Aquatic Centre Program Descriptions & Information

A certified instructor will lead you through a refreshing shallow water workout with regular and low impact options. No registration required.  
Age:13+

This 45-minute Float Yoga/Fitness class is a dynamic and fun experience for adults aged 18 and over.

• It uniquely blends cardio and strength exercises with fundamental yoga poses; all performed on a floating mat in the pool.

• Participants should come ready for an engaging workout. Be aware that maintaining balance on the water is part of the challenge and excitement, meaning a splash is always a possibility!

• The ability to swim is required for safety. 

• A key element of the class is embracing the playful nature of the floating platform.

• Expect a lively atmosphere and a refreshing twist on traditional fitness and yoga.

Instructor: Kelly Montford

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Required Form:  Pre Activity Readiness Questionnaire Form

Fee: 

- $20/class when registering for a full session. 

- $22/class drop-in, pending availability.

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Enjoy a full body workout with zero impact. Participants should be comfortable in deep water, floatation belts will be provided. A safe and effective workout with a cardio focus. 
Age: 13+

The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim (Swimmer 6). Swim Patrol has three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. Each level of the Canadian Swim Patrol program has three modules: Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition & Rescue.

Rookie Patrol: Develops individual 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. Demonstrating an ability to conduct a primary assessment and initiating EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.

Ranger Patrol: Enhances capability in the water, including stride entry, underwater forward and backward somersaults, lifesaving eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. Rescue skills involve an increased skill level in first aid basics, victim recognition and non-contact rescues.

Star Patrol: An excellent preparation for the Bronze Star award, Star Patrol demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment. Participants develop lifesaving and first aid skills; further refine front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke (100m each); and complete 600m workouts and for 300m timed swims

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The Parent & Tot Program structures in-water interaction between parent/caregiver and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills.

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The Preschool Program works to ensure children become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a foundation of water skills. Levels: Pre-school 1-3

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The Swimmer Program uses in-water practice for swimmers to develop swimming strokes and skills. Levels:  Swimmer 1-6

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The Adult Swimmer Program is for beginners or swimmers who want to improve their skills. Within the Adult Swimmer curriculum, participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and recognizable strokes. Levels: Adult 1-3.

Become a Lifeguard/Instructor by becoming certified in: 

Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED: Ensure your First Aid certification is current as a prerequisite for Lifeguard/Instructor Certification Courses. 

Bronze Medallion: The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a pre-requisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.

Pre-requisite(s): 13 years of age and CPR-C & AED.

Bronze Cross:  The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

Pre-requisite(s): 13 years of age, Bronze Medallion and current Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED.

National Lifeguard (NL): Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

Prerequisite(s): 15 years old, current Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED and Bronze Cross or higher.