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Swim Instructor

Successful completion of this course will certify you to teach Lifesaving Swim for Life lessons. The course includes practice teaching time which will be set up individually with the Aquatic Program Assistant Trevor Smith tmsmith@crd.bc.ca.

Prerequisites:

Standard First Aid, Bronze Cross 15 years (by last day of course) Includes: Manuals

Total training Hours: 40 Hours, classroom and water sessions ***Volunteer teaching required outside of set program for employment at SEAPARC

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex Ages 15+

Tu Sep 19 - Nov 14 4:00-8:30pm $350/8 16522

No class Oct 31

EARN HIGH SCHOOl CREDITS

British Columbia and Yukon High School students can use Lifesaving Society certifications for credit toward high school graduation as follows:

• Bronze Cross is worth 2 credits for Grade 11.

• Bronze Cross and Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) are worth 3 credits for Grade 11.

• National Lifeguard Pool option (NL) is worth 2 credits for Grade 12.

E AR lY YEARS

Water Play land

6 Months to 4 Years

Come in and enjoy some playtime in the water. The class will be divided into structured play, activities and discovery time. A great way to meet other parents and grandparents in the community. Parent participation required. This is not Lifesaving Society swim lessons. Stay and play after the lesson! *Drop-ins accepted if class maximum is not met *Try this program for FREE on September 8, registration required.

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

F Sep 8 - Trial Class 10:15-11:15am FREE/1 16877

F Sep 15 - Dec 15 10:15-11:15am $126/12 16496

No class Oct 20, Nov 24

S CHOO l AGE

Red Cross Babysitters Course Ages 11-17

Learn to care for children of various ages. Basic first aid and personal safety measures are emphasized throughout this workshop. Participants will also learn a variety of age appropriate games to give them the tools to be a great babysitter. A training manual is included in the course fee. A Red Cross Babysitters certification card will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

Sa Sep 16 & Sep 23 1:00-5:00pm $78/2 16497

Sa Oct 21 & Oct 28 1:00-5:00pm $78/2

SEAPARC Sharks Swim Group Ages 7-14

This aquatic activity group will work on their swimming skills, endurance, try aquatic sports and play fun games. Participants will build confidence in the water while having a ton of fun with their friends.

Swimming ability: must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim 25 M

Assessments are available prior to the start of the program. *Try this program for FREE on September 5, registration required.

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

Tu

No class Oct 31

Synchronized Swimming Ages 8-17

This program will introduce participants to the basic skills of synchronized swimming, such as sculling, underwater movement and orientation, breath control, formations, and artistic athleticism. There will be a focus on flexibility, endurance, and overall comfort and confidence in the water, as well as elements of musicality and performance. The program will end with a showcase for family and friends to come see what synchro is all about! Includes 15 minute dryland warm up.

*Try this program for FREE on September 7, registration required. Swimming ability: must be comfortable in deep water, swim 50 M and tread water for 2 minutes.

Required: one-piece bathing suit, swim cap, and nose plug (available for purchase at SEAPARC Leisure Complex).

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

Ages 8-12

Adult Synchronized Swimming Ages 16+

This is a great way to try synchronized swimming for the first time or get back to a sport that you once loved.

Participants will learn the basic skills of synchronized swimming, such as sculling, underwater movement and orientation, breath control, formations, and artistic athleticism. There will be a focus on flexibility, endurance, and overall comfort and confidence in the water, as well as elements of musicality and performance.

Swimming ability: must be comfortable in deep water, swim 50 M and tread water for 2 minutes.

Required: one-piece bathing suit, swim cap, and nose plug (available for purchase at SEAPARC Leisure Complex).

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

Th Sep 14 - Dec 7 12:30-1:45pm

Adult Group Swim lessons Ages 16+

Register for these group lessons. Learn the basics of swimming or work on your swimming stokes. These lessons will help build confidence in a water environment. It’s never too late to start!

Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex

F Sep 15 - Dec 15 11:45-12:45pm $126/12 16541

No class Oct 20, Oct 24

P ROGRAM E QUIVA l ENCY

Before you make your swim class selection, please see our program transfer table.

If your child...

Is 4 to 12 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent...

Is 12 to 24 months old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent...

Is 2 to 3 years old and ready to learn to enjoy the water with parent...

Is 3 to 5 years old and just starting out on their own...

If 6 years+...

Can get in and out and jump into chest-deep water assisted; float and glide on front and back; blow bubbles and get face wet...

If 6 years+...

Can jump into chest-deep water; submerge and exhale underwater; float on front and back assisted for 3 sec...

If 6 years+...

Can jump into deep water wearing a lifejacket; recover objects from the bottom; hold breath underwater; float, glide and kick on front and back...

If 6 years+...

Can do solo jumps into deep water; swim front crawl 5m wearing a lifejacket and flutter kick on front, back and side...

If 6 years+...

Is 6 to 12 years and just starting out...

Can jump into chest deep water by themselves and into deep water wearing a lifejacket; open eyes, hold breath, and exhale underwater; float, kick and glide on front and back...

Can jump into deep water and do a sideways entry wearing a lifejacket; support self at the surface for 15 sec.; do whip kick in vertical position; and swim 10m on front and back...

Can tread for 30 sec.; do kneeling dives and front somersaults; 10m whip kick on back; and swim 15m front crawl and back crawl...

Can complete the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll - Tread (1 min.) - Swim (50m); dive; swim underwater; 15m whip kick on front; breaststroke arms with breathing; and swim front and back crawl 25m...

Can do shallow dives and cannonballs; eggbeater and scissor kick; swim 50m front and back crawl; breaststroke for 25m; sprint 25m; interval training 4 x 50m...

Can do stride entries and compact jumps; legs only surface support for 45 sec.; sprint 25m breaststroke; swim 100m of front crawl and back crawl and 300m workout...

Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 7/Rookie Patrol

Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 8/Ranger Patrol

Preferred successful completion - Swimmer 9/Star Patrol

Register in lifesaving Society:

Previously in Red Cross Swim:

Parent & Tot 1 Starfish

Parent & Tot 2 Duck

Parent & Tot 3 Sea Turtle

P RESCHOO l AGES 3-5 YEARS

Preschool 1 Octopus Previously Sea Otter

PARENT & TOT 4-36

M ONTHS

1 - Jellyfish (4-12 Months) Previously Starfish

Provides an orientation to water for infants and their parent/ caregiver. Parents/caregivers will learn how to swim safely with their infant in the pool through instruction of holds and supports. Infants will be introduced to getting their face wet, blowing bubbles and floating with the help of their caregiver.

2 - Goldfish (12-24 Months) Previously Duck

Teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They’ll learn how to enter and exit the water with help from their parent/ caregiver and will play games to encourage them to get their face wet and blow bubbles in the water. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their parent/caregiver.

3 - Seahorse (24-36 Months) Previously Sea Turtle

Teaches toddlers how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD. They’ll develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. ‘Starfish’ floats, ‘pencil’ floats and kicking skills are taught using songs and games.

Preschool 1 is a transitional level which transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. They’ll learn how to put their face in the water, blow bubbles in the water, and how to float and glide.

Preschool 2 – Crab Previously Salamander

Preschool 2 teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects.

Preschool 3 – Orca Previously Sunfish

Preschool 3 teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding and kicking skills.

Preschool 4 – Sea lion Previously Crocodile

Preschool 4 teaches deep-water entries and treading water wearing a PFD. Preschoolers will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is also introduced.

Preschool 5 – Narwhal Previously Whale

Preschool 5 teaches Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced as well as interval fitness training. Preschoolers will also learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. Once complete, preschoolers can register into Swimmer 2.