Life Saving Sport Club (2 Days Weekly)

The YMCA Lifesaving Sport Club provides a combination of both recreational and competitive opportunities for participation in the only sport in which skills are learned for humanitarian purposes and then applied to competition. Participants aged 8 to 17 are welcome to join, provided they are able to comfortably swim 50m continuously and tread water for 1 minute. Throughout the session, participants will gain proficiency competing in lifesaving sport events such as: manikin carry, manikin carry with fins, tow with fins, obstacle and line throw. These events encompass key skills required for competency with lifesaving leadership awards such as the Bronze levels and the National Lifeguard. Practices will include a mixture of stroke improvement and learning how to compete in lifesaving sport events. Participants will have the opportunity to measure their progress through two time trials that will be conducted during the session as well as the option to compete in sanctioned competitions within the province (additional fees apply to participate in competitions). Note: This is a year round program, running from Fall 2025 to the end of Spring 2026. There will be no classes on the interim weeks of December 15th - January 4th and March 23rd - 29th. For Monday, Tuesday, or Friday programs, there will be no classes on Stat Holidays. Fees are prorated where applicable.

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