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Adult 1 & 2: Swim for Life® - teens & adults

swimming lessons
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMShouldice Aquatic Centre
Adult 1 & 2: Swim for Life® - teens & adults

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Learn the basics of swimming or refine your current skills in this flexible program. You will work with an instructor to set individual goals and could work on: breathing techniques swim strokes how to tread water front and back floats Prerequisite: None Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

7:00 PM

Wednesday • 1 hour

Venue

Shouldice Aquatic Centre

2000 SOUTHLAND DR SW

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