Aquatic Programs

The City of Miramichi Community Wellness and Recreation Department  operates with the  Lifesaving Society's Program - Swim for Life (a new version for Drowning Prevention and Active Living).

the Swim for Life Program goal is to provide a foundational swimming instruction program that supports and helps the Lifesaving Society achieve our drowning prevention Mission. The Society programs provide a complete continuum of instruction in self rescue, swimming skills, lifesaving, first aid and Water Smart education - something for all ages. the result is a program that is accessible, flexible, success oriented and fun.

The program is designed for maximum success and accessibility by eliminating unnecessary barriers to success. Learners are challenged to set goals beyond the basic skill to become more efficient and increase their mastery of the skills. The design also allows the program to meet the needs of learners with a wide range of abilities or disabilities.

Swim to Survive - can be taken as an independent stand alone program or as a part of the Swim for Life program continuum. It is unique in that it focuses solely on achieving a single skill item: the Swim to Survive Standard. This single level provides participants with the most critical set of personal self rescue skills in the shortest possible time.

L'il Swimmer - is aimed at children from 6 months to 3+ years and their caregivers. They participate together. The focus is not skill based, but on a fun experience together.

The 4 unparented L'il Swimmer levels provide a graduated approach that build confidence and comfort in the water and ultimately achieves the Swim to Survive skills.

Swimmer - the five swimmer levels challenges learners to develop their Swim to survive skills, learn swimming strokes, safe entries, support and underwater skills. The target age group is children 6 and older.

Adult Swimmer - is designed for maximum flexibility around 3 different sets of adult customers and their goals.

Adult Swimmer - may or may not be comfortable in the water and wants to learn swimming strokes and skills. they choose which strokes and skills they want to learn.

Canadian Swim Patrol – is for kids who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol training puts good swimmers on the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Rookie, Ranger and Star programs for children starting at 9 years of age.

Bronze Star – is designed to deliver high-performance training for skilled preteens.  The first level of our Bronze medal family, Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion.

Bronze Medallion – Pre-requisite: 13 years of age and good swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on self-rescue skills, low risk rescues and the development of judgement.

Bronze Cross – Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion certificate and 14 years of age. Higher risk rescues are taught, teamwork is introduced and spinal injury management is taught at this level.

National Lifeguard Service – Pre-requisite: 16 years of age and a current Bronze Cross. Teamwork is developed, effective aquatic supervision is stressed, and communication skills and legal liabilities are also taught at this level.

Fun Swims – are offered at the pools for everyone to enjoy a leisurely dip. An adult must accompany children 6 years of age and under into the water. Please check the pool schedules for times at each pool. Fee: $1.75 for children, $2.75 for adults or a pool passes.

Rental time – pool time is available for rent by groups or individuals. Rent the pool for a birthday party or for a family reunion. Cost: $55.00/hour for up to 50 people. Additional people can be added for an additional cost. Please check the pool schedules for times available and call 623-2300 to book the pool.

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	Backyard Pool Awareness Session -   Are you a parent, grandparent or babysitter of children at a young age with access to a back yard pool?  Miramichi Community Wellness and Recreation is offering a back yard pool awareness session in conjunction with CPR.  This is the best opportunity to help your children play safe and have the skills to react if an emergency situation should occur.  This course will be held on July 26th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Youth Room (downstairs) at the Douglastown Community Center during Drowning Prevention Week for a cost of $20./person.  For more information and to register please call 623-2300.