Our
Programs

All Windermere members are welcome to participate in swimming lessons.  You can opt for morning lessons which are offered 4 days/week Monday-Thursday mornings between 8:30am-11am or evening lessons which are offered 3 days per week; Tuesday & Thursday evening (5:30pm - 6:30pm), and Saturday morning (10:30am - 12pm). Levels White to Green are 20 minute lessons each, and levels Red and up are 30 minutes each.

Lessons will go for 8 weeks, in 2 sessions (4 weeks each) and children will receive a report card at the end of each session, after which a new schedule will be published.

At Windermere, we follow the Olympic Way lesson program.  See the link below to read more about each level:

Olympic Way Level Descriptions

Tadpoles is a program that is geared to kids 5 and under! It takes place in the baby pool where little ones can participate in animated, age appropriate games with a lifeguard! Note that children must be accompanied by an adult in the baby pool area at all times.

Guppies is a recreational introduction to swim team where kids 5 and up, who are a minimum of level yellow can participate in a variety of guided games in the pool! They will learn necessary skills and gain endurance to participate in swim team in future years.

Swim team is a competitive program offered daily to all our members! It is the heart of our aquatic programming and we encourage all those who meet the minimum criteria to join in the fun! We swim against local pools every Wednesday evening from St Jean-Baptiste onward for 7 weeks. Spirit – fun – friendship!

Note that evening/weekend swim team is offered IN LIEU of evening/weekend lessons (at the same time) for swimmers who are at least 6 years old, and who are in level BLUE and up.

Swim team is a competitive program offered daily to all our members! It is the heart of our aquatic programming and we encourage all those who meet the minimum criteria to join in the fun! We swim against local pools every Wednesday evening after St Jean-Baptiste onwards for 7 weeks. Spirit – fun – friendship!

At Windermere, we have a strong synchro community!  Athletes will be divided up into teams according to age and ability at the beginning of the summer, and the training schedule for each team will vary.  Coaches will help the athlete develop skills while building a routine, where they will compete at the ALPS synchro finals.

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Because athletes work hard to perfect a single routine for competitions, it is essential that they attend all practices. For the benefit of the athlete, the coach, and the team, we require that athletes do not miss more than two weeks worth of practices. Additionally, planned absences cannot occur during the week leading up to a competition.

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All athletes will be required to purchase a team bathing suit.  They will fundraise throughout the summer to help cover part of the cost.

Our waterpolo teams range in ability from beginner to seasoned athlete!  The coaches will teach athletes the rules and skills required! This is a great place to build friendships and learn teamwork.

Note that our younger swimmers *(i.e. U10) will only practice twice per week.

WAC gym is unique to Windermere – we take all our athletes out the field each day to play sports and games of all kinds, no skills required! Come join in the fun every day before swim team!

Our leaders program features a way for pre-teens and teens to gain responsibility around the pool, make friends and participate in group activities, on their way to becoming lifeguards one day!  They help with various programs as assistants (babysitting, lesson assistants, WAC gym animators) to the lifeguards, and fundraise toward social activities!

Join our dynamic group of adults who workout in the water and have fun each day!

Bronze Star is a course developed by the Lifesaving Society (same organization as Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross). Bronze Star is an optional step towards Bronze Medallion and is geared towards 12-year old's (although 11-year old's can take the course too). Participants are required to attend a minimum of 10 hours and are assessed by the instructor. There will be a cost (approximately $30) to register each candidate with the Lifesaving Society following successful completion of the course.

Bronze Med/Cross are the first certifications offered by the lifesaving society.  Participants learn first aid and general lifesaving in these courses. These are the first courses taken on the path to becoming a lifeguard!