Spring and Summer 2025 registration is now open!

Lifesaving Society Preschool Swim Lessons

Choosing which level is appropriate:

Register In If they are at this age and/or skill level
Parent & Tot 1

4-12 months old

In this level babies and their caregivers work on entering and exiting the water safely, readiness for submersion as well as front floats, back floats and floats wearing PFDs.

Minimum 1 parent/guardian required in the water during the lesson per child.

Patrons who are not toilet trained are asked to wear a swim diaper while in the water.
Parent & Tot 2

12-24 months old

In this level babies and their caregivers work on entry from a sitting position, getting face wet and in water, attempting to recover an object below the surface, as well as front floats, back floats, kicks and surface passes with continuous contact.

Minimum 1 parent/guardian required in the water during the lesson per child.

Patrons who are not toilet trained are asked to wear a swim diaper while in the water.
Parent & Tot 3

2-3 years old

In this level toddlers and their caregivers work on jump entries, entry and submersion, holding their breath and opening their eyes underwater, as well as front and back starfish/pencil floats and underwater passes.

Minimum 1 parent/guardian required in the water during the lesson per child.

Patrons who are not toilet trained are asked to wear a swim diaper while in the water.
Preschool 1

3-5 years old

In this level swimmers work on entering and exiting shallow water, jumping into chest deep water (assisted), putting face in water, as well as front and back floats, and glides on front and back.
Preschool 2

3-5 years old

In this level swimmers will work on entering and exiting water wearing a PFD, jumping into chest deep water, submerging and exhaling, as well as front and back floats wearing a PFD, front and back glides wearing a PFD and flutter kick.
Preschool 3

3-5 years old

In this level swimmers will work on jumping into deep water wearing PFD, holding breath under water, recover object from the bottom, as well as back float; roll to front and swim 3 meters, front and back glides and front and back flutter kick.
Preschool 4

3-5 years old

In this level swimmers will work on jumping into deep water, sideways entries, treading water, open eyes under water, as well as front float; roll to back swim 5 meters, glide on side 3 meters and front crawl wearing a PFD.
Preschool 5

3-5 years old

In this level swimmers will work forward rolls wearing a PFD, treading water, submerge and hold breath, as well as whip kick in vertical position, front crawl, back crawl, and interval fitness training.

Lifesaving Society Kids Swim Lessons

Choosing which level is appropriate:

Register In If they are at this age and/or skill level
Swimmer 1

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on entering and exiting the water, jumping into deep water wearing a PFD, treading water, submerge and exhale, as well as front and back floats, glides, flutter kick and front crawl wearing a PFD.
Swimmer 2

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on jumping into deep water, sideways entry wearing a PFD, treading water, and recovering an object from the bottom, as well as flutter kick on front and back, whip kick in vertical position, front and back crawl, and interval fitness training.

If you are unsure of which level to enrol in, please select the lower level.
Swimmer 3

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on kneeling dives, forward rolls, front somersaults, jumping into deep water, as well as flutter kicks, whip kick on back, front and back crawl, and interval fitness training.

If you are unsure of which level to enrol in, please select the lower level.
Swimmer 4

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on standing dives, treading water, underwater swim, as well as whip kick on front, breaststroke, front and back crawl, interval fitness training, and sprint front crawl.

If you are unsure of which level to enrol in, please select the lower level.
Swimmer 5

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on shallow dives, tuck jumps, stationary eggbeater, as well as breaststroke, front crawl, back crawl, head up front crawl, interval fitness training, and sprint front and back crawl.
Swimmer 6

6+ years old

In this level swimmers will work on stride entries, compact jumps, legs only surface support, eggbeater, scissor kick, breaststroke, front crawl, back crawl, head up front crawl, interval fitness training, and sprint breaststroke.

The swim patrol program provided enriched training for those ready to go beyond learn to swim.  It continues to develop participants’ swim strokes and provide skill foundation for future Bronze Medal classes.
Rookie Patrol

8 years old + and able to swim

Rookie Patrol features development of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke over 50m each, timed 100m swims, and 350m workouts.  A work-hard/play-hard approach develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on personal responsibility for water smart behavior.
Ranger Patrol

8 years old + and comfortable in deep water

Ranger Patrol features development of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke over 75m each, a 100 m lifesaving medley and timed 200m swims.
Star Patrol

8 years old + and comfortable in deep water

Star Patrol demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement.  Participants develop lifesaving and first aid skills; further refine front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke over 100m each; and complete 600m workouts and 300m timed swims.

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are now available for online registration.

All lessons are offered at the PAC and ED pool.

Adult Lesson

Adult 1
  • The adult swimmer program is for beginners who may be just starting out. Participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes. Water smart education is a part of all levels.
  • Skills will include:
    • entering and exiting the water
    • jump into deep water
    • side roll entry with PFD
    • recover object from the bottom
    • front and back float
    • font and back glide
    • whip kick vertical
    • front and back crawl 15m
Adult 2
  • Pre-requisites are Red Cross Adult Swim Basics 1 OR Lifesaving Society Adult 1 (or similar skill set).
  • The adult swimmer program is for beginners who may be just starting out. Participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes. Water smart education is a part of all levels.
  • Skills will include:
    • standing dive
    • forward roll into deep water, with and without PFD
    • tread water
    • flutter kick on front and back 10-15m
    • whip kick 10-15m
    • front crawl and back crawl 25-50m
    • interval training
    • sprint front crawl
Adult 3
  • Pre-requisites are Red Cross Adult Swim Basics 2 OR Lifesaving Society Adult 2 (or similar skill set).
  • The adult swimmer program is for beginners who may be just starting out. Participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and smooth recognizable strokes. Water smart education is a part of all levels.
  • Skills will include:
    • shallow dive
    • stride entry
    • tread water legs only 60 secs
    • back somersault
    • eggbeater or scissor kick 15m
    • breaststroke 25m
    • front and back crawl 100m
    • interval training
    • 300m workout

Questions?

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Room 222, Physical Activity Complex (PAC)
College of Kinesiology, USask
87 Campus Drive

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