SWIM LESSONS
**Woodcrest pool offers Lifesaving Society Swim Lessons during the summer***
We will also offer pre-assessments again for anyone who is unsure which swim levels their children should be entering.
Pre-Assessment Dates Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25th
Select your desired pre-assessment time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845afaf23a3fe3-swim3#/
PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons and semi-privates will be available on a sign up basis and for an additional cost. Private lessons will be available in 5 day sessions.
Members
Private = $70/5 day session
Semi-Private = $35/5 day session
Non Members
Private $100/5 day session
Semi-Private = $50/5 day session
These lessons will be run during the evenings the last two weeks of June and from 12-1pm during the summer swim sessions.
June Evening Sign Ups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845afaf23a3fe3-private1#/
Sign up Links will follow for July & August in the coming weeks.
GROUP LESSONS
Children learn to swim, be fit, and stay safe in a fun environment that promotes achieving a personal best and celebrates personal success. The program teaches competitive and survival strokes, as well as increasing the distance and speed that each swimmer can achieve, while focusing on making safe decisions in, on and around water and teaching water safety that can last a lifetime.
Our swim lessons are generally provided in the mornings Monday to Friday, with some lessons being 30 minutes and the higher levels consisting of 45 minute lessons. We limit the size of the classes to make sure that all kids are being provided enough attention from the lifeguard.
Session Dates: Session 1: July 3rd - July 14th
Session 2: July 17th - July 28th
Session 3: July 31st- August 11th
Session 4: August 14th - August 25th
Lessons can be included in the membership option selected or are also available to non members at a price of $75/session/child.
Bronze Star
Bronze Star: this course develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
Prerequisite: None
Dates: Tuesday July 18th: 11:30-5pm
July 19th: 11:30-5pm
Backup July 20th (Exam at end)
Cost: $90/student (member price), $100 non member price
Schedule 100% attendance is mandatory.
Sign Up Link Below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845afaf23a3fe3-bronze2#/
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid
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.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Emergency First Aid: Emergency First Aid provides of an overview of First Aid and CPR skills. Includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines. It is the required First Aid course to take the Bronze Cross Course in the future. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards.
Dates: July 25th 10-5
July 26th 10-5
July 27th 10-5
July 28th 10-5
July 29th Testing 9:30-1pm (Saturday)
Cost: $180/student if member, $195 non member student
Includes testing fee for both courses, workbook and manual. Must be prepaid by June 1st so that we can order materials. If you do not require the manual please advise and we will adjust your cost otherwise when registering you will be responsible for the cost.
Schedule: 100% Attendance is Mandatory
Bronze Medallion Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845afaf23a3fe3-bronze3#/
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 aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for advanced training in the National Lifeguard nad leadership certification programs.
Prerequsite: Bronze Medalion and Emergency or B 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.
Dates: August 21st 8-3pm
August 22nd 8-3pm
August 23rd 8-3pm
August 24th 9-5pm Exam at end)
August 25th (Rain date if needed)
Cost: $200 for members and $225 for non members, includes book fee, if already have the manual we will reduce the cost but you must let us know at registration. Payment will be due in full by August 1st, 2023.
Schedule: 100% Attendance is Mandatory
Lifesaving Society Swim Lesson Descriptions
Additional Information
Preschool Program has 3 levels for parent and tot and 5 levels for children 3-5 years old.
Swimmer Program (Level 1-6) The swimmer program has 6 levels for children at least 5 years old or kids that have finished the preschool classes.
Swim Patrol (Level 7-9): enriched training with emphasis on Water Smart behavior such as CPR, victims of shock, lifesaving skills.
Junior Lifeguard Program: will be available on a drop in basis Monday to Friday between 4:30-5:15. For swimmers 11-16 who have completed lesson levels, aged out of swim lessons or want to start training for lifeguarding. It also will be available for kids who are younger who have finished all Swim Lesson levels in Red Cross or Lifesaving Society.
Lifesaving Society Swim Levels
Preschool/parent tot
This program ensures that children become comfortable in the water. For parent and tot a guardian must be in the water with the child. As the child progresses to the remainder of the preschool program level they do not need to be accompanied by an adult.
SWimmer program
Geared towards children 5+ or children who have finished all pre-school levels. Progresses from beginning swimmers to swimmers working on strokes and skills.
Swim Patrol
3 Levels that focus on enriched training of improving stroke development and endurance, with an emphasis on WaterSmart behavior such as CPR, injury treatment and lifesaving skills.
Junior Lifeguard Club
This program enhances fitness,stokes, and lifesaving skills in a fun environment. For members who are between 12-16, or younger if they have completed all swim levels of Red Cross or Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol levels. Will run on a drop in basis from 4:30-5:15 Monday to Friday.
AGM Meeting Scheduled for Sunday September 17th at 2pm at the pool.