Swimming - Programs

 

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Chagerooms are open. You will be able to change and shower before and after your swim. You are encouraged to minimuze your time in the changeroom by arriving no more than 15 minutes before your swim and change quickly after. The door to the pool deck willl remain locked until the start of the programs. 
• Lockers are available. 
• Check in for your program with the customer service staff or aquatic staff on deck when customer service is closed.
• Patrons are to remove shoes/boots before coming onto the deck and leave them outside the changerooms or place them in a bag and carry them out on deck.
• Patrons must shower prior to entering the pool.  
• No food on deck. Only water is permitted in a plastic reusable container.
• No photos/videos are permitted on the deck or from the viewing area.

  

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 519.364.2310  
269 7th Avenue Hanover, ON N4N 2H5

Waitlists
If a class was filled when you are registering, you can be placed on a waitlist for the class. If a spot becomes available you will be contacted by phone or email to register. 

Class Transfers
You can switch classes prior to lesson #2, if there is space available.

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Fall Registration begins: 

Thursday, August 24 | Residents 
Thursday, August 31 | Non-Residents 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 

Program Description
PARENT & TOT 1  4 - 12 months.	With a caregiver, the child will explore the water through buoyancy, movement skills, introduction to PFD's and entries. Learn how to help your child play in the water with comfort and confidence. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PARENT & TOT 2  12 - 24 months.	With a caregiver, the child will perform assisted front and back floats, learn how to travel at the surface by kicking, and introduction to entries with a PFD. This level teaches children to get their face wet and blow bubbles. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PARENT & TOT 3  2 - 3 years.	With a caregiver the child will have fun jumping into the water with assistance. They learn to hold their breath and open their eyes under water. Kicking on front and back provide the building blocks for orientation and stroke development. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child.	$75.10
PRESCHOOL A1  3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the Instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD. Fitness swim 1-2m assisted. Parent/guardian are required in the water with their child fir the first 4 lessons.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL A2   3 - 5 Years.	Preschoolers develop a foundation of water skills with the Instructors. Swimmers jump into chest-deep water assisted. Floating on front and back, and glides with assistance for 3 seconds. Shallow water movement wearing a PFD. Fitness swim 1-2m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL B   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers jump into chest-deep water and get in and get out wearing a PFD. They submerge and exhale under water. They glide on front and back 3m and with a buoyant aid will flutter kick on back 5m. Fitness swim 2-4m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL C   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers try both a jump and a side roll into deep water while wearing a PFD. They recover objects from the bottom in waist-deep water. They work on kicking and gliding through the water on front and back unassisted. Fitness swim 5-7m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL D  3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers learn independent jumps into deep water and exit. They open their eyes under water and recover objects from chest-deep water. Front crawl is introduced at this level and for 2-3m unassisted. Fitness swim is 7-9m unassisted.	$82.00
PRESCHOOL E   3 - 5 years.	Preschoolers build on deep water skills by demonstrating a forward roll entry with a PFD. They develop endurance by holding their breath under water for up to 10 sec. Interval training and whip kick is introduced at this level. Fitness swim 10-12m.	$82.00
BEGINNER 1 6 - 8 years.	This is an introductory class for children aged 6 to 8 with little or no experience in the water. Participants will learn head and face submersion, front/back and side swim (assisted). The swim instructor works to ensure that the participants become comfortable in the water and have fun developing a basic foundation of water skills.	$82.00
SWIMMER 1   6+ years.	Beginners become comfortable jumping into water with and without a personal flotation device. They open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They work on floats, glides and kicking on front and back. Fitness swim 5-7m unassisted.	$82.00
SWIMMER 2    6+ years.	Advanced beginners jump into deeper water, and become comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a personal flotation device. Swimmers support themselves at the surface without an aid, recover an object in chest-deep water. Fitness swim is 10-15m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 3   6+ years.	Swimmers develop front and back crawl strokes, and explore whip kick in a vertical position. Swimmers tread water for up to 30 sec and learn to transition from front to back flutter kick. Fitness swim is 20-25m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 4   6+ years.	Swimmers work towards stride dives and standing dives into deep water. They improve the front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Swimmers are introduced to a 3m underwater swim. Fitness swim is 50m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 5  6+ years.	Junior swimmers shallow dive into deep water and perform in-water back somersaults. They achieve the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water, tread 1 min and swim 50m. Swimmers continue to develop front and back crawl while breaststroke skills are introduced. Fitness swim is 100m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 6   6+ years.	Intermediate swimmers increase efficiency in front crawl, back crawl, and work to develop breaststroke skills. They are introduced to stride entries, scissor kick and vertical dolphin kick. They also develop strength and power by performing front and back crawl sprints. Fitness swim is 150m.	$82.00
SWIMMER 7   6+ years.	Intermediate swimmers master dolphin kick, diving off of blocks and eggbeater. They are introduced to sculling and continue to maximize efficiency in front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 300m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 8   8+ years.	Swimmers rise to the challenge of advanced aquatic skills including head and foot first surface dives and a 25m obstacle swim. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. They swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Fitness swim is 350m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 9   8+ years.	Swimmers continue stroke development with 75m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke. Lifesaving skills include a rescue with a buoyant aid and a timed object support. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Fitness swim is 500m.	$84.25
SWIMMER 10  8+ years.	Advanced Swimmers develop each stroke over 100m. They also learn lifesaving skills such as entries with aids, and removals of unconscious victims. First aid focuses on treatment of victims with bone and joint injuries, and respiratory emergencies. Swimming drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation. Fitness swim is 600m.	$84.25
Adult/Senior Lessons  18+ years.	Now is a great time to learn how to swim for fun, fitness and to build on your strokes. This program offers swimming skills/water safety instruction for adults and seniors. Lessons will be designed to meet the needs of the individuals.	$92.66

