Canadian Swim Patrol – Level 1
The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite.
Fall 2026 Program Registration Opens August 5th @ 9:00am
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 – Rookie
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
- Recommended completed Swimmer Level 5 or 6 and/or proficient with the following skills;
- Breaststroke, Front & Back Crawl 50m
- Stationary Eggbeater 30 sec.
Dates and Times
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).
Fall Term
- Each session is 1 hour –10 sessions total
| Days | Dates | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday(s) | Sept 25 – Dec 4 | 6:15 – 7:15pm | $196 ($190.12 + 3% CRF) |
No sessions
October 30 (University Reading week)
Winter Term
There are currently no dates for this term yet
Please come back later!
Location
- Pool – Carleton Athletics
Important Notes
- Effective January 1, 2026, a Capital Renewal Fee (CRF) of 3% will apply to select non-student facility rentals, programs, and services. This fee supports long-term facility maintenance and renewal, with all funds directed to a dedicated capital renewal fund. Certain exemptions may apply. For more information visit our website at: https://athletics.carleton.ca/community/rentals/capital-renewal-fee/
- 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.