Canadian Swim Patrol – Level 1
The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite.
Winter 2026 Registration Opens
December 10th @ 9am
Rookie Patrol is the first level of the Lifesaving Society’s 3-level Canadian Swim Patrol Program for swimmers who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim.
Swim Patrol 1
Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25 m 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 m workouts and 100 m timed swims.
Required
- Must be 8-14 years old
Prerequisite
- Ability
Dates and Times
- Each session is 1 hour – 10 sessions total
Fall Term
| Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | Sept 19 – Dec 5 | 6:15pm |
No Session
On Friday, October 24 & October 31
Winter Term
| Days | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | Jan 9 – Mar 27 | 6:15pm |
No Session
On February 20 & March 20
Spring Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Summer Term
Please Note:
We do not run this program weekly as a signal level offering. Check out our Junior Lifeguard Summer Camp offering, which combines all 3-levels of Canadian Swim Patrol program (Rookie, Ranger and Star Patrol).
Cost
- $192
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
Important Notes
- Refunds or credits for missed private/semi-private or group lessons will not be provided.
- Make-up lessons can not be arranged, and substitute (non-registered) swimmers are not permitted.
- Please arrive (10-15) minutes before the start of the class and proceed to the Welcome Centre Desk to check-in before going to the pool-deck.
- There will be several showers available for brief usage.
- The main locker rooms will be available and some lockers are available for day use.
- Bringing clothes & valuables to the pool deck in a gym-bag is recommended.
- Includes Lot 5 Parking.
- Registration is required in advance and space is limited.
- The Pool Gallery is available for parent/guardians.
Fall Registration Open Now
Other Canadian Swim Patrol Programs
Canadian Swim Patrol – Level 2