Swim Programs
All of our courses are taught by certified instructors. Classes are held at the Glenview pool 5 days a week and at the Lawrence Park pool 2 days a week. We do not have access to the TDSB pools over the summer. Our programs run from September until June.
Please find the program you are interested in below and use the tabs to find the information you are seeking.
Children Swim
A distinctive 14 level program has developed over the years beginning with our Level 00 class, which is specifically designed to help children who are uncomfortable around the water and apprehensive about swimming.
NTAC lessons are skills-specific and incorporate stroke correction and water safety along with aquatic skills and diving. Swimmers are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are moved to the next level when they have met the necessary skills and when spots are available.
Children's Learn to Swim Levels
Level 00: Apprehensive of the water and will not get in on their own
Level 01: Happy to enter the water on their own and learning to float
Level 02: Can float without help on front and learning to float on back
Level 03: Can float on both front and back, Beginning to swim - front crawl and kicking on back
Level 04: Introduction to front crawl and back swim, jumping into deep water unassisted
Level 05: Introduction to front crawl breathing, back crawl, whip kick on back, intro to front dive
Level 06: Increase stamina, continue perfecting strokes, intro to head first sculling & stride jump
Level 07: Intro to elementary back stroke, whip kick on front, HELP position and deep dive
Level 08: Intro to breast stroke, shallow dive, underwater swim, 150 m front crawl
Level 09: Intro side stroke, stationary egg beater, forward roll entry
Level 10: 200m continuous swim, intro to foot first surface dive and lifesaving kick
Level 11: 250m continuous swim, intro to head first surface dive
Level 12: 300m continuous swim, lifesaving skills, 25m eggbeater, front flip turn
Level 13: Timed 300 m swim, basic waterfront rescues, head up front crawl
Improve Your Swim
This class is for swimmers who missed any formal swim lessons since 2020 and would like to catch up to their peers. Age 12+ this class will help young swimmers improve their strokes, endurance and prepare them to take our advanced classes.
*NEW THIS SEASON*
Introducing The Lifesaving Society Canadian Swim Patrol
The Canadian Swim Patrol program is the on-ramp to lifeguarding. The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. NTAC will be offering Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol to continue to develop participants' swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society's Bronze medal awards. It is recommended that participants have finished level 8-9 and be at least 10 years old.
Intro to Competitive: Introduction to competitive strokes, starts, and turns; swim for strength and endurance; perfect for those who have started with their Lifesaving & Instructor courses and are too young for the next course, or those students who have achieved Level 10 or above and have the recommendation of our Aquatic Instructor.
What makes this opportunity irresistible?
- Swim for Fun, Endurance, Strength, and Exercise
- Great introduction to competitive strokes, starts, and turns
- Team atmosphere, friendship
- No Swim Meets
- Ideal for those who want to swim but are too young to continue with the next Lifesaving and/or Instructor course
Transfer to/from an advanced course (i.e. Bronze Medallion) in January. Contact the office by email info@ntac.ca to make arrangements. Additional fees may apply.
Instructor-to-student ratios begin at 1:3 in Levels 00 and 01, and gradually increase to a maximum of 1:8 in Levels 05 to 13, maximum 1:12 for ‘Intro to Competitive Swim’.
Length of Classes
Levels 00 to 03 - 25 minutes
Level 04 - 35 minutes
Levels 05 to 13 - 40 minutes
Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol - 40 minutes
Intro to Competitive - 55 minutes
Glenview Pool - lessons start the week of September 25th and run for 24 weeks until mid-April/mid-May depending on holidays or unexpected pool closures.