 

Programs	Tuesdays  Oct 3 to Nov 21	Code	Wednesdays  Oct 4 to Nov 22	Code	Thursdays Oct 5 to Nov 23	Code	Saturdays Oct 7 to Dec 2	Code
NOTE: Lessons cancelled Saturday, November 4.
Parent & Tot 1 4-12 months	4:00 - 4:30pm	8597	4:00 - 4:30pm	8598	4:00 - 4:30pm	8599	12:00 - 12:30pm	8600
Parent & Tot 2 12-24 months	4:00 - 4:30pm  4:30 - 5:00pm	8601 8614	4:00 - 4:30pm  4:30 - 5:00pm	8602 8603	4:00 - 4:30pm  4:15 - 4:45pm	8604 8605	9:15 - 9:45am  9:45 - 10:15am  12:00 - 12:30pm	8606 8607 8608
Parent & Tot 3  2-3 years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8609	4:30 - 5:00pm	8610	4:15 - 4:45pm	8611	9:15 - 9:45am  9:45 - 10:15am	8612 8613
Preschool A1  3-5 years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8615	4:30 - 5:00pm  5:00 - 5:30pm	8616 8617	4:15 - 4:45pm  5:15 - 5:45pm	8618 8619	9:15 - 9:45am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8620 8621
Preschool A2 3-5 years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8622	4:00 - 4:30pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8623 8624	4:45 - 5:15pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8625 8626	9:45 - 10:15am  11:00 - 11:30am	8627 8628
Preschool B 3-5 years			4:15 - 4:45pm	8629	4:45 - 5:15pm	8630	10:15 - 10:45am	8631
Preschool C 3-5 years			5:00 - 5:30pm	8632	5:00 - 5:30pm	8633	9:15 - 9:45pm	8634
Preschool D 3-5 years			5:15 - 5:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8635 8636	5:45 - 6:15pm	8637	11:00 - 11:30am	8638
Preschool E  3-5 years			5:15 - 5:45pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8639 8640	5:45 - 6:15pm	8641	11:00 - 11:30am	8642
Beginner 1  6+ years	5:00 - 5:30pm	8643	5:45 - 6:15pm	8644	4:15 - 4:45pm	8645	11:30 - 12:00pm	8646
Swimmer 1  6+ years	4:30 - 5:00pm	8647	4:45 - 5:15pm	8648	4:45 - 5:15pm	8649	9:15 - 9:45am  10:15 - 10:45am  10:45 - 11:15am	8650 8651 8652
Swimmer 2  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8653	5:15 - 5:45pm	8654	5:15 - 5:45pm	8655	9:45 - 10:15am  10:15 - 10:45am  11:30 - 12:00pm	8656 8657 8658
Swimmer 3  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8659	5:30 - 6:00pm	8660	4:30 - 5:00pm	8661	10:15 - 10:45am	8662
Swimmer 4  6+ years	4:45 - 5:15pm	8663	5:30 - 6:00pm  5:45 - 6:15pm	8664 8665	5:15 - 5:45pm	8666	9:45 - 10:15am	8667
Swimmer 5  6+ years	4:00 - 4:30pm	8668	4:30 - 5:00pm	8669	5:30 - 6:00pm	8670	9:15 - 9:45am	8671
Swimmer 6  6+ years			4:00 - 4:30pm	8672	5:45 - 6:15pm	8673	10:15 - 10:45am	8674
Swimmer 7  6+ years	4:00 - 4:45pm	8675	5:00 - 5:45pm	8676			11:00 - 11:45am	8677
Swimmer 8 8+ years	4:00 - 4:45pm	8678	5:00 - 5:45pm	8679			11:00 - 11:45am	8680
Swimmer 9  8+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8681	4:00 - 4:45pm	8682			11:45 - 12:30pm	8683
Swimmer 10  8+ years	4:30 - 5:15pm	8684	4:00 - 4:45pm	8685			11:45 - 12:30pm	8686
Class full? Join a waitlist. If you are trying to register for a class and see that it is currently full, please join the waitlist for the level closest to the day and time you prefer. Waitlists are addressed one to two weeks prior to the start of the session and monitored during the first week for last minute cancellations. Staff will contact waitlisted participants if a spot becomes available, or if it is possible, to create an additional class.

