Swim for Life® Programs
Swim for Life® is a comprehensive swim instruction program that focuses on the acquisition and development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities. Swim for Life® is accessible, flexible, success-oriented and fun. Instructors ensure swimmers get lots of in-water practice in every lesson. Swim for Life® flows seamlessly into the Canadian Swim Patrol program and then into the Society’s lifesaving training awards. The Society provides instructors with a variety of tools to make this drowning and injury prevention education last a lifetime.
Parent & Tot
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.
Recommended ages: 4 months - 3 years.
To see the skills taught in the Parent & Tot Program view the At-A-Glance Parent & Tot Program Chart found on p.11 of the Swim Transition Program Guide.
Preschool
The Preschool Program works to ensure children become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a foundation of water skills.
Recommended ages: 3-5 years old
To see the skills taught in the Preschool Program view the At-A-Glance Preschool Program Chart found on p.12 of the Swim Transition Program Guide.
Swimmer
The Swimmer Program uses in-water practice for swimmers of any ability to develop swimming strokes and skills.
Recommended ages: 5-12 years old
To see the skills taught in the Swimmer Program view the At-A-Glance Swimmer Program Chart found on p.14 of the Swim Transition Program Guide.
Next Steps: Canadian Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Junior Lifeguard Club, or Bronze Star/Medallion.
Adult Swimmer
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.
To see the skills taught in the Adult Swimmer Program view the At-A-Glance Adult Swimmer Program Chart found on p.16 of the Swim Transition Program Guide.
Next Steps: Take our Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and National Lifeguard programs to become a National Lifeguard, or become a Swim and/or Lifesaving Instructor.
Fitness Swimmer
The Fitness Swimmer Program is for swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach to improve physical fitness based on accepted training principles and practices.
To see the skills taught in the Fitness Swimmer Program view the At-A-Glance Fitness Program Chart found on p.17 of the Swim Transition Program Guide.
For more information on our Swim for Life® programs, refer to the Policies and Procedures.
Swim for Life® Sites
Enroll in the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life programs offered at the following aquatic and recreational facilities across Alberta and the Northwest Territories:
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Zone/Region
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Municipality
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Affiliate
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Facility Name
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North
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Edson
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Town of Edson
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Repsol Place
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Hinton
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Town of Hinton
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Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
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Niton Junction
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Yellowhead County
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Green Grove Pool
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Jasper
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Municipality of Jasper
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Jasper Aquatic Centre
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Fox Creek
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Town of Fox Creek
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Fox Creek Pool
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Wabasca
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Municipal District of Opportunity No 17
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Wabasca Water World and Fitness Centre
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Cold Lake
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Nancy Perry
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Boreal Forest Guides
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Westlock
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Town of Westlock
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Westlock Recreation Center
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Barrhead
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Town of Barrhead
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Barrhead Pool
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Grande Prairie
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City of Grande Prairie
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Bear Creek Pool
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Bonnyville
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Town of Bonnyville
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Bonnyville Swimming Pool
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Edmonton
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Edmonton
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CFB Edmonton
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Edmonton Garrison/CFB Edmonton
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Edmonton
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The Derrick Golf and Winter Club
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The Derrick Golf and Winter Club
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Edmonton
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Royal Glenora Club
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Royal Glenora Club
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Edmonton
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MacEwan University
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MacEwan University
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Edmonton
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University of Alberta
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University of Alberta Pool
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St. Albert
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City of St. Albert
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Fountain Park Recreation Centre
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Central
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Forest burg
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Village of Forestburg
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Forestburg Swimming Pool
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Grande Cache
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Municipal District of Greenview
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Grande Cache Recreation Centre
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Killam
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Town of Killam
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Flagstaff Regional Aquatic Centre
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Ponoka
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Town of Ponoka
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Ponoka Aquaplex
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Pine Lake
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Camp BB-Riback
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Camp BB-Riback
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Calgary
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Inglewood Aquatic Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Glenmore Aquatic Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Southland Leisure Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Village Square Leisure Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Acadia Aquatic & Fitness Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Foothills Aquatic Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
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Calgary
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City of Calgary
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Shouldice Aquatic Centre
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Calgary
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Calgary Jewish Centre
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Calgary Jewish Centre/Aquatics Centre
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Calgary
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Marda Loop Communities Association
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South Calgary Outdoor Pool
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Calgary
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Trico Centre for Family Wellness
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Trico Centre for Family Wellness
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Calgary
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McKenzie Lake Residents Association
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McKenzie Lake Residents Association
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Calgary
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Benchmark Projects Ltd.
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Stanley Park Outdoor Pool
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Calgary
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Benchmark Projects Ltd.
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Millican Ogden Outdoor Pool
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Calgary
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Mount Pleasant Community Pool
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Mount Pleasant Community Pool
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Calgary
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Westside Regional Recreation Society
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Westside Regional Recreation Society
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Calgary
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Fish Creek Prov Park Sikome Lake
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Fish Creek Prov Park Sikome Lake
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Claresholm
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Town of Claresholm
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Claresholm Aquatic Centre
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Nanton
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Town of Nanton
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Nanton Outdoor Pool
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Okotoks
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Town of Okotoks
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Okotoks Aquatic Centre
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Turner Valley
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Town of Turner Valley
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Dr. Lander Memorial Pool
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Chestermere
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Chestermere Regional Community Association
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Chestermere Regional Community Association
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South
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Fort Macleod
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Town of Fort Macleod
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Fort Macleod Pool
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Lethbridge
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University of Lethbridge
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Max Bell Aquatic Centre
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Northwest Territories
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South Slave
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Fort Providence
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Hamlet of Fort Providence
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Fort Providence Pool
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Fort Smith
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Town of Fort Smith
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Fort Smith Pool
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Fort Simpson
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Village of Fort Simpson
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Fort Simpson Pool
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Hay River
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Town of Hay River
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Don Stewart Recreation Centre
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Inuvik
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Inuvik
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Town of Inuvik
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Midnight Sun Complex
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Norman Wells
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Town of Norman Wells
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Penguin Palace Pool
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Tuktoyaktuk
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Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk
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Tuktoyaktuk Pool
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Transition to Swim for Life® Program
Making the change to Swim for Life® from another organization's swimming lesson program?
The following transition charts will help you determine what Swim for Life level to enroll in:
Swim for Life®- Strokes and Skills Video
Strokes & Skills is designed to help Swim Instructors teach and evaluate kids in the Swim for Life program. The 24 minute video features real kids in 8 segments covering:
- Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke
- Entries, Dives, Movement Skills, Kicks, and Fitness
Strokes & Skills brings the Swim for Life Award Guide to real life. Real kids demonstrate stroke and skill mechanics that meet the Must Sees across different levels. Underwater views, slow motion, freeze frame, colorful animation and instant replace mean you can see Must Sees like you've never seen them before.
Sneak peek at the Strokes & Skills Video.
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