Aquatics

Summer 2019 Schedule
July 15 - Sept 1, 2019

FREE Swims thanks to Tim Hortons for sponsoring:  July 17, 31, Aug 14, 28, 2019 Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm. 

Holiday Schedule:

September 2, Oct 14, 2019

12-1:30 Adult Swim
1:30-2:30 Family Swim
2:30-4pm Public Swim

Please see the Recreation Cancellations page for cancelled swims due to swim meets.

Sign up for our Red Cross Swimming Lessons.  Spaces fill up quickly!  Available for ALL ages!  All lessons run out of the Jack Burger Sports Complex.

Red Cross Preschool Lessons (Ages 4 months-5 years)

All Preschool lessons are 30 minutes in length.  Appropriate swim diapers must be worn in the pool for infants and toddlers.  Little swimmers available to purchase at the customer service desk.  Starfish, Duck, and Sea Turtle are parented classes and must have a parent in the water.

Fee:
Summer 2019-Evening: $47.50
Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time: $39.50

Starfish/Duck
Ages: 4-24 months

Summer 2019
Tuesdays- 6:30 pm
Wednesdays- 6:00 pm

Sea Turtle
Ages 24-36 months

Summer 2019
Mondays- 5:30 pm
Wednesdays- 5:30 pm

Sea Otter
Ages: 3-5 years

Summer 2019- Evening
Mondays- 5:30 pm OR 6:30 pm 
Tuesdays- 6:00 pm OR 6:30 pm 
Wednesdays- 6:00 pm
Sundays- 5:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 9:30 am OR 10:00 am

Salamander
Ages: 3-5 years

Summer 2019-Evening
Mondays- 6:00 pm 
Tuesdays- 5:00 pm OR 6:00 pm 
Wednesdays- 6:30 pm 
Sundays- 5:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:00 am

Sunfish
Ages: 3-5 years

Summer 2019- Evening
Mondays- 6:30 pm
Tuesdays- 6:00 pm
Wednesdays- 5:00 pm
Sundays- 4:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:30 am

Crocodile
Ages: 3-5 years

Summer 2019- Evening
Mondays- 6:00 pm
Tuesdays- 6:00 pm
Wednesdays- 5:30 pm
Sundays- 4:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:30 am

Whale
Ages: 3-5 years

Summer 2019- Evening
Mondays- 6:30 pm
Tuesdays- 5:00 pm
Sundays- 5:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:30 am

Red Cross Swim Kids Lessons (Ages 6 years and up) 

All Swim Kids Level 1 to 4 lessons are 30 minutes in length.  All Swim Kids Level 5 to 7 lessons are 45 minutes in length.  All Swim Kids Level 8-10 lessons are 1 hour in length.  For those who looking for additional challenges, please see our specialty section for additional courses. 

Fee:
Summer 2019-Evening: $47.50 (Levels 1-4), $51.25 (Levels 5-7), $57.50 (Levels 8-10)
Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time: $39.50 (Levels 1-4), $42.50 (Levels 5-7), $47.75 (Levels 8-10)

Level 1

Summer 2019-Evening
Mondays- 5:00 pm
Tuesdays- 5:30 pm
Wednesdays- 5:30 pm
Sundays 4:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 9:30 am OR 10:30 am

Level 2

Summer 2019-Evening
Mondays- 5:00 pm
Tuesdays- 5:30 pm
Wednesdays- 5:00 pm 
Sundays 4:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 9:30 am OR 11:00 am

Level 3

Summer 2019-Evening
Mondays- 6:30 pm
Tuesdays- 5:00 pm
Wednesdays- 6:00 pm 
Sundays- 5:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 9:30 am

Level 4

Summer 2019
Mondays- 6:00 pm
Tuesdays- 5:00 pm
Wednesdays- 6:30 pm 
Sundays- 5:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 9:30 am

Level 5

Summer 2019
Mondays- 5:30 pm
Tuesdays- 6:15 pm
Sundays- 5:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:00 am

Level 6

Summer 2019
Mondays- 5:30 pm
Tuesdays- 6:15 pm
Sundays- 5:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:00 am

Level 7

Summer 2019
Mondays- 6:15 pm
Tuesdays- 5:30 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:00 am

Level 8-10

Summer 2019
Mondays- 5:00 pm
Wednesdays- 6:00 pm

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 11:00 am

Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons (Ages 3 years and up) 

All Private and Semi-Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.  Private lessons have a ratio of one instructor to one swimmer.  Semi-Private lessons have a ratio of one instructor to two or more swimmers in similar levels.    

