Register for Swimming Lessons/Programs

Note: Candidates must be nine (9) to twelve (12) years old and know how to swim.

Rookie Patrol

Features timed 100-metre swims, 350-metre workouts, and swimming with clothes on. This program helps develop swimming strength and proficiency with emphasis on Water Smart behaviour.

Register for Rookie Patrol (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Ranger Patrol

Continue to develop water proficiency, first aid, recognition, and rescue skills to enhance capabilities in water. Includes non-contact rescues.

Register for Ranger Patrol (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Star Patrol

Requires good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement for timed, 300-metre swims, 600-metre workouts, whistle signals, and airway and bleeding first aid priorities. The Star Patrol program serves as excellent preparation for the Bronze Star program.

Register for Star Patrol (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Bronze Star

Prerequisites

• Recommended twelve (12) years old and up
• Ability to swim 400 metres.

Books and Equipment

• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
• Pocket mask

Register for Bronze Star (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Bronze Medallion

Prerequisites

• Bronze Star recommended (does not have to be current)
  
• No age pre-requisite if candidate has taken Bronze Star

Requirements without Bronze Star

• Ability to swim 500 metres
• Candidate must be thirteen (13) years old by last day of course

Books and Equipment

• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
• Pocket mask

Register for Bronze Medallion (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Bronze Cross

Pre-requisites

• Bronze Medallion by the first day of the course (does not have to be current)
• Ability to swim 600 metres

Re-certification: Every two (2) years if Bronze Cross is the highest level achieved

Books and Equipment

• Canadian Lifesaving Manual
• Pocket mask

Register for Bronze Cross (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC/CPR-C)

Pre-requisites

• Bronze Medallion (by exam date)
• AEC is a Standard First Aid equivalent and includes CPR-C/AED certification
• Expires every three (3) years

Books and Equipment

• AEC Manual (included in registration fee)
• Pocket mask

Register for Aquatic Emergency Care (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Pre-requisites

• Sixteen (16) years old by last day of course
• Proof of ID (birth certificate, Care Card, driver's license)
• Bronze Cross (does not have to be current)
• Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care (does not have to be current)
• Expires every two (2) years.

Books and Equipment

• Alert Manual
• Pocket mask
• Whistle (plastic)

Register for the National Lifeguard Course (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Re-certification

• CPR-C or First Aid Instructor (recommended to be within two (2) years)
• National Lifeguard Pool Option (previously held)

Register for National Lifeguard Course Re-certification (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Part I

Pre-requisites

• At least fifteen (15) years old
• ONE of the following:
• Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard
• Emergency First Aid or equivalent
• Bronze Cross (does not have to be current)

Books and Equipment

• WSI package (included in registration fee)

Register for the Water Safety Instructor [Part I] course (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Part II

Pre-requisites

• Completion of skills testing
• Completion of online course
• Completion of teaching experience

Register for the Water Safety Instructor [Part II] course (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Water Safety Instructor Re-certification

Pre-requisites

• WSI certificate in good standing (not revoked or suspended)
• Have taken a WSI course since 1996

Register for the Water Safety Instructor Re-certification course (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI)

Pre-requisites

• Sixteen (16) years old by the last day of course
• Bronze Cross (does not have to be current)
• Expires every two (2) years

Note: It is recommended that LSI be taken after completing the Red Cross WSI course. This course is not needed to work at City pools, but is required to teach Lifesaving Courses (i.e. Rookie Patrol to Bronze Cross).

Books and Equipment

• Lifesaving Instructor kit (includes Instructor notes, notes update, Bronze Medallion Award Guide, and Swim Patrol Award Guide.) Books and equipment may be purchased at the front desk.

Note: This program is offered on a rotating basis. Please visit this website to confirm availability.

Register for the Lifesaving Instructor Course (see AQU: Leadership & Training)

Yes. An account must be created to use the new registration system.

Most clients will need to re-register. Those with an active membership or account credit will not have to create a new account in PerfectMind at this time.

However, clients will still need to update their information at the front desk when visiting a pool for the first time after the new registration system's introduction, even if they did not need to re-register.

No. Clients with active memberships signed up through PGLeisure will have their information automatically carried over to the new system.

Clients will receive an email sent to the address provided in their old PGLeisure account containing the new system's login information. Clients may contact a pool by phone or in person if they did not receive a notice.

No. Payments may still be made through cash, debit cards, or credit cards. Scheduled payments require a valid credit card.

Each pool has a Self Serve Station that lets visitors create an account, register for programs, check in for lessons, check in with active memberships, renew memberships.

Clients with a valid UPASS will need to sign up for their Aquatic Pass the first time they visit a pool. Clients with an Aquatic Pass may then use the self-check-in to access pools.