| Program |
Description |
| PRIVATE PACKAGE |
Quality one on one instruction
based on individual needs. A package of four, five or
six private lessons. Please note that private package
classes cannot be rescheduled but a substitute participant
is welcome.
|
| SEMI PRIVATE PACKAGE |
Quality instruction based on individual
needs. Participants must be of similar swim ability. A
package of four, five or six private lessons. Please note
that the private package classes cannot be rescheduled
but a substitute participant is welcome. |
| INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS |
An Individual private lessons are available
for purchase following the first week of lessons. |
DAYTIME
LESSONS |
We have a number of home schooled participants
who find it more convenient to schedule their lessons
during the weekday afternoons. If afternoons work for
you or your group contact the Director of Aquatics, Jan
Gibbon at 798-8950 x226 or jgibbon@dovercourt.org. |
| GYM AND SWIM ADVENTURE |
Discover the world of play both in and
out of the water. Your preschooler will explore the worlds
of art, science, music and story time before heading off
to the pool. Prerequisite: 3-5 years old. |
| AFTER SCHOOL GROUP SWIM LESSONS |
Group Swim Lessons designed especially
for Dovercourt's After School Program Participants but
everyone is welcome. Our instructors will group participants
by experience/ ability and instruct the Lifesaving Swim
program. Prerequisite: 5 years and older. |
| SWIMMER FAMILY |
Friends, family & neighbours can
now take swim lessons at the same time. Our staff will
screen registrants, group them according to their experience/ability
and instruct the Lifesaving Swim program. Prerequisite:
5 years and older. Preschool & Parent & Tot classes
will be offered at the same time. See class lists (Schedules
page). |
INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
|
An introduction to competitive swimming.
Participants are taught racing starts, turns and strokes,
as well as endurance training. Prerequisite: Completed
Swimmer 4 or swim front & back crawl comfortably. |
| INTRO TO H2O POLO |
An introductory program where the participants
will be introduced to basic skills, techniques and rules
as well as plenty of strength and endurance building.
Prerequisite: 8-14 years old. Completed Swimmer 3; deep
water comfort required. |
| INTRO TO SCUBA |
An introductory program where the participants
will be introduced to basic skills, techniques and equipment.
Prerequisite: 8-14 years old, Completed Swimmer 4, deep
water comfort required. PADI medical questionnaire must
be filled out upon registration. NOTE: Participants will
not be allowed in the pool unless this is completed. |
| INTRO TO SYNCHRO |
An introductory program where the participants
will be introduced to basic skills, techniques and positions.
Prerequisite: 5-14 years old, completed Swimmer 3, deep
water comfort required. |
| STROKE AHEAD I (ENDURANCE FOCUS) |
This course is designed to build endurance
and strengthen all the basic swim strokes. The main stroke
focus will be on the front & back crawl. Prerequisite:
Swimmer 4 or those who have attempted level 4. |
ADULT LEARN TO SWIM
|
A gentle learn to swim program for the
TRUE non-swimmer. Don't be left on shore or hesitate to
participate in water activities again. Prerequisite: 16
years and older. |
| ADULT DROP IN LESSONS |
This flexible program will meet the
needs, interests & goals based on individual ability.
For the “beginner” to the “Master”.
Drop in only Tuesday or Thursday 8:00-8:50pm. Prerequisite
16 years and older. |
| ADULT STROKE TECHNIQUE |
An opportunity to maximize your stroke
potential in a warm water environment before kicking off
distance training. Ideal for those working towards a triathlon,
adventure racers or water sports enthusiasts. |
| ADULT STROKE IMPROVEMENT |
This course is designed for those who
know how to swim and are wanting to work on stroke improvement,
fitness and endurance. Progression will be based on individual
needs & interests. Prerequisite: 16 years & up |
| SURF & TURF CAMP |
A specialty camp for those who love
to swim. Spend at least half the day in, on, or around
the water; sprinkled with a variety of “land locked’
camp activities. $187
Prerequisite: 6-8 year olds, swim 5-10m unassisted.
7-9 year olds, swim 25m (1 length of the pool) |
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP
– previously Surf & Turf
(9-11 year olds) |
The same “fun filled”
water & land locked camp activities with the added
excitement of Lifeguarding skills, including rescues
& basic first aid. Build endurance & fitness
through games & drills. Make new friends and have
Fun! Work towards the Lifesaving Rookie, Ranger &
Star Patrol awards. $187
Prerequisite: 9 - 12 years, swim 100 m (4 lengths of
the pool) |
| "HEAVY MEDAL" CAMP |
An action packed camp where you could
earn your Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion & Emergency
First Aid certifications. $229
Prerequisite: Recommended 11 years old and Star Patrol
or comfortably swim 350m non-stop. |
