Swimming Classes
The right technique
Dive in safely!
The Sports Centre offers a selection of swimming classes for little fishies to novice swimmers. We also have specialized classes for adults who’d like to feel comfortable in the water or want to improve their technique to get the most out of training. Our certified instructors will ensure young and old alike are always in good hands—in order to achieve their full potential!
Spring 2020 – Canceled
Due to the current situation, the Olympic Park Sports Centre has decided to cancel the spring 2020 session for all swimming, diving, and lifeguard classes. All participants registered for the fall 2019 and winter 2020 sessions will be able to sign up during the pre-inscription period next fall. The dates for all classes and inscriptions will be posted over the summer.
Adults – Teens
This program is designed for adults to increase their knowledge of water safety and learn proper swimming techniques.
Basics 1 (beginner)
Initiation to the water
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$95.75 plus taxes
Prerequisite
No swimming experience is required.
Teens
The swimmer must be between 13 and 16 years old.
In this level
Swimmers will learn how to float on their front and back, glide through the water on their front and back using leg kicks, swim on their front for 10 metres, enter and exit water in shallow areas and enjoy activities in the deep end, with help.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Teens
Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.
Adults
Monday: 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:20 p.m.
Thursday: 7:20 p.m.
No classes May 16
Basics 2 (intermediate)
Initiation to different swimming styles
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$95.75 plus taxes
Prerequisite
Some swimming experience needed, must be able to easily swim 10 metres on your front.
Teens
The swimmer must be between 13 and 16 years old.
In this level
Learn how to swim on your back by rolling your shoulders, the front and backstroke (15 metres), diving from the sitting position, diving from the kneeling position, the dive start in stop position and treading water. Will be swimming distances of 25 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Teens
Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 10:25 a.m.
Adults
Monday: 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:20 p.m.
Thursday: 7:20 p.m.
No classes May 16
Swim techniques (advanced)
Perfecting basic swim styles and learning new ones
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$95.75 plus taxes
Prerequisite
The swimmer can perform the front crawl and back crawl for at least 15 metres without stopping. They are also comfortable swimming in deep water.
Teens
The swimmer must be between 13 and 16 years old.
In this level
Perfect swim styles, increase physical endurance and maximize swimming performance.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Teens
Wednesday: 7:15 p.m.
Saturday: 11:40 a.m.
Adults
Tuesday: 7:20 p.m.
Thursday: 7:20 p.m.
No classes May 16
Kid’s swimming
10-level program for kids 6 and up.
This program for school-aged kids will help little swimmers to develop the six basic swimming techniques (front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke, elementary back stroke, butterfly, and sidestroke), learn water safety and increase their physical fitness and endurance—all while having fun! Kids are encouraged to set goals for distance and time, which is excellent motivation for the 10-level program!
Junior 1
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 6 years old as of the first day of the course.
No swimming experience is required.
In this level
Swimmers will learn to float on their front and back, glide on their front and back, flutter kicks (with help), enter and exit in shallow water and swim a distance of 5 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:05 or 10:35 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 2
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 6 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 1.
In this level
Swimmers will learn to glide on their front and while flutter kicking as well as how to swim on their front. They will also enjoy activities in the shallow end (with help) and swim continuously for 10 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:05 or 10:35 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 3
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 6 years old as of the first day of the course and have completed the Red Cross Swim Crocodile or demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 2.
In this level
Swimmers will increase the distance of glides on their front and back while flutter kicking, flutter kick without help, wear a PFD in deep water and float in deep water. They will learn to swim continuously for 15 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:05 or 10:35 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 4
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 6 years old as of the first day of the course and have completed the Red Cross Swim Whale or demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 3.
In this level
Swimmers will learn to swim on their back with shoulder roll and front crawl (10 metres), improve flutter kicks while swimming on their back, dive from the kneeling position and learn the basics of sculling water. They will learn to swim continuously for 25 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:05 or 10:35 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 5
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 7 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 4.
In this level
Swimmers will learn to improve their front crawl (15 metres), learn the backstroke (15 metres), learn the whip kick on their back, the strike dive, treading water and sculling on their back, head first. They will learn to swim continuously for 50 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Monday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. or 11:40 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 6
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 7 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 5.
