LEARN-TO-SWIM

The Learn-To-Swim (LTS) program is designed to accommodate new and early swimmers to the RIS Phoenix Swim Club & Academy. Although age groups vary, swimmers who participate in this program are usually between the ages of 4 and 7 (Pre-k 3 to Grade 1). Of course, it is recommended that even older students who are not confident or safe in the water begin at the LTS program before graduating to the higher-level programs.

When? 

For Season 1, learn-to-swim (LTS) classes will be held each afternoon, 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Please see the schedule below:

Where?

LTS classes are held in the 25m Godbout Pool (and its attached shallow circle pool). Learn-to-swim students are divided into 3 distinct squads, with lessons conducted across the pool (11-meters). Swimmers are assisted by in-water instructors, pool-deck lifeguards and a range of equipment including noodles, kick boards and float boards. 

What?

Our learn-to-swim classes follow a carefully aligned curriculum that supports our Phoenix Swimming program. We offer three separate groups within the LTS program - Phoenix Chicks, Phoenix Kickers, & Phoenix Flyers. *Please note - we operate as a 'safety-first' program. Student safety is our main priority, and as such, all participants in our program are expected to follow policies and protocols to adhere to this at all times.

The Phoenix Chicks squad primarily covers the foundations of water activity, including floating, submersion, and assisted propulsion. Most of our early Pre-k students begin in this class.

Our Phoenix Kickers squad covers foundational propulsion skills, including drill progressions in freestyle stroke development, and backstroke development, with plenty of assistance. 

The Phoenix Flyers group is our most advanced LTS level. Swimmers engage in both assisted and unassisted freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke technique development. Students who graduate from the Phoenix Flyers LTS group transition to the Pre-Squad and Junior Development program.