Swimming Levels 7-9: Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol

Levels 7 - 9 are part of the Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol program, which serves as a crucial on-ramp to lifeguarding. With the only prerequisite being ability, these levels fit seamlessly into the swimming classes offered by the GTA Swim Academy. The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those ready to advance beyond basic learn-to-swim skills. Covering three levels - Rookie (level 7), Ranger (level 8), and Star (level 9) - the program continues to refine participants’ swim strokes and builds the foundational skills necessary for success in the Bronze medal awards.

At the GTA Swim Academy, swimmers continue their stroke development through 50 m swims of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. As part of the Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol, students also practice essential lifesaving sport skills, including a 25 m obstacle swim and a 15 m object carry. First aid training focuses on assessing conscious victims, contacting EMS, and managing treatment for bleeding. Additionally, fitness levels are enhanced with 350 m workouts and 100 m timed swims in our swimming classes.

At GTA Swim Academy, swimmers improve their strokes over 75 m swims for each stroke. They engage with Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol skills through a lifesaving medley, timed object support, and rescue techniques using a buoyant aid. The first aid component emphasizes the assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of shock, and procedures for obstructed airways. Skill drills offered in our swimming classes build a robust foundation in lifesaving techniques.

At the GTA Swim Academy, swimmers engage in various challenging activities, including 600 m workouts, 300 m timed swims, and a 25 m object carry. Their strokes are refined through 100 m swims as part of the Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol program. First aid training focuses on treating bone or joint injuries and managing respiratory emergencies such as asthma and allergic reactions. Additionally, Lifesaving skills taught in the swimming classes encompass defense methods, victim removals, and techniques for rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.