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SEARS I CAN SWIM PROGRAM
(AGES 6 & UP) This program focuses on swimming progression and stroke refinement which is designed to reward individual accomplishments. Swimmers are introduced to new methods and philosophies that build confidence, skill development, improvement and refinement.
This progressive 3-Stage program teaches swimmers 54 water skills, and focuses on seven major skill progressions including: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, water safety, entries and turns. Swimmers learn to put together whole skill-sets, one step at a time. Stage 4 is the sport module of the I CAN SWIM program. These include I CAN SWIM FAST, I CAN TRIATHLON, I CAN WATERPOLO, I CAN DIVE, I CAN SYNCHRO, and I CAN TEACH.
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See Registration Guidelines for Participant Requirements.
STAGE 1 ORIENTATION TO WATER
This stage involves becoming comfortable in the water. Swimmers establish a sound basis for future acquisition of swimming skills. The orientation process consists of the combination of these five skills:
- Entry and immersion
- Buoyancy and Floatation
- Submersion and Breath Control
- Movement in the water
- Propulsion through the water
Prerequisite: 6 years of age.
I CAN SWIM STAGE 1 SWM 340N
| FALL | WINTER | | | |
| 050 | 1916 | 1101 | WED | 5:00-5:30P | 64.00 |
| 051 | 1917 | 1102 | THU | 5:00-5:30P | 64.00 |
| 052 | 1918 | 1103 | SAT | 8:30A-9:00A | 64.00 |
| 053 | 1919 | 1104 | SAT | 12:30-1:00P | 64.00 |
STAGE 2 SKILL DEVELOPMENT
This stage develops the skills learned in Stage 1 and introduces basic movements and ability needed for swimming strokes such as arm action, sculling, and breathing. Treading water and basic dives are also covered. The skill development stage consists of the following:
- Streamlining – propulsion
- Basic Strokes – freestyle, backstroke
- Introduction of breaststroke, basic dolphin movement
- Specific Skills – underwater push offs, submersions, and treading water
- Introductory diving skills
Prerequisite: 6 years of age & Stage 1 or equivalent.
I CAN SWIM STAGE 2 SWM 342N
| FALL | WINTER | | | |
| 050 | 1920 | 1105 | WED | 5:30-6:15P | 68.00 |
| 051 | 1921 | 1106 | THU | 5:30-6:15P | 68.00 |
| 052 | 1922 | 1107 | SAT | 9:00A-9:45A | 68.00 |
| 053 | 1923 | 1108 | SAT | 11:00-11:45A | 68.00 |
| 054 | -- | 4900 | FRI | 6:45P-7:30P | 68.00 |
STAGE 3 SKILL IMPROVEMENT
This stage builds on skills from Stage 2 and works to improve all four strokes, reaction/ rhythm abilities, and endurance. More advanced dives and basic turns are also covered. Breathing and stroke timing are a major focus. The skill improvement stage consists of the following:
- Stroke Improvement – freestyle
- backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
- Introductory turn skills
- Advanced diving skills
- Endurance Build
Prerequisite: 6 years of age & Stage 2 or equivalent.
I CAN SWIM STAGE 3 SWM 344N
| FALL | WINTER | | | |
| 050 | 1924 | 1109 | WED | 6:15-7:15P | 73.00 |
| 051 | 1925 | 1110 | THU | 6:15-7:15P | 73.00 |
| 052 | 1926 | 1111 | SAT | 9:45A-10:45A | 73.00 |
| 053 | 1927 | 1112 | SAT | 11:30A-12:30P | 73.00 |
STAGE 4a - I Can Swim FAST SKILL REFINEMENT
The focus for the continuing swimmer is skill refinement and stroke enhancement. SEARS I Can Swim FAST provides swimmers with the knowledge and confidence to swim efficiently, effectively and fast. Through stroke drills, endurance building, goal setting and the technical expertise of the SEARS I Can Swim certified teachers, your swimmer will successfully achieve this goal.
A variety of teaching methods are introduced to improve young swimmers' efficiency in the water. Swimmers will also learn athletic skills such as goal setting, stretching, nutrition, leadership components, swim sets and how to read pace clocks. Endorsed by Swimming / Natation Canada.
Prerequisite: 8 years of age & Stage 3.
I CAN SWIM STAGE 4a SWM 346N
| FALL | WINTER | | | |
| 050 | 1928 | 1113 | WED | 7:15-8:30P | 83.00 |
| 051 | 1929 | 1183 | THU | 7:15-8:30P | 83.00 |
| 052 | 1930 | 1184 | SAT | 8:30A-9:45A | 83.00 |
| 053 | 1931 | 1185 | SAT | 11:45A-1:00P | 83.00 |
| 054 | --- | 4862 | SUN | 9:30A-10:45A | 83.00 |
I CAN SWIM STAGE 4b SWM 347N
| FALL | WINTER | | | |
| 050 | 1932 | 1186 | SAT | 10:00-11:15A | 87.00 |
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St. Clair College Aquatic Services: 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor, Ontario
Phone: (519) 972-2727 ext 4303 or email: jmcewan@stclaircollege.ca
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