Saanich Commonwealth Place (SCP)
SCP Drop-In Swim Schedule:
- August 26 - September 1 Lengths Schedule
- August 26 - September 1 Swim Schedule
- September 2-15 Annual Maintenance Closure
Gordon Head Recreation
Centre
GHRC Drop-in Swim Schedule
- July 2 - September 2 Swim Schedule updated 10Aug2024
- September 3 - December 20 Swim Schedule
Swimming Admissions & Passes
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Summer 2024 Swimming Lesson Registration
Summer 2024 swimming lesson schedules can now be viewed in the Saanich Summer Activity Guide.
Summer swimming lessons open for registration at 6am on June 12.
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.