Swimming - Programs

 

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Chagerooms are open. You will be able to change and shower before and after your swim. You are encouraged to minimuze your time in the changeroom by arriving no more than 15 minutes before your swim and change quickly after. The door to the pool deck willl remain locked until the start of the programs. 
• Lockers are available. 
• Check in for your program with the customer service staff or aquatic staff on deck when customer service is closed.
• Patrons are to remove shoes/boots before coming onto the deck and leave them outside the changerooms or place them in a bag and carry them out on deck.
• Patrons must shower prior to entering the pool.  
• No food on deck. Only water is permitted in a plastic reusable container.
• No photos/videos are permitted on the deck or from the viewing area.

  

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 519.364.2310  
269 7th Avenue Hanover, ON N4N 2H5

Waitlists
If a class was filled when you are registering, you can be placed on a waitlist for the class. If a spot becomes available you will be contacted by phone or email to register. 

Class Transfers
You can switch classes prior to lesson #2, if there is space available.

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Registration begins: 

Residents | Thursday, February16
Non-Residents | Thursday, February 23 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

Program Description
PARENT & TOT 1  4 - 12 months.	With a caregiver, the child will explore the water through buoyancy, movement skills, introduction to PFD's and entries. Learn how to help your child play in the water with comfort and confidence. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PARENT & TOT 2  12 - 24 months.	With a caregiver, the child will perform assisted front and back floats, learn how to travel at the surface by kicking, and introduction to entries with a PFD. This level teaches children to get their face wet and blow bubbles. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PARENT & TOT 3  2 - 3 years.	With a caregiver the child will have fun jumping into the water with assistance. They learn to hold their breath and open their eyes under water. Kicking on front and back provide the building blocks for orientation and stroke development. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PRESCHOOL A1  3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the Instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD. Fitness swim 1-2m assisted. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child fir the first 4 lessons.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL A2   3 - 5 Years.	Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the Instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD. Fitness swim 1-2m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL B   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers jump into chest-deep water and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They submerge and exhale under water. They glide on front and back 3m and with a buoyant aid will flutter kick on back 5m. Fitness swim 2-4m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL C   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers try both a jump and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They work on kicking and gliding through the water on front and back unassisted. Fitness swim 5-7m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL D  3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers learn independent jumps into deep water and exit. They open their eyes under water and recover objects from chest-deep water. Front crawl is introduced at this level and for 2-3m unassisted. Fitness swim is 7-9m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL E   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers build on deep water skills by demonstrating a forward roll entry with a PFD. They develop endurance by holding their breath under water for up to 10 sec. Interval training and whip kick is introduced at this level. Fitness swim 10-12m.	$82.00
BEGINNER 1 6 - 8 years.	This is an introductory class for children aged 6 to 8 with little or no experience in the water. Participants will learn head and face submersion, front/back and side swim (assisted). The swim instructor works to ensure that the participants become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a basic foundation of water skills.	$82.00
SWIMMER 1   6+ years.	Beginners become comfortable jumping into water with and without a personal flotation device. They open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They work on floats, glides and kicking on front and back.	$82.00
SWIMMER 2    6+ years.	Advanced beginners jump into deeper water, and become comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a personal flotation device. Swimmers support themselves at the surface without an aid, recover an object in chest-deep water. Fitness swim is 10-15m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 3   6+ years.	Swimmers develop front and back crawl strokes, and explore whip kick in a vertical position. Swimmers tread water for up to 30 sec and learn to transition from front to back flutter kick. Fitness swim is 20-25m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 4   6+ years.	Swimmers work towards stride dives and standing dives into deep water. They improve the front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Swimmers are introduced to a 3m underwater swim. Fitness swim is 50m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 5  6+ years.	Junior swimmers shallow dive into deep water and perform in-water back somersaults. They achieve the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water, tread 1 min and swim 50m. Swimmers continue to develop front and back crawl while breaststroke skills are introduced. Fitness swim is 100m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 6   6+ years.	Intermediate swimmers increase efficiency in front crawl, back crawl, and work to develop breaststroke skills. They are introduced to stride entries, scissor kick and vertical dolphin kick. They also develop strength and power by performing front and back crawl sprints. Fitness swim is 150m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 7   6+ years.	Intermediate swimmers master dolphin kick, diving off of blocks and eggbeater. They are introduced to sculling and continue to maximize efficiency in front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 300m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 8   8+ years.	Swimmers rise to the challenge of advanced aquatic skills including head and foot first surface dives and a 25m obstacle swim. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. They swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 350m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 9   8+ years.	Swimmers continue stroke development with 75m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke. Lifesaving skills include a rescue with a buoyant aid and a timed object support. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Fitness swim is 500m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 10  8+ years.	Advanced Swimmers develop each stroke over 100m. They also learn lifesaving skills such as entries with aids, and removals of unconscious victims. First aid focuses on treatment of victims with bone and joint injuries, and respiratory emergencies. Swimming drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation. Fitness swim is 600m.	$84.25
Adult/Senior Lessons  18+ years.	Now is a great time to learn how to swim for fun, fitness and to build on your strokes. This program offers swimming skills/water safety instruction for adults and seniors. Lessons will be designed to meet the needs of the individuals.	$92.66

