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You can spot Water Smart kids
right away. They're the ones who know how to swim and behave safely
around water. The Lifesaving Society's Swim Program makes sure your
kids are Water Smart before they get in too deep.
You're never too young to start, and
never too old to learn. Our Swim for Life Program offers different
strokes for different folks - of all ages and abilities.
The best place to learn to swim is in
the water. That’s why our Swim for Life Program stresses lots of
in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We
incorporate valuable Water Smart® education that uses hands-on, fun
and active teaching activities, lessons that will last a lifetime.
Lifesaving Society Swim Program - Swim
for Life
Swim to Survive
L'il Tots and L'il Swimmer Levels
Swimmer Levels
Canadian Swim Patrol
Adult Swimmer Program
Swim to Survive
Overcome your fear of water and learn basic survival skills needed to
recover from an unexpected fall into deep water. Floatation aids are
key teaching tools used to support you, building your confidence and
swimming skills to the point where you are ready to swim with out
support.
L'il Tots and L'il Swimmer
The parented L'il Tots and unparented L'il Swimmer levels give your
child a head start on learning to swim. L'il Swimmers is for
independent 3-5 year old children who are ready to learn without their
parents in the class.
L'il Tots
Especially for children aged 6 months to 3+ years and their parents. Based on the principle "Within Arms Reach", L'il Tots focuses on close playful interaction and shared fun between child, parent and water.L'il Swimmer 1
These preschoolers learn to get into the water safely and will explore the water learning to submerge and exhale underwater. They'll learn to move safely in shallow water and use a PFD to be comfortable with their floats and glides.L'il Swimmer 2
These youngsters will try rollovers, glides and flutter kicks and they'll recover objects from the bottom. Buoyant aids are used to help them explore deep water and to learn to kick on their front and back.L'il Swimmer 3
These independent youngsters will master short swims on their front (5m) and back (8-10m). They'll do solo jumps and rolls into deep water and get out by themselves under the watchful eye of their instructor.L'il Swimmer 4
These skilled preschoolers will show that they can support themselves in deep water. They'll strengthen their flutter kicks and try swimming front crawl. In the end they will meet the internationally recognized Swim to Survive standard.
Swimmer
Lifesaving Society Swimmer levels make sure your child learns how to
swim before they get in too deep. Each level challenges school aged
children 6 years and older to develop strong foundational skills,
leading to smooth and efficient swimming strokes.
Swimmer 1
These beginning swimmers will work on safe entries, floats and moving through the water. They'll explore working in deep water with PFDs and when ready will do front and back floats without the extra support.Swimmer 2
These children will be able to jump or roll into deep water, tread water, and swim 10-15m using either front crawl or back crawl. They'll learn whip kick and begin to work on their endurance level.Swimmer 3
These swimmers will dive and do forward and backward rolls into deep water. Watch them learn to swim underwater and recover objects 1m down. They'll work on their front crawl, back crawl and whip kick over short distances and do endurance swims of 50m.Swimmer 4
These swimmers will swim further with their front crawl and back crawl. They'll add stride jumps, scissor kick and elementary backstroke to their list of skills. Interval training will add to their fitness level.Swimmer 5
These swimmers will master eggbeater kicks, head up front crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke. They'll easily make the 300m endurance workout with their efficient front crawl and back crawl.
To the top
Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol Program
Are you ready to play hard and work had
to develop your swimming strength and efficiency? Rise to the challenge
and get your Canadian Swim Patrol awards. Perfect fit for anyone
wanting to kick it up a notch and are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim.
Designed for youths, each Canadian Swim Patrol level has three modules:
Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition & Rescue. As a Swim
Patrollers you choose what level to take based on your skill level and
interest.
Rookie:
Practices develop fitness levels to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include: swims with clothes, ready position, foot first and head first surface dives. Rescue Breathing and initiating EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.
Ranger:
Ranger Patrol enhances capability in the water, including compact jumps from 1m heights, lifesaving eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. Rescue skills involve an increased skill level in ABC first aid basics, victim recognition and non-contact rescues.
Star:
An excellent preparation for the Bronze Star award, Star Patrol demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment for timed 300m swims, 600m workouts and 20m tow with towing aid. Whistle signals, airway and bleeding first aid priorities are taught.
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Adult Swimmer
Whether you're just starting out or want help with your strokes, our
Adult Swimmer Program is for the young at heart - no matter what your
age. You'll develop water confidence and smooth effective strokes good
enough for lane swimming and fit enough for the beach.
Adult Swimmer
For adults or teens who want to increase their comfort level with swimming. Choose what you want to learn, set your own pace for meeting your goals. Whether your goals are to learn the basics or gain skill in swimming strokes your instructor will be able to provide you the support that you need.Fitness Swimmer
Fitness swimmers learn how to design their own individualized workout. Learn to use pace clocks and timers and reach your target zone. Create a workout that is worthy of your time!Distance Swimmer
Distance swimmers gain skills and experience to achieve their distance swimming goals. Learn to create your own workout design by using warm up, main and cool down sets to increase the distances you can swim.
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Last Updated:June 17, 2005 Copyright Royal Lifesaving Society Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador 2003