Learn to Swim the OLYMPIC WAY

Our learn-to-swim program teaches the four competitive swim strokes and endurance swimming. Young swimmers must be comfortable in the deep water and generally be able to swim across the pool to be accepted. Lifejackets are NOT worn. All lessons are at the Canada Games Pool.

Swimmers are invited to our Classics Swim Club Novice program when they have completed the Bronze Level. The transition to swim club is very easy and offers a fun introduction to competitive swimming. The Novice program trains Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday from 3:30 to 4:45pm. Participating in swim meets is encouraged when the young swimmers are ready and confident in their ability.

Age range is 5 - 12 years old. Maximum class size of 8.
Cost is $130 (subject to change) for 16 lessons (8 weeks).
Payment must be made within 7 days of completing the online Registration Form.
Payments can be made by credit card over the phone 250-828-3660.
Cheques may be mailed to: Kamloops Aquatic Club 132-910 McGill Rd Kamloops V2C 6N6.

There are five ability levels in the program. Each level builds on the previous skills learned. Children progress at their own rate with some passing more than one level per session.
Not sure what level to register in? Call us to set up a 5 minute assessment. 250-828-3660

The criteria for completing each level is:

GREEN -15m Front Crawl / Backstroke kick -Streamline push-offs	-Underwater swim, retrieve an object at 1m depth -Rhythmic breathing (10 bobs, 3 second intervals)
BLUE -25m Front Crawl / Backstroke / Breaststroke kick -Streamline push-offs	-Underwater swim 3m -Rhythmic breathing (kickboard, blow air under water)
BRONZE -50m Front crawl / Backstroke -25m Breaststroke / Butterfly kick -Continuous swim 100m	- Racing dives and back starts - Preparing for swim club Novice group
SILVER -75m Front crawl / Backstroke / Breaststroke -50m Butterfly kick -Shallow dive with breakouts - all 4 strokes	-Continuous swim 150m -1 Arm Butterfly -Preparing for swim club Novice or Senior1 group
GOLD -100m Front crawl / Backstroke / Breaststroke -25m Butterfly -Continuous swim 200m	-Individual Medley swim (all four strokes) -Freestyle flip turn with streamline push-off -Preparing for swim club Senior1 group

CLASS START TIMES [45 minute] - All levels are offered during each class time.
Mon/Wed 3:30pm; 4:15pm OR
Tues/Thurs 3:45pm; 4:30pm; 5:15pm (No Tues/Thurs for Spring session)
A "fun day swim meet" is held at the end of each session.
Specific dates are listed on our home page.

DISCOUNTS:
# of swimmers 1st 2nd 3rd 4th & up	% of swimmer's fee (not including insurance) 100 100 75 50