Monday
Level 00-03 - 5:30-5:55 pm
Level 00-03 - 6:05-6:30 pm
Level 04-08 - 6:35-7:15 pm
Level 09-13 - 7:20-8:00 pm
Tuesday
Level 00-03 - 5:30-5:55 pm
Level 00-03 - 6:05-6:30 pm
Level 04-08 - 6:35-7:15 pm
Level 09-10 - 7:20-8:00 pm
Improve Your Swim (12+) - 7:20-8:00 pm
Intro to Competitive (12+) - 7:20-8:15 pm
Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol - 7:20-8:00 pm (runs for 12 weeks 2x per year, fall & winter)
Wednesday
Level 00-03 - 5:30-5:55 pm
Level 00-03 - 6:05-6:30 pm
Level 04-08 - 6:35-7:15 pm
Level 09-13 - 7:20-8:00 pm
Thursday
Level 00-03 - 5:30-5:55 pm
Level 00-03 - 6:05-6:30 pm
Level 04-08 - 6:35-7:15 pm
Level 09-10 - 7:20-8:00 pm
Improve Your Swim (12+) - 7:20-8:00 pm
Intro to Competitive (12+) - 7:20-8:15 pm
Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol - 7:20-8:00 pm (runs for 12 weeks 2x per year, fall & winter)
Saturday
Level 00-03 ~ 8:55-9:20 am
Level 04-08 ~ 9:30-10:10 am
Level 09 & 10 ~ 10:15-10:55 am
Level 00-03 ~ 11:00-11:25 am
Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol - 10:15-10:55 am (runs for 12 weeks 2x per year, fall & winter)
Fees for 2023-2024
Children's Learn to Swim - $460 - 24 weeks
Make-up classes
NTAC pool time is fully booked and the club is not able to accommodate individuals who miss classes. No make-up lesson or other financial credit/refund will be available in connection with a missed lesson.
Unscheduled pool closures
Temporary pool closures may occur at any time. If this should occur, NTAC makes every effort to telephone all swimmers. Please ensure we have a correct phone number, where you can be reached at late notice on file. We will schedule extra weeks at the end of term, if scheduling permits.
Our registration takes place through PowerUp Sports- please complete your family profile, adding each child as a "swimmer". For help or troubleshooting please watch this video:
How to register in PowerUp
A valid email address is required. Please use an email address you check regularly and ensure there is correct information on all participants' profiles. Please also ensure we have a phone number on file, so we may notify you of any last minute pool closures. To apply for a program please click on the Register Now button below. You can add another guardian to your swimmer's profile if they have two households. Both parents/guardians will receive email and phone notifications.
If a class is full you will be able to join a waitlist.
What is the ratio of swimmers to instructor? Our Levels 00 to 01 have a 3:1 ratio. This gradually increases to 8:1 for Level 05 to 13. For our Intro to Competitive class, the ratio is 12:1.
How can I watch my child? The viewing gallery above the pool will be open for parents to watch their child/children during lessons.
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit Receipts? The Government no longer provides a credit for any Children's Fitness program.
Do children pass or get a badge at term end? NTAC has continuous evaluation for regular Learn to Swim lessons. This means your swimmer will pass and receive a badge when he/she is ready. This can occur any time during the swim season. Sometimes your child may be in a level for more than one entire season. At other times they may progress several times during the year. Swim levels are determined based on skills, not age. There are no badges for Intro to Competitive. Written report cards are distributed two times per year.
Does NTAC use the ‘Ultra’, ‘Swimmer’, ‘Tadpole’, or ‘SwimKids’ Levels? NTAC has developed our own 14 level Children’s Learn to Swim program (Level 00 - Level 13). We believe learning to swim is a life skill; regardless of which ‘system’ is used. Our program has fewer items to be mastered in the lower levels, and our highest level far exceeds the highest level of the Red Cross, Lifesaving Society and City of Toronto programs. Upon request, we will let you know which level to register your child in for summer camp.
My child has been swimming every day during the summer and/or passed a level at camp. I am registering them in a level higher than when they finished in the spring. Please register your child in the level they were assigned at the end of our term. We will move them to the appropriate level during the first couple of classes.
We are new members and my child has finished Level OgoPogo 1. Can I register him in Level 02? Please refer to our Level Descriptions, found in Children’s Programs to best determine the level. Then register your child. If we accept you into the club, we will schedule a Water Test before the beginning of term. At the Water Test we will confirm the level and lesson time. This will give you an opportunity to see our pool and meet a few of our staff including our Aquatic Supervisor.
My child is almost 3. Can she start at the beginning of the term? For insurance purposes, all children must be 3 before they start lessons. We require Proof of Age for all 3 year olds. Children can start after their 3rd birthday, if space permits. Please email the club with your request.
