Red Cross Swim preschool
Ages 4 months to 5 years
Choosing which level is appropriate:
Register In | If they are at this age and/or skill level |
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Starfish | Four to 12 months and able to hold their head up and participating with parent/caregiver |
Duck | 12 to 24 months and participating with parent or caregiver |
Sea Turtle | 24 to 36 months and participating with parent or caregiver |
Sea Otter | Three to six years of age and just starting without parent. 1 to 4 ratio |
Salamander | Three to six years and can comfortably move and float in water independently, gets eyes and face wet without goggles. 1 to 4 ratio |
Sunfish | Three to six years and can jump into chest-deep water without help, float independently and glide on the front and back for two metres without assistance. 1 to 4 ratio |
Crocodile | Three to six years and can comfortably slip into deep water, float on front and back in deep water, do surface support for five seconds and achieve a distance of five metres with front, back and rollover glides. 1 to 4 ratio |
Whale | Three to six years and can float/move in deep water with assistance, breathe rhythmically 10 times, flutter, do surface support for 10 seconds and swim 10 metres. 1 to 4 ratio |
Note: Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle are parented levels. The ratio for the unparented class (Sea Otter to Whale) is one instructor to four children.
Red Cross Kids
Ages 6 and up
Choosing which level is appropriate:
Register In | If they are at this age and skill level |
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Level 1 | Six years or older. Just starting out in swimming lessons, or have turned six after completing Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter or Salamander. |
Level 2 | Six years or older. Can float unassisted on front and back for 3 seconds, can glide with |
Level 3 | Six years or older. Can float unassisted on front and back for three seconds, can glide with |
Level 4 | Are comfortable floating and moving independently in deep water, can swim front swim at least 10 front and inhaling in the side glide position for 10 |
Level 5 | Can tread water for 45 seconds, swim front crawl at least 10 water and swim 25 |
Level 6 | Can tread water for one minute, swim efficient front and back crawl at least 15 whip kick on back at least 10 |
Level 7 | Can swim front and back crawl at least 25 15 |
Level 8 | Can swim front and back crawl at least 50 perform whip kick on |
Level 9 | Can swim front/back crawl at least 75 breaststroke for 15 |
Level 10 | Can swim front/back crawl at least 100 breaststroke at least 25 |
Age 10 and up
Register In | If they are late starters |
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Youth Level (1-10) | Minimum age 10 and up. Youth classes are designed for the youth age group who are late starters to the swim program so they can learn with peers who are their own age. This is also a great option for those youth looking to be involved in the academic outdoor education programs. |
Teen/Adult
Ages 17 and up
Register In | Focuses On |
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Red Cross Adult Swim Basics 1 | Adolescents or adults interested in participating in swimming and water safety based on their own abilities, interests and goals. Are just starting out or are uncomfortable in the water. |
Red Cross Adult Swim Basics 2 | Adolescents or adults interested in participating in swimming and Water Safety. Red Cross Swim Basics 2 focuses on developing front and back crawl, establishing comfort in deep water and increasing the swimming distance. Participants should be comfortable in water just over their heads, be able to glide on back for 10 metres and have basic techniques for front crawl with the ability to travel a distance of 10 metres. Swim Basics 1 is required for first time swimmers. |
Red Cross Adult Swim Strokes | Adolescents or adults interested in participating in swimming and water safety based on their own abilities, interests and goals. Can float and glide and are comfortable in water above their head. |
Adult Swim Fitness | Stroke improvement workout program designed for the older adult. |
Junior Lifeguard Club
Ages 8 and up
The Lifesaving Society designed the Junior Lifeguard Club for a serious purpose—but the process is all fun. Children work to develop and improve swimming and other aquatic skills with emphasis on swimming skills, lifesaving skills, fitness, lifesaving knowledge and community education.
Register In | If they are at this level |
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Jr. Lifeguard Club Beginner | The beginner group will focus on components from the Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol—participants must be able to swim 150 metres and tread water for three minutes. |
Jr. Lifeguard Club Advanced | The advanced session will include the Bronze awards—completion of Swim Kids Level 10 is strongly recommended. |
Private Lessons
Private lessons are now available for online registration.
All lessons are offered at the PAC pool.
Questions?
Contact us if you need more information.
General Office
Room 222, Physical Activity Complex (PAC)
College of Kinesiology, USask
87 Campus Drive
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday