First Splashes Swim School at Toronto Swim Centre operates 4 terms per year in line with the State School terms.
During the school holidays, intensive Learn to Swim classes and Squad clinics are conducted according to demand.
Aquatots & Superbubs
For children 6 – 36 months of age. These classes build swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Water entry, front kicking, back floating and underwater exploration are the introductory skills.
Class size: 8 parent & baby teams
Class duration: 30 minutes
Jelly Blubbers – Pre School Age
This level is an important step towards developing early stage freestyle. Skills such as freestyle kick, floating, gliding and paddling are learned.
Class size: 4
Class: 30 minutes
Starfish – Pre School Age
Working toward freestyle arms with refined kicking skills and body position is the new challenge for our Starfish. Once skills are mastered they may progress to Squirts
Class size: 4
Class: 30 minutes
Orca – School Age
A beginners level for school aged children to build water confidence. Skills such as breath control, gliding, kicking and big arms are essential to learning the early stages of freestyle.
Class size: 4
Class: 30 minutes
Squirts – School Age
A class for consolidating skills already learnt and preparation for learning stroke coordination and breathing in freestyle.
Class size: 4
Class: 30 minutes
Turtles – School Age
Stroke coordination in freestyle and backstroke is the main focus. Importance placed on correct breathing position.
Class size: 4
Class: 30 minutes
Stingrays – School Age
New skills of dolphin kick and breaststroke kick are added to the solid technique base for freestyle and backstroke
Class size: 6
Class: 45 minutes
Seals – School Age
Longer sessions to increase stamina and refine technique. Seals focus on fine tuning all four strokes with emphasis on streamlining and stroke efficiency.
Class size: 8
Class: 60 minutes
Dolphins – Squad
Longer sessions developed in the 25m pool to increase strength and refine technique. Stroke technique along with diving, turns and drills are a major focus in Dolphins.
Class size: 10+
Class: 60 minutes
Mini Macs
A fun way to boost your child’s swimming confidence by practicing racing in a relaxed and friendly environment.