Adult Swim
Learn to swim or improve your skills in small classes. Instruction is geared to individual needs. Saturday morning at our Glenview Masters class, we welcome swimmers who are able to comfortably swim 8 lengths of the pool (200yd). The Intro to Masters/Triathlon class is for those who wish to focus their swimming on freestyle and pacing for a triathlon or are new to masters swimming.
2023-2024 Schedule
Monday (Glenview Pool) - starts Sept 25th
- Adult Learn to Swim (beginners) 8:00 - 8:45 pm
Saturday (Glenview Pool) - starts Sept 30th
- Masters 7:45-8:45 am
- Intro to Masters/TRI 10:55-11:55 am
2023– 2024 Fees
Adult Learn to Swim - $460
Masters & Intro to Masters/TRI - $500
Make-up classes
NTAC pool time is fully booked and the club is not able to accommodate individuals who miss classes. No make-up lesson or other financial credit/refund will be available in connection with a missed lesson.
Unscheduled pool closures
Temporary pool closures may occur at any time. If this should occur, NTAC makes every effort to telephone all swimmers. All classes that are cancelled by NTAC are made up at the end of the session. Please note, this means the end date of your class may change throughout the year. Please check our Club Calendar on a regular basis for up-to-date end of session information.
All registrations must be submitted online using PowerUp Sports. A valid email address and phone number are required. Please use an email address you check regularly and ensure there is correct information on all participants' profiles. To apply for a program please click on the Register button below.
For help or troubleshooting please watch this video:
How to register in PowerUp
If a class is full you will be able to join the waitlist.
What is the difference between learn to swim, masters and tri classes? The Beginner class focuses on skill development and confidence in the water. The Masters class is for students who are comfortable swimming 200 yards (8 lengths). The Tri class focusses on stroke techniques, endurance and speed.
I am a beginning level swimmer. Can I be accommodated? Adults are taught at their own level. Our instructor gears the lessons to your needs.
How many in a group? The beginner (LTS) class has a 12:1 ratio. The Tri class has a 12:1 ratio and the Masters class has a 15:1 ratio.
Spring Swim
Details regarding our Spring 2024 program will be posted at a later date.
TBD
Spring Registration
All applications must be submitted online using Powerup Sports. A valid email address is required. Please use an email address you check regularly and ensure there is correct information on all participants' profiles. Please opt-in to receive our emails for communication in the event of a pool closure. To apply for a program please click on the Register Now button below.
No guaranteed spots. First Come First Served.
Who can register? These classes are for children age 3 and up.
How and when can I apply? For the spring session, our on-line application system is usually available in early April. It starts as soon as the new session is announced on our website, and continues until the classes are full.
What is the ratio of swimmers to instructors? Instructor-to-student ratios begin at 1:3 in Levels 00, 01 & 03, and gradually increase to a maximum of 1:8 in Levels 05 to 13.
Advanced Classes
There are no exceptions to the prerequisites. Please check your swimmers prerequisites with the Lifesaving Society before registering or email us for assistance.
Bronze Star: Prepares students for success in Bronze Medallion.Topics covered include CPR, self rescue, rescue of others and a timed 400m swim.
Prerequisite–minimum age 11, and recommended completed Level 10, OR Rookie Patrol & Ranger Patrol.
Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid & CPR B: Training prepares the candidate to respond effectively to a variety of aquatic emergencies and develop the necessary skills, fitness and judgement to effect rescues of greater risk. It includes a timed 500yd swim. The first aid course provides a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries.
Prerequisites–age 13, OR Bronze Star
Bronze Cross: Builds on the skills taught in Bronze Medallion and introduces the safe supervision of aquatic facilities. Emphasis is placed on the difference between lifesaving and life guarding.
Prerequisite–Bronze Medallion.
LSS Standard First Aid & CPR C: Provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is a prerequisite for the NLS. It is more advanced than Emergency First Aid & CPR B.
Prerequisite– age 13.
National Lifeguard (NL): Presents a challenging program requiring a high degree of physical skill and theoretical knowledge; this certificate is required to legally work as a lifeguard in Canada.
Prerequisite–age 15, and Bronze Cross, AND Standard First Aid & CPR C from the Lifesaving Society or Red Cross or St John Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol.
Winter Advanced Classes 2024
Our winter courses will start the first week of February and run for 12 weeks. Please note we are closed Feb 17-19 for Family Day, March 9-17 for March Break and March 28-April 1 for Easter.
