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Active Living Guide
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018
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What’s in it for you...
Facilities
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre .. 2
Drop-in schedule, lessons, fitness,
rehab, aquatic leadership
Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena 16
Programs
Preschool ................................ 18
Arts, daycare, play groups, sports
Youth ...................................... 28
Arts, licensed care, camps, sports
Adult ....................................... 40
Arts, dance, languages, cooking, Days of the week
sports, outdoor pursuits M Monday
T Tuesday
W Wednesday
Yoga ........................................ 68 Th Thursday
F Friday
55+.......................................... 74 S Saturday
Su Sunday
Community Events ................ 100
Register online for How To Register
this course 24/7 at
victoria.ca/recreation For Crystal Pool and Fitness For Community Centre programs:
Contact Information Centre programs: • See page 16 for Community
• online at victoria.ca/recreation Centre c ontact information
Community Centres .................. 3
• by phone at 250.361.0732 • Contact Community Centre
Learn about your local community centres
• in person at 2275 Quadra St. where program i s offered.
Contact. ................................. 104
Our Goal The City of Victoria and the Community Centre Network’s main goal is to provide a safe
and enjoyable atmosphere for all patrons. Staff go through criminal record checks and receive training
in Child Protection Policies. We provide a high level of service by having well trained employees and an
effective ratio of instructors to participants for all programs.
Your Personal Information: The personal information you provide during the registration process is collected and used under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.
The information is used only for the purpose of administering recreation and cultural programs, informing you of our services and benefits, and for statistical purposes. If you have questions about the
collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre at 250.361.0732.
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Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Admission Rates and General Information
Silver Gold
Admission Single 10 punch 1 Month 3 Month Annual Annual
Adult (18–59) $5.65 $51 $56.60 $127.40 $341.30 $371.80
*Senior (60 plus) $4.45 $39.90 $44.35 $99.75 $263.45 $287
Youth (13–17) $3.40 $30.70 $34.10 $76.80 N/A $221.80
**Child (6–12) $2.95 $26.35 $29.30 $65.90 N/A $188.10
Preschool (0–5) FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
***Family $11.45 $102 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Corporate Wellness
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A $278.85
(5 or more employees)
Greater Victoria Regional Pass $492 (includes GST) includes access to all municipal recreation centres in Greater Victoria.
Note: Drop-in admissions and all passes and punchcards have tax included in fee. All programs will have applicable taxes
added at the time of purchase. Registered programs for children 14 years and under will continue to be exempt from GST.
*Post-secondary students with proof of registration will pay this fee.
**Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied into the pool (at arms reach at all times) by an adult (16yrs or older).
***Family: 2 adults and up to 3 children/youth, or 1 adult and up to 4 children/youth.
Monthly payment plans are available for annual passes. A $25 fee will apply to all cancelled annual passes.
CRYSTAL POOL PASSES Full access to the pool, weight room and cardio areas and access to any of our
Drop-in fitness and aquafit classes.
GOLD SILVER
All hours of operation except M– F: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. and 7– 11 p.m.,
Fridays after 8:30 p.m. (Fri no access after 8:30 p.m.)
S and Su: all hours open
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CRYSTAL POOL AND
FITNESS CENTRE
$30.98
PER MONTH
Gold Annual Pass
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Annual Passes
Can’t decide on a monthly
pass or a single admission?
Crystal Pool passes provide access to the pool, weight
room and cardio areas and access to any of our drop
in ftness and aquaft classes–there are over 30
c lasses per week ofered for your workout enjoyment!
Gold Annual passes: provide access during all
h ours of operation except Fridays after 8:30 p.m.
Silver Annual passes: Passes 3w vieseitks / 5w vieseitks/ Cost
Monday to Friday
Gold Annual $2.38/visit $1.45/visit $371.80
9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 7–11 p.m.