Programs	Tuesdays    April 11 - May 30	Code	Wednesdays   April 12 - May 31	Code	Thursdays April 13 - June 1	Code	Saturdays  April 15 - June 10	Code
Parent & Tot 1 4-12 months	4:00 - 4:30pm	8357	4:00 - 4:30pm	8358	5:15 - 5:45pm	8359	11:30 - 12:00pm	8360
Parent & Tot 2 12-24 months	5:00 - 5:30pm	8361	4:00 - 4:30pm   4:45 - 5:15pm	8362 8363	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8364 8365	10:45 - 11:15am  11:30- 12:00pm 12:00 - 12:30pm	8366 8367 8368
Parent & Tot 3  2-3 years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8369	4:45 - 5:15pm	8370	4:15 - 4:45pm	8371	9:15 - 9:45am 10:45 - 11:15am  12:00 - 12:30pm	8372 8373 8374
Preschool A1  3-5 years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8375	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8376 8377 8378	4:45 - 5:15pm 5:45 - 6:15pm	8379 8380	9:45 - 10:15am  10:15 - 10:45am  11:00 - 11:30am	8381 8382 8383
Preschool A2 3-5 years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8384	4:45 - 5:15pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8385 8386	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8387 8388	9:15 - 9:45am	8389
Preschool B 3-5 years			4:15 - 4:45pm	8390	4:45 - 5:15pm	8391	10:15 - 10:45am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8392 8393
Preschool C 3-5 years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8394	5:15 - 5:45pm	8395	5:45 - 6:15pm	8396	9:45 - 10:15am	8397
Preschool D 3-5 years			4:45 - 5:15pm	8398			10:15 - 10:45am	8400
Preschool E  3-5 years			4:45 - 5:15pm	8399			10:15 - 10:45am	8401
Beginner 1  6+ years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8402	4:15 - 4:45pm	8403			10:15 - 10:45am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8404 8405
Swimmer 1  6+ years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8406	5:45 - 6:15pm	8407	4:45 - 5:15pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8408 8409	9:45 - 10:15am  10:45 - 11:15am	8410 8411
Swimmer 2  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8412	5:15 - 5:45pm	8413	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8414 8415 8416	9:15 - 9:45am  10:45 - 11:15am	8417 8418
Swimmer 3  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8419	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8420 8421	4:45 - 5:15pm	8422	9:15 - 9:45am  11:00 - 11:30am	8423 8424
Swimmer 4  6+ years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8425	5:15 - 5:45pm	8426	5:15 - 5:45pm 5:45 - 6:15pm	8427 8428	9:45 - 10:15am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8429 8435
Swimmer 5  6+ years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8430	5:15 - 5:45pm	8431	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8432 8433	9:15 - 9:45pm	8434
Swimmer 6  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8436	5:45 - 6:15pm	8437	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8438 8439	10:15 - 10:45am	8440
Swimmer 7  6+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8441	4:30 - 5:15pm	8442			11:00 - 11:45am	8443
Swimmer 8 8+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8444	4:30 - 5:15pm	8445			11:00 - 11:45pm	8446
Swimmer 9  8+ years					4:30 - 5:15pm	8447	11:45 - 12:30pm	8448
Swimmer 10  8+ years					4:30 - 5:15pm	8449	11:45 - 12:30pm	8450
Adult/Senior  18+ years							12:00 - 12:30pm	8451
Class full? Join a waitlist. If you are trying to register for a class and see that it is currently full, please join the waitlist for the level closest to the day and time you prefer. Waitlists are addressed one to two weeks prior to the start of the session and monitored during the first week for last minute cancellations. Staff will contact waitlisted participants if a spot becomes available, or if it is possible, to create an additional class.

