YWCA Swim

Registered Aquatics

Take Your Swimming to the Next Level

With our group swim programs, you can learn to swim, improve your swimming ability or advance to the next level of fitness and skill. The YWCA Swim Programs were developed by our expert Aquatics team. The four levels are designed to support you in meeting your swim goals whether you're a beginner or seasoned swimmer! Our experienced lifeguards have been trained in the YWCA Swim Programs and are certified in Water Safety Instruction & Coaching. They can accommodate varying skill and fitness levels - you'll get the guidance, support and motivation to succeed. Class sizes have been reduced to support a safe learning environment.

Registration opens on Thursday, August 24th at 11AM for members. Non-members may register on Friday, August 25th.

Members can book on our YWCA Health + Fitness Centre mobile app under "Programs". Non-members please call Member Services at 604-895-5777. Please email bookings@ywcavan.org for any registration issues.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • A minimum of 24 hours notice before the program starts is required for any cancellations or rescheduling. Cancellations and/or refunds are subject to a service processing fee.
  • Once the program has started, missed classes are non-refundable
  • We cannot guarantee a specific instructor or the same instructor for all of your group lessons. All instructors are trained to teach to lesson plans and can pick up from your previous session.
  • The facility is closed on Statutory Holidays
Explore Programs

YWCA SWIM LEVEL 1 | LEARN

The program is designed for new and beginner level swimmer. Increase your confidence and overall swimming ability with basic water management and stroke introduction, progressions and development.

Schedule
Mondays, 5 - 6PM
Session I: Sept 11 - Oct 30 (7 classes, no class Oct 9)
Session II: Nov 6 - Dec 18 (7 classes)

Wednesdays, 5 - 6PM
Session I: Sept 6 - Oct 25 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 1 - Dec 13 (7 classes)

Fridays, 5 - 6PM
Session I: Sept 8 - Oct 27 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 3 - Dec 15 (7 classes)

Saturdays, 12 - 1PM
Session I: Sept 9 - Oct 28 (7 classes, no class Sept 30)
Session II: Nov 4 - Dec 16 (6 classes, no class Nov 11)

Sundays, 12 - 1PM
Session I: Sept 10 - Oct 29 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 5 - Dec 17 (7 classes)
Location
Pool
Pre-requisite
No swim experience needed
Fee
6 classes: Member $126 | Non-member $177
7 classes: Member $147 | Non-member $206.50
8 classes: Member $168 | Non-member $236

YWCA SWIM LEVEL 2 | DEVELOP

Continue to learn and develop your strokes with progressive drills in a group setting while building endurance. You’ll get a good workout with each class and have variety to your routine! 

Schedule
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Session I: Sept 11 - Oct 30 (7 classes, no class Oct 9)
Session II: Nov 6 - Dec 18 (7 classes)

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Session I: Sept 6 - Oct 25 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 1 - Dec 13 (7 classes)

Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Session I: Sept 8 - Oct 27 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 3 - Dec 15 (7 classes)
Location
Pool
Pre-requisite
Able to swim 25m, comfortable in deep water.
Fee
7 classes: Member $147 | Non-member $206.50
8 classes: Member $168 | Non-member $236

YWCA SWIM COMBO LEVEL 2/3 | DEVELOP & MASTER

Three lanes are reserved for this program. Participants are split into two groups and given two separate workouts. Using a variety of equipment with the introduction of pace clocks to improve efficiency and endurance.

Schedule
Mondays, 12 - 1PM
Session I: Sept 11 - Oct 30 (7 classes)
Session II: Nov 6 - Dec 18 (7 classes)

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Session I: Sept 12 - Oct 24 (7 classes)
Session II: Oct 31 - Dec 12 (7 classes)

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30PM
Session I: Sept 14 - Oct 26 (7 classes)
Session II: Nov 2 - Dec 14 (7 classes)

Fridays, 7:45 - 8:45AM
Session I: Sept 15 - Oct 27 (7 classes)
Session II: Nov 3 - Dec 15 (7 classes)
Location
Pool
Pre-requisite
Level 2: able to swim 25m, comfortable in deep water
Level 3: able to swim 50m with ease, familiar with some of the swim stokes, comfortable in deep water
Fee
7 classes: Member $147 | Non-member $206.50

YWCA SWIM LEVEL 3 | MASTER

Designed for intermediate/advanced swimmers looking to train with ongoing stroke correction, group challenges and more. Great training for a triathlon event and for those who want to improve their swim fitness!

Schedule
Mondays, 6:30 - 7:30AM
Session I: Sept 11 - Oct 30 (7 classes)
Session II: Nov 6 - Dec 18 (7 classes)

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30AM
Session I: Sept 6 - Oct 25 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 1 - Dec 13 (7 classes)

Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30AM
Session I: Sept 8 - Oct 27 (8 classes)
Session II: Nov 3 - Dec 15 (7 classes)
Location
Pool
Pre-requisite
Able to swim 100m with ease, familiar with four swim strokes, comfortable in deep water
Fee
7 classes: Member $147 | Non-member $206.50
8 classes: Member $168 | Non-member $236