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Aquatics
SWIMMER PROGRAM (AGES 6+)
The Lifesaving Society’s 6-level Swimmer program makes sure your
children learn how to swim before they get in too deep.
Swimmer progressions accommodate children 6 years and older
including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build
on the basics.
We stress lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes
and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart®
education in all Swimmer levels.
SWIMMER 1
These beginners will become comfortable jumping into water
with and without a lifejacket. They’ll learn to open their eyes,
exhale and hold their breath underwater. They’ll work on floats,
glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.
SWIMMER 2
These advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn
to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a
lifejacket. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface
without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10m on their front and back,
and be introduced to flutter kick interval training 4 x 9-12m.
SWIMMER 3
These junior swimmers will dive, do in-water front somersaults,
and handstands. They’ll work on 10-15m of front crawl, back
crawl and whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x
25m. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the
Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard.
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SWIMMER 4
These intermediate swimmers will swim 5m underwater and
lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms
with breathing. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over
25m and 4 x 25m front or back crawl interval training.
SWIMMER 5
These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries,
eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll
refine their front and back crawl over 50m swims of each, and
breaststroke over 15-25m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25m
sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50m front or back
crawl; and 4 x 10-15m breaststroke.
SWIMMER 6
These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of
sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact
jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll
develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over
25m. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and
breaststroke, and they’ll complain about the 300m workout.
FITNESS
SWIM PATROL ADULT PROGRAM
The Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol program
provides enriched training for those who want to develop swim
strokes and skills while having fun in the challenging world of
lifesaving. Swim Patrol develops swimming strength and
efficiency with emphasis on Water Smart® behaviour. Skill drills
enhance capability in the water, good physical conditioning and
lifesaving judgment. Whether you’re just starting out or just want help with your
strokes, our Adult program is for the young at heart – no matter
what your age. Set your own goals. Work with certified
instructors to learn to swim, or improve your current swimming
ability and water fitness.
SWIMMER 7 (ROOKIE PATROL)
Swimmers continue stroke development with 50m swims of front
crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include
a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid focuses on
assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment
for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350m workouts and 100m
timed swims.
SWIMMER 8 (RANGER PATROL)
Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke.
They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed
object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on
assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock
and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong
lifesaving foundation.
SWIMMER 9 (STAR PATROL)
Swimmers are challenged with 600m workouts, 300m timed
swims and a 25m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m
swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries
and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic
reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim
removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in
shallow water.
You won’t be going to the Olympics, but you’ll develop water
confidence and smooth recognizable strokes good enough for
lane swimming and fit enough for the beach. We incorporate
Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Adult levels.
ADULT 2
Kick it up a notch working on two interval training workouts of 4
x 25m kicking and front or back crawl. You’ll be able to perform
dive entries and demonstrate breaststroke arms and breathing
over 10–15m. You’ll be supporting yourself at the surface for 1–2
minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.
ADULT 3
No sweat (or at least none anyone can see). You’ll learn eggbeater,
stride entries and compact jumps. You’ll be doing a 300m
workout and sprinting 25–50m. You’ll master your front crawl,
back crawl and breaststroke.
ADULT 4
You’ll work towards a 10–15m swim on your front and back.
You’ll do jump entries from the side and recover an object from
the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve your fitness and your
flutter kick with 4 x 9–12m interval training.
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