(Fri no access after 8:30 p.m.) Gold A nnual $1.84 /visit $1.10 /visit $287 .00
S
haotuurrsd oafy o apnedr aStuionnd.ay during all Gold A nnual $1.42 /visit $0.85 /visit $221 .80
Community Centres
2
RYAN
8
Selkirk KINGS
Water
HAULTAIN
10
9 BAY
WILSON
Upper 1 GLADSTONE 11
Harbour FISGARD
5
LEIGHTON
OAK BAY
How to Register for
Community Centre Programs Laurel Point
Inner
Harbour
To register for a Community Centre
program, contact the individual Centre
where your course is offered. Camel Point LBeugilBsdlCiantgurse
6 7
3 4
Community OPgodinetn
Centres
BEACON HILL PARK
1. Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre Ross Bay
2275 Quadra Street, Victoria, V8T 4C4
Finlayson Point
T 250.361.0732
victoria.ca JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT
Clover Point
2. Burnside Gorge Community Centre
471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, V8T 4T4
T 250.388.5251 F 250.388.5269
burnsidegorge.ca 6. James Bay Community
School Centre
3. Cook Street Village Activity 140 Oswego Street, Victoria, V8V 2B1 9. Quadra Village Community Centre
Centre T 250.389.1470 F 250.383.7152 & Neighbourhood Gym
1–380 Cook Street, Victoria, V8V 3X7 jamesbaycentre.ca 901 Kings Road, Victoria, V8T 1W5
T 250.384.6542 F 250.384.7156 T 250.388.7696 F 250.388.7607
cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com 7. James Bay New Horizons quadravillagecc.com
Activity Centre
4. Fairfeld Community Place 234 Menzies Street, Victoria, V8V 2G7 10. Victoria West Community Centre
1330 Fairfield Road, Victoria, V8S 5J1 T 250.386.3035 F 250.386.3045 521 Craigflower Road, Victoria, V9A 6Z5
T 250.382.4604 F 250.382.4613 jamesbaynewhorizons.ca T 250.590.8922
fairfieldcommunity.ca victoriawest.ca
8. Oaklands Community Centre
5. Fernwood Community Centre and Neighbourhood House 11. Silver Threads Centre
1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, V8T 1G6 2827 Belmont, Victoria, V8R 4B2 2340 Richmond Road, Victoria, V8R 4R9
T 250.381.1552 F 250.381.1509 T 250.370.9101 T 250.388.4268
fernwoodnrg.ca oaklandscommunitycentre.com silverthreads.ca
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Pool Schedule
FALL/WINTER PUBLIC DROP-IN SWIM SCHEDULE (SEPTEMBER 25, 2017–MARCH 29, 2018)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
50M 50M 50M 50M 50M 50M
Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Available
Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure and for
(Clubs 6–9) (Clubs 6–9) (Clubs 6–9) (Clubs 6–9) (Clubs 6–9) Clubs Rentals
5:30–9 a.m. 5:30–9 a.m. 5:30–9 a.m. 5:30–9 a.m. 5:30–9 a.m. 6–9 a.m. 6:30–8:30 a.m.
25M 50M 25M 50M 25M 25M 50M
Lengths & Clubs and Lengths and Leisure Lengths & Clubs and Lengths and Leisure Lengths & Clubs and Lengths & Clubs Lengths & Clubs
Leisure and and Parent & Tot Leisure and and Parent & Tot Leisure and and Lessons and Parent & Tot
Parent & Tot Parent & Tot Parent & Tot
(Clubs 10–11) (Clubs 10–11) (Clubs 10–11)
9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 9–11 a.m. 8:30–11 a.m.
50M 50M 50M 50M 50M 25M 50M
Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths & Clubs Lengths & Clubs
and Parent & Tot and Parent & Tot and Parent & Tot and Parent & Tot and Parent & Tot and Family and Family
11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
50M 50M 50M 50M 25M 25M 25M
Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Lengths and Leisure Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome Everyone Welcome
and Schools and Schools and Schools and Schools Swim Swim Swim
1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m.
25M 25M 25M 25M 25M 25M
Lengths & Clubs and Lengths & Clubs Lengths & Clubs and Lengths & Clubs Lengths & Clubs Lengths & Clubs and
Lessons and Family and Family Lessons and Family and Family and Family Lessons and Family
25M
3:30–5 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m. 3:30–5 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m. Lengths & Clubs 3:30–6 p.m. 3:30–6 p.m.
and Family
25M 25M 25M 25M
Lengths & Clubs Lessons Lengths & Clubs Lessons 3:30–7 p.m.
and Family and Clubs and Family and Clubs
5–7 p.m. 5:30–7:30 p.m. 5–7 p.m. 5:30–7:30 p.m.
