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SWIM FOR LIFE
Did you know? The Canadian Red Cross is winding down swimming lessons and lifeguard programs to focus on surging humanitarian demands in other areas.
What does this mean for you? As a result, the Town of Arnprior is transitioning from the Canadian Red Cross Swim program to the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program in January 2023.
Swim for Life is a complete learn-to-swim program from Parent & Tot through to Leadership. The program is endorsed by the International Life Saving Federation and the Commonwealth Royal Life Saving Society.
SWIM FOR LIFE PROGRAM MODULES
There are five modules in the Swim for Life program:
- Parent & Tot for parents and children up to 3 years of age
- Preschool for children 3-5 years
- Swimmer for children 5 years and older
- Adult Swimmer for people over 16 years
- Fitness Swimmer for swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness.
The Society designed the modules to flow together seamlessly and logically into one another and into the basic lifesaving awards: Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol
| Why is the Town transitioning to now offer Lifesaving Society Swim Programs? |
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The Canadian Red Cross is shifting its priorities from its learn to swim programs to focusing on other areas such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors.
Recreation Staff have been working to ensure a smooth transition to this new model. |
| When is this change taking place? |
| The Town will transition to the Lifesaving Society Swim Program in January 2023. |
| How do I know what level to register my child in? |
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Click here to view the Swim Registration Chart to identify which level your child should be in.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Nick Smith Centre at 613.623.7301 or recreation@arnprior.ca |
| Where can I register my child for swimming lessons? |
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Registration for swimming lessons is completed online. You must have an account for you and your child. Not sure if you have an account or need to register for one? Click here for the sign in page.
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| How do I know what days and times swimming lesson classes are offered? |
| Click here to view the swimming lessons schedule. |
| When can I register for swimming lessons? |
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Swimming lessons registration opens on January 4th at 9:00am.
Registering online is your best option. |
| How can I become a Swim Instructor? |
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The Town of Arnprior is actively recruiting Lifeguards and Swim Instructors. Click here to view our job posting for this position.
Want to learn more about the process of becoming a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor? Contact Jane at jdowd@arnprior.ca |
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