Fee (based on 10 weeks):
Summer 2019- Evening: $174.25 (Private), $120.75/child (Semi-Private)
Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time: $124.50 (Private), $86.25/child (Semi-Private)

Summer 2019- Evening
Mondays- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
Tuesdays- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
Wednesdays- 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm  

Summer 2019- Week-at-a-Time
Monday to Friday- 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, OR 11:30 am

Aqua Fitness Classes

Exercise classes offered in the water.  You must register in person at the Jack Burger Sports Complex in advance for the classes you want to take in this section.  Fees are based on adult 10 week program (seniors receive a 35% discount).  All fitness classes are 45 minutes in length.

Aqua Fitness

Great cardiovascular and muscle workout in the 25m pool.

Summer 2019
Mondays- 8:45 am, 7:00 pm
Tuesdays- 8:45 am
Wednesdays- 8:45 am, 7:00 pm
Thursdays- 8:45 am
Fridays- 8:45 am

Aqua Easy
Gentle exercise program taught in the small therapy pool.

Summer 2019
Mondays- 8:45 am
Tuesdays- 8:45 am
Wednesdays- 8:45 am
Thursdays- 8:45 am
Fridays- 8:45 am

Adult and Teen Swimming Lessons

We have classes to teach you to swim or perfect your stroke.  Note, seniors discount does not apply.  Each lesson is 45 minutes in length unless noted.

Teen and Adult Basic Skills
Lessons for beginners.  Seniors always welcome.

Fees (Summer):
$67.52

Mondays- 8:30 pm
Fridays- 9:30 am

Teen and Adult Swimming Strokes and Fitness
Work on perfecting your strokes and skills.  Triathletes welcome!

Fees:
$67.52

Wednesdays- 8:30 pm
Fridays- 9:30 am

Teen and Adult Private Swimming Lessons 
One on one lessons.  Available upon request and based on schedule availability.  E-mail lwills@porthope.ca.

Fees:
2019: $174.16 per session (based on 10 weeks)

Intro to Springboard Diving - This course is designed to introduce the basic skills for springboard diving in a safe and fun environment. Participants will learn skills and progress at their own pace.

Prerequisite: Red Cross Level 5

Fee:
Summer 2019: $72.75

Summer 2019:
Sundays 4:00-4:45 pm

Aquatic Leadership courses are for individuals interested in becoming a lifeguard and swimming instructor or for those interested in enhancing their water-safety knowledge and basic lifesaving first-aid skills in an aquatic environment.

Registration is open at any time for Aquatic Leadership courses.

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid - This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles in water rescue education.  The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session.  Prerequisite: 13 years old by the exam day 

Fee (Includes Manual):
Summer 2019: $224.95

Summer 2019:
Monday to Friday- 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Dates:
July 22-26
August 5-9

Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid - This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training.  This award is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs.  The Bronze exam is on the last day of the session.  Participants will be using their manual from Bronze Medallion. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion

Fee:
Summer 2019: $174.85

Summer 2019:
Monday to Friday- 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Dates: 
July 22-26
August 5-9

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) - The WSI course is designed to provide candidates with the proper knowledge and skills to teach swimming and water safety while promoting water safety attitudes in, on, and around the water.  The course will run on three Thursday's and one weekend.  The Skills Evaluation, Online Modules, and Teaching Experience must be completed prior to the weekend course.   Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15 years old by the end of the course

Fees:
Summer 2019: $355.95

Times:
Thursdays- 7:00-8:00 pm
Fridays 6:00-10:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays- 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Dates:
Summer 2019: July 18, 25, 2019; August 1, 2019; August 16-18, 2019

National Lifeguard - This prestigious award develops leadership and safety supervision skills, emphasizing prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies and first aid treatment.  This is a two-weekend course.  Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, and 16 years old and up.

Fees (Includes Manual):
Summer 2019: $355.95

Times:
Friday's 6:00-10:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays- 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Dates:
Summer 2019: July 26-28, 2019; August 9-11, 2019

National Lifeguard Recertification - The NLS award remains current for two years.  This is a mandatory program to recertify the award.  The recertification is one day only.  Prerequisite: National Lifeguard Service Certification

Fee:
$65.00

Times:
Sundays- 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Dates:
Summer 2019: Aug 11, 2019