25M 25M 25M 25M 25M
Everyone Clubs and Adult Everyone Clubs and Adult Everyone
Welcome Swim Leisure Welcome Swim Leisure Welcome Swim Available for Available for
and Clubs and Clubs Rentals at Rentals at
7:30–9:30 p.m. 7:30–9:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
7–9 p.m $2 after 9 p.m. 7–9 p.m. $2 after 9 p.m. 7–8:30 p.m.
50M 50M 50M 50M Friday Night
Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Lengths and Youth Swim
Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure Adult Leisure
9–11 p.m. 9:30–11 p.m. 9–11 p.m. 9:30–11 p.m. 8:30–10 p.m.
$2 $2 $2 $2 $2
Please Note: Lifeguards may require up to 15 minutes to change the lane-rope configuration at the beginning and end of each swim.
Last entry into the facility is 30 minutes prior to closing. All patrons must exit facility within 30 minutes after closing.
At all times (except Fridays after 8:30 p.m.) we guarantee adult leisure access to the sauna, steam room and hot tub.
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Crystal Pool Fall / Winter Special Events
Crystal Pool Session Descriptions
Note: At all times (except Fridays after 8:30 p.m.) we guarantee Friday Night Youth Swim – $2
adult leisure access to the sauna, steam room, and hot tub. This is a great chance for youth (11–16yrs) to enjoy the pool to
themselves every Friday night. Supervision and games are provided
Leisure
by our fantastic youth leaders. A snack is available every week!
At this time space is available in the main pool for leisure activities.
Specified Adult Leisure swims are for adults (16yrs+) only. Clubs
During this time clubs will be using up to 8 lanes in the main pool.
Everyone Welcome Swim
Lanes that are not in use by clubs may be available for public swimming.
At this time we have something for everyone… Ride the waterslide,
shoot some hoops, swim lengths, relax in the sauna or steam room, Schools
play in the small pools, or swim lengths. Diving boards are available During this time school groups will be using the tots pools and up to
on Fridays and weekends. 2 lanes in the main pool.
Family Swim Lessons
This is an ideal time for the family to get together and enjoy the shallow During this time Crystal Pool Community Lessons will have reserved
end of the main pool, basketball net, and the tot’s pools. The rectangle space in the main pool and in the tot’s rectangle pool. *Participants
tot’s pool may be shared with programs during lesson and club times. registered in swim lessons may practice or play on the same day they
One adult must accompany children in the water. are registered in the shallow end of the main pool or the triangle pool
during lesson times. Children must be accompanied in the water by
Parent & Tot
one paying adult ($2 admission).
Children (5yrs and under) are welcome in tots pools when
accompanied by an adult.
Looking for Length Swimming?
Lengths Everyone Welcome Swim Lengths & Clubs
A minimum of 3 lanes will A minimum of 2 lanes will Many lanes may be in use by swim clubs, however,
be available for public length be available for public length a minimum of 2 lanes will be available for public
swimming during this time. swimming during this time. length swimming during this time.
WIBIT Weekends:
>>Fall 2017/Winter 2018 Balance, run, climb and slide on our GIANT WIBIT inflatable.
The WIBIT will be out on the last weekend of every month.
Special Events Saturday and Sunday 1:15–3 p.m.
Looking for the WIBIT on a special day? Ask about our WIBIT
birthday parties or about adding WIBIT to your group booking
email:
Crystal Pool Auq atic Programs
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siw mming and an overall 54827 W Nov 15D– ec 20 63: 07– 2: 0 p.m. 54777 T Feb 13M– ar 27 53: 06– 3: 0 p.m.
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and socialiez . We can Taugth by Practicing Kinesiologists and Eex rcise iw ll be aided by a practicing Kinesiologist ohw
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siw mmers rf om toh se iw t h inuj ries , crh onic pain , or toh se ohw ah ve ah d eex rcises designed to improve posture , balance , core
looking to stay if t and or are aw iting of r surgery. Teh instructors pay stability , range o f motion and aerobic activity.
improve teh ir siw mming close attention to your speciif c needs and modiyf
rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 201$/6
skills to toh se looking teh eex rcises appropriately. NOTE : A onet- ime 5$ 0 54764 W Sep 27N– ov 1 111: 5 a.m.N– oon
to compete in masters assessment is reuq ired beof re participating in course rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 91$/7
siw mming competitions , of r teh if rst time. To arrange an assessment contact 54765 W Nov 8D– ec 20 111: 5 a.m.N– oon
triatlh ons , or teh BC Pam Liebic h at 250.888.5530. rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 201$/6
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contact aV l Nevile Carter 54768 WF, Sep 27O– ct 27 121: 51– p.m.