 

  

Adult/Senior Lessons 

Now is a great time to learn how to swim for fun, fitness, to strengthen your strokes and boost your confidence. This program offers swimming skills/water safety instruction for adults and seniors. Lessons will be designed to meet the needs of the individual in a supportive environment. 

Adult Lessons | Learn to Swim
Dates & Time	Saturdays, October 7 to December 2 | 12:00 - 12:30pm Cancelled November 4
Where	P & H Centre | Pool
Cost	$92.66 | Code 8667

 

Adult Lessons | Stroke & Skills
Dates & Time	Saturdays, October 7 to December 2 | 12:00 - 12:30pm  Cancelled November 4
Where	P & H Centre | Pool
Cost	$92.66 | Code 8688

 

Private & Semi-Private Lessons 

Private and semi-private lessons are available for swimmers who need assistance mastering a particular skill/stroke or needs a more one-on-one teaching. A few lessons with private instructor will often prepare the individual to continue with group lessons. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. Minimum age 4 years old. To arrange private or semi-private lessons call the P & H Centre at 519.364.2310.

	8 Lessons
Private	$271.80
Semi Private	$226.20

 

Tuesdays Oct 3 to Nov 21	Wednesdays   Oct 4 to Nov 22	Thursdays   Oct 5 to Nov 23	Saturdays   Oct 7 to Dec 2
Lessons cancelled Saturday, November 4.
4:15 - 4:45pm  4:45 - 5:15pm  5:00 - 5:30pm	4:15 - 4:45pm  4:45 - 5:15pm  5:00 - 5:30pm	4:00 - 4:30pm  4:30 - 5:00pm  5:00 - 5:30pm	9:15 - 9:45am  9:45 - 10:15am  10:15 - 10:45am  10:45 - 11:15am  11:30 - 12:00pm  12:00 - 12:30pm

 

Fall Registration begins: 

Thursday, August 24 | Residents 
Thursday, August 31 | Non-Residents 

 

Course & Description	Dates	Code	Cost
Bronze Star | Basic First Aid | CPR-A Bronze Star is the pre-bronze medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants work on endurance, problem solving, decision making skills and develop water smart confidence. They learn CPR and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. Prerequisite: Able to swim 100m, recommended 12 years of age. This award is a definite asset for those who have not reached the minimum age for Bronze Medallion. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Mondays, Sept 25 to Dec 4 Cancelled October 9 4:15 - 5:45pm	8692	$144.88
Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B This course develops physical fitness, decision making and judgment skills for water rescue. Emergency First Aid knowledge skills are also covered. Prerequisite: 13 years of age (prior to exam) or Bronze Star award. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Mondays, Sept 25 to Dec 4 | 4:15 - 7:00pm  Exam Monday, Dec 11 | 4:30 - 7:00pm Cancelled October 9	8691	$260.70
Bronze Cross | CPR-C | Standard First Aid This course teaches the difference between lifesaving and assistant lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork and the use of special equipment. Spinal injury management techniques, safety supervision scanning and rescue situations are also covered. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion | Emergency First Aid | CPR-B. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Friday, Oct 27 & Nov 10 | 4:30 - 9:30pm Saturday, Oct 28 & Nov 11 | 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday, Oct 29 & Nov 12 | 8:00am - 4:00pm EXAM: Sunday, Nov 12 | 12:00 - 4:00pm	8690	$333.24
Assistant Swim Instructor Through classroom learning and in-water practice, the Assistant Instructor course prepares candidates to help instructors with swimming and lifesaving skills. Candidates are introduced to key principles of learning and teaching while they master basic progressions. The roles and responsibilities of instructors and their assistants including the principles of healthy child development are emphasized. Candidates must complete 18 apprenticeship hours during the course. Prerequisite: 14 years of age, Bronze Cross.100% Attendance is mandatory.	Saturday, Sept 16 & 23 | 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, Nov 25 | 9:00am - 12:00pm	8689	$197.95
Swim Instructor  This course prepares you to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life Program. Successful candidates will receive certification as a Swim for Life Instructor upon successful completion of the course. Candidates will acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, emergency response skills and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Assistant Swim Instructor & 15 years of age by the beginning of the course. 100% Attendance is mandatory.	Sunday, Nov 12 | 9:00am - 2:00pm Friday, Nov 17 | 5:00 - 9:00pm Saturday, Nov 18 | 9:00am - 5:30pm Sunday, Nov 19 | 9:30am - 5:30pm	8693	$251.19
Instructor Trainer NEW! The Trainer course is the first step in the three-step process to become appointed as a Trainer for the Lifesaving Society. The course provides candidates with an understanding of the expectations and requirements to teach instructors, and prepares participants to apprentice successfully as a Trainer on the Instructor course(s) of their choice. It shapes positive attitudes and values about the Society’s Instructor Training program, planning, learning/teaching, and evaluation content and allows participants to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, teaching, and evaluation techniques. (Includes required manual.) Prerequisite: Swim Instructor and have completed at least 100 hours of teaching Swim for Life programs. Must hold examiner status in associated stream.	Saturday, Dec 2 | 9:00am - 6:00pm (Virtual) Saturday, Dec 9 | 9:00am - 6:00pm	8711	$207.85