At Swim Safe 306, we offer Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life and Swim Patrol programs. 

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All lessons will be offered in the lake, at the public beach within the Regional Park of your choice. 

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The Lifesaving Society's Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite - these advanced swimmers must have passed Swimmer 6 (or equivalent) to enter the Swim Patrol program.

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The Swim Patrol courses provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol's three levels - Rookie, Ranger, and Star - continue to develop participants' swim strokes, introduces leadership skills and first-aid at the lake, and provides the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medal Awards.

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Rookie Patrol

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.

 

Ranger Patrol

Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 m swims of each stroke. They tackle Lifesaving Sport skills

in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on

assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures.

Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

 

Star Patrol

Swimmers are challenged with 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims and a 25 m object carry. Strokes

are refined over 100 m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory

emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods,

victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

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