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Swim Lessons, Swim Programs & Advanced Courses below.  

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Registration begins: 

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

 


Town of Hanover Assumption of Risk

Hanover, in collaboration with the Grey Bruce Public Health, continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation.

Users of Hanover’s parks, recreation and culture facilities such as the P & H Centre are reminded that when you attend these facilities as a participant, spectator or patron you assume risk when in our facility. An inherent risk of exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. 

By visiting any publicly accessible facility such as the P & H Centre you voluntarily assume all risks including any risk of injury, loss, damage and possible exposure to a communicable disease, including COVID-19. 

We remind you to follow the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines being recommended by various Canadian health authorities, including the Grey Bruce Public Health, Ontario Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.


 

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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.


 

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