{"id":113,"date":"2025-07-30T12:28:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T16:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-04-14T12:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:24:33","slug":"para-swimming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athletics.carleton.ca\/community\/inclusive\/para-swimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to Para Swim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Intro to Para Swim \n <\/h1>\n \n \n\n

Our Para Swimming<\/strong> program provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to learn<\/strong>, develop and train competitive swimming skills<\/strong> in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment\u2014regardless of their starting skill level. Whether you’re new to swimming<\/strong> or looking to refine your technique<\/strong>, our program helps build confidence, strength, and ability in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Spring 2026 Program Registration Opens April 8 @ 9:00am\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Intro to Para Swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Intro to <\/strong>Para Swim Program<\/strong> is designed to provide swimmers with physical, developmental, or sensory disabilities the opportunity to develop their swimming skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program focuses on building confidence, improving technique, and fostering a lifelong enjoyment of swimming. Coaches tailor instruction and set goals to match the individual needs and abilities of each swimmer, ensuring an accessible and rewarding experience for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program also serves as a pathway for those interested in progressing toward Para sport or competitive Para swimming<\/strong> opportunities within local clubs or provincial programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To join this program, swimmers should:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n