Swimming lessons and fitness programs for all ages and abilities! Get all the details below.
The Strathmore Aquatic Centre offers the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program.
In response to feedback from the Strathmore and Wheatland County community, we are opening registration to those residents prior to all other members.
- Registration Dates for Fall (October to December)*
- Lesson Schedule Posted: Online Version PDF Version
- Registration opens for Strathmore and Wheatland County residents on: September 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
- Registration opens for all members on: September 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
*Schedules are subject to change.
Did you know... Each elementary school in Strathmore, as well as Carseland and Wheatland Crossing, will receive a set of lessons within the school year. Please check with your school to learn when your child's class is scheduled.
Administration Fee: Swimming Lesson Cancellation Fee: $22.75
A certified instructor will lead you through a refreshing shallow water workout with regular and low impact options. No registration required.
Age:13+
Float Yoga is suitable for all experience levels. Enjoy a new level of challenge and balance while in a peaceful aquatic setting. The class will be taught on sturdy inflated mats that are securely tethered to lane ropes. To make the process as easy as possible you can get on your mat from the pool side, and you will be ‘towed’ to your location. Feel free to wear swim or yoga attire (your mat will become wet during the class). Floatation mats are for bare feet only. Please be aware you must be comfortable in deep water in case a fall occurs.
Enjoy a full body workout with zero impact. Participants should be comfortable in deep water, floatation belts will be provided. A safe and effective workout with a cardio focus.
Age: 13+
| Age/Last Level Completed | Register In |
| Age 4 - 12 months | Parent and Tot 1 |
| Age 12 - 24 months | Parent and Tot 2 |
| Age 2 - 3 years | Parent and Tot 3 |
| Age 3 - 5, First lesson or incomplete Sea Otter | Preschool 1 |
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Complete Sea Otter or incomplete Salamander |
Preschool 2 |
| Complete Salamander or incomplete Sunfish | Preschool 3 |
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Complete Sunfish or incomplete Crocodile |
Preschool 4 |
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Complete Crocodile or incomplete Whale |
Preschool 5 |
| Last Level Completed | Register In |
| First lesson or incomplete Swim Kids 1 | Swimmer 1 |
| Complete Swim Kids 1 or incomplete Swim Kids 2 | Swimmer 2 |
| Complete Swim Kids 2 or 3, or incomplete Swim Kids 3 or 4 | Swimmer 3 |
| Complete Swim Kids 4 or incomplete Swim Kids 5 | Swimmer 4 |
| Complete Swim Kids 5 or incomplete Swim Kids 6 | Swimmer 5 |
| Complete Swim Kids 6 or incomplete Swim Kids 7 | Swimmer 6 |
| Complete Swim Kids 7 or incomplete Swim Kids 8 | Rookie Patrol |
| Complete Swim Kids 8 or incomplete Swim Kids 9 | Ranger Patrol |
| Complete Swim Kids 9 or 10, or incomplete Swim Kids 10 | Star Patrol |
The Parent & Tot Program structures in-water interaction between parent/caregiver and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills.
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Preschool Program works to ensure children become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a foundation of water skills. Levels: Pre-school 1-3
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Swimmer Program uses in-water practice for swimmers of any ability to develop swimming strokes and skills. Levels: Swimmer 1-6
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim (Swimmer 6). Swim Patrol has three levels: Rookie, Ranger, and Star. Each level of the Canadian Swim Patrol program has three modules: Water Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition & Rescue.
Rookie Patrol: Develops individual fitness levels to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include: swims with clothes, ready position, foot-first and head-first surface dives. Demonstrating an ability to conduct a primary assessment and initiating EMS are included as first aid skills. Victim recognition and throwing assists are other key elements of the program.
Ranger Patrol: Enhances capability in the water, including stride entry, underwater forward and backward somersaults, lifesaving eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels to meet a 200m timed swim. Rescue skills involve an increased skill level in first aid basics, victim recognition and non-contact rescues.
Star Patrol: An excellent preparation for the Bronze Star award, Star Patrol demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment. Participants develop lifesaving and first aid skills; further refine front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke (100m each); and complete 600m workouts and for 300m timed swims
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
Private lessons are programmed to allow one on one instruction (one swimmer and one instructor). This single, 30 minute lesson, is to work on a few skills for a single participant and costs $29.50.
Once a lesson is available, we will call for registration and payment.
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
The Adult Swimmer Program is for beginners or swimmers who want to improve their skills. Within the Adult Swimmer curriculum, participants set their own goals to develop water confidence and recognizable strokes. Levels: Adult 1-3
Schedule and Registration: Please add your name to our Private Lessons Interested List. Once a schedule is determined, we will call you.
Fall Lessons (October-December)
Schedule: Online Version PDF Version
Registration:
Strathmore and Wheatland County Residents: Sept 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
All other members: Sept 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
Become a Lifeguard/Instructor by becoming certified in:
Intermediate First Aid, CPR C and AED: Ensure your First Aid certification is current as a prerequisite for Lifeguard/Instructor Certification Courses.
Bronze Medallion: The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a pre-requisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
Pre-requisite(s): 13 years of age and CPR-C & AED.
Bronze Cross: The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a pre-requisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.
Pre-requisite(s): 13 years of age, Bronze Medallion and current Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED.
National Lifeguard (NL): Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.
Prerequisite(s): 15 years old, current Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED and Bronze Cross or higher.
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