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AQUATIC LESSONS S er ving the communities of COLWOOD • HIGHLANDS • LANGFORD • METCHOSIN • VIEW ROYAL

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WESTSHORERECREATION

@WSRECREATION

WSPR.CA

Aquatic Lessons CONTACT

Aquatic Coordinator

Carly Nurmsoo

cnurmsoo@wspr.ca Aquatic Programmer

Hamish Babin hbabin@wspr.ca

Alisa Stutt

astutt@wspr.ca Aquatic Program Assistant

Shekinah Landry slandry@wspr.ca

REGISTRATION FOR SWIMMING LESSONS

PRIVATE LESSON

WINTER SWIM LESSONS

A weekly lesson set with one of our skilled instructors! Private lessons can include up to three participants with no additional charge. The primary booker is responsible for coordinating participants and paying in full upon registration. Maximum class size: 3 swimmers of similar ability (within a 3 level range)

SET JAN 5 -MAR 13

viewable online on December 8

Preschool lessons School Age/Adult/Advanced Aquatics & Private lessons SPRING SWIM LESSONS

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 6:00AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 6:00AM SET APRIL 20-JUNE 21

Viewable online on March 23

Preschool lessons School Age/Adult/Advanced Aquatics & Private lessons

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 6:00AM

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS

SET JULY 6-SEPT 4

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 6:00AM

There are two options to choose from:

Viewable online on June 15

Preschool lessons School Age/Adult/Advanced Aquatics & Private lessons FALL SWIMMING LESSONS

1. Main Pool Private Class

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 6:00AM

• 45 Minutes • Held in the main pool with a minimum depth of 1.1M. • Best for swimmers 5 and over, including teens and adults.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 6:00AM SET SEPT 14-DEC 13

Viewable online on August 24

Preschool lessons School Age/Adult/Advanced Aquatics & Private lessons

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 6:00AM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 6:00AM

POOL SHUT DOWN MARCH 30-APRIL 19

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2. Leisure Pool Private Class • 30 Minutes • Held in the warmer and shallow leisure pool. • Best for all swimmers 5 and under or first-time swimmers of any age. • 1:1 In-water participation is required for swimmers 2 and under and firsttime swimmers of preschool age.

*If signed up for leisure pool private lessons we can not move to the main pool if too advanced of a level. You may be withdrawn & refunded. Swim Safe 3 and up can not be accommodated in the leisure pool. Follow Us!

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WINTER 2026 – WSPR SWIM SCHEDULE & FEES -JAN 5 - MAR 13 MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Jan 5-Mar 9 9 Sessions

Jan 6-Mar 10 10 Sessions

Jan 7-Mar 11 10 Sessions

Jan 8-Mar 12 10 Sessions

Jan 9-Mar 13 10 Sessions

Jan 10-Mar 7 9 Sessions

Jan 11-Mar 8 9 Sessions

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

No Lessons

Feb 16

Early Years & School Age Levels 1 – 4 30 minute lesson

$96

$107

$96

School Age Levels 5 – 7 & Adult 45 minute lesson

$116

$129

$116

School Age Levels 8 – 12 1 hour lesson

$152

$169

$152

Leisure Pool Private Class 30 minute lesson

$319

$354

$319

Main Pool Private Class 45 minute lesson

$389

$433

$389

* Spring Break schedule March 17-30 lessons and camps may be available * Pool Annual shut down March 30-April 19

SPRING 2026 – WSPR SWIM SCHEDULE & FEES -APR 20-JUN 21 MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Apr 20-Jun 15 8 Sessions

Apr 21-Jun 16 9 Sessions

Apr 22-Jun 17 9 Sessions

Apr 23-Jun 18 9 Sessions

FRIDAYS Apr 24-Jun 19 9 Sessions

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Apr 25-Jun 20 8 Sessions

Apr 26-Jun 21 8 Sessions

May 16

May 17

No Lessons

May 18

Early Years & School Age Levels 1 – 4 30 minute lesson

$85

$96

$85

School Age Levels 5 – 7 & Adult 45 minute lesson

$103

$116

$103

School Age Levels 8 – 12 1 hour lesson

$135

$152

$135

Leisure Pool Private Class 30 minute lesson

$283

$319

$283

Main Pool Private Class 45 minute lesson

$346

$389

$346

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SUMMER 2026 – WSPR SWIM SCHEDULE & FEES -JULY 6 - SEMPTEMBER 4 MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Jul 6-Aug 31 8 Sessions

