Soloway JCC Aquatics

This exciting program structures in-water interaction between parent and child to stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills.  Activities are planned based on the child’s maturity so parents register in the level appropriate for their child’s age

We’ll help these little swimmers jump into the water and learn to float, glide and kick with assistance.  They’ll learn the importance of staying “within arms reach” and become comfortable putting their faces in and blowing bubbles.

These little swimmers will jump in, on their own, and learn to float, glide and kick with an aid.  They’ll learn to put on a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device and learn to move safely through the water on their front and back.

These little swimmers will jump into chest-deep water, learn to float, glide and kick on their own and retrieve an object from the bottom.  They’ll gain exposure to deep water and learn the basics of rhythmic breathing.

Preschoolers will jump into deep water, kick on their front and back, tread water and learn basic front and back crawl.  They’ll learn the importance of swimming with a buddy and wearing a PFD/lifejacket.

Advanced preschoolers learn how to react if they fall unexpectedly into deep water.  They’ll develop breath control, master short swims using front and back crawl, and begin developing whip kick.

These beginners will become comfortable opening their eyes and exhaling underwater.  They will be introduced to floating, gliding and kicking and jumping into the water.  This level is geared to those who are over 5, have not learned to submerge underwater and have little or no swimming experience.

Participants will jump into deep water and learn to support themselves with an aid.  They will learn the foundation of effective whip kick, build confidence in both deep and shallow water, and develop front and back crawl over short distances. 

These swimmers will dive, jump and roll into the water and develop water-smart attitudes.  They will improve their front and back crawl, tread water, add propulsion to their whip kick, swim underwater and continue to build endurance with swims of up to 50 meters.

These swimmers will refine both entry and surface dives and learn eggbeater kick, sculling and breaststroke while continuing to improve their front and back crawl and work towards a 100 meter endurance swim.

These swimmers will master shallow dives, eggbeater and foot-first sculling.  Surface dives will take them down to underwater swims while sprints and interval training will improve both the efficiency and endurance of their breaststroke, front and back crawls.

These swimmers will perfect their swimming strokes while building up to a 300 meter endurance swim.  They will perfect a variety of movement and underwater skills while continuing to build fitness and efficiency through sprints and interval swim training.

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.

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.

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.

Bronze Star is designed to deliver high performance training for skilled pre-teens. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and with partners. They also learn CPR and develop confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. No exam in this course.

Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education — judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Participants develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Exam day on last class.

This is the third advanced course and is for people who have passed Bronze Medallion

Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, and teamwork. Exam day of last class.

This class does NOT include an SFA qualification.

This is the final advanced course that we offer. 

Recognized as the standard of lifeguard performance in Canada, National Lifeguard Service Award is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude towards the role of a lifeguard. Exclusive to the SJCC; we offer additional training on dealing with religious gender issues during public supervision, intervention and first aid. Exam at last class.

Please note: this class requires a Standard First Aid qualification that you must have taken elsewhere. We recommend The City of Ottawa, The Lifesaving Society, The Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance, or The Canadian Ski Patrol