Mondays: Feb 5 - May 13
- Bronze Medallion - 7:30-9:30 pm
- Bronze Cross - 7:30-9:45 pm
Tuesdays: Feb 6 - April 30
- National Lifeguard - 7:00-9:45 pm
Wednesdays: Feb 7 - May 1
- Bronze Cross - 7:30-9:45 pm
- Bronze Medallion - 7:15-9:15 pm
- Bronze Star - 8:00-9:00 pm
Thursdays: Feb 8 - May 9
- Bronze Medallion - 7:30-9:30 pm
Fees
- Bronze Star - $325
- Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid & CPR B - $450*
- Bronze Cross - $450
- NL - $500**
* Price does not include the cost of Canadian Lifesaving Manual. The manual is recommended, but not required, and can be purchased from NTAC ($50) - please add to cart while registering or email us for assistance. The Lifesaving Manual can be used for Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross
** Includes all required course materials
Make-up classes
NTAC pool time is fully booked and the club is not able to accommodate individuals who miss classes. All Lifesaving courses are designed for 100% attendance; missing classes may jeopardize passing the course. It may be possible to make an arrangement with the instructor trainer if a class is missed.
Unscheduled pool closures
Temporary pool closures may occur at any time. If this should occur, NTAC makes every effort to telephone all swimmers. We will schedule an extra week at the end of term, if required.
Refunds
- All refunds will be issued by credit card.
- Prior to the start of classes: Refund; less a $50 non-refundable charge.
- After the start of the first class – no refunds.
- Cancellations: must be made via e-mail (info@ntac.ca)
Prerequisites
Please be sure to check the prerequisites. The prerequisites are required by the Lifesaving Society and the Canadian Red Cross, not by NTAC.
Please be aware that Emergency First Aid with CPR-B (EFA) is a prerequisite for Bronze Cross. NTAC combines EFA with our Bronze Medallion course which meets the Lifesaving Society prerequisite requirements. Please contact us if your child completed Bronze Medallion at another swim school and did not earn their EFA - we will make sure they get the qualification during the Bronze Cross course.
Lifesaving Society prerequisites: Powerup Sports allows for the input of the candidate’s Lifesaving Society 6 digit alphanumeric code. This code can be found on a permanent certificate issued by the Lifesaving Society (i.e. Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion etc.). Please provide this information at the time of registration, if your child recently completed Bronze Star and does not yet have their number, or are 13 years old and going straight to Bronze Medallion you can skip this question.
Courses completed without the proper prerequisites are considered null and void by the governing society (i.e. Lifesaving Society or the Canadian Red Cross).
Please always check required prerequisites carefully before registering for any Advanced course either through NTAC or another organization. NTAC is happy to provide clarification regarding the prerequisites.
All applications must be submitted online using Powerup Sports. A valid email address is required. Please use an email address and phone number you check regularly and ensure there is correct information on all participants' profiles. To apply for a program please click on the Register button below.
No guaranteed spots. First Come First Served. If the course your child is interested in is full, please join the waitlist (your credit card will not be billed unless your child is added to the class). We often have students withdraw before the course begins.
How many candidates are in a class? Bronze Star – 10:1 ratio, All other courses – 12:1 ratio.
Do you offer recertifications? We do not offer regularly scheduled recertification classes. We sometimes offer a recertification for our staff and can accommodate extra candidates. Contact us for further information.
I am confused about the prerequisites. You may email the Club for clarification. NTAC does not determine the prerequisites. They are set by the Lifesaving Society (416 490-8844). If you are unsure whether your child has the required prerequisites you must contact the individual organization directly. We cannot contact them on your behalf.
Why does NTAC need proof of prerequisites? The prerequisites are set by the Lifesaving Society. When a candidate successfully completes a course, we are required to include the prerequisite(s) when submitting the test sheet. To register for Bronze Medallion (if under 13), Bronze Cross, NLS, and Instructors we require a legible photocopy or the 6 digit alphanumeric code found on a permanent Lifesaving Society certificate. Standard First Aid for NLS: we require the 6 digit alphanumeric Lifesaving Society code or we require a legible photocopy if the certificate comes from the Canadian Red Cross, St John Ambulance, or Canadian Ski Patrol.