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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Program registration begins on October 30 at 12:00 PM
Start date: January 11, 2025
End Date: March 22, 2025
No Lesson Date: February 15, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: January 12, 2025
End Date: March 23, 2025
No Lesson Date: February 16, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: January 6, 2025
End Date: March 17, 2025
No Lesson Date: February 17, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: January 8, 2025
End Date: March 19, 2025
No Lesson Date: February 19, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: January 10, 2025
End Date: March 21, 2025
No Lesson Date: February 21, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: September 28, 2024
End Date: December 7, 2024
No Lesson Date: October 12, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: September 29, 2024
End Date: December 8, 2024
No Lesson Date: October 13, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are four time-slots available:
Start date: September 23, 2024
End Date: December 16, 2024
No Lesson Date: September 30, October 14, and November 11
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are two time-slots available:
Start date: October 2, 2024
End Date: December 4, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are two time-slots available:
Start date: October 4, 2024
End Date: December 13, 2024
No Lesson Date: October 11, 2024
Number of Lessons: 10
Each lesson is 45 minutes and there are two time-slots available:
Ages: 5 - 13
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 5-6 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Lesson days offered (F/W/Spr): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (dates and times above)
Price: $149.40
Ages: 10 - 15
This program is designed especially for youth/teens that have little or no experience in the water.
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 5-6 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered: Saturdays at 10:35 AM, Mondays 6:50 PM, Fridays 6:05 PM & 7:35 PM (specific dates above)
Price: $147
Please Note: Registration for this program is not available online or through our customer service desk. Eligibility must be approved by a member of our Aquatics Leadership Team via email to mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca, and share with us the age of the child who wishes to participate and a brief description of their swim ability.
This program is designed for teens wanting to continue/complete the ICS program. Swimmers will be in a class with participants of similar age and will work on skills needed to complete their learn to swim program.
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 5-6 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered: Saturdays at 12:50, Sundays at 12:50 PM, Wednesdays 6:50 PM (dates and times above)
Price: $149.40
ICS is a dynamic aquatic program in which participants learn to swim better, faster. It promotes participation, fun and success in the water. It is the only program that allows children to learn at their own pace, with rewards at every step of the way. Children will be grouped according to their skill level, so it’s easy to register all of your children at the same time.
Ages: Any
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: Private 1 leader to 1 swimmer, semi-private 1 leader to 2 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Lesson days offered (F/W/Spr): Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (dates and times above)
Summer Lesson Dates: Monday-Friday in two week blocks
Price:
Private: $391.40
Semi-private: $55 to add an additional participant
Private and semi-private swimming lessons are available for individuals who require or want more personalized instruction. All selections are open to children and adults. For semi-private lessons, it is the responsibility of the participants to find the group they would like to swim with and register for the program at the same time. A semi-private lesson is for 2 people of approximately the same ability. Should you wish for the lesson to be semi-private, please register one participant online and call a member of our customer service team at (204) 474-6100 to add the second participant
Just getting your feet wet? This program will help the young swimmers become comfortable in the water in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.
Parent and Tot is designed for children to have fun in the water with a parent or guardian while learning swimming fundamentals.
Ages: 0-3
Length: 30 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 7 swimmers and 7 parents/guardians
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered:
Price: $113.30
Tots 1 is recommended for young swimmers who are just becoming comfortable in the water and want to have fun while learning basic swimming skills. Swimmers should be willing to try to swim without a parent or guardian.
Ages: 3-5
Length: 30 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 4-5 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered:
Price: $113.30
Tots 2 is recommended for young swimmers who are comfortable in the water and want to explore the water further, as well as improve their swimming skills. Swimmers should be comfortable moving through the water independently with or without a flotation aid.
Ages: 3-5
Length: 30 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 leader to 4-5 swimmers
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered:
Price: $113.30
The perfect swimming lessons for adults of all swimming abilities. If you’re starting to learn the basics or looking to refine your skills, look no further than our adult swim lessons. These classes are a great environment to practice your strokes, improve your fitness, and make new friends!
It is never too late to learn how to swim. This course is for new swimmers and is designed to help participants progress at their own rate. The course will cover: basic flotation, movement and breathing skills, and an introduction to swim strokes. Course will be primarily in the shallow end. Previous experience in the water is not necessary for participation in this course.
