Swimming in Saanich

Saanich Commonwealth Place (SCP)

SCP Drop-in Swim Schedule: 

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Gordon Head Recreation
Centre (GHRC)

GHRC Drop-in Swim Schedule

 Check out upcoming Splash Savings Swim Sessions!

Swimming Admissions & Passes

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SWIM FOR LIFE

Saanich Recreation swimming lessons follow the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life lesson program.

Swim for Life is a nationwide comprehensive program that focuses on the development of fundamental skills for learners of all ages and abilities. It includes fun, hands-on activities that teach Water Smart education for the whole family. Swim for Life also flows seamlessly into the Canadian Swim Patrol program, and then into the Lifesaving Society’s lifesaving and vocational training awards.

Determine your swimmer's level in the new program using the chart below: 

Current Red Cross Level New Swim for Life Level 
 P A R E N T   &   T O T 
Starfish Jellyfish
Duck Goldfish
Sea Turtle Seahorse
 P R E S C H O O L
Sea Otter Octopus
Salamander Crab
Sunfish Orca
Crocodile Sea Lion
Whale Narwhal
 S C H O O L   A G E 
Swim Kids 1 Swimmer 1
Swim Kids 2 Swimmer 2
Swim Kids 3 Swimmer 3
Swim Kids 4 & 5 Swimmer 4
Swim Kids 6 Swimmer 5
Swim Kids 7 Swimmer 6
Swim Kids 8 Swimmer 7 / Rookie Patrol
Swim Kids 9 Swimmer 8 / Ranger Patrol
Swim Kids 10 Swimmer 9 / Star Patrol
  • When a swimmer turns 5 years old, they transition from Preschool levels to Swimmer levels.
  • When 5 years old, if a swimmer has completed Octopus, Crab, Orca or Sea Lion, they would register in Swimmer 1.
  • When 5 years old, if a swimmer has completed Narwhal, they would register in Swimmer 2.