Aquatics
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SWIMMER 5 These swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine their front and back crawl over 50m swims of each, and breaststroke over 25m. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15m breaststroke. 5-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre SWIMMER 6 These advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25m. They’ll easily swim 100m each of front crawl, back crawl, and 50m of breaststroke. 5-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre SWIMMER 7 Swimmers continue stroke development with 50m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350m workouts and 100m timed swims. 6-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre SWIMMER 8 Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m swims of each stroke. They tackle lifesaving sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation 6-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre SWIMMER 9 Swimmers are challenged with workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water. 6-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre
PRIVATE LESSONS An excellent opportunity to customize personal swim instruction, increase endurance and improve technique. Designed for those who desire or require one-to-one attention. 3+ years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness
FAMILY LESSONS - SWIMMER1-6 Family lessons for 2-3 family members of
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the same household. All participants must register. A parent/guardian of 14 years+ must be prepared, in bathing attire, to participant and physically assist their swimmer if their swim ability falls within the levels of Swimmer 1 or Swimmer 2. 5-13 years • Southfields Community Centre TEEN / ADULT 1 Designed for new or beginner swimmers who are learning to swim and build comfort in the water. Participants will work towards a 10-15 metre swim on their front and back and tread for 30 seconds with a lifejacket. They will also do jump entries from the side and recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. 14+ years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness For swimmers who are looking to advance their basic swim skills. Swimmers will be able to complete front crawl and back crawl skills for 25-50 metres. Dive entries, forward rolls with a lifejacket, and breaststroke arms techniques are introduced. Swimmers work towards treading water for 1 to 3 minutes. Swimmers are also able to complete the Canadian Swim to Survive® standard. 14+ years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Mayfield Recreation Complex • Southfields Community Centre TEEN / ADULT 2
• Mayfield Recreation Complex • Southfields Community Centre LOW-RATIO LESSONS (LEVEL SPECIFIC)
Low ratio swim lessons provide a smaller instructor-to- participant ratio (max. 3 participants per class). Lesson are level-specific to ensure consistency in swimmer development during the class. 3+ years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness
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Bronze Star 10 - 12 years (optional)
Bronze Medallion 13 years+
• Mayfield Recreation Complex • Southfields Community Centre FITNESS SWIMMER
Bronze Cross 13 years+
eligibility 14 years+
For swimmers who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Sessions consist of training principles and practices including interval training, sprints and distance swims. Swimmers set their own goals to improve overall physical fitness. 7-13 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Mayfield Recreation Complex ADAPTED LESSONS - AQUATICS This program is for young adults with special needs. With each individual’s needs in mind, the goal of this program is to provide basic water instruction and to teach water safety skills in a one-to- one setting. Please contact Recreation Coordinator or Programmer for information on site-specific availability. 14-21 years • Caledon Centre for Recreation andWellness • Southfields Community Centre FAMILY LESSONS - PRESCHOOL 1-5 Family lessons for 2-3 family members of the same household. All participants must register. A parent/guardian of 14 years+ must be prepared, in bathing attire, to participant and physically assist their swimmer. 3-5 years • Southfields Community Centre NEW!
Assistant Swim Instructor
National Lifeguard 15 years+
Lifesaving & Swim Instructor 15 years+
14 years+ (optional)
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• Mayfield Recreation Complex • Southfields Community Centre TEEN / ADULT 3
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Designed for advanced swimmers. Skills include front and back crawl for 50-100 metres, head-up front crawl, dives, jumps, underwater swim for 5-10 metres, and surface support for 30-60 seconds. Front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke techniques are refined to complete the 300 metre distance swim and 25-50 metre sprint. 14+ years
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• Mayfield Recreation Complex • Southfields Community Centre
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For more information, please visit caledon.ca/recreation or call 905.584.2272 ext.7327 .
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