Swimming Lessons Registration Info

Spring 2023 Swim Lessons & Courses 

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Group Lessons

Group swim lessons will be offered once a week for 10 weeks throughout the Spring. Sessions will be offered on Sunday’s from April 16 – June 18 and Thursday’s from April 13 – June 15, 2023.

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Days &  Times: Lessons will be offered Sunday or Thursday with a 30 minute timeslot. Sunday will run between 10 – 1, and Thursday will run between 4 – 7.  Specific times are assigned at registration and based on swim level. 

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Cost: $100 for Y Members, $210 for non-members.

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Registration will be available for members starting March 20. Registration for non-members will be open March 27 both online and in person.

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*Swim levels are assigned during the registration process. For more information on swim levels, click here.

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For more information, contact aquatics@cumberland.ymca.ca

 

Private  Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are offered over a six-week session. The next session will be offered the following day's

 

Sunday's April 16 to May 21 2023

Monday's April 17 to May 29 2023

Tuesday's April 11 to May 16 2023

Wednesday's April 12 to May 17 2023

Thursday's April 13 to May 18 2023

Friday's April 14 to May 19 2023

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Cost: $120 for YMCA members or $180 for non members.

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Registration for the next session will be available to YMCA Members March 20 at the front desk. Registration for everyone will open online and in person March 27. 

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For more information, contact aquatics@cumberland.ymca.ca

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Courses

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Bronze Star: The first of the bronze program. Only required for candidates 12 years or younger who wish to take their Bronze Medallion, however anyone is welcome to take their Bronze Star, as it can be good practice for more advanced courses. It is recommended that most swim lessons levels have been completed, as a prerequisite. 

 

Bronze Medallion: 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 water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.  If under the age of 13 the prerequisite is Bronze Star. Next course dates: April 15, 22 and 23 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Bronze Cross: Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatics emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society's National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. The prerequisite for bronze cross is bronze medallion. Next course dates: May 6, 7, 13 and 14 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. 

 

Intro to Comp: An introductory program to competitive swimming, for those enrolled in have completed the star level swimming lessons. 

 

Click here to register for these programs. For more information, email aquatics@cumberland.ymca.ca or call

902-667-9112.

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