front and back. These swimmers will also learn to get their faces wet and blow bubbles in the water. Prerequisite: Beginner or non-swimmer
Next Step: Repeat, register in Preschool 2 or Swimmer 1 (if over 5 years old)
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Preschool 2
Ratio 1:4
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3 - 5 Years |
Moving on up! Swimmers in Preschool 2 will learn how to jump into chest-deep water by themselves, and get in and out of the pool wearing a life jacket. Swimmers will have fun learning to submerge and exhale underwater. They will also be working towards floating on their front and back for 3 seconds each, gliding on their front and back for 3m each, and kicking on their back for 5m, all while using a buoyant aid.
Prerequisite: Preschool 1
Next Step: Repeat, register in Preschool 3 or Swimmer 1 (if over 5 years old)
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Preschool 3
Ratio 1:4
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3 - 5 Years |
Wading deeper into Swim for Life! These young swimmers will learn both jumping and sideways entry into deep water while wearing a life jacket. Then they will have a chance to recover objects from the pool bottom in waist-deep water. Floating, gliding, and kicking through the water on their front and back without assistance will also be covered.
Prerequisite: Preschool 2
Next Step: Repeat, register in Preschool 4 or Swimmer 1 (if over 5 years old)
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Preschool 4
Ratio 1:4
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3 - 5 Years |
Reaching higher! At this level, swimmers will learn to do solo jumps into deep water and get out of the water by themselves. They will also work on sideways entries and opening their eyes underwater. Best of all, the program will further develop their movement skills with kicking on their front, back, and side as well as an introduction to front crawl wearing a life jacket.
Prerequisite: Preschool 3
Next Step: Repeat, register in Preschool 5 or Swimmer 1 (if over 5 years old)
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Preschool 5
Ratio 1:4
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3 - 5 Years |
Getting adventurous in the water! Young swimmers who have reached Preschool 5 will work towards mastering a forward roll entry wearing a life jacket and treading water for 10 seconds. They will also work on front and back crawl for 5m and get a fun introduction to whip kick. They will also be introduced to Interval training in this advanced Preschool level.
Prerequisite: Preschool 4
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 2
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Swimmer 1
Ratio 1:6
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5 - 12 Years |
Start swimming for life! At this beginner level, swimmers will become more comfortable jumping into water with and without a life jacket. They will learn a variety of underwater skills, including opening their eyes, exhaling and holding their breath. They will work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back without assistance and will be introduced to front crawl in a life jacket.
Prerequisite: Beginner, non-swimmer, Preschool 1, 2, 3 or 4
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 2
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Swimmer 2
Ratio 1:6
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5 - 12 Years |
Taking the next step in Swim for Life! In this level, participants will work towards jumping into deeper water, and gain comfort falling sideways into the pool wearing a life jacket. They will learn to support themselves on the surface of the water without an aid, learn whip kick, and will be introduced to Swim to Survive® skills. They will learn front crawl and back crawl, completing 10m of each. Flutter kick interval training (4 x 5m) will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 1, Preschool 5
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 3
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Swimmer 3
Ratio 1:8
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5 - 12 Years |
Going the distance! These swimmers will add dives, in-water front somersaults, and handstands to their skills. They will continue to develop their Swim to Survive® skills by increasing their time treading and distance to swim. They will work on 15m front crawl and back crawl, as well as 10m of whip kick on their back. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15m.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 2
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 4
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Swimmer 4
Ratio 1:8
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5 - 12 Years |
Dive into Swimmer 4! Intermediate swimmers will swim 5m underwater and master greater lengths of front crawl and back crawl; swimming 25m of each. They will also be introduced to whip kick on their front, and breaststroke arms. To their new bag of tricks they will add completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They will cap it all off with a front crawl sprint for 25m and 4 x 25m front or back crawl interval training.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 3
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 5
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Swimmer 5
Ratio 1:10
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5 - 12 Years |
Springing forward! These swimmers will master a variety of ways to enter the water, including shallow dives and cannonball entries. They will also be introduced to eggbeater kicks and in-water backward somersaults. Other areas of focus are front and back crawl for 50m each, and breaststroke for 25m. The pace picks up with 25m sprints and two sets of interval training: 4 x 50m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15m breaststroke.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 4
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 6
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Swimmer 6
Ratio 1:10
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5 - 12 Years |
Swimming refined! These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. Swimmers will also develop strength and power in a breaststroke sprint over 25m. The goal is for swimmers to easily complete 100m of front crawl and back crawl and 50m of breaststroke, as well as conquer the 300m workout.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 5
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol)
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Swimmer 7
Rookie Patrol
Ratio 1:12
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8 - 13 Years |
Power into patrols! Swimmers in Rookie Patrol continue their stroke development with 50m front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke swims. Lifesaving sport skills are introduced through a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid training is also provided, focusing on the assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Workouts of 350m with 100m timed swimming do wonders for the fitness levels!
