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Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

Swim Lesson Registration

Registration for Winter lessons is now open. Registration is available by logging into to your account on leisureonline.saskatoon.ca, or by calling any Leisure Centre.  All swimming lessons are listed in the Leisure Guide and online at leisureonline.saskatoon.ca. For more information on the registration process, visit Registered Programs. 

 

Lifesaving Society Swim Program

The City of Saskatoon offers Lifesaving Society Canada swim lessons.  If your most recent swim lessons were with Red Cross prior to 2023, CLICK HERE to review the transfer chart before making your class selection or call any Leisure Centre (with a pool) and ask to speak to the Aquatic Technician. 

Parent & Tot (ages 4-36 months) (Parented)

The Lifesaving Society Parent & Tot program structures in-water interaction between parent and child to stress the importance of play, developing water-positive attitudes and skills. Activities and progressions are based on child development. Register the child in the level corresponding to their age. Targeted Water Smart® drowning prevention messages are an integral part of the Swim for Life® program. These messages are delivered in all Parent & Tot levels.

Preschool (ages 3-5 yrs) (Unparented)

An instructor leads the lesson in water (no caregiver).  Preschool levels cover, basic swimming skills and orientation such as getting face wet, front and back floats, glides, use of a personal floatation device (PFD), basic front and back swims, and entries and exits.  Water Smart education is also incorporated into levels.

Swimmer (ages 6+ yrs) (Unparented)

The Lifesaving Society Swimmer program makes sure children learn how to swim before they get in too deep.  Progressions accommodate swimmers who want to build on the basics.  Lots of in-water practice develops solid swimming strokes and skills. Water smart education is part of every level.

Adult  Swimmer

The Adult Swimmer Program is for beginners who may be just starting out or swimmers who just want help with their strokes. Within the Adult Swimmer curriculum, participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes. Water Smart® education is part of all levels. Instructors should be prepared to adapt these items and awards to accommodate the needs of adult learners and provide the flexibility for them to select the skills they want to learn to achieve their personal swimming goals.

Additional Swim Lesson Options

The City of Saskatoon also offers Private, Semi-Private, Family and Stroke Improvement Lessons. Refer to the seasonal Leisure Guide for more information.