Free Swimming Lesson (SwimAbilities – YMCA)

This November, the YMCA Calgary Aquatics team is training new instructors in the Lifesaving Society’s SwimAbilities program, providing them with the knowledge and skills to better modify and adapt swimming programs for children with special needs.

We are looking for participants and their caregivers to join us for a FREE 45-minute lesson in order for the instructors to complete a practicum on November 27th, 2022.

For registration or more information, please email Lucas De Nooy – Aquatic Supervisor of Saddletowne YMCA. Email:lucas.denooy@calgary.ymca.ca

Location: Saddletowne YMCA, 180-7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0C9

SwimAbilities Practicum 1 – (Level 1 & 2) Nov. 27 – 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

SwimAbilities Practicum 2 – (Level 3 & 4) Nov. 27 – 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For children ages 3-16 who need or would benefit from:

• A slower paced lesson with additional practice time
• Basic learn-to-swim instruction
• Additional support learning swimming routines and/or public swimming routines
• Additional one-on-one safety supervision