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Starting at the Otter level, this program is for children 3 to 5 years of age.

This five-level program includes the Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile and Whale classes. All levels are un-parented and the children are with an instructor at all times. Each level is built around an aquatic animal theme and has its own mascot, which will make learning engaging and fun for young children.

A 10-level program for ages 6 and up.

This program for school aged children will help swimmers develop all six swimming strokes: front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, butterfly and sidestroke. Participants will learn how to be safe around the water, and increase their fitness and endurance through fun activities. Children will be challenged to achieve personal bests in distance and time, which will be a strong motivator through all 10 levels.

  • All participants must wear bathing caps.
  • It is suggested that your child attend all nine (9) swim classes. Failure to attend all classes may result in your child not progressing to the next level.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure that your child is registered in the appropriate level for his/her ability. If a child is placed incorrectly, we will attempt to put him/her in the correct level. If that is not possible, he/she will be removed from the class and the registration fee will be refunded, less the administration fee and the cost of the lessons attended.

Plus Basic First Aid With CPR-A

Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and is strongly recommended as preparation for success in the Bronze Program. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. Pre-requisite: 11 years of age.

Plus Emergency First Aid With C-B

Bronze Medallion develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers demonstrate stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim; lifesaving stokes; victim recognition; entries and removals; defences and releases and more. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for all advanced lifesaving awards. Must be able to complete a 400m timed swim, self rescues and more. Includes exam fee and Emergency First Aid w/CPR B certification. First Aid & CPR Training Kit included with course fee.

Bronze courses are based on continuous evaluation. Unsuccessful candidates are required to retake the full course.

Pre-requisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age by the last day of the course.
Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual must be purchased as an add-on for $48 plus GST.

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Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, and use of special equipment. Candidates must be able to complete a 600m timed swim.

Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion , and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B.  Award does not need to be current.

Required: Canadian Lifesaving Manual $50 if you didn’t get it when you did your Bronze Medallion course (elsewhere).

Please Note:

  • Original pre-requisite certifications must be presented at the start of each course.
  • Bronze courses are based on continuous evaluation. Unsuccessful candidates are required to retake the full course.
  • We do not offer the Standard First Aid with CPR-C course, which is a pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard Service certification.
  • Attendance is 100% mandatory for all Leadership Courses

MASTERS SWIM

Masters Swimming is an organized program promoting fitness for adults through the sport of swimming. The focus of Masters Swim is fun, fitness and friendship. Ability levels vary from the novice to the experienced competitive swimmer to tri-athlete.

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FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Private Lessons will NOT be available until further notice

Stay Tuned!

For more info, please contact

Scarlett Farquhar (she/her)

sfarquhar@glendon.yorku.ca

416-736-2100 ext 88555 

Coordinatrice des activités aquatiques |Aquatics Coordinator