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Swimming

This program will offer participants time to swim together, as well as develop proper stroke mechanics.  Emphasis is placed on improving coordination, agility and strengthening of muscles to increase range of motion as well as water safety measures. In advanced swimming, athletes will learn the basic techniques of competitive stroke development.

NOTE: This is NOT a learn to swim program. Athletes entering the program, must be able to float on their back independently, float face down and be comfortable alone in the water with no 1-1 support. All athletes, will be assessed in the first two weeks of the program. If athletes do not meet the above provisions, they will be removed for the program with a complete refund. These provisions have been set in place by Special Olympics Alberta .

Schedule

Beginner

2019-2020 Cost: $120

2020-2021 Cost: TBD

  All program details are TBD as they are subject to change due to COVID impacts. Details will be released when finalized. All Fall/Winter program starts are delayed until November 2020 at the earliest.

Intermediate *Coach Invitation Only

2019-2020 Cost: $120

2020-2021 Cost: TBD

  All program details are TBD as they are subject to change due to COVID impacts. Details will be released when finalized. All Fall/Winter program starts are delayed until November 2020 at the earliest.

Advanced *Coach Invitation Only

2019-2020 Cost: $155

2020-2021 Cost: TBD

  All program details are TBD as they are subject to change due to COVID impacts. Details will be released when finalized. All Fall/Winter program starts are delayed until November 2020 at the earliest.

NOTE: Athletes may join advanced programs through invitation only.