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Swimmer 1: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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Saturday, July 4, 2026 • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AMVillage Square Leisure Centre
Swimmer 1: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

About this event

Beginner swimmers will learn the foundational skills needed for swimming. They will learn: safe entries into different depths of water how to tread water breath control how to open their eyes under the water front and back crawl floats and glides Prerequisite: None Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

9:30 AM

Saturday • 45 mins

Venue

Village Square Leisure Centre

Calgary, AB

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