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Mission Statement
Children's Programs:
1. Develops educated leaders in children/youth physical activity
2. Provides excellent and inclusive recreation/sport and educational experiences to young people
3. Promotes the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the University of Manitoba as destinations for post secondary education
4. Contributes to the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge.
Vison
To be recognized locally and nationally as a leader in providing evidence-based programs while actively collaborating in the creation and dissemination of physical activity knowledge. Children's Programs develops excellent, innovative leaders and provides stimulating, quality programs for children /youth that reflect the values of inclusiveness, fair play and healthy development.
Aquatic Programs
Pool Temperatures
Please note that the temperature of the Joyce Fromson pool is 28 C. This pool is a training centre for high performance athletes and it must be maintained at this temperature.
Please note: Only children 7 and under are allowed in the opposite gender change room.
Pool Closures
In the event of an unplanned pool closure, a credit will be placed on the computer file of the swimming lesson participants affected. The credit amount will be for the missed class only and can be used for any Bison Sport and Active Living program for one year. Where possible, every effort will be made to notify parents/participants of the closure.
Requests for Instructors
If you would like to request a specific instructor for your child's program please send an email including the name of your child(ren), the time/day of the program you have registered for, and the name of the instructor you would like to request, to gagnon2@cc.umanitoba.ca. Requests cannot be guaranteed.
| Fall and Winter | Age/Pre-requisite |
| Parent
and Tot |
Infant - 5 years |
| Tots 1 | 3 - 5 years |
| Tots 2 | 3 - 5 years |
| Sears I Can Swim | 5 - 13 years |
| Teen I Can Swim | 13 - 16 years |
| Private/Semi-Private Swimming Lessons | All ages |
| Mini Bison | 6 - 12 years |
| Swim Fit | 11 - 16 years |
| Diving | 6 - 15 years |
| Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star) | 8 - 15 years |
| Bronze
Star |
10 - 12 years |
| Bronze Medallion | 13+ OR Bronze Star |
| Bronze Medallion Review & Exam | 13+ OR Bronze Star |
| Bronze Cross | Bronze Medallion |
| Bronze Cross Review & Exam | Bronze Medallion |
| National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Award | 16+, Bronze Cross & SFA CPR |
| NLS Recertification | NLS within 5 years |
| Life Saving and First Aid Instructor Course | 16+, Bronze Cross/NLS & SFA CPR |
