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.  
• In order to be respectful to others please do not register for a swim you do not plan to attend. To cancel a registration or modify a registration please call 519.364.2310 x 0.
• Swim patrons who pre-register for an aquatic program and do not attend without advance notice will not be refunded their money. If the swim patron has a membership or pass they will receive a verbal warning on their first occurrence. Subsequent occurrences may result in membership suspension.
• If program is at capacity, you are encouraged to waitlist your name. This helps us track program interest and consider future program changes. When a cancellation occurs, individuals on waitlist will be contacted.
• Patrons who do not show up for their registered program 10 minutes after the start time will forfeit their participation in the program.
• 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.

 

Last Updated: November 2022.

Can the virus be spread through swimming pools?
According to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Additionally, proper operation of these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate the virus.” We are required through legislation to maintain chlorine levels and test our pool water every 2 hours when open. 

When will Advanced Courses be offered?
Advance Courses will be offered Winter 2023. For a full list of what is being offered click on the 'Advanced Course' in the accordion below.  

When will lessons be offered?
Next round of lessons will be offered Winter 2023. 

Are changerooms available?
All changerooms are available. Lockers and showers also available. 

Will equipment be available?
Equipment is available.

Will the viewing room be available to view my child?
Yes. 

How do I register for the drop in aquatic programs? If I don’t have a computer can I register for the drop in aquatic programs?
Download pre-registration instructions. During customer service hours, our staff may assist you with registering in person or over the phone should you not have access to a computer.

Will any aquatic programs be offered? Ie. Waterpolo, Lifesaving Fundamentals Club, Water jog, Aqua Float?
At this time programs that require shared equipment will not be offered. 

Will schools be coming for swimming lessons?
This will be the decision of the respective schools and classes. You are encouraged to contact your child’s teacher or school principal.

  

We are excited to offer you the ability to easily and securely view and purchase programs, memberships and passes online!
Our Online Registration System is:  

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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, December 1
Non-Residents | Thursday, December 8 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

Program Description
PARENT & TOT 1 (Starfish) 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  (Duck) 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  (Turtle) 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  (Sea Otter 1) 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   (Sea Otter 2) 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   (Salamander) 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   (Sunfish) 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  (Crocodile) 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   (Whale) 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   (SWIM KIDS 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   (SWIM KIDS 2 & 3)  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   (SWIM KIDS 4)  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   (SWIM KIDS 5)  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  (SWIM KIDS 6)  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   (SWIM KIDS 7)  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   (SWIM KIDS 8)  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   (SWIM KIDS 9) 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   (SWIM KIDS 10) 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    Jan 17 to Mar 7	Code	Wednesdays   Jan 18 to Mar 8	Code	Thursdays Jan 19 to Mar 9	Code	Saturdays  Jan 14 to Mar 4	Code
Parent & Tot 1 4-12 months	4:30 - 5:00pm	8238	4:00 - 4:30pm	8239	4:15 - 4:30pm	8239	9:45 - 10:15am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8241 8249
Parent & Tot 2 12-24 months	4:00 - 4:30pm  4:30 - 5:00pm	8242 8326	4:00 - 4:30pm  5:15 - 5:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8243 8244 8245	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8246 8247	9:15 - 9:45am  9:45 - 10:15am  11:30 - 12:00pm 12:00 - 12:30pm	8248 8250 8251 8252
Parent & Tot 3  2-3 years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8253	5:15 - 5:45pm 5:45 - 6:15pm	8254 8255	5:45 - 6:15pm	8256	9:15 - 9:45am  12:00 - 12:30pm	8257 8258
Preschool A1  3-5 years	4:45 - 5:15pm	8259	4:45 - 5:15pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8260 8261	4:45 - 5:15pm 5:15 - 5:45pm	8262 8263	9:15 - 9:45am 10:45 - 11:15am	8264 8265
Preschool A2 3-5 years			4:45 - 5:15pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8260 8261	5:00 - 5:30pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8268 8269	9:45 - 10:15am  11:00 - 11:30am	8270 8271
Preschool B 3-5 years			4:15 - 4:45pm	8272	5:45 - 6:15pm	8273	10:15 - 10:45am	8274
Preschool C 3-5 years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8275	4:15 - 4:45pm	8276	4:30 - 5:00pm	8277	9:15 - 9:45am	8278
Preschool D 3-5 years					4:15 - 4:45pm	8279	11:00 - 11:30am	8280
Preschool E  3-5 years					4:15 - 4:45pm	8281	11:00 - 11:30am	8282
Beginner 1  6+ years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8283	5:15 - 5:45pm	8284			11:30 - 12:00pm	8285
Swimmer 1  6+ years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8286	4:45 - 5:15pm	8287	4:45 - 5:15pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8288 8289	10:15 - 10:45am 10:45 - 11:15am 12:00 - 12:30pm	8290 8291 8292
Swimmer 2  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8293	5:45 - 6:15pm	8294	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm 5:45 - 6:15pm	8295 8296 8297	9:45 - 10:15am 11:30 - 12:00pm 12:00 - 12:30pm	8298 8299 8300
Swimmer 3  6+ years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8301	4:45 - 5:15pm 5:15 - 5:45pm	8202 8203	5:15 - 5:45pm	8304	10:15 - 10:45am	8305
Swimmer 4  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8306	5:45 - 6:15pm	8307	4:45 - 5:15pm	8308	12:00 - 12:30pm	8309
Swimmer 5  6+ years			5:15 - 5:45pm	8310	5:15 - 5:45pm	8311	11:00 - 11:30am	8312
Swimmer 6  6+ years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8313	5:15 - 5:45pm	8314	4:15 - 4:45pm	8315	11:30 - 12:00pm	8316
Swimmer 7  6+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8317	4:30 - 5:15pm	8318			10:00 - 10:45am	8319
Swimmer 8 8+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8320	4:30 - 5:15pm	8321			10:00 - 10:45am	8322
Swimmer 9  8+ years							9:15 - 10:00am	8323
Swimmer 10  8+ years							9:15 - 10:00am	8324
Adult/Senior  18+ years							12:00 - 12:30pm	8325
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. 

Registration begins: 

Residents | Thursday, December 1
Non-Residents | Thursday, December 8 

 

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.	Coming Spring 2023!
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.	Coming Spring 2023!
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.	Coming Spring 2023!
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.	Coming Spring 2023!
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.	Coming Spring 2023!
Lifesaving Instructor  The Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills, resuscitation techniques in the Society’s lifesaving and first aid awards, including Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze programs. Successful candidates receive two certification cards: Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor. Recommended course for experienced instructors who have taught a session(s) of swim lessons. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Assistant Instructor & 16 years of age by the end of the course.	Friday, March 3 | 4:30 - 9:00pm Saturday, March 4 | 10:00 - 7:00pm Sunday, March 5 | 10:00 - 7:00pm	8237	$239.08
National Lieguard  This intensive 40-hour course will train candidates in advanced water rescue, emergency care and aquatic supervision. Emphasis will be on accident prevention, leadership, teamwork and communication. NL is the standard lifeguarding certification across Canada. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross (need not be current), 15 years of age by the beginning of the course. Must hold a valid Standard First Aid certificate to register in the course. 100% attendance is mandatory to complete the course.	Friday, February 10 & 17 | 5:00 - 9:00pm Saturday, February 11 & 18 | 10:00 - 7:00pm Sunday, February 12 & 19 | 9:00 - 6:00pm	8236	$333.04