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Backstroke Swimmer


Program overview below or see details under Junior program or Certification Courses or Bronze Practice Levels
Junior Lifeguard Club

Sundays, Sept 13-Dec 6, 2026

Beginner: 8+ years, can swim 25m front crawl. Focus on stroke improvement, endurance and introduction to lifesaving.

Intermediate: Swimmer 6 complete or currently in Rookie/Ranger patrols. Also open once completed JLC Beginners with instructor recommendation

Advanced: Passed Ranger Patrol or higher

Bronze Medallion Practice: practice skill content of Bronze Medallion, no certification. Great to keep skills sharp or work on weak areas needing improvement before moving up to Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross Practice: practice skill content of Bronze Cross, no certification. Great to keep skills sharp or work on weak areas needing improvement. Also good while waiting to age up to Lifeguarding

Bronze Star

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Flowing Water Stream

Learn To Swim

Private Lessons

One-on-one instruction by a qualified Swimming Instructor, certified by the Lifesaving Society. Whether you are learning to swim for the first time, perfecting an advanced technique or anything in between this is a great way for personalized lessons tailored specifically to your age and experience level.

Waitlist only at this time. If pool space allows, private lessons will be offered to those on this list in order of registration.

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