Description

The Canadian Swim Patrol Levels (Rookie, Ranger, and Star) are provided by the Lifesaving Society, and begin introducing lifesaving skills to strong swimmers age 8-12 years. The three levels of Swim Patrol will be co-taught.Completion of Swimmer 6 is recommended before starting the Swim Patrol courses.
Rookie Patrol: Swimmers continue stroke development with 50m swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving sport skills include a 25m obstacle swim and 15m object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350m workouts and 100m timed swims.
Ranger Patrol: Swimmers develop better strokes over 75m 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 600m workouts, 300m timed swims and a 25m object carry. Strokes are refined over 100m swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma, and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defense methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

Sub-Programs

• Swim Patrol, Fridays 6:00pm
• Swim Patrol, Mondays 6:00pm
• Swim Patrol, Saturdays 10:00am
• Swim Patrol, Wednesdays 6:15pm