Jack of Sports Swim Programs

Unsure of Swim Level?

FEATURES + BENEFITS:

Direct learning of Swim Skills w/ the indirect learning of Confidence, Resilience & Teamwork
Life skills to pursue your dreams!
55 minute Swim Lessons
Siblings swim same hour using different parts of the pool
All Swim Levels swim each hour
Priced approx. 50% cheaper than Private Programs and on par w/ City/Public Program pricing
Online Make-Up Lesson booking system
Proprietary Lesson Template:
Station Training:
- Station 1: Stroke Technique
- Station 2: Deep End Skills
- Station 3: Endurance/Distance Swim
- Station 4: Small Games
Unique Coaching Methodology:
- Explain Skill
- Demonstrate Skill
- Execute Skill (child)
- Correct & Motivate Skill
Jack of Sports subsidizes families in need; no family is turned away for financial reasons

Click here for more FAQ about our swim program as well as our program policies.

Swim Programs & Descriptions

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spring 2023 Swim Locations

Spring 2023 Swim Lessons

Covers Levels 1-10. Click here for Swim level descriptions.
Parent & Tot 1-Hour Lessons for children ages 2.75-3.5yrs
Each lesson is 55 minutes long to maximize learning
Lessons are broken up into 4 stations, Stroke Technique, Deep-End Skills, Endurance, & Small Games
Emphasis on teaching proper technique, skill development, endurance and positive reinforcement
Class ratios are 1:5 to 1:6 depending on swim levels. Parent & Tot classes can go up to a 1:8 ratio
Siblings can swim at the same hour and placed in classes based on swim level & age
Class composition may be split levels to accommodate for the multiple levels registered each hour
Must enrol for full swim session
Electronic report cards are provided at the end of each session
Click here for fees and schedule by pool

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

Spring 2023 Swim Schedule

Private Lessons

Covers levels 1-10 for kids & adults. Click here for Swim level descriptions.
Enjoy the benefits of 1 on 1 instruction
Siblings can swim at the same hour and placed in a different class running the same hour
Each lesson is 55 minute long to maximize learning
Lessons are broken up into 4 stations, Warm Up, Red Cross Skills, Endurance, & Small Games
Emphasis on teaching proper technique, skill development, endurance and positive reinforcement
Private Lesson $100 / hour + tax
Must enrol for full swim session
Electronic report cards are provided at the end of each session

Schedule for the Private lessons is the same as the Group Lessons schedule. See Group Lesson schedule above.

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

Semi-Private Lessons - Parent needs to provide 2 children or friend

Covers Red Cross levels 1-10 for kids & adults. Click here for Swim level descriptions.
2 kids or adults to 1 instructor
Family must provide 2 children for Semi Private lessons (*can join with a friend)
Both kids or adults can be taught together for 55 minute lesson or the time can be split for a private lesson per child/adult
Each lesson is 55 minute long to maximize learning
Lessons are broken up into 4 stations, Warm Up, Red Cross Skills, Endurance, & Small Games
Emphasis on teaching proper technique, skill development, endurance and positive reinforcement
Semi Private (2 children) $120/ hour ($60 per child/adult) + tax
Must enrol for full swim session
Electronic report cards are provided at the end of each session

*If participants are in different swim levels, class may be split into two 30 minute private lessons. Please call client service if you have any questions or to discuss further.

Schedule for the Semi-Private lessons is the same as the Group Lessons schedule. See Group Lesson schedule above.

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

Spring 2023 Toddler Program

Each lesson is 30 minutes long to maximize learning
Toddlers must be aged 1.5yrs to 2.75yrs old (toddlers ages 2.75yrs-3.5yrs are eligible for 1hr P&T Lessons (view Group Lesson Schedule))
Parent must accompany Toddler in the water for full 30 minutes
Emphasis on child getting comfortable, safe in the water, participating and independent
Class Ratios 1:8
Must enrol for full swim session
Electronic Report cards are provided at the end of each session

*MUST REGISTER AS THE PARENT & TOT SWIM LEVEL

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

spring 2023 toddler swim schedule

Spring 2023 Racing Club

Designed to teach children the basics in swim racing.
Goal of the program can be for Bronze Star or Bronze Med/Cross strength and endurance preparation or as an introduction for competitive swimming (*please notify coach on first day your child's desired goals)
For children who have completed their Red Cross/Jack of Sports level 10 or any of the Bronze Courses.
Offered to students who are Jack of Sports swim level 9 to level 10 in combination with regular swim lessons.
Focuses on the following:

Racing dives & flip turns
Stroke technique & proper breathing
Stroke efficiency & closing race
Endurance & speed

Students are trained and time in preparation for the session end Inter-district Meet for the following events:

25M & 50M Front crawl
25M & 50M Back crawl
25M & 50M Breast stroke
4X 25M Relay race

End of each session there is a friendly Inter-district Swim Meet for students to compete against other students in the same age division
Medals are awarded for each event per age division
Winter 2023 Swim Meet: Sunday, March 5
Spring 2023 Swim Meet: Sunday, June 11th
Click here for fees and schedule by pool

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

spring racing club schedule

Spring 2023 Bronze Star Program

Lifesaving Certification Course: Bronze Star

Prerequisite: 10 years old or completed Red Cross Level 10
Recommendation: Kids 12 years old or have completed Red Cross Level 10 and Racing Club so the child has the mental maturity and physical strength to advance to the Bronze Star course
Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion & Cross.
Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard
Includes a timed 400 meter swim
Evaluation & Certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate all items and certify candidates
Candidate Recognition: Bronze Star Medal, Bronze Star Award Crest, Certification Card
Complete Bronze Star can move onto Bronze Medallion at any age
Must enroll for full swim session
Click here for fees and schedule by pool
Fee includes instruction and examination

Click here to view the Participant Waiver before registering for any program.

bronze star program swim

Spring 2023 Bronze Med/Cross Program

Lifesaving Certification Course: Bronze Medallion & Cross Combined Course

Lifesaving Society

Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross is a combined course
Curriculum for both courses will be reviewed and practiced over the course of the 9-13 week program
Examination for both Bronze Medallion & Cross are concurrent so a student can attain both certifications at once
Those who have the Bronze Medallion already will only be examined for the Bronze Cross.

Bronze Medallion (approx 18-24 hours)

Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star Certification
Recommendation: For children that passed the Bronze Star and are under 12 years old, it is recommended they register for the Swim Club (intro to racing) to continue working on their swimming technique and physical strength that are critical to passing the Bronze Med/Cross courses.
Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skill & fitness
Rescuers learn tows and carries and defense methods and releases for rescues in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk
Involves conscious and unconscious victims of various types
Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500 meter timed swim
Candidate Recognition: Bronze Medallion Medal, Award Crest & Certification Card
Required Reference Material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Candidate Recognition: Bronze Medallion Medal, Bronze Medallion Award Crest, Certification Card
Complete Bronze Medallion can be examined for the Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross (approx 18-24 hours)

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities
Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor Certification
Endurance is developed through a 600m timed swim
Candidate Recognition: Bronze Cross Medal, Award Crest & Certification Card
Required Reference Material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Candidate Recognition: Bronze Cross Medal, Bronze Cross Award Crest, Certification Card
Complete Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid certification can register for the National Lifeguard course at the age of 16 (*the NLS or the Standard First Aid courses are currently not offered at Jack of Sports)