SpringRecreationGuide2024

Learn to Swim

Aquatics Learn to Swim

Only enroll your child in a swim lesson if they’ve passed the previous level. Not sure what to register for? We offer free swim assessments during public swim times.

SWIMMING LESSONS FOR ALL We are proud to offer the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program at all City of Surrey pools. This program is a comprehensive swim lesson program that focuses on the development of fundamental swim strokes and teaching Water Smart education for learners of all ages and abilities.

Parent andTot 4mos–36mos This program provides structured in-water interaction between parents, babies and toddlers with a focus on play and developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Activities and progressions are based on child development allowing parents to register in an age-appropriate program. PARENT & TOT 1–3 Jellyfish/Goldfish/Seahorse Young children learn how to enter and exit the water safely, and caregivers learn how to hold and support their child. Children will play games with the instructors and get their faces wet, float and kick in the water. All children must be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 13. 3–5yrs Give your child a head start on learning to swim. This is a progression-based program with a focus on foundational water skills andWater Smart education. This program transitions into the Lifesaving Society Swimmer Program. PRESCHOOL 1–2 Octopus/Crab Preschoolers learn how to get in and out of the water, put their face in the water, blow bubbles, float and glide. Preschool 1 is a transitional level where the preschooler transfers to the care of the instructor. As swimmers progress they will grab objects from underwater, be in deep water and work on kicking. PRESCHOOL 3–4 Orca/Sea Lion Preschoolers learn how to be in deep water while wearing a PFD and progress on their floats, glides and kicking. As they master these skills, front crawl will be introduced. Recommended: completed Swim Preschool 2 or 3. PRESCHOOL 5 Narwhal Sign up your preschooler to learn the Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD. Front and back crawl are introduced as well as interval fitness training. Preschoolers also learn how to tread water and perform a vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. Once complete, preschoolers can register into Swimmer 2. Preschool Program

Swimmer 5–12yrs During this 9-level program, children will learn essential swimming strokes, safe entries, deep water support and skills. All swimmer levels include fun, hands-on activities that focus on teaching water safety and aquatic fitness. The program transitions into the Lifesaving Society’s Aquatic Lifesaving and Lifeguarding programs. SWIMMER 1 Beginner swimmers will become comfortable in the water with and without help. Children will work on their floats, glides and kicking skills. After these skill are mastered, swimmers learn to be comfortable in deep water and falling sideways into the water while wearing a PFD. SWIMMER 2 Swimmers become increasingly comfortable in the water without help. Children will work on their floats, glides and kicking skills. Once mastered, swimmers are introduced to front and back crawl, whip kick and Water Smart activities. SWIMMER 3–4 Children learn how to dive, somersault and handstand to develop weight-transfer skills. They will learn Swim to Survive® standards, whip kick on their back and develop front and back crawl. Once these skills are completed they will learn how to dive, tread water and swim underwater, do front and back crawl and how to breaststroke. Recommended: completed level 2 or 3. SWIMMER 5–6 Children will learn diving, swimming in deep water, developing their egg beater kick and breaststroke, and front and back crawl. Swimmers will also improve their head-up swims and interval training and do a 300m workout to gain strength and endurance.

Swimmer

8–12yrs

SWIMMER 7 Rookie Patrol Children develop their front and back crawl,

breaststroke, and complete a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Swimmers will learn how to swim with clothes, ready position, feet-first/head-first surface dives, how to do a primary assessment and call EMS. SWIMMER 7–9 Canadian Swim Patrol Swimmers will be trained in water proficiency with stroke correction and distance swims ranging from 350-600 meters, first aid and lifesaving skills. SWIMMER 8 Ranger Patrol Children will focus on stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults. Swimmers will learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Children will work on their eggbeater kick and increase fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures. SWIMMER 8–9 Canadian Swim Patrol Swimmers will be trained in water proficiency with distance and timed swims, first aid and lifesaving skills. SWIMMER 9 Star Patrol Children will be challenged with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout and a 25m object carry, and strokes continue to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.

Practice Swimming Lessons - Children Practice your swimming skills with a swimming instructor in training. Instructors in training will provide feedback and stroke correction but are not able to pass participants onto the next level.

Youth Adults

13–18yrs

Swim Adapted One to One Supported swimming lessons for preschool children 4–5yrs and children 5–12yrs and youth 13–18yrs with disabilities presented in partnership with the Surrey Association for Community Living. One on One staff support provided within a group lesson. PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – 4–5YRS CHILDREN'S SWIMMER PROGRAM AGES 5–12YRS YOUTH PROGRAM AGES 13–18YRS

18yrs+ Choose program based on your age. Certified instructors will help you learn to swim or improve your current swimming ability and fitness.You will develop confidence and be able to set your own goals. Water Smart Learn how to safely enter shallow and deep water and be introduced to floats, glides, flutter kick and whip kick. Learn how to wear a PFD and control your breathing in the water. YOUTH/ADULT SWIMMER 2 Develop your front and back crawl. Learn Swim to Survive® water safety skills and further develop water safety skills while wearing a PFD. Whip kick is developed with an introduction to breaststroke. YOUTH/ADULT SWIMMER 3 Master your front and back crawl and breaststroke with the goal of swimming 300m. Also, learn eggbeater, diving and compact jumps, treading water and underwater skills. education is included in all levels. YOUTH/ADULT SWIMMER 1

Give your child a head start on learning to swim. This is a progression-based program with a focus on foundational water skills and Water Smart education. This program transitions into the Lifesaving Society Swimmer Program.

During this 9-level program, children will learn essential swimming strokes, safe entries, deep water support and skills. All swimmer levels include fun, hands-on activities that focus on teaching water safety and aquatic fitness. The program transitions into the Lifesaving Society’s Aquatic Lifesaving and Lifeguarding programs.

Youth learn to swim or improve your current swimming ability and fitness. You will develop confidence and be able to set your own goals. Water Smart education is included in all levels.

Read the Adapted section on page 90 for more detailed information.

Swim to Survive The Lifesaving Society has a new program for families called Family Swim to Survive. It uses the same skills and principles as Swim to Survive but is designed for adults as well as children, and allows family members to participate in the Swim to Survive program together. The program is designed to create a comfortable learning environment for families, some of whom might be new to Canada or may have no experience with survival swimming and water safety.

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