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Swimmer 6: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMThornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre
Swimmer 6: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

About this event

This swimming lesson will prepare advanced swimmers for the Canadian Swim Patrol classes. They will work on: deep water stride entry and compact jumps treading water with only their legs using lifesaving eggbeater and scissor kicks accomplish a 300 metre workout with front crawl, back crawl and/or breaststroke Prerequisite: Swimmer 5 Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Time

6:00 PM

Wednesday • 1 hour

Venue

Thornhill Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Calgary, AB

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