 

Private & Semi-Private Lessons 
Private and semi-private lessons are available for swimmers who need assistance mastering a particular skill or stroke. A few lessons with private instruction will leave the individual ready to continue with group lessons. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. To arrange private or semi-private lessons call the aquatic Centre at 519.364.2310. Private and semi-private participants will be required to follow the same expectations as listed above. 

	Per Lesson	5 Lessons	8 Lessons
Private	$45.30	$181.20	$271.80
Semi Private	$37.70	$150.80	$226.20

Registration begins: 

Residents | Thursday, February 16
Non-Residents | Thursday, February 23 

 

Course & Description	Dates	Code	Cost
Bronze Star | Basic First Aid | CPR-A Bronze Star is the pre-bronze medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants work on endurance, problem solving, decision making skills and develop water smart confidence. They learn CPR and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Able to swim 100m, recommended 12 years of age. This award is a definite asset for those who have not reached the minimum age for Bronze Medallion. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Mondays, March 27 to June 12 | 4:30 - 5:45pm  Cancelled April 10 & May 22	8452	$144.88
Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B This course develops physical fitness, decision making and judgment skills for water rescue. Emergency First Aid knowledge skills are also covered. Prerequisite: 13 years of age (prior to exam) or Bronze Star award. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Mondays, March 27 to June 12 | 4:30 - 7:00pm  Exam Wednesday, June 14 | 4:30 - 6:30pm Cancelled April 10 & May 22	8453	$218.18
Bronze Cross | CPR-C | Standard First Aid This course teaches the difference between lifesaving and assistant lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment. Spinal injury management techniques, safety supervision scanning and rescue situations are also covered. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Mondays, March 27 to June 12 | 4:30 - 7:30pm Exam Thursday, June 15 | 4:30 - 6:30pm Cancelled April 10 & May 22	8454	$333.64
Assistant Swim Instructor Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving skills. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants including the principles of healthy child development are emphasized. Candidates must complete 18 apprenticeship hours during the course. Prerequisite: 14 years of age, Bronze Cross.100% Attendance is mandatory.	Saturday, April 1 | 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, April 2 | 9:00am - 4:00pm  Saturday, May 13 | 12:00 - 4:00pm	8455	$197.95
Swim Instructor  This course prepares you to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Program. Successful candidates will receive certification as a Swim for Life Instructor upon successful completion of the course. Candidates will acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, emergency response skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Assistant Swim Instructor & 15 years of age by the beginning of the course. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Sunday, April 30 | 9:30am - 4:30pm  Friday, May 5 | 5:00 - 9:00pm  Saturday, May 6 | 8:30am - 5:00pm  Sunday, May 7 | 10:30am - 4:30pm	8456	$251.19
National Lifeguard Recertification  Lifeguards are legally required to re-certify their qualifications every two years. This clinic will update lifeguards on the latest developments in training techniques and statistical research.	Sunday, May 28 | 2:00 - 7:00pm	8458	$100.41
Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Recertification  Recertification candidates must hold an original Lifesaving Society First Aid to be able to recertiify.	Saturday, May 27 | 8:30am - 4:00pm	8457	$90.75