Aquatics

Aquatic Schedule as of March 21

Swimmers must register in advance for swims and classes.

Summer Swim Lesson Registration

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Summer Swim Lesson Notification List

Summer Session Aquatic Leadership 

The following courses will be offered this summer:

Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid

Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid

National Lifeguard

Dates and times TBA.  

Swim Instructor Course

Likely to be offered in the Summer but possible delay until Fall.

Additional updates will be posted soon for upcoming courses.

Questions? Call or email complex@leamington.ca with AQUATIC LEADERSHIP 2022 in the subject line.

Information about Private/Family Swim Lessons

Private/Family Swim Lesson 30

30 minute lesson designed for the following swimmers:

• 1 swimmer
• 2 swimmers in same level or 1 level apart
• 3 swimmers in same level

All swimmers will be together for the 30 minute class unless unsafe to do so for specific skills.

Participation is limited to immediate family members.

Family Swim Lesson 45

45 minute lesson designed for the following swimmers:

• multiple swimmers who are 2 or more levels apart.

Time in water will be split to group similar levels.

Example: The first 20 minutes of class for Jane in Swim Kids 2, the next 25 minutes for John and Sara in Swim Kids 6 and 7 go in together.

Participation is limited to immediate family members.

Ages 4 months - 6 years 

Red Cross Swim Preschool Program Outline

Tips:

• 3-6 years old: First time in lessons and non swimmer? Start with Sea Otter
• For your swimmers success, the levels are designed to be completed in the above order to ensure they are building on the skills they have and to keep all participants safe.

Ages 6 - 12 years

Red Cross Swim Kids Program Outline

 Tips:

• 6-9 years old: First time in lessons and non swimmer? Start with Swim Kids 1.
• For your swimmers success, the levels are designed to be completed in the above order to ensure they are building on the skills they have and to keep all participants safe.

Ages 10-15 years

Youth Learn to Swim

Based on Red Cross Swim Basics but the items individuals want to work on is flexible.

Small group lessons for ages 10-15 years who are new to aquatics. 

Level 1

This beginner level will focus on orientation to the water and basic skills such as floats and glides. Classes will be geared to accommodate those with little experience in the water.  Perfect for youth who have not taken swim lessons and would like to develop swimming skills.

Level 2 

Once comfortable with the basics, this level will add on deep water skills and work on strokes. 

Depending on age and ability, swimmers may also be merged back into the Red Cross Swim Kids Program.

   Leadership Levels Ages 12 - Adult

Interested in becoming a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard? You will need to take the following courses in the listed order.

Keep on track! We recommend taking the courses at the following ages:

• Bronze Star - 10-12 years
• Bronze Medallion - 13 years
• Bronze Cross - 14 years
• Red Cross WSI - 15 years
• National Lifeguard - 15 years
• Getting started late? Many of our courses run one after the other so you could fast track and take multiple in one year (as long as all prerequisites are met).

Interested in working at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre Pool? Applicants are encouraged to have both Red Cross WSI and Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard certifications.  Due to Public Pool Regulations, all aquatic staff must be at least 16 years of age to begin employment.

• 25 metre pool - 25m x 6 lane pool is great for adult aquatic fitness classes, swimming laps, youth swim lessons, and even scuba diving.  
• Leisure pool - at approximately 3ft deep and with a bench around most of the pool, this pool is great for preschool swim lessons, adults looking to sit and stretch, or a fun spot for parents with little ones.
• Tot pool - a small shallow pool perfect for babies and toddlers to splash around.

Did you know?

• The pool first opened in 1985 as part of the Frank T. Sherk Recreation Complex which was constructed on land donated by the Heinz Corporation of Canada.
• The pool holds approximately 220,000 US GAL of water! 

Your safety is our main concern. To make our facility as safe as possible and adhere to Public Pool Regulations:

• Children 7 and Under - Must be within arm's reach of a parent or guardian (14 years or older) at all times.  Limit of 3 children per adult.
• Children 8-9 - Supervision and swim test required. Supervision must be 14 years or older but is not required to be in the water.
• Children 10-13 - May swim on their own but may not act as supervision for a younger swimmer. 

All Swimmers: Participants with serious medical conditions (especially seizure disorders) should be accompanied by another person knowledgeable of their condition. A support person may need to be in the water to ensure the swimmer's safety.

Refunds will be processed upon written request for facility bookings, program registrations and memberships in accordance with the following policy:

• A full refund will be made upon cancellation of a class or activity by the Municipality of Leamington.  Refunds will not be possible in the event of an unexpected situation such as inclement weather, power failure, building evacuation, mechanical difficulties, or emergency pool maintenance (inclusive of pool fouling).  
• The Municipality of Leamington reserves the right to close the facility for maintenance or repairs.
• Requests for refunds must be received in writing prior to the 3rd class of the session or before the expiry date of a membership.  Refunds are calculated based on the date the Refund Request Form is submitted for consideration and the amount refunded will be prorated based on number of classes that have occurred or time already used.
• A Doctor's note must accompany any request for refund to memberships.
• Refunds for programs will be charged an Administration Fee of $15. 
• Refunds for memberships will be charged an Administration Fee of $25.
• Please allow 2-3 weeks for the processing of refunds.
• "Make-up Classes" are not available for missed classes.
• Non-attendance and notification to an instructor does not constitute a notice of withdrawal.

The Municipality of Leamington reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment, so please register early.

Transfers

• Requests for transfers are based on class availability.
• Requests for transfers can be made at the front desk.