Ages: 18+
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 to 6
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered:
Price: $149.40
This class will help you learn the best technique for various strokes though a variety of drills and lots of feedback. Intermediate swimmers who are already familiar with front and back crawl are best suited for this class.
Ages: 18+
Length: 45 minutes
Leader to swimmer ratio: 1 to 6
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Lesson days offered:
Price: $149.40
Mid-Can Bison Masters Swim Club is an inclusive masters swim program geared towards adults who want to make lap swimming part of their regular exercise program.
The club swims out of the Joyce Fromson pool located in the Frank Kennedy building at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:00-9:30 PM and Sunday mornings at 8:00-9:30 AM. The Mid-Can Bison Masters Swim Club offers flexible options to swim three times a week, twice a week or once a week.
No previous competitive background is necessary, however you must have basis swim stroke skills, as this program is not swimming lessons. Club members will have opportunities to enter swim meets during the course of the year, but competing is not required.
Ages: 7-14
Training time: 1 hour, 1 - 3 times/week
Swimmers may choose from:
Dates: Fall, Winter, and Spring session offered
Winter Session Start Dates:
Price:
Saturdays: $135
Tuesdays and Thursdays: $270
Contact Dillon.Perron@umanitoba.ca to Register
The Mini Bisons swim program is designed to introduce young swimmers who have taken swimming lessons (to an appropriate level) to the skills required for competitive swimming. Swimmers 10 years old or younger (and new to the program) may need to have an assessment done prior to enrollment. To set up an assessment please contact Dillon at Dillon.Perron@umanitoba.ca.
This course is the first step to becoming a lifeguard if you are under the age of 13.
Bronze Star is a preview to the world of lifeguarding. This course will introduce basic lifesaving skills and water safety procedures. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as individuals and as members of a team. An endurance swim of 400 meters is required for the successful completion of this level.
Prerequisites: Swim ability is the only prerequisite, participants must feel comfortable in deep water without a floatation device.
Length: 1 hour
Sessions Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Days offered :
Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (recommended) $49
Price: $154.50
Bronze Medallion focuses on the four components of a water rescue – judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. This is the first step to becoming a lifeguard if you are 13 years of age or older. Endurance swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes is required for successful completion of this level.
Prerequisites: 13 years of age or older (or have successfully completed Bronze Star)
Length: 1.75 hours
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring Summer
Days offered:
Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (required) $49
Price: $170
Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures, and teamwork. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard. Lifesavers learn the skills involved in the rescue of a victim with a spinal injury, the rescue of an unconscious victim, and the rescue of a victim with deteriorating circumstances. Endurance swim of 400 meters in 11 minutes is required for successful completion of this level.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bronze Medallion.
Participants must bring their Bronze Medallion card with them to the first class.
Length: 2.5 hours
Sessions offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Days offered :
Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (required) $49
Price: $185.4
NL is the nationally recognized lifeguard certification and is the final step to becoming a lifeguard. The program includes classroom and water activities. 100% attendance and participation are required. The final exam will be held on the final day of the course, accommodations for an alternate exam time/date will not be accommodated.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid with CPR C certification or Aquatic Emergency Care & CPR - C. Proof of each must be presented on the first day of the program.
Participants MUST be 15 years by the final day of the program.
Length: Approx 44 hours total
Sessions Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Required materials: Alert textbook ($43), National Lifeguard Award Guide ($24). Participants are also required to bring a whistle. May be purchased at the ALC Customer Service Desk ($7.25)
Price: $350.30
Swimmers in Tots, ICS, and Private lessons will receive a progress report at the end of their swim session. Participants in our tots programs will continue to receive a paper report card with written feedback.
Starting in Spring 2024, ICS, and Private lesson swimmers will receive an email update on their skill progress. The email will list the skills they have earned since the last update. At the end of the session, families can expect the progress update to be sent to the email used for registration. Any questions, or to request a resend of the progress email can be sent to mu.aquatics@umanitoba.ca.
To reference what skills you child is still working towards, please see our breakdown of swimming skills!
Mini U Programs
146 Frank Kennedy Centre
420 University Crescent
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