Jul 7-Sept 1 9 Sessions

Jul 8-Sept 2 9 Sessions

Jul 9-Sept 3 9 Sessions

FRIDAYS Jul 10-Sept 4 9 Sessions

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Jul 11-Aug 29 8 Sessions

Jul 10-Aug 30 8 Sessions

Aug 1

Aug 2

No Lessons

Aug 3

Early Years & School Age Levels 1 – 4 30 minute lesson

$85

$96

$85

School Age Levels 5 – 7 & Adult 45 minute lesson

$103

$116

$103

School Age Levels 8 – 12 1 hour lesson

$135

$152

$135

Leisure Pool Private Class 30 minute lesson

$283

$319

$283

Main Pool Private Class 45 minute lesson

$346

$389

$346

FALL 2026 – WSPR SWIM SCHEDULE & FEES -SEPTEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 13 MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Sept 14-Dec 7 12 Sessions

Sept 15-Dec 8 13 Sessions

Sept 16-Dec 9 11 Sessions

Sept 17-Dec 10 13 Sessions

FRIDAYS Sept 18-Dec 11 13 Sessions

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

Sept 19-Dec 12 12 Sessions

Sept 20-Dec 13 12 Sessions

Oct 10

Oct 11

No Lessons

Oct 12

Early Years & School Age Levels 1 – 4 30 minute lesson

$133

$144

$122

$144

$133

School Age Levels 5 – 7 & Adult 45 minute lesson

$161

$175

$148

$175

$161

School Age Levels 8 – 12 1 hour lesson

$210

$228

$193

$228

$210

Leisure Pool Private Class 30 minute lesson

$442

$479

$405

$479

$442

Main Pool Private Class 45 minute lesson

$540

$585

$495

$585

$540

PRIVATE SWIM SCHEDULE & FEES -SEPTEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 13 MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

SET 1

Sept 14-Oct 26 6 Sessions

Sept 15-Oct 27 7 Sessions

Sept 16-Oct 28 6 Sessions

Sept 17-Oct 29 7 Sessions

Sept 18-Oct 30 7 Sessions

Sept 19-Oct 31 6 Sessions

Sept 20-Nov 1 6 Sessions

SET 2

Nov 2-Dec 7 6 Sessions

Nov 3-Dec 8 6 Sessions

Nov 4-Dec 9 5 Sessions

Nov 5-Dec 10 6 Sessions

Nov 6-Dec 11 6 Sessions

Nov 7-Dec 12 6 Sessions

Nov 8-Dec 13 6 Sessions

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FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

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SUNDAYS

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WSPR SWIM - What level am I in? WSPR SWIM

Lifesaving Society

YMCA

AQUA BABIES (4-12 months)

Parent & Tot 1

Splashers

AQUA TOTS (12-24 months)

Parent & Tot 2

Bubblers

TWOs - BEGINNER (2-3 1/2 years)

Parent & Tot 3

Bubblers

TWOs - ADVANCED (2-3 1/2 years)

Parent & Tot 3

Bobbers

1 STARFISH

Preschool 1 – Octopus

Floaters

2 JELLYFISH

Preschool 2 – Crab

Gliders

3 SNAPPER

Preschool 3 – Orca

Surfers

4 DOLPHIN

Preschool 4 – Sea Lion Preschool 5 – Narwhal

Dippers

Swimmer 1

Otter

Swimmer 2

Seal

Swimmer 3

Dolphin

Swimmer 3

Swimmer

Swimmer 4

Swimmer

Swimmer 5

Swimmer

Swimmer 6

Star 1

Canadian Swim Patrol

Star 2/3

Canadian Swim Patrol

Star 3/4

Bronze Star

Star 5/6/7

Adult & Youth Level 1

Adult 1

Adult Level 1

Adult & Youth Level 2

Adult 2-3

Adult Level 2-3

(3-5 years) (3-5 years) (3-5 years) (3-5 years)

