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Courses for Swimming, in the spring for adult at the Lowertown Pool

Private lessons

Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Private lessons during last fall 2022
* Private lessons during last winter 2023
These lessons are designed to assist adults to overcome a fear of the water or master a skill. A certified instructor will work on a one to one basis. This is not an 'earn a badge' program.
  • Sun, 9 am-9:30 am, Apr 3-May 15, $220.25 1615546
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9:30 am-10 am, Apr 3-May 15, $220.25 1615547
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10 am-10:30 am, Apr 3-May 15, $220.25 1615550
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11 am, Apr 3-May 15, $220.25 1615551
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11 am, May 29-Jun 26, $183.50 1615553
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10 am-10:30 am, May 29-Jun 26, $183.50 1615563
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9:30 am-10 am, May 29-Jun 26, $183.50 1615567
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-9:30 am, May 29-Jun 26, $183.50 1615568
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >

Swim basics 1

Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim basics 1 during last fall 2022
* Swim basics 1 during last winter 2023
Swimmers learn front and back float, front and back glide with kick, front swim for 10 metres, shallow water entries and exits, and deep-water activities (assisted).
  • Sun, 9 am-9:45 am, Apr 3-May 15, $74.00 1614636
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9 am-9:45 am, May 29-Jun 26, $61.75 1614640
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >

Swim basics 2

Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim basics 2 during last fall 2022
* Swim basics 2 during last winter 2023
Swimmers learn back swim with shoulder roll, front and back crawl (15m), sitting dive, kneeling dive, stride dive and front dive, treading water, and swim a minimum distance of 25 metres.
  • Sun, 9:45 am-10:30 am, Apr 3-May 15, $74.00 1614646
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 9:45 am-10:30 am, May 29-Jun 26, $61.75 1614649
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >

Swim strokes

Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
* Swim strokes during last fall 2022
* Swim strokes during last winter 2023
Swimmers choose the stroke(s) they wish to focus on. Participation-based program with individual goals.
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11:15 am, Apr 3-May 15, $74.00 1614654
    18 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register >
  • Sun, 10:30 am-11:15 am, May 29-Jun 26, $61.75 1614652
    18 yrs+, 5 classes,   Register >
Map location of Lowertown Pool
Lowertown Pool
40 Cobourg ST
Ottawa,ON
613-580-2424 ext 44426