Program Information
Our competitive programs allow for our members to fully immerse themselves in the competitive world of swimming. From beginner competitive (Train to Train) swimming to National level competition (Train to Win), there is a program carefully curated to benefit each swimmer's needs. Members of our competitive program have the opportunity to represent our club on a Provincial, National and International stage.
Our Pre-Competitive Program focuses on the FUNdamentals and Learn to Train phases of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) plan. Our goal, first and foremost, is to introduce kids to physical activity in a fun and safe environment. Members of our pre-competitive group will learn the basic and correct competitive swimming techniques so they are prepared to advance to the competitive stream when ready.
Our Shark Bait Program is our *NEW* rebranded Tuesday and Thursday Swim for Life program that the Sackville Swim Club has been proudly offering since 2015. Children who are registered for this program must have completed a minimum level of Swimmer 1 in the Swim for Life swim lesson program (or similar level of equivalency) to register. This program is for children ages 6-10 years old.
There will be two (2) 10-week sessions offered this season, with practices on Tuesday AND Thursday at the MtA Pool from 3:15-3:45PM. This program will be offered for $150 per 10-week session. At the end of the 10-week session, swimmers will earn an evaluation with a report card through the Swim for Life swim lessons program as well as the added bonus of becoming stronger swimmers. As an incentive, any swimmer that completes Swimmer 4 or higher within the 10-week program can join the Minnows (Pre-competitive Swim Club) with their first month free!
Our Saturday Swim for Life program emphasizes lots of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate valuable Water Smart® education that will last a lifetime. We offer two (2) modules of the National Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program here: Preschool and Swimmer. These modules flow together seamlessly and allow for children to grow their confidence in and around water.
Lifeguarding is an exciting and rewarding job that carries great responsibility. Lifeguards train hard for events they hope will never happen and which they work hard to prevent. When prevention fails, lifeguards are ready to respond as expert rescuers.
How to become a lifeguard
Lifeguards are good swimmers who take lifesaving and first aid training in the Society’s Bronze medal and first aid awards. Bronze Cross is the Lifesaving Society’s assistant lifeguard award and a prerequisite to National Lifeguard certification. To earn National Lifeguard certification you must be a minimum 15 years of age and hold Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications.