AQUATICS PROGRAMS
AQUATICS Staff in the Spotlight Karen Meet Karen, our new Aquatic Coordinator. She has been with the City of Whitehorse for two and a half years and comes to the City with much leadership and aquatic training. You may recognize her from teaching Aquafit and swim lessons and even out in the community singing with various choirs. Being active herself, Karen loves seeing a healthy community and engaging with the public at work and around the community. She is always welcoming and loves to hear any feedback make sure to say hi! Instructors in Training Are an integral part of our staff growth and are closely monitored by experienced staff to ensure the highest quality of programming and safety. Parented Preschool Minnows Ages 4 months 48 months This age-based swimming program allows a caregiver and child to actively participate in a fun and interactive environment. Caregiver must remain in the water with child at all times. Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. One child per caregiver, and one caregiver per child. Level 1 Giddy Grayling Ages 4 12 months Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 9:45 am 10:15 am 8 $55 70928 M Apr. 9 Jun. 4 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70926 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70927 M Jun. 18 Aug. 6 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70179 Level 2 Tiny Trout Ages 12 24 months Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 11:35 am 12:05 am 8 $55 70930 Su Apr. 8 May 27 9:55 am 10:25 am 8 $55 70931 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 5:45 pm 6:15 pm 8 $55 70929 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11* 5:40 pm 6:10 pm 8 $55 70932 Level 3 Playful Pike Ages 24 48 months Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 12:10 pm 12:40 pm 8 $55 70933 Su Apr. 8 May 27 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70934 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 5:40 pm 6:10 pm 8 $55 70935 16 Community & Recreation Services We create the environment for a healthy community.
Preschool Ducklings Ages 3 6 years Prerequisite: Children must be 3 years old before the first day of lessons. This six-step developmental preschool program offers a fun way to learn swimming skills. Caregiver Presence During swimming lessons for children ages 3-6 years please have a parent or guardian available in the viewing area for any support needed. Puddle Jumpers Children learn to blow bubbles and to perform assisted floats and glides through songs and games. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 11:00 am 11:30 am 8 $55 70784 Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 10:20 am 10:50 am 8 $55 70785 Su Apr. 8 May 27 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70786 Su Apr. 8 May 27 9:35 am 10:05 am 8 $55 70792 M Apr. 9 Jun. 4* 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70777 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70778 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70780 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 5:10 pm 5:40 pm 8 $55 70781 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70779 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70782 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 5:10 pm 5:40 pm 8 $55 70783 M Jun. 18 Aug. 6 8:45 am 9:15 am 7 $48 70791 Tu F Jun. 19 Jun. 29* 8:45 am 9:15 am 7 $48 70787 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:35 am 10:05 am 8 $55 70788 Tu F Jul. 17 Jul. 27 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70789 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 10:25 am 10:55 8 $55 70790 Combined Puddle Jumpers and Splashers M & W May 9 Jun. 6 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70797 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 8 $55 70798 Tu & Th Jun. 19 Jul. 12* 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 7 $48 70800 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 5:55 pm 6:25 pm 8 $55 70799 Tu & Th Jul. 17 Aug. 9 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 8 $55 70801 Splashers Children progress to unassisted front floats and glides and increase their comfort with putting their face in water while blowing bubbles. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 10:20 am 10:50 am 8 $55 70818 Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 9:45 am 10:15 am 8 $55 70819 Su Apr. 8 May 27 10:10 am 10:40 am 8 $55 70820 Su Apr. 8 May 27 11:25 am 11:55 am 8 $55 70821 M Apr. 9 Jun. 4* 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70811 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70812 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70814 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 5:45 pm 6:15 pm 8 $55 70815 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70813 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70816 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 5:45 pm 6:15 pm 8 $55 70817 M Jun. 18 Aug. 6 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70826 Tu F Jun. 19 Jun. 29* 8:45 am 9:15am 7 $48 70822 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:50 am 10:20 am 8 $55 70823 Tu F Jul. 17 Jul. 27 9:00 am 9:30 am 8 $55 70824 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 9:00 am 9:30 am 8 $55 70825 AQUATICS Online whitehorse.ca/alo You re first in line! 17
AQUATICS Floaters Prerequisite: Splashers Children float and glide independently, learn to jump into deep water, and perform basic strokes unassisted. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 9:45 am 10:15 am 8 $55 70836 Su Apr. 8 May 27 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70837 Su Apr. 8 May 27 10:10 am 10:40 am 8 $55 70838 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 4:55 pm 5:25 pm 8 $55 70832 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70834 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70833 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 4:35 pm 5:05 pm 8 $55 70835 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:00 am 9:30 pm 8 $55 70839 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 9:35 am 10:05 8 $55 70840 Gliders Prerequisite: Floaters Children learn floats and glides in deep water, side glide in shallow water, and practice breathing to the side. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 9:45 am 10:15 am 8 $55 70861 Su Apr. 8 May 27 9:55 am 10:25 am 8 $55 70862 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70857 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 5:10 pm 5:40 pm 8 $55 70859 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70858 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 4:35 pm 5:05 pm 8 $55 70860 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:00 am 9:30 am 8 $55 70863 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 9:50 am 10:20 am 8 $55 70864 Combined Floaters and Gliders M Apr. 9 Jun. 4* 9:55 am 10:25am 8 $55 70847 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11 5:05 pm 5:35 pm 8 $55 70850 M Jun. 18 Aug. 6 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70854 Tu F Jun. 19 Jun. 29* 9:00 am 9:30 am 7 $48 70848 Tu & Th Jun. 19 Jul. 12 5:20 pm 5:50 pm 7 $48 70852 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 8 $55 70851 Tu F Jul. 17- Jul. 27 8:45 am 9:15 am 8 $55 70849 Tu & Th Jul. 17 Aug. 9 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 8 $55 70853 Continuous Members can enjoy the consistency of the same lesson time throughout the school year. See whitehorse.ca/alo for information sheet. Participants from the previous season are automatically re-registered and if any spaces are remaining they will be available for new registrants. Continuous Ducklings Prerequisite: 3 6 years of age and an active Continuous or Annual Membership Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 10:20 am 10:50 am 8 $55 70773 Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 11:50 am 12:20 pm 8 $55 70774 Continuous I Can Swim Prerequisite: 6 12 years of age and an active Continuous or Annual Membership Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 11:00 am 11:45 am 8 $59 70775 Combined Paddlers and Divers Paddlers Prerequisite: Gliders Divers Prerequisite: Paddlers Children learn front and back paddle, are introduced to diving, and increase endurance for both swimming and surface support. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2* 9:45 am 10:15 am 8 $55 70869 Su Apr. 8 May 27 9:20 am 9:50 am 8 $55 70870 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70867 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 8 $55 70868 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:35 am 10:05 am 8 $55 70871 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 5:20 pm 5:50 pm 8 $55 70872 18 Community & Recreation Services We create the environment for a healthy community.
Child & Youth I Can Swim Ages 6 12 years A skill-based learn to swim program supported by Swim B.C. and Swimming / Natation Canada Stage 1 Orientation to Water Children learn to perform basic breath control, floats, glides, and kicks, along with an introduction to deep water. Su Apr. 8 - May 27 9:35 am 10:05 am 8 $55 70882 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 4:20 pm 4:50 pm 8 $55 70878 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 5:10 pm 5:40 pm 8 $55 70880 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 5:45 pm 6:15 pm 8 $55 70879 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 4:55 pm 5:25 pm 8 $55 70881 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 8 $55 70887 Tu F Jun. 19 Jun. 29* 9:35 am 10:05am 7 $48 70883 Tu & Th Jun. 19 Jul. 12* 5:55 pm 6:25pm 7 $48 70889 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 10:25 am 10:55 am 8 $55 70884 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 5:05 pm 5:35 pm 8 $55 70888 Tu F Jul. 17 Jul. 27 9:35 am 10:05 am 8 $55 70885 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 9:00 am 9:30 am 8 $55 70886 Stage 2 Skill Development Children progress from basic kicking and paddling to full strokes. Su Apr. 8 - May 27 8:45 am 9:30 am 8 $59 70896 Su Apr. 8 - May 27 10:35 am 11:20 am 8 $59 70897 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 5:30 pm 6:15 pm 8 $59 70892 Tu & Th Apr. 10 May 3 4:20 pm 5:05 pm 8 $59 70894 M & W May 9 Jun. 6* 5:30 pm 6:15 pm 8 $59 70893 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 3:45 pm 4:30 pm 8 $59 70895 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11 5:40 pm 6:25 pm 8 $59 70902 Tu F Jun. 19 Jun. 29* 9:20 am 10:05 am 7 $52 70898 Tu & Th Jun. 19 Jul. 12* 4:30 pm 5:15 pm 7 $52 70904 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 10:10 am 10:55 am 8 $59 70899 M & W Jul. 16 Aug. 8 4:30 pm 5:15 pm 8 $59 70903 Tu F Jul. 17 Jul. 27 9:20 am 10:05 am 8 $59 70900 Tu & Th Jul. 17 Aug. 9 5:05 pm 5:50 pm 8 $59 70905 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 10:10 am 10:55 am 8 $59 70901 AQUATICS Add yourself to the waitlist! New classes may be created if there is available instructors, and program space. Stage 3 Skill Improvement Prerequisite: Stage 2 Children increase endurance, and improve all four strokes through breathing and timing. Su Apr. 8 May 27 10:35 am 11:20 am 8 $59 70913 M & W Apr. 9 May 2 4:20 pm 5:05 pm 8 $59 70908 Tu & Th May 15 Jun. 7 5:10 pm 5:55 pm 8 $59 70909 M & W Jun. 18 Jul. 11 4:50 pm 5:35 pm 8 $59 70911 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 13 9:00 am 9:45 pm 8 $59 70914 Tu & Th Jul. 17 Aug. 9 5:05 pm 5:50 pm 8 $59 70912 Tu F Jul. 31 Aug. 10 9:00 am 9:45 pm 8 $59 70910 Online whitehorse.ca/alo You re first in line! 19
AQUATICS Junior Lifeguard Club Whitehorse Guardians Age 8+ years Prerequisites: Age 8 +, ability to swim 50 metres, tread water for 1 minute, and knowledge of basic strokes Learn skills that could one day save a life, even your own. Lifeguard Club is designed for kids to participate in activities similar to real lifeguards. Team Chadburn Ages 8 10 years Learn basic lifesaving skills, and how to help others while keeping yourself safe around water. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2 11:00 am 12:15 8 $65 71063 Team Schwatka Ages 11 13 years Build on learned lifesaving knowledge, techniques, and gain experience needed for accident prevention in a team-based environment. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2 5:15 pm 6:45 pm 8 $65 71064 Team Bennett Ages 13 + years Improve lifesaving knowledge and techniques, and work towards gaining the skills required of a lifeguard in a fun environment. Sa Apr. 7 Jun. 2 5:15 pm 6:45 pm 8 $65 71069 All Teams Ages 8+ years Work with lifesavers of varying age and skill levels this summer to increase your lifesaving knowledge. M Jun. 18 Aug. 6 9:00 am 10:15 am 8 $65 70996 Aquatic Leadership Bronze Star Age 12+ years Recommended prerequisites: Ability to swim 100 meters (4 lengths), Swim Patrol experience Designed to deliver high-performance training for skilled pre-teens and teens. This first level of the Bronze Family is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Sa & Su Apr. 14 & Apr. 15 1:00 pm 9:00 pm 2 $105u 70764 Tu F Jul. 3 Jul. 6 9:00 am 1:00 pm 4 $105u 70765 Bronze Medallion Prerequisites: 13 + years or Bronze Star Bronze Medallion is the first step in advanced lifesaving training. This course teaches you the principles of lifesaving, including victim recognition, low risk rescues, victim care and fitness. Fee includes manual. M Th Jul. 9 Jul. 12 9:00 am 3:00 pm 4 $250u 70762 Bronze Cross Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross is the second step in advanced lifesaving training. A prerequisite for NL, LSI and I Can Swim Teacher Certification. Bronze Cross is worth 2 High School Credits, UXLS-11. M F Jul. 16 Jul. 20 9:00 am 2:00 pm 5 $190u 70761 Bronze Medallion and Cross Prerequisites: 13 years or Bronze Star Achieve both bronze level programs in one course. This is a difficult course, strong swimming skills and Bronze Star is highly recommended. A prerequisite for NL, LSI and I Can Swim Teacher Certification. Bronze Cross is worth 2 High School Credits, UXLS-11. F Apr. 27 May 6 5:00 pm 8:00 pm 6 $280u 70763 Sa & Su 9:30 am 4:30 pm 20 Community & Recreation Services We create the environment for a healthy community.