Prerequisite: Swimmer 6
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol)
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Swimmer 8
Ranger Patrol
Ratio 1:12
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8 - 13 Years |
Be a Ranger! Swimmers at this level develop better strokes over 75m swims. They also have a chance to tackle more lifesaving sport skills through a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid training continues with an emphasis on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. There are also plenty of skill drills to develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 7 – Rookie Patrol
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer 9 (Star Patrol)
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Swimmer 9
Star Patrol
Ratio 1:12
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8 - 13 Years |
Be a star swimmer! Challenge is the name of the game at this level, with 600m workouts,
300m timed swims and a 25m object carry. Meanwhile, strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid training focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Swimmers also gain more advanced lifesaving skills such as defense methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim in shallow water.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 8 – Ranger Patrol
Next Step: Repeat or register in LSS Bronze Star
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| Swimmer Teen 1 |
13 - 16 Years |
Take the plunge into swimming! This program introduces teens to the water and teaches basic swimming techniques including floating and surface support. Skills taught are in slow progressions that allow learning at your own pace with various types of buoyant support. In this level, you will work towards the completion of a 10-15m swim on your front and back. It’s a great way to improve your fitness, not to mention your flutter kick, with 4 x 9-12m interval training.
Prerequisite: Beginner or non- swimmer
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer Teen 2
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| Swimmer Teen 2 |
13 - 16 Years |
Master more skills! Teens who are already comfortable in the water will have a chance to advance by practicing their skills and enhancing their technique. At this level, you will complete two interval training workouts of 4 x 25m kicking and front or back crawl. You will also master breaststroke arms with breathing for 10-15m. Other skills taught include supporting yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes and dive entries.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 2 or Swimmer Teen 1
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer Teen 3
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| Swimmer Teen 3 |
13 - 16 Years |
Learn to swim proficiently! You will master front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. New fitness levels can also be reached, with a 300m workout and sprinting 25-50m. You will learn a variety of new skills, including eggbeater kick, stride entries and compact jumps.
Prerequisite: Swimmer 4 or Swimmer Teen 2
Next Step: Repeat, fitness swimmer or register in LSS Bronze Star
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| Swimmer Adult 1 |
16+ Years |
Take the plunge into swimming! This program introduces adults to the water and teaches basic swimming techniques including floating and surface support. Skills are taught in slow progressions that allow learning at your own pace with various types of buoyant support. In this level, you will work towards the completion of a 10-15m swim on your front and back. It’s a great way to improve your fitness, not to mention your flutter kick, with 4 x 9-12m interval training.
Prerequisite: Beginner or non-swimmer
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer Adult 2
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| Swimmer Adult 2 |
16+ Years |
Master more skills! Adults who are already comfortable in the water will have a chance to advance by practicing their skills and enhancing their technique. At this level, you will complete two interval training workouts of 4 x 25m kicking and front or back crawl. You will also master breaststroke arms with breathing for 10-15m. Other skills taught include supporting yourself at the surface for 1-2 minutes and dive entries.
Prerequisite: Swimmer Adult 1
Next Step: Repeat or register in Swimmer Adult 3
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| Swimmer Adult 3 |
16+ Years |
Learn to swim proficiently! Adults who are very comfortable in the water will benefit from this course, as it helps develop strong swimming techniques. You will master front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. New fitness levels can be reached with a 300m workout and sprinting 25-50m. You will learn a variety of new skills, including eggbeater kick, stride entries and compact jumps.
Prerequisite: Swimmer Adult 2
Next Step: Repeat, Fitness Swimmer Adult or register in Adult Development Beginner
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Adult Development Swim
Beginner
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16+ Years |
Continue to build your strength and endurance! Adult Development Swimming promotes fitness swimming, both recreational and competitive.
This beginner program provides adults with an opportunity to improve their physical fitness through workouts three times a week with a competitive coach who will help with their speed and stroke refinement. This is not a learn-to-swim program. The workouts range from
1000-2000m per practice.
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Adult Development Swim
Intermediate/Advanced
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16+ Years |
Continue to build your strength and endurance!
This intermediate/advanced program provides strong swimmers with an opportunity to continue improving their fitness and endurance levels by working out three times a week with a competitive coach. The workouts range from 2000-3000m per session.
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Private Swimming Lessons
Ratio 1:1
Limited spaces available
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3+ Years |
Go one-on-one! Private swim lessons (1 swimmer and 1 instructor) are ideal for swimmers who have repeated a level several times. The lessons provide an opportunity to work on specific skills required to progress to the next level. Private lessons are also recommended for swimmers with special needs, who are not comfortable in a group setting.
On the first day, please bring the instructor a copy of your child’s most recent Aquatic Progress Report or be prepared to discuss your child’s swimming history and approximate level. There are no guarantees regarding a specific instructor or gender.
Private and semi-private lessons are not available for Patrol or Bronze levels
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Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Ratio 1:2 or 1:3
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3+ Years |
Set up semi-private swims! For this course, parents must group 2 children together (at the same level) for a semi-private lesson. It’s a great way for friends to learn to swim together!
1. Register for a private swimming lesson course.
2. Find a friend or family member of equal skill level.
3. Put additional participant on the waitlist for the same course.
4. Email/call the Aquatic Supervisor with your request to change the course to semi-private lessons and provide payment.
5. Staff will register the additional participant and amend the fee accordingly.
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