SWIM SAFE LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 SWIM STROKES LEVEL 5 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 8 LEVEL 9

LEVEL 10 SWIM STRONG LEVEL 11 LEVEL 12 ADULT & YOUTH

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Swimming Lessons WSPR SWIM! We have custom designed WSPR Swim to meet the needs of our growing West Shore community. WSPR Swim focuses on physical literacy, fun and safety. Our preschool program at West Shore was developed over 40 years ago. We built upon and revitalized it and newly developed a program for swimmers 5+. WSPR Swim’s school age program contains 3 modules designed to establish swimming safety, strokes, strength, and speed in core strokes including front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Treading water, eggbeater, diving, and dolphin kick are also developed. WSPR Swim can be adapted for swimmers with unique needs and abilities.

WSPR SWIM EARLY YEARS LESSONS

Aqua & Twos

Early Years

These parented levels for the youngest swimmers provide a fun and safe introduction to the pool environment through play and songs.

Young swimmers learn basic swim and water safety skills through songs and play. On completion of Dolphin, swimmers are comfortable swimming independently on front and back.

Aqua Babies

Level 1 – Starfish

1:1 Parent participation required. Focus is on entering and exiting the pool safely, bubble blowing, front and back floats and submersions through creative games and songs.

1:1 Parent participation required at first lesson and / or at discretion of instructor. For children being introduced to the pool environment, submersions and assisted front and back floats and glides.

Aqua Tots

Level 2 – Jellyfish

1:1 Parent participation required. Focus is on floating on front and back more independently, jumping into water, bobs and rollover floats through creative games and songs.

1:1 Parent participation required at first lesson and / or at discretion of instructor. For children comfortable with submersion and ready to be introduced to unassisted front and back floats and glides.

Twos – Beginner

Level 3 – Snapper

1:1 Full parent participation is required. Designed to introduce children to structured swimming lessons. To complete, children must be confident blowing bubbles, submerging and doing assisted front floats and kicks.

Unparented Front and back swims are developed, and children are introduced to deeper water. Children will be skilled doing front swims with big arms and back swims. Recovery to the pool edge and comfort swimming in the big pool is required to advance to Dolphin.

4 – 12 Months

3 – 5 Years

12 – 36 Months

3 – 5 Years

2 – 3.5 Years

3 – 5 Years

Twos – Advanced

Level 4 – Dolphin

2 – 3.5 Years

1:1 Parent participation required at first lesson and / or at discretion of instructor Designed for swimmers to start participating independently. To complete, children must eventually be comfortable without in-water parent support and must be comfortable trying assisted floats, glides, kicks and games using a variety of equipment with the instructor.

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3 – 5 Years

Unparented Front and back swims will continue to be refined and confidence will be developed in the big pool. Front and back crawl, side glides and changing direction in deep-water are taught.

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WSPR SWIM SCHOOL-AGE LESSONS

1-4

Swim Safe

5 - 10

Swim Strokes

Swimmers learn basic swim and water safety skills. On completion of Swim Safe 4, swimmers are safe in deep water for moderate distances.

Swimmers develop stroke technique and more advanced water safety skills. On completion of Swim Skills 10, swimmers have achieved the skills needed to swim for lifelong safety, fitness and enjoyment.

Swim Safe 1

Swim Strokes 5

For beginners being introduced to submersions, unassisted front and back floats and glides. Parent participation is optional for younger beginners.

Back crawl is introduced, along with sculling and whip kick on the back. Stride dives are taught and endurance is increased to 50 metres.

5 – 13 Years

Swim Safe 2

Swim Strokes 6 & 7

Confidence performing front and back swims will determine advancement to Level 3. Children will be comfortable performing deep water activities.

Work continues on front and back crawl. Elementary backstroke is introduced, endurance increases to 150 metres and basic rescue skills are taught.

