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This is your chance!
Young or old (or in-between), if you’ve been thinking about starting your lifeguard training or just advancing your swimming and learning valuable lifesaving skills, this is your chance! We only offer these courses a couple times a year and you really don’t want to miss out. Bronze Medallion is the first step to lifeguard certification, followed by Intermediate First Aid, Bronze Cross and then National Lifeguard certification. We have job positions available even for those who only complete their Bronze Cross, and potentially long-term careers for those who complete their National Lifeguard and their Swim Instructor (which we will be offering this Fall).
Bronze Medallion is open to anyone 13 and up with a moderate swimming ability (of course the challenge progresses as you advance through the courses – but we’ll give you plenty of practice and coaching in that area).
We require a minimum number of candidates to run these courses, so tell your friends and let’s make it happen!
If expense is an obstacle but you think this might be a career for you, come in and talk to us! We have a volunteer leaders’ program that will help offset the cost of training, and we are willing to work to find solutions together with individuals who would be a good fit for our team!
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A reminder that glass is not allowed on our pool deck or in our pools. This includes tempered glass goggles. Shattered glass on bare feet is is a bad combination. Thank-you for your cooperation.
Swimming Lessons
Since the Summer of 2022, we exclusively offer the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program. What does this mean for you and your kids?
- Levels:
- Levels do not always correspond directly with other swim programs your child may have participated in (ie. YMCA Swim, Red Cross Swim Kids).
- Click here for a handy registration guide to make sure you are placing your child in the appropriate class.
- Program Focus:
- You may notice some differences in what your child is being taught. While both programs lead to capable and safe swimmers, the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program focuses on 3 key strokes (front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke) and survival skills in the water (treading water, changing direction, safe entries) along with some important Water Smart messages repeated throughout the program (“always swim with a buddy”, etc.).
- Click here for more information about the Swim For Life program.
- Feedback Materials:
- Every child in the Swim For Life program gets a progress card on which we will provide feedback for each level. In addition, they will receive a level ribbon when they successfully complete a level.
Registration for Summer 2024 Classes is now OPEN!
Find and register for classes here: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/stettlerreccentre
School Lessons
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Drop-In Swim Times
Open swim times for individuals and families. The Hot Tub is usually available during these times as well. Pay a reasonable drop-in fee or purchase a 10x or long-term pass and drop in as often as you like!
Please Note:
Children under 9 must be accompanied in the water by a responsible parent, guardian or designated adult at all times within the facility.