National Lifeguard Recertification Prerequisites: NL and CPR-C Renew certification as a lifeguard in order to work in any pool across Canada. This recertification clinic covers current skills, knowledge and policies required for lifeguarding. Tu & Th May 8 May 10 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 2 $146 70936 Sa & Su May 12 May 13 5:00 pm 10:00 pm 2 $146 70937 CALA Leadership CALA Vertical Water Training & Group Aqua Fitness Leadership courses are coming to Whitehorse this summer. Aquatic staff are trained to instruct fitness classes to the high standards of the Canadian Aquafit Leaders Alliance (CALA). Workshops and courses are open to all fitness professionals, instructors-in-training, and aquafit participants. For registration contact CALA directly; call 1-800-751-9926 or visit www.calainc.org How to Become an Instructor / Lifeguard Just follow the steps Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Swim Teacher with High Five Training Standard First Aid with CPR C Can be obtained through Canadian Red Cross (Yukon College) or St. Johns Ambulance National Lifeguard (NL) WHMIS Can be obtained : whmistraining.ca or ccohs.ca Or in person at: Northern Safety Network Yukon You are now ready to apply as an underfill Instructor / Lifeguard! Full certification (see steps 7 & 8) is expected within one year of hire. Please note: We prioritise hiring fully qualified candidates. Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) CALA Certification (VWT and GAF) AQUATICS Missing a Requirement? Certification courses are offered on a regular basis. Bronze Star Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross I Can Swim Teacher with High Five National Lifeguard (NL) NL Recertification Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) LSI Recertification Summer only Fall and Summer * Combined Medallion / Cross course in Spring only Fall and Summer * Combined Medallion / Cross course in Spring only Fall only Fall only Fall and Spring Winter Spring or Summer CALA Vertical Water Training (VWT) Spring or Summer only CALA Group Aquafitness (GAF) Spring or Summer only Online whitehorse.ca/alo You re first in line! 21
AQUATICS Adult Beginner Age 13+ years Become comfortable in the water by learning fundamental swimming skills in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. Youth ages 13 18, and seniors ages 60 + receive a 50% discount. Su Apr. 8 May 27 10:35 am 11:20 am 8 $91 71080 Beginner is next offered in Fall 2018 and Intermediate is next offered in Winter 2019. Private Swim Due to limited number of spaces, participants can register for a maximum of two lessons per season. Registration only available in person or by phone. For more information please contact: aquatics@whitehorse.ca Youth Ages 3 18 years $25 Adult Ages 19+ years $50 Canoe & Kayak In partnership with the Yukon Canoe and Kayak Club. Introduction to Sea Kayaking Age 12 + years Learn basic skills for sea kayaking including how to launch and land, paddle forwards, backwards, turn, steer and stop. All kayaks and equipment provided by Up North Adventures. Youth ages 12 18, and seniors ages 60 + receive a 50% discount. Su Apr. 15 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 1 $40 70918 Sea Kayaking, Safety and Rescue Age 12 + years Learn to anticipate, prevent, and deal with problems when sea kayaking. Practice three variations of self-rescue, and two assisted rescues of fellow sea kayakers while training in the warmth of an indoor pool without the worry of hypothermia. All kayaks and equipment provided by Up North Adventures. Youth ages 12 18, and seniors ages 60 + receive a 50% discount. Su Apr. 22 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 1 $40 70919 Senior / Adult Disability Additional Participant Ages 60+ years / ages 19 59 years with medical documentation A maximum of 2 additional swimmers of similar swimming ability. $25 $10 each Introduction to Family Canoeing Age 12 + years Prerequisite: Ages 5+ with minimum one (1) parent or guardian Registration Maximum: two (2) adults and three (3) children per canoe Designed for families with young children who are interested in canoeing and who have concerns starting on a lake. Learn how to prepare your canoe, canoe tipping points, and safety and rescue advice. All canoes and equipment provided by Yukan Canoe. Fee applies to one (1) adult only. Su Apr. 29 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 1 $60 70772 22 Community & Recreation Services We create the environment for a healthy community.