5 – 13 Years

Swim Safe 3

Swim Strokes 8/9/10

Front crawl is the focus of this level. Diving, change of direction and treading water are also introduced.

5 – 13 Years

For children able to swim distances of at least 150 metres (6 lengths) and those that have advanced front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Ready to learn breast stroke, side stroke, and egg-beater support, while continuing to refine front crawl, back crawl and focus on endurance.

Lesson Cancellation Policy:

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5 – 13 Years

Swim Safe 4 Front crawl, back glides and shoulder rolls are developed. Students must complete a 25 metre endurance swim to move on to Level 5.

Prorated refunds or credits may be obtained if requested before the second class. Classes cannot be rescheduled. Makeup lessons are not provided. Register online at wspr.ca

5 – 13 Years

Children who have not mastered toileting must wear a swim diaper in the pool. Swim diapers may be purchased at reception.

11 • 12 Swim Strong

Swimmers master technique to build endurance, improving strong efficiency and swim speed. Swim Strong is a great way to improve Fitness, developed advanced technique and prepare for lifesaving & swim instructor courses.

Swim Strong 11

8– 15 Years

For swimmers who have completed Swim Skills 10 or equivalent, and seek to perfect technique such as whip kick and eggbeater, and continue refining front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Dolphin Kick and butterfly introduced.

Swim Strong 12

8– 15 Years

For swimmers who have completed Swim Skills 11 or equivalent, and seek to improve speed for timed swims, or work on endurance challenges. Drills and speed challenges introduced.

What level am I in? SWIM LEVEL CONVERSION ON PAGE 5 2026

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ADULT AQUATIC PROGRAMS Adult & Youth Level 1

14 Years +

Increase your comfort level and confidence in the water through floats, glides, kicking and swimming. Work with your instructor to set goals to develop your swimming skills. This program is an introduction to swimming with a focus on front swims.

Adult & Youth Level 2

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• Swimming instructors • Lifeguards

• Volunteers • Aquafit

14 Years +

Focus on developing front and back crawl, establishing comfort in deep water, and increasing your endurance.

Aqua Zumba

Come make a splash by adding low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to your fitness routine. Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles with less impact on your joints so you can really let loose.

TRAINING & EDUCATION Bronze Medallion Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years old by last class or Bronze Star. Recommended swimming ability equivalent to Swim Strokes 8 or higher. Develops an understanding of lifesaving principles. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a time swim.

Bronze Cross

Employment

The path to working at Juan de Fuca has two streams – swim instructor and lifeguard. We may hire swim instructors with a Swim Instructor certification, Standard First Aid, and Bronze Cross. To lifeguard, you must also complete the National Lifeguard program in addition to being a Swim Instructor. Those without a Swim Instructor Certification may apply, however applicants must be registered in a Swim Instructor program as a condition of employment. Please see below for an overview of requirements.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

• Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid • Swim Instructor Certification, one of: • WSPR Swim Instructor • Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor • YMCA Swim Instructor

LIFEGUARD

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion For lifesavers who want more advanced training. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced Lifesaving Society programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications.

• Current National Lifeguard • Current Standard First Aid • Completed or be enrolled in a Swim Instructor Program

National Lifeguard Pool Option

• Aquafit certification

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by last day of program, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid. Develops fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required to be a lifeguard. Worth 2 credits for Grade 12. 100% attendance is mandatory.

National Lifeguard Pool Option Recert Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Pool option Lifeguards need to recertifiy every two years to remain current.

AQUAFIT

Please go to our website to apply

Volunteering

To build experience and get a head start on employment, we offer volunteer opportunities within our swim lesson program. To apply you must be at least 13 years old and have completed the Bronze Medallion certification. Volunteer may email slandry@wspr.ca to apply

WSPR Swim Instructor Program

Pre-Requisite: 15 years old by the last day of the course, Swim Strong 10 or equivalent AND Bronze Cross. Interviews for hiring are guaranteed upon sucessful completion of this course. For those interested in becoming a Swim Instructor with West Shore Parks & Recreation. This course plus a supervised/guided apprenticeship covers everything an instructor needs to know to teach with us.

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