In this level
Swimmers will increase their distance of their front and back stroke (25 metres), tread water in the deep end and perform the front dive. Plus they will learn the elementary back stroke (15 metres) as well as dolphin kicks. They will learn to swim continuously for 75 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Monday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. or 11:40 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 7
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 8 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 6.
In this level
Swimmers will improve their distance for front and back stroke (50 metres) and elementary back stroke (25 metres) as well as dolphin kicks. They will learn to scull and whip kick on their front. They will learn to swim continuously for 150 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:40 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 8
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 8 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 7.
In this level
Swimmers will improve their distance for front and back stroke (75 metres) and elementary back stroke (25 metres). They will also learn the breaststroke (15 metres) as well as whip kicks/tread water, perform feet-first surface dives and standing shallow dives. They will learn to swim continuously for 300 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:40 a.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 9
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 9 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 8.
In this level
Swimmers will improve their distance for front and back stroke (100 metres), elementary back stroke (50 metres) and breast stroke (25 metres). They will learn sidestroke kicks and how to perform a head-first surface dive. They will learn to swim continuously or 400 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Junior 10
10 lessons of 50 minutes each
$86 not taxable
Prerequisite
The swimmer must be 9 years old as of the first day of the course and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Junior 9.
In this level
Swimmers will improve their distance for front and back stroke (100 metres), elementary back stroke (50 metres) and breast stroke (25 metres). They will also learn the sidestroke (25 metres). Plus they will learn to dolphin kick (vertically), and perform feet- and head-first surface dives with underwater swim. They will learn to swim continuously for 500 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Preschool swim classes
8-level program for kids 4 months to 5 years old.
This 8-level program lets children enjoy the water at the appropriate age and ability level. Every level is based on an aquatic-animal theme and comes with its own mascot—which makes learning fun and interesting for little ones!
The participation of a parent or guardian who can swim is mandatory.
Starfish
10 lessons of 30 minutes each
$80 not taxable
Prerequisite
Babies must be between 4 to 11 months old and be able to hold their head.
In this level
Babies will work on getting wet, float and move on their front, back and vertical position, and learn to enter and exit in shallow water.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Tuesday: 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 5:00 p.m. or 6:20 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:20 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. or 10:20 a.m.
Saturday: 10:10 or 11:40 a.m.
No classes May 16
Duck
10 lessons of 30 minutes each
$80 not taxable
Prerequisite
Babies must be between 12 to 23 months old.
In this level
Babies work on rhythmic breathing, moving backwards and forwards with help, floating on their front and back, turning around and entering and exiting shallow water.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m., 5:40 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m., 5:40 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:40 a.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m., 9:35 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 12:50 p.m.
No classes May 16
Sea Turtles
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Toddlers must be between 24 to 35 months old.
In this level
Toddlers work on submersions, front and back floats and glides, jumping into chest-deep water with help, kicking on their front and swimming on their front.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Monday: 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. or 6:15 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m.
Saturday: 9:50 a.m. or 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Sea Otter
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Children must be between 3 to 5 years old.
In this level
Children learn front and back floats and glides, plus kicking on their front with a floating object. At the end of this level, children will be able to swim 1 metre.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Monday: 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. or 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:50 a.m. or 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Salamander
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Children must be between 3 to 5 years old.
In this level
Children will improve their front and back floats as well as jumping into the water without help. Kicking is added to the front and back glide. At the end of this level, children will be able to swim 2 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Monday: 5:15 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:50 a.m. or 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Sunfish
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Children must be between 3 to 5 years old.
In this level
Children will work on kicking and can perform glides on their front and back, enter deep water safely, float in deep water and swim with a PFD. At the end of this level, children will be able to swim 5 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 9:50 a.m. or 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Crocodile
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Children must be between 3 to 5 years old and have completed the Preschool program Sunfish.
In this level
Children will improve their front and back glide with kick, front and back swim, jumping into deep water and swimming with a PFD. At the end of this level, children will be able to swim 10 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16
Whale
10 lessons of 40 minutes each
$84 not taxable
Prerequisite
Children must be between 3 to 5 years old and demonstrate the skills and knowledge of Crocodile.
In this level
Children will increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, as well as the front and back swim. They will also learn the sitting dive. At the end of this level, children will be able to swim 15 metres.
Schedule – Spring 2020
Thursday: 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 12:35 p.m.
No classes May 16