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Swimmer 1: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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Friday, May 1, 2026 • 6:30 PM - 7:15 PMFoothills Aquatic 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

6:30 PM

Friday • 45 mins

Venue

Foothills Aquatic Centre

Calgary, AB

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