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rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 201$/6
Wednesday and Friday eD ceebm r Auq ta eh ypar cardio , H.I.I.T. and circuit training. Our energetic
rf om 101– 1 a.m. 54770 WF, Dec 12– 0 121: 51– p.m. instructor motivates you to increase personal
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and Fitness Centre. Class naJ ura y Auq ta eh ypar land. Ecx ellent of r crosst- raining and toh se aw nting
course code 54816. 54771 WF, Jan 33– 1 121: 51– p.m. to acih eve stronger if tness - get your endorpih ns on!
rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 91$/7 rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 04$/5
eF urb ra y Auq ta eh ypar 54818 M Oct 2N– ov 6 63: 07– 2: 0 p.m.
54772 WF, Feb 22– 8 121: 51– p.m. 54819 M Nov 20D– ec 18 63: 07– 2: 0 p.m.
rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 631$/8 54820 M Jan 8F– eb 5 63: 07– 2: 0 p.m.
craM h Auq ta eh ypar rCtsy la loP na d iF tne s eC nter 84$/6
54773 WF, Mar 22– 8 121: 51– p.m. 54821 M Feb 19M– ar 26 63: 07– 2: 0 p.m.
eR uf nd iloP c:y
I f you iw s h to iw tdh ra w rf om a
program it must be done beof re
teh second class of r a prorated
reuf nd or credits to be issued.
Atf er teh second class , reuf nds
or credits iw ll only be issued of r
illness supported by a doctors'
note or compassionate reasons .
One or tow day programs and
ew ekly camps reuq ire 72 oh urs
notice beof re program start to
reuq est a reuf nd or credit. Please
note : Some auq atic leadersih p
and outdoor pursuits programs
are nonr- euf ndable. All credits
iw ll epx ire 12 montsh rf om teh
date o f issue.
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45 853 MF– Oct 2D– ec 22 403: 1:5– 5 .p .m
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Swimming Lessons
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 LESSONS (Weekdays)
COST Monday (p.m.) Tuesday (p.m.) Wednesday (p.m.) Thursday (p.m)
30 Minutes Lessons
$4.95/lesson October 16–December 11 October 10–December 12 October 11–December 13 October 12–December 14
(9 lessons) (10 lessons) (10 lessons) (10 lessons)
45 Minutes Lesson January 15–March 12 January 16–March 13 January 17–March 14 January 18–March 15
$5.95/lesson (8 lessons: No class Feb 12) (9 lessons) (9 lessons) (9 lessons)
*H ST will be added to all
adult/senior classes.
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p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.
Starfsh X X X
Duck X X X
Sea Turtle X X X X
Sea Otter X X X X X X X X
Salamander X X X X X X X X
Sunfsh X X X X X
Crocodile X X X X
Whale X X X X
Swim Kids 1 X X X X X
Swim Kids 2 X X X X X
Swim Kids 3 X X X X X X X X
Swim Kids 4 X X X X X X
Swim Kids 5 & 6 4–4:45 5:30–6:15 4–4:45 6:15–7
Swim Kids 7 & 8 6:15–7 5:30–6:15
Swim Kids 9 & 10 6:15–7 5:30–6:15
Beginner 7–7:45 7–7:45
Intermediate 7–7:45 7–7:45
Advanced 7–7:45 7–7:45
Block Private Lessons Available X X X X2 X X X X2 X X X X2 X2 X X X2
Red Cross Swim Preschool
Parented Programs (6–36mths)
Crystal Pool offers flexible lessons for infants. Duck (12–24months)
Preschool Programs (3–6yrs)
Register for one of our Starfish or Duck Toddlers learn how to use floating objects
classes and come to that level any day or time for support and explore different water Sea Otter
that we offer it throughout that lesson set. movements through games, songs and Using games and activities, swimmers learn to
You will receive an updated lesson schedule active water play. The parent/caregiver open their eyes under water, further develop
on the first week of lessons. We understand also learns age-specific water safety. basic floats and glides, and swim one metre.
that your schedule sometimes changes, so They also learn age-appropriate water safety
come for a class when it works best for you! Sea Turtle (24–36months) skills. All skills are assisted by the instructor.
