Swimmer 1
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
- Children who have never taken lessons start at this level
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Beginners will become comfortable jumping into water with and without a Personal Flotation Device. They'll learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. They'll work on floats, glides and kicking through the water on their front and back.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 2
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level or Sunfish or preschool 4
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Advanced beginners will jump into deeper water, and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a Personal Flotation Device. They'll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn whip kick, swim 10-15 m on their front and back, and be introduced to flutter kick interval training.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 3
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults. Their new bag of tricks includes handstands and completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard. They'll work on 10-15 m of front crawl, back crawl and whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to 4 x 15 m.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 4
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Intermediate swimmers will swim 5 m underwater and lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. They'll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 m and 4 x 25 m front or back crawl interval training.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 5
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Swimmers will master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. Surface dives will take them down to underwater swims. They'll refine their front and back crawl over 50 m swims of each, and breaststroke over 15-25 m. Then they'll pick up the pace in 25 m sprints and two interval training bouts: 4 x 50 m front or back crawl; and 4 x 15 m breaststroke.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 6
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Advanced swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They'll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 m. They'll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke, and they'll complete the 300 m workout.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 7 - Rookie Patrol
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 metres swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25-metre obstacle swim and 15 m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 metres workouts and 100 metres timed swims.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 8 - Ranger Patrol
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Swimmers develop better strokes over 100 metres swims of each stroke. They tackle Lifesaving Sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 9 - Star Patrol
Red Cross Equivalence
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Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- Swimmers are challenged with 600 metres workouts, 300 metres timed swims and a 25-metre object carry. Strokes are refined over 125 metres swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone, joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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Swimmer 10 - Bronze Star
Ages
- Successful completion of previous level
- The child must be at least 5 years old by the end of the session
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Duration
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Description / objectives
- The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Star develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.
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Registration
- Residents of Dieppe: June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
- Non-residents: June 14, 2023, starting at 6 p.m.
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