Jack of Sports Swim Programs

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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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TODDLER LESSONS    Swim lessons   Lifesaving Coruses

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

Register

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.

Register

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.

Register

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


Spring 2023 Toddler Program

Jack of Sports

  • 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

Register

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

spring 2023 toddler swim schedule

 


Spring 2023 Racing Club

Jack of Sports

  • 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:
  1. Racing dives & flip turns
  2. Stroke technique & proper breathing
  3. Stroke efficiency & closing race
  4. Endurance & speed
  • Students are trained and time in preparation for the session end Inter-district Meet for the following events:
  1. 25M & 50M Front crawl
  2. 25M & 50M Back crawl
  3. 25M & 50M Breast stroke
  4. 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

Register

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

Register

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)  

BMC Examinations:

  • Winter 2023 BMC Exam: Winona on Sunday, March 19th
  • Spring 2023 BMC Exam: Central Tech on Sunday, June 18th 12pm-6pm

Register

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

bronze medallion & cross swim program