In this transition level, parents participate in
S tarfsh (4–12months) the first 4 classes while swimmers gradually Salamander
This level is an orientation to water for babies transition to being on their own with an Swimmers enter this level when they have
and their parent/caregiver. Babies experience instructor. Swimmers learn through fun games successfully completed Sea Otter. Using games
buoyancy and movement through songs and and songs how to kick with a buoyant object and activities, swimmers learn to float and glide
play in the water and parent/caregivers learn and how to perform basic floats, glides and and front swim on their own! They will also learn
basic first aid and age- specific water safety. kicks. Please note that we do not offer flexible how to use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
and to swim only when an adult is present.
lessons for Sea Turtle.
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Teens School Aged Preschool Program Parented
Adults* Program 6–13 yrs 3–6 yrs Preschool
Seniors* Program
45 Minute Classes 30 Minute Classes
Swimming Lessons
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 LESSONS (Weekends) Red Cross Swim Kids (6–13yrs)
COST Saturday (a.m.) Sunday (p.m.)
Swim Kids 1
30 Minutes Lessons
Swimmers receive an orientation to water and the pool
$4.95/lesson
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45 Minutes Lesson January 13–March 10 January 14–March 11 kicking all on their own. Distance Swim 5 metres.
$5.95/lesson (8 lessons: No class Feb 10) (8 lessons: No class Feb 11)
Swim Kids 2
*G ST will be added to all Swimmers work on propulsion skills to move through the
adult/senior classes. water and to remain at the surface. Swimmers learn deep
9 9:30 10 10:30 11 3:30 4 4:30 5 5:30 water activities and proper use of a Personal Flotation
a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Device (PFD). Distance Swim 10 metres.
Starfsh X X
Swim Kids 3
Duck X X Swimmers learn a front glide/side glide combo to prepare
Sea Turtle X X X X front crawl. They are introduced to diving, and learn how
to make wise choices about where and when to swim.
Sea Otter X X X X X X
Distance Swim 15 metres.
Salamander X X X X X
Swim Kids 4
Sufsh X X X X
Swimmers learn front crawl and back swim with shoulder
Crocodile X X X X roll. Swimmers work on kneeling dives, surface support
Whale X X X X and understanding their own limits in the water. Distance
Swim 25 metres.
Swim Kids 1 X X X X
Swim Kids 2 X X X X Swim Kids 5
This level introduces the back crawl, sculling skills,
Swim Kids 3 X X X X
whip kick on the back, stride dives and treading water.
Swim Kids 4 X X X X An introduction to safe boating skills is also included.
Swim Kids 5 & 6 9–9:45 3:30–4:15 5–5:45 Distance Swim 50 metres.
Swim Kids 7 & 8 9:45–10:30 4:15–5 Swim Kids 6
Swim Kids 9 & 10 9:45–10:30 4:15–5 Swimmers refine front crawl with a focus on hand entry,
back crawl with a focus on arm positions and body roll,
Beginner
and learn elementary backstroke. Swimmers also tread
Intermediate water for 90 seconds. Distance Swim 75 metres.
Advanced Swim Kids 7
Block Private Lessons Available X X X X X2 X2 X X X X2 This level builds skills in front and back crawl and
elementary back stroke. Swimmers learn whip kick
on their front, reach assists, stride entry, and airway/
breathing obstructions. Distance Swim 150 metres.
Swim Kids 8
Swimmers are introduced to breast stroke and feet-first
Sunfsh Whale surface dives. Swimmers learn rescue breathing, shallow
Swimmers enter this level when they Swimmers enter this level when they dives and how to survive an unexpected fall into water.
have successfully completed Salamander. have successfully completed Crocodile. Distance Swim 300 metres.
Using games and activities, swimmers Through fun activities, swimmers work
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Crocodile sitting dives. ice. Distance Swim 400 metres.
Swimmers enter this level when they Swim Kids 10
have successfully completed Sunfish. This level is a final assessment of the strokes for
Through games and other fun activities, technique and distance. Swimmers learn about sun
swimmers learn to dolphin kick and safety, rescue of others from ice, and head-first and feet-
increase their swimming distance to 10 first surface dives. Distance Swim 500 metres.
metres. Safety skills include recognizing
when a swimmer needs help.
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Teens School Aged Preschool Program Parented
Adults* Program 6–13 yrs 3–6 yrs Preschool
Seniors* Program
45 Minute